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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eisenstein Priestley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
21
200 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eisenstein Priestley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priestley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pudzianowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Priestley keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully.
Pudzianowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priestley is keeping the position for now.
Pudzianowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Priestley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Priestley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Priestley!
Pudzianowski is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is trying to control Priestley's posture but Priestley avoids it.
Pudzianowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Priestley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pudzianowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Priestley's best efforts.
Priestley wants to stand up but Pudzianowski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pudzianowski with the active half guard here but Priestley passes nicely into side control.
Priestley tries to advance to mount but Pudzianowski denies him.
Pudzianowski is looking to regain half guard here but Priestley keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priestley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Priestley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Priestley circles away.
Eisenstein Priestley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pudzianowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pudzianowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Priestley's guard.
Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Priestley keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Priestley kicks Pudzianowski off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pudzianowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pudzianowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Priestley is now in Pudzianowski's guard. A big mistake from Pudzianowski there, giving up the dominant position!
Pudzianowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pudzianowski is looking to sweep but instead, Priestley has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mariusz Pudzianowski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Priestley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a double leg but Priestley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pudzianowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Priestley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pudzianowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Pudzianowski wants to clinch up but Priestley keeps it at a distance.
Pudzianowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Priestley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pudzianowski somewhat.
Pudzianowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eisenstein Priestley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Priestley tries to sprawl out of it but Pudzianowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Priestley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Priestley is looking to land body kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Priestley. No joy for Pudzianowski on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Priestley. No joy for Pudzianowski on that attempt.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.
Pudzianowski blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priestley lands a head kick. Pudzianowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pudzianowski blocks a head kick by Priestley.
Priestley tries to land a front kick but Pudzianowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice sprawl there from Priestley as Pudzianowski shoots in.
Pudzianowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Priestley tries to sprawl out of it but Pudzianowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Priestley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pudzianowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priestley loads up on a big right hand but Pudzianowski slips the punch.
Priestley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Priestley lands with an overhand left.
Pudzianowski dodges the punch combination from Priestley.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priestley throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priestley looks to land a combination but Pudzianowski avoids it well.
Pudzianowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Priestley's waist but Priestley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pudzianowski off to one side.
Priestley lands with a hook. Pudzianowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pudzianowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priestley was well out of range. Poor timing from Pudzianowski.
Priestley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pudzianowski moves out of range of the body kick from Priestley.
Pudzianowski blocks a head kick by Priestley.
The crowd cheers as Priestley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pudzianowski doesn't seem phased though.
Eisenstein Priestley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Priestley thows a body shot but no joy.
Priestley looks to land a combination but Pudzianowski avoids it well.
Priestley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Priestley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pudzianowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pudzianowski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Priestley still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Priestley has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priestley gets to mount! Pudzianowski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Priestley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pudzianowski tries to reverse the position but Priestley maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pudzianowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eisenstein Priestley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pudzianowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Priestley swivels and escapes.
Pudzianowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Priestley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Priestley as he avoids it easily.
Eisenstein Priestley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Pudzianowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pudzianowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pudzianowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Priestley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pudzianowski somewhat.
Priestley throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Priestley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski shoots in and drives through. Priestley sprawls well.
Priestley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Priestley.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch up but Priestley circles away and keeps his distance.
Priestley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pudzianowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Priestley is trying to stand.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Priestley is keeping him busy.
Pudzianowski prevents Priestley from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is looking for a kimura here.
Pudzianowski is pressing down on Priestley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priestley is holding on for now.
Priestley tries to kick Pudzianowski off but Pudzianowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Priestley misses.
Pudzianowski gets a takedown into half guard.
Pudzianowski wants to pass the guard but Priestley is defending well.
Pudzianowski is trying to work for a kimura but Priestley is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski stops Priestley from getting back to his feet.
Pudzianowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Pudzianowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eisenstein Priestley.
I think Priestley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eisenstein Priestley!
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energy
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