PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Zodiac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Pudzianovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Zodiac has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Zodiac
vs
Pudzianovsky

189 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

5th Round
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Zodiac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marius Pudzianovsky!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zodiac scores with a takedown into Pudzianovsky's guard.
Zodiac is looking to work some ground and pound but Pudzianovsky has wrist control.
Pudzianovsky trying to control the position.
Zodiac controlling from the top position.

Zodiac 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.
Zodiac sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pudzianovsky's guard.
Pudzianovsky controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zodiac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianovsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zodiac.
Zodiac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zodiac takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Zodiac there.
Ground and pound from Zodiac.
Zodiac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pudzianovsky is trying to stand up here but Zodiac is controlling him well.
Zodiac not doing much here.

Zodiac is working for an americana but Pudzianovsky has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Zodiac was thinking about the submission.
Zodiac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianovsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zodiac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pudzianovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pudzianovsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zodiac.
Zodiac stands up over Pudzianovsky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pudzianovsky trying to control the position.

Zodiac drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pudzianovsky manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zodiac has Pudzianovsky in his guard.

Pudzianovsky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zodiac looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zodiac looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zodiac!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zodiac working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Zodiac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pudzianovsky has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zodiac is looking to take a break and control but Pudzianovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pudzianovsky struggling a bit here.
Zodiac wants to control but Pudzianovsky is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zodiac working the ground and pound.
Pudzianovsky is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zodiac fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zodiac tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pudzianovsky's legs.
Pudzianovsky wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pudzianovsky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pudzianovsky looks gassed!
Pudzianovsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Zodiac dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pudzianovsky fails with the takedown

and Zodiac counters with a single leg into guard. Pudzianovsky didn't expect that.
Zodiac wants to control from the top but Pudzianovsky keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zodiac is really struggling to control Pudzianovsky but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pudzianovsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zodiac wants to pass the guard but Pudzianovsky is keeping the position.
Zodiac throws and elbow that misses. Pudzianovsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zodiac's guard. Nice move by Pudzianovsky!
Zodiac wants to get back to his feet but Pudzianovsky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianovsky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pudzianovsky is breathing heavily.

Zodiac wriggles free and stands up.
Zodiac slips under a jab from Pudzianovsky.

Zodiac decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zodiac works his way into full mount!
Pudzianovsky taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zodiac unloading with bombs!
Zodiac looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zodiac lands a heavy elbow.
Pudzianovsky takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zodiac scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pudzianovsky?
Zodiac working Pudzianovsky over with strikes here.
Zodiac lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pudzianovsky hang on?
Zodiac punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pudzianovsky is looking to improve his position but Zodiac isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zodiac connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zodiac lands with some strikes.
Zodiac lands a big shot there that rocks Pudzianovsky but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pudzianovsky in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Pudzianovsky is rocked!
Zodiac scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pudzianovsky is still in real trouble! Can Zodiac finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zodiac postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Pudzianovsky in real trouble here! The ref calls for Pudzianovsky to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Zodiac!