PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnel Francia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Run This Town. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Pudzianowski
vs
Francia

190 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
191 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arnel Francia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pudzianowski has managed to clinch.
Pudzianowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Pudzianowski breaks from the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pudzianowski - that will leave a mark!
Francia looks gassed!
Pudzianowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Pudzianowski moves into the clinch.
Come on Pudzianowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Francia prevents the takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski pushes Francia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Pudzianowski manages to break the clinch.

Pudzianowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pudzianowski tries to pull guard but Francia won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is working Francia over against the cage.
Pudzianowski has Francia pressed against the cage.
Pudzianowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Arnel Francia has been cut.
Francia throws a head punch that misses.

Pudzianowski jumps into guard, dragging Francia to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski looking to control.
Pudzianowski has a closed guard, preventing Francia from standing up.

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.

Pudzianowski pushes Francia off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pudzianowski lands a high kick!

Pudzianowski closes the distance and clinches.
Francia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Francia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pudzianowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pudzianowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Francia as he avoids it easily.
Francia tries to clinch up

and Pudzianowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Francia's guard now.
Pudzianowski stops Francia from standing up.
Pudzianowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Francia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Francia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pudzianowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pudzianowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pudzianowski is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Francia closes the distance looking to clinch

and Pudzianowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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 Arnel Francia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pudzianowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Francia defends it nicely.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Francia tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Pudzianowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Francia won't be happy with that.
Francia is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pudzianowski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzianowski throws a strike aimed at the side of Francia's head but Francia avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pudzianowski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Francia wants to get back to his feet.
Francia dodges the ground and pound from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski is looking to take a break and control but Francia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Pudzianowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Francia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two 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.
The strikes coming from Pudzianowski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Francia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Francia is looking to get back to his feet here but Pudzianowski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Francia's back.
Francia wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Francia holding both Pudzianowski 's hands and preventing any damage.
Pudzianowski throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francia controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

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.
Francia is keeping busy.
Pudzianowski slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Francia has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Pudzianowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Even with his hooks in, Pudzianowski manages to miss with strikes from the back.
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 Arnel Francia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pudzianowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pudzianowski counters with a head kick. That will keep Francia thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Francia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pudzianowski.
Francia looks to clinch

and Pudzianowski counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pudzianowski gets control of Francia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pudzianowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Francia is looking to stand up but Pudzianowski won't let him.
Pudzianowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Francia wants to stand and escape but instead Pudzianowski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski stops Francia from standing up.
Pudzianowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Francia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pudzianowski won't allow Francia to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Francia keeps moving.
Pudzianowski prevents Francia from getting back to his feet.
Pudzianowski wants to pass the guard but Francia is keeping the position.
Francia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pudzianowski.
Francia keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mariusz Pudzianowski just wasn't active enough.
Francia wants to clinch

and Pudzianowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pudzianowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pudzianowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Francia smiles and moves away.
Pudzianowski throws a combination that misses

and Francia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pudzianowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Francia just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Francia walks away with a smile on his face. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pudzianowski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arnel Francia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francia tries to clinch

and Pudzianowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Francia won't be happy with that.

Pudzianowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski controlling the position from side mount.

Pudzianowski stands up and beckons Francia to his feet.
Francia tries to clinch up
and Pudzianowski counters with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pudzianowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pudzianowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Francia sprawls well. He's pushed Pudzianowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Francia tries to clinch up
and Pudzianowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arnel Francia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mariusz Pudzianowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pudzianowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Francia is fending him off so far but Pudzianowski persists. Nope, Francia circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Pudzianowski showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Pudzianowski!