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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Destructo Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destructo Toriyama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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240 lbs
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190 cm
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247 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mariusz Pudzianowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Destructo Toriyama! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Toriyama did well to prevent Pudzianowski getting side control. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Pudzianowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Toriyama takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Pudzianowski tries to stand but Toriyama is controlling from the bottom. Pudzianowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toriyama on the ground.
Toriyama has his foot on Pudzianowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pudzianowski works his way back into a safe position though. Pudzianowski is looking to stand up but Toriyama won't let him.
Pudzianowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Toriyama, up you get! Toriyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Pudzianowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Toriyama looks gassed! Pudzianowski trying to control the action but Toriyama is working from the bottom. Toriyama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski trying to control the pace. Pudzianowski trying to control the action but Toriyama is working from the bottom. Pudzianowski trying to mount his opponent but Toriyama defends it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Toriyama wants to improve his position but Pudzianowski is controlling well.
Toriyama looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pudzianowski controlling the pace.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Toriyama has his takedown stuffed
and Pudzianowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Toriyama keeps moving. Toriyama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toriyama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pudzianowski has managed to get both his arms back between Toriyama's legs - danger averted. Pudzianowski preventing the sweep.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Toriyama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pudzianowski controls the pace.
Pudzianowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Toriyama keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully. Pudzianowski wanted to stand there but Toriyama had control of the position.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pudzianowski. Toriyama shoots and misses
and Pudzianowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Mariusz Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destructo Toriyama. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Toriyama wants to improve his position but Pudzianowski is controlling well.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Pudzianowski wants to stand up but Toriyama is controlling the position.
Toriyama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toriyama. Toriyama wants to sweep here but Pudzianowski controlling him for the moment. Toriyama keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully. Pudzianowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Toriyama's guard.
Pudzianowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toriyama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pudzianowski has managed to get both his arms back between Toriyama's legs - danger averted.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Pudzianowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Toriyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Toriyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pudzianowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Pudzianowski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Toriyama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pudzianowski's head.
Toriyama drops back looking for a leg! Pudzianowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pudzianowski manages to kick Toriyama off! Toriyama jumps back into Pudzianowski's guard. Pudzianowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toriyama is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pudzianowski shoots and misses
and Toriyama counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pudzianowski! Pudzianowski is looking to get to half guard. Toriyama working Pudzianowski over with strikes here. Pudzianowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pudzianowski tries to get out of the position. Toriyama wants to take his opponent's back but instead Pudzianowski manages to regain half guard. Pudzianowski keeping control of the position. Toriyama is trying to control. Pudzianowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Mariusz Pudzianowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pudzianowski is trying to get back to full guard. Pudzianowski trying to control but Toriyama postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Toriyama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Pudzianowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toriyama. Pudzianowski tries to roll over but Toriyama keeps him under control.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toriyama sprawls well. Toriyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Pudzianowski closes the distance and pushes Toriyama back into the cage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Toriyama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pudzianowski pulls him back up using the underhooks. Pudzianowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Toriyama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pudzianowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Pudzianowski can't break the clinch.
Pudzianowski breaks the clinch.
Toriyama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pudzianowski to the mat! Pudzianowski manages to get full guard. Toriyama trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom. Toriyama advances position into side control! Toriyama scoring with punches from side control.
Toriyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Pudzianowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Toriyama is looking for a kimura but Pudzianowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Toriyama to get the leverage.
Pudzianowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toriyama pulls his head out easily. Pudzianowski is looking for a sweep. Toriyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Toriyama passes to full mount! Toriyama landing strikes, looking to finish!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Pudzianowski wants to hold on but Toriyama pushes him away. Pudzianowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Toriyama scoring with strikes but Pudzianowski is staying in there. Pudzianowski can't escape the position.
Toriyama won't let Pudzianowski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Pudzianowski is working to get back to half guard.
Pudzianowski regains half guard. Toriyama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Toriyama pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destructo Toriyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toriyama sprawls well. Toriyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet. Toriyama avoids the head kick by Pudzianowski.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Toriyama. Toriyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pudzianowski keeps working. Toriyama working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pudzianowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pudzianowski trying to control from the bottom.
Toriyama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Toriyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pudzianowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toriyama. Toriyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pudzianowski keeps working.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski kicks off Toriyama and gets to his feet. Pudzianowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toriyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toriyama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pudzianowski's guard. Pudzianowski trying to keep a closed guard but Toriyama is proving a slippery customer.
Toriyama lands a couple of digs. Toriyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pudzianowski is keeping the position for now. Toriyama forces his way into half guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Toriyama passes the guard and advances to mount! Pudzianowski wants to control but Toriyama is having none of it. Toriyama is in the full mount, landing strikes. Pudzianowski is working to get back to half guard.
Pudzianowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Toriyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Toriyama unloading with bombs! Pudzianowski is trying desperately to improve position. Toriyama landing strikes from the mount and Pudzianowski is in trouble! Toriyama punishing his opponent with strikes.
Toriyama is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pudzianowski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pudzianowski! Toriyama wants to sweep but no luck. Toriyama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Pudzianowski missing with punches from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Pudzianowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toriyama. Toriyama uses his free foot to push down on Pudzianowski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski is in a horrible position here. Toriyama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pudzianowski is looking to improve his position but Toriyama isn't that keen on the idea. Toriyama putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Toriyama goes for an armbar but Pudzianowski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski wants to stand but Toriyama is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Destructo Toriyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Toriyama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destructo Toriyama!
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energy
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