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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Mackenzie King (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
14 - 6 - 0 |
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187 cm
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215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Mackenzie King!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Mackenzie King.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pudzianowski.
Mackenzie King tries to bum rush Pudzianowski with a series of wild strikes but Pudzianowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mackenzie King throws a body kick that misses.
Mackenzie King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mackenzie King misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie King misses with an uppercut.
Mackenzie King lands a nice looking body shot.
Pudzianowski slips a jab and a cross from Mackenzie King.
Pudzianowski misses with an uppercut
and Mackenzie King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mackenzie King tries to clinch up
and Pudzianowski counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King gets caught napping as Pudzianowski dives in and scores a takedown. Mackenzie King manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pudzianowski postures up.
Mackenzie King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mackenzie King has momentary wrist control but Pudzianowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Pudzianowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pudzianowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pudzianowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pudzianowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Pudzianowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mackenzie King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski lands a couple of elbows.
Mackenzie King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pudzianowski postures up.
Pudzianowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pudzianowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pudzianowski preventing the sweep.
Mackenzie King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mackenzie King is looking for a triangle but Pudzianowski pushes his legs off easily.
Pudzianowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pudzianowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mackenzie King is keeping the position for now.
Pudzianowski throwing strikes but missing.
Pudzianowski throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throwing strikes but missing.
Mackenzie King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mackenzie King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mackenzie King is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mackenzie King is trying to control. Pudzianowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pudzianowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mackenzie King pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pudzianowski trying to hold on to Mackenzie King's head to control him but Mackenzie King postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mariusz Pudzianowski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mackenzie King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pudzianowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mackenzie King throws a leg kick
and Pudzianowski counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mackenzie King works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mackenzie King is trying to get back to full guard.
Pudzianowski working the head and body with strikes.
Mackenzie King trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mackenzie King to regain full guard.
Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Mackenzie King keeps moving.
Pudzianowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pudzianowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mackenzie King wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mackenzie King looking for a guillotine here but Pudzianowski defends easily.
Pudzianowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mackenzie King controls Pudzianowski momentarily but Pudzianowski frees himself.
That's two 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.
Pudzianowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
It looks like William Mackenzie King has been cut.
Pudzianowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pudzianowski postures up and lands a big shot to Mackenzie King's brow.
Pudzianowski throws and elbow that misses. Mackenzie King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pudzianowski's guard. Nice move by Mackenzie King!
Mackenzie King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mackenzie King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mackenzie King trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Pudzianowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mackenzie King passes into side control.
Mackenzie King is looking to take a break and control but Pudzianowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pudzianowski misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pudzianowski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pudzianowski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mackenzie King decides to stand up.
Mackenzie King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King throws a leg kick but Pudzianowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mackenzie King throws a right hand that misses
and Pudzianowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mackenzie King scores with a punch to the head.
Mackenzie King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pudzianowski has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mackenzie King looks to clinch
and Pudzianowski counters with a shoot takedown. Mackenzie King fights it but they end up in guard.
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 William Mackenzie King's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pudzianowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King looks to throw a body kick
and Pudzianowski counters with a single leg into guard. Mackenzie King didn't expect that.
Pudzianowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mackenzie King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pudzianowski works over Mackenzie King with some ground and pound from guard.
Mackenzie King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pudzianowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pudzianowski stands up over Mackenzie King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pudzianowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mackenzie King looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mackenzie King looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mackenzie King!
Pudzianowski is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie King is looking to take a break and control but Pudzianowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mackenzie King advances to full mount.
Pudzianowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mackenzie King wants to get back to his feet but Pudzianowski is holding on tight.
Pudzianowski is trying to escape the mount.
Mackenzie King 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 two 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mackenzie King trying to control but Pudzianowski is having none of it.
William Mackenzie King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OK we're going to have a standup here. William Mackenzie King hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mackenzie King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pudzianowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pudzianowski.
Mackenzie King moves in looking to clinch but Pudzianowski pushes him off.
Pudzianowski throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Mackenzie King counter with a right hand.
William Mackenzie King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pudzianowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King takes a swing at Pudzianowski's ribcage but misses.
Pudzianowski tries to move into range but Mackenzie King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but Mackenzie King shows good takedown defense.
William Mackenzie King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but Mackenzie King shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mackenzie King throws a low kick but Pudzianowski moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Mackenzie King.
I think Pudzianowski 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mariusz Pudzianowski!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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