PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Proto Type (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mariusz Pudzianowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Type
vs
Pudzianowski

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

186 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Proto Type!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Type as Pudzianowski shoots in.
Pudzianowski fails with the takedown
and Type counters with a left and a right that stings Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Type counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pudzianowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Proto Type has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pudzianowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Type displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Type sprawls well. He's pushed Pudzianowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Type ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pudzianowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pudzianowski dodges the punch combination from Type.
Type stuffs the takedown.
Type lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pudzianowski rushes Type and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Type wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Type wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pudzianowski can't get the takedown.
Pudzianowski keeps control of Type as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Pudzianowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Type postures up.
Pudzianowski has a closed guard, preventing Type from standing up.
Pudzianowski is pulling down on Type's head to control his posture.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mariusz Pudzianowski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pudzianowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pudzianowski moves into the clinch.

Pudzianowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Type is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pudzianowski is controlling him.
Type is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pudzianowski dives into side control.

Pudzianowski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Type to his feet.
Pudzianowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Type's waist but Type gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pudzianowski off to one side.
Pudzianowski looks winded!
Type connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pudzianowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Type's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pudzianowski under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pudzianowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski shoots for a takedown but Type saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Type scores with a jab.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Type as he jumps to the side.
Type moves out of range of the body kick.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Type keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Type throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Type swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Type down by chopping away at his legs.
Pudzianowski is looking to clinch.
Pudzianowski shoots in and drives through. Type sprawls well.
Proto Type has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Type tries to sprawl out of it but Pudzianowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Type manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Type.
Pudzianowski is looking to clinch but Type is avoiding it.
Type cracks Pudzianowski with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pudzianowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Type is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pudzianowski dives into side control.
Type bucks up and tries to throw Pudzianowski off but instead Pudzianowski has got his back!
Pudzianowski tries to keep control of the position but Type is staying busy.
What can Type do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Type is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Type trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pudzianowski looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Type wants to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Type looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzianowski controls the position.
Pudzianowski lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pudzianowski looking for the RNC.
Type holding both Pudzianowski 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pudzianowski lands shots from the back.
Pudzianowski lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Type.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Type has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Pudzianowski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Pudzianowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Type tries to keep at a distance but Pudzianowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pudzianowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pudzianowski leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Pudzianowski's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Pudzianowski is trying to drag Type to the mat but Type just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Type wants to get back to striking at distance but Pudzianowski won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pudzianowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Type is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pudzianowski tries for a takedown but Type sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch up but Type circles away and keeps his distance.
Type scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pudzianowski misses with a two punch combination.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but Type moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Pudzianowski. Those never looked like landing.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a double leg but Type sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Proto Type has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Type sprawls well. Type wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski walks into a left hand.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Type checks it.
Type displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pudzianowski.
Type jabs Pudzianowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pudzianowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Type counters with a stiff right hand.
Proto Type is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Type circles away.
Pudzianowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Type manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pudzianowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pudzianowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Type swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pudzianowski shoots in but Type avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pudzianowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but Type is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Type jabs at Pudzianowski's body.
Pudzianowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Type is fending him off so far but Pudzianowski persists. Nope, Type circles away and we're back to standing.
Type with a nice cross.
Pudzianowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Type stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Type.
Proto Type has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mariusz Pudzianowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but Type shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mariusz Pudzianowski.
I've got Pudzianowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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