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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth McGoldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mariusz Pudzianowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenneth McGoldstein's chin.
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291 lbs
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188 cm
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288 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Pudzianowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenneth McGoldstein! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGoldstein scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. McGoldstein is trying to control. Pudzianowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. McGoldstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. McGoldstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard. McGoldstein working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pudzianowski's thigh. Pudzianowski counters though and makes it back to full guard. Pudzianowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGoldstein wants to control from the top but Pudzianowski keeps moving. Pudzianowski has his hands on McGoldstein's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pudzianowski keeping moving, preventing McGoldstein from controlling successfully. McGoldstein is looking to stand up but Pudzianowski won't let him. McGoldstein gets to his feet - Pudzianowski follows without any prompting. McGoldstein doesn't succeed with the takedown and Pudzianowski lands a stunning uppercut that sends McGoldstein to the mat!
It looks like Kenneth McGoldstein has been cut. Pudzianowski wants to stand up but McGoldstein has a hold of him and won't allow it. McGoldstein tries to roll over but Pudzianowski keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGoldstein looks gassed! Pudzianowski wants to take a breather but McGoldstein is having none of it. Pudzianowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGoldstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Pudzianowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mariusz Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski decides to stand up. McGoldstein closes the distance looking to clinch and Pudzianowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pudzianowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pudzianowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. McGoldstein trying to keep a closed guard but Pudzianowski is proving a slippery customer.
McGoldstein is looking for a triangle but Pudzianowski pushes his legs off easily.
McGoldstein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pudzianowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pudzianowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. McGoldstein wants to sweep here but Pudzianowski controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kenneth McGoldstein's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
McGoldstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
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! McGoldstein tries to reverse the position but Pudzianowski maintains control. You get the feeling that McGoldstein really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pudzianowski with good strikes from the mount here! Pudzianowski trying to control but he's not successful this time. Pudzianowski raining down hammerfists from mount. McGoldstein is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGoldstein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pudzianowski controlling his opponent. McGoldstein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Pudzianowski looking for a guillotine from mount but McGoldstein is having none of it. Pudzianowski tries to control but McGoldstein wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Pudzianowski raining down hammerfists from mount. Pudzianowski lands with some strikes. Pudzianowski working away from the top, dropping strikes. Pudzianowski avoids the attempt from McGoldstein to control. McGoldstein can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pudzianowski working the ground and pound effectively.
Pudzianowski working for a submission but McGoldstein is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGoldstein wants to control but Pudzianowski is having none of it. Pudzianowski scoring with strikes but McGoldstein is staying in there. Pudzianowski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGoldstein is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pudzianowski tries to control but McGoldstein wriggling away. McGoldstein takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. McGoldstein tries to hold on but Pudzianowski pushes him away. Pudzianowski scoring with strikes but McGoldstein is staying in there. Pudzianowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Pudzianowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGoldstein hang on? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Kenneth McGoldstein's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGoldstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGoldstein bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. McGoldstein trying to control the action but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pudzianowski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! McGoldstein avoids the attempt from Pudzianowski to control. Pudzianowski is looking to get to half guard. McGoldstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pudzianowski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
McGoldstein manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pudzianowski to take his back! McGoldstein is trying to control but Pudzianowski is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
McGoldstein wants to control the pace but Pudzianowski is squirming around nicely. Pudzianowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Pudzianowski regains half guard. McGoldstein blocks the strikes from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pudzianowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGoldstein manages to get himself to full guard.
Pudzianowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McGoldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McGoldstein trying to keep a closed guard but Pudzianowski is proving a slippery customer.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Pudzianowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. McGoldstein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pudzianowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Pudzianowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kenneth McGoldstein. Well Pudzianowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Pudzianowski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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