PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Di Maio (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?

Di Maio
vs
Pudzianowski

192 cm
24
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Golden Lilium
Golden Lilium

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulie Di Maio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Maio throws a lazy right hand but Pudzianowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Di Maio just misses with a punch to the body.

Pudzianowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Di Maio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pudzianowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pudzianowski won't allow Di Maio to get back to his feet.
Di Maio keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully.
Di Maio striking off his back but it's not causing Pudzianowski any problems.
Di Maio wants to stand but Pudzianowski is controlling the position.
Pudzianowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Di Maio keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch there but Di Maio circles away.
Pudzianowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Di Maio can pounce on him.
Pudzianowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Di Maio punishes Pudzianowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Pudzianowski avoids a kick to the body.
Di Maio throws a head kick that misses.
Di Maio closes the distance but Pudzianowski moves to the side

and Pudzianowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pudzianowski wants to pass the guard but Di Maio is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pudzianowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pudzianowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Di Maio scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pudzianowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Di Maio was well out of range. Poor timing from Pudzianowski.

Pudzianowski closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Maio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pudzianowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Di Maio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Pudzianowski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Di Maio is trying to get back to half guard.
Pudzianowski laying and praying for a moment but Di Maio takes advantage and regains half guard.
Di Maio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pudzianowski is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Di Maio has one foot on Pudzianowski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Di Maio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pudzianowski somewhat.
Paulie Di Maio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Di Maio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Pudzianowski as he checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Di Maio cracks Pudzianowski with an open hand slap.
Di Maio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pudzianowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Di Maio pinned against the cage. Di Maio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pudzianowski looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Di Maio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pudzianowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Di Maio.
Di Maio misses with a low kick.
Di Maio misses with a hook.
Di Maio keeps Pudzianowski at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Di Maio lands with an overhand left.
Di Maio throws a body punch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Di Maio misses with a body punch

and Pudzianowski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Di Maio!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Di Maio is trying to escape the mount.

Pudzianowski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Di Maio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Di Maio!
Di Maio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Di Maio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Di Maio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pudzianowski moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pudzianowski.
Di Maio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Di Maio is looking to wear down Pudzianowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Pudzianowski has taken the fight to the clinch.

Di Maio breaks from the clinch.
Pudzianowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pudzianowski. Di Maio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Di Maio throws a leg kick

and Pudzianowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Maio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pudzianowski is working away from the top position though.
Di Maio is staying active underneath Pudzianowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Pudzianowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Maio wants to control but Pudzianowski is keeping busy.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.

Pudzianowski is looking for a kimura but Di Maio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pudzianowski to get the leverage.
Pudzianowski tries to pass to full mount but Di Maio defends it.

Pudzianowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Pudzianowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Di Maio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pudzianowski.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Di Maio.
Di Maio throws a leg kick that is checked

and Pudzianowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Di Maio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pudzianowski is controlling him.
Di Maio tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio wants to stand but Pudzianowski is controlling the position.
Pudzianowski wants to pass the guard but Di Maio is keeping the position.
Pudzianowski is standing up over Di Maio. Di Maio looks to escape but Pudzianowski dives into side control.
Pudzianowski is looking to take a break and control but Di Maio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Di Maio regains half guard.
Pudzianowski trying to control from half guard but Di Maio is working away.

Di Maio is defending against the submission attempts here by Pudzianowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Di Maio is refusing to be controlled, as Pudzianowski sits in half guard.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Di Maio pushes Pudzianowski off looking to stand but Pudzianowski dives back in and keeps control.

Pudzianowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Di Maio has managed to free his arm - good work.

Pudzianowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Di Maio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pudzianowski.

Pudzianowski seems to be working for a kimura but Di Maio defends the submission attempt.
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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Di Maio wants to clinch

so Pudzianowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Di Maio wants to sweep here but Pudzianowski controlling him for the moment.
Pudzianowski trying to control but Di Maio is working from the bottom.

Pudzianowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Di Maio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pudzianowski has Di Maio in his guard.

Pudzianowski is working an open guard so Di Maio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Di Maio.
Pudzianowski shoots in and drives through. Di Maio sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Di Maio.
Paulie Di Maio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Maio throws out a powerful jab.
Pudzianowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Di Maio is fending him off so far but Pudzianowski persists. Nope, Di Maio circles away and we're back to standing.
Di Maio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Di Maio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Di Maio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pudzianowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Di Maio lands with an overhand left.
Pudzianowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Di Maio finds it's way round the side to connect with Pudzianowski's head.
Di Maio tries to clinch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Di Maio throws a jab when Pudzianowski was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Di Maio sprawls well. Di Maio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Paulie Di Maio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Di Maio misses with a head kick.
Di Maio misses with a hook.
Di Maio misses with an uppercut.
Di Maio throws a good cross that connects.
Paulie Di Maio is winning the standup battle so far.
Di Maio misses with a low kick.
Di Maio lands a head kick. Pudzianowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Maio throws a head kick that misses.
Di Maio lands with a kick to the temple. Pudzianowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Di Maio lands a nice shot to the body.
Pudzianowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pudzianowski slips a straight right by Di Maio.
Di Maio cracks the inside of Pudzianowski's front leg.
Di Maio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pudzianowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pudzianowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Di Maio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Di Maio scores with a nice body kick.
Di Maio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Di Maio avoids the body shot from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Di Maio avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Di Maio.
Pudzianowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Di Maio doesn't manage to clinch there - Pudzianowski circles away.
Di Maio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Pudzianowski blocks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Di Maio as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Di Maio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Di Maio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Paulie Di Maio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pudzianowski avoids the head kick by Di Maio.
Di Maio throws a hook but Pudzianowski blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Di Maio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Di Maio 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Di Maio!