PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ash Gaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Pudzian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Toony - Los (Feat. Pih & Fabuła). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Gaden
vs
Pudzian

174 cm
24
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

215 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 15 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Gaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Pudzian!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pudzian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gaden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Pudzian goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gaden is on top in guard.
Pudzian is trying to keep Gaden in close.
Gaden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pudzian trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pudzian is on top in guard.
Pudzian trying to control but Gaden is working from the bottom.
Pudzian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pudzian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gaden wants to get back to his feet but Pudzian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Pudzian 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzian wants to control from the top but Gaden keeps moving.
Pudzian won't allow Gaden to get back to his feet.
Pudzian tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaden is retaining full guard.
Gaden wants to stand and escape but Pudzian is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pudzian wants to pass the guard but Gaden is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gaden misses with a straight left.
Pudzian shoots in looking for a takedown but Gaden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pudzian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gaden lands with a straight right. Pudzian didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Gaden finds it's way through Pudzian's defenses.
Gaden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pudzian walks into a left hand.
Gaden tries to bum rush Pudzian with a series of wild strikes but Pudzian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaden is breathing heavily.
Pudzian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaden.
Pudzian dodges the punch combination from Gaden.
Gaden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gaden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pudzian tries to clinch but Gaden is having none of it.
Pudzian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Gaden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzian slips a jab and a cross from Gaden.
Pudzian doesn't manage to clinch there - Gaden circles away.
Gaden misses with a two punch combination.
Gaden scores with a three punch combo!

Pudzian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gaden is refusing to be controlled, as Pudzian sits in half guard.
Gaden tries to kick Pudzian off but Pudzian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pudzian controlling the action here.
Pudzian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaden is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pudzian wants to control but Gaden is keeping him busy.
Pudzian prevents Gaden from standing back up.

Pudzian is working for a submission of some sort.

Pudzian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaden defends it well.
Gaden pushes Pudzian off looking to stand but Pudzian dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johny Pudzian will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pudzian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Gaden catches Pudzian right on the button with a cross.
Pudzian is looking to clinch.
Pudzian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pudzian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaden fails to land with a series of punches.
Pudzian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gaden tries to move into range but Pudzian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pudzian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gaden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pudzian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pudzian circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaden misses with a wild combination.
Pudzian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzian dodges the punch combination from Gaden.
Gaden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pudzian manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pudzian dodges the punch combination from Gaden.
Pudzian wants to clinch up but Gaden keeps it at a distance.
Gaden just misses with a punch to the body.
Pudzian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gaden swinging wildly here.
Gaden swats away the attempt to clinch by Pudzian.
Ash Gaden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pudzian tries to clinch but Gaden moves out of range.
Gaden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gaden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pudzian blocks a jab.
Pudzian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pudzian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gaden looks to land a combination but Pudzian avoids it well.
Pudzian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pudzian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gaden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pudzian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaden lands with a straight right. Pudzian didn't see that one coming.
A punch combination from Gaden misses.
Pudzian is looking to clinch but Gaden is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Gaden.
Gaden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gaden lands with a straight right. Pudzian didn't see that one coming.
Pudzian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaden.
Gaden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pudzian tries for a takedown but Gaden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gaden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gaden lands a nice shot that snaps Pudzian's head back.
Gaden goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaden swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Gaden. Beautiful body shot.
Pudzian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gaden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pudzian tries to clinch but Gaden moves out of range.
Gaden lands a jab to the nose.
Gaden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gaden throws a series of punches but Pudzian avoids them all with ease.
Gaden misses with a series of wild punches.

Pudzian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pudzian stalling in the clinch but Gaden improves position.
Pudzian keeps control of Gaden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaden dodges an elbow strike from Pudzian.
Pudzian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gaden smiles and moves away.
Pudzian shoots in for a takedown but Gaden shows good takedown defense.
Ash Gaden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Pudzian.
Gaden looks to land a combination but Pudzian avoids it well.

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.
Gaden swats away the attempt to clinch by Pudzian.
Gaden fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaden looks to land a combination but Pudzian avoids it well.
Gaden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pudzian.
Gaden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pudzian slips a jab and a cross from Gaden.
Pudzian fails with the takedown.
Gaden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pudzian throws a hook but Gaden avoids it easily.
Pudzian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ash Gaden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pudzian misses with a head kick.
Pudzian tries to clinch up but Gaden circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Gaden.
Gaden looks to land a combination but Pudzian avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Gaden dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gaden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pudzian tries to clinch up but Gaden circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaden scores with a decent looking hook.
Pudzian walks into a left hand.
Pudzian misses with a wild body shot.
Gaden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Pudzian moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pudzian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pudzian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaden blocks it with crossed arms.
Pudzian trying to control the position but instead, Gaden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pudzian into the cage.
Gaden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pudzian has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pudzian breaks from the clinch.
Pudzian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaden throws a nice looking combination but Pudzian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pudzian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaden throws a series of punches but Pudzian avoids them all with ease.
Gaden misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaden scores with a three punch combo!
Gaden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gaden scores with a jab to the body.
Pudzian drops his hands momentarily and Gaden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gaden misses with a double jab.
Gaden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gaden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pudzian circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pudzian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pudzian somewhat.
Gaden's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gaden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaden looks to land a combination but Pudzian avoids it well.
Gaden jabs at Pudzian's body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pudzian is looking to control Gaden's arms but Gaden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pudzian has his back to the cage.

Pudzian breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaden throws a series of punches but Pudzian avoids them all with ease.
Gaden throws a series of punches but Pudzian avoids them all with ease.
Pudzian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaden is fending him off so far but Pudzian persists. Nope, Gaden circles away and we're back to standing.
Pudzian is looking to clinch but Gaden is avoiding it.
Pudzian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gaden swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pudzian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A right-left combo lands from Gaden.
Gaden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Gaden.
Pudzian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gaden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gaden fails to land with a series of punches.
Pudzian wants to clinch up but Gaden keeps it at a distance.
Gaden throws out a loose jab but Pudzian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Pudzian has closed the distance and engaged Gaden in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Pudzian.

Gaden breaks the clinch.
Pudzian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaden scores with a sloppy right hand. Pudzian should have avoided that one.
Gaden misses with a few strikes there.
Gaden swinging wildly here.
Pudzian shoots in and drives through. Gaden sprawls well.
Ash Gaden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Pudzian.

Pudzian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gaden, pushing him back against the cage.
Pudzian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pudzian is looking to control Gaden's arms but Gaden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pudzian has his back to the cage.

Gaden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pudzian. Pudzian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Gaden does no damage.
Gaden misses with a wild combination.
Pudzian moves in looking to clinch but Gaden pushes him off.
A slow jab from Gaden misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pudzian wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Gaden.
A combination from Pudzian does no damage.
Pudzian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaden.
Pudzian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pudzian tries to clinch but Gaden is having none of it.
Pudzian shoots in for a takedown but Gaden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaden keeps the fight on the outside.
Pudzian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pudzian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gaden misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pudzian tries to clinch up.
Gaden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Gaden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pudzian dodges the punch combination from Gaden.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Gaden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gaden 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Gaden!