PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russel Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzianowski has chosen Pudzian Band - Dawaj na ring as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jacksson
vs
Pudzianowski

180 cm
21
290 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

198 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russel Jacksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacksson throws a body kick that misses.
Pudzianowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacksson's sensitive parts.
A right-left combo lands from Jacksson.

Pudzianowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Jacksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pudzianowski has Jacksson pressed against the cage, preventing Jacksson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pudzianowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Jacksson gets an underhook and turns Pudzianowski into the cage.
Pudzianowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jacksson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pudzianowski slows down the pace here.
Pudzianowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Pudzianowski breaks from the clinch.
Jacksson tries to clinch but Pudzianowski moves away
and Pudzianowski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jacksson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jacksson wants to clinch.
Jacksson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pudzianowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pudzianowski clinches but Jacksson breaks the clinch
and Jacksson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pudzianowski fails in his attempt to clinch.

Jacksson moves into range and clinches up with Pudzianowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacksson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jacksson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pudzianowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Pudzianowski.
Jacksson is breathing heavily.
Pudzianowski throws a right hand that Jacksson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacksson also avoids with ease.
Jacksson misses with a few strikes there.
Pudzianowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacksson circles away.
Pudzianowski throws a sloppy head kick and Jacksson moves out of range easily.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pudzianowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pudzianowski clinches but Jacksson breaks the clinch
and Jacksson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pudzianowski misses with a straight left.
Jacksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pudzianowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacksson circles away.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but Jacksson moves away
letting Jacksson counter with a right hand.
Pudzianowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson is looking to clinch.

Pudzianowski clinches.
Pudzianowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pudzianowski blocks an elbow strike.

Pudzianowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pudzianowski closes the distance and pushes Jacksson back into the cage.
Pudzianowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pudzianowski stalling in the clinch.
Jacksson has had enough of the clinch but Pudzianowski keeps him there for the moment.
Pudzianowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pudzianowski is trying to stall.
Jacksson throws an elbow but it misses.

Pudzianowski manages to break the clinch.
Pudzianowski connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pudzianowski wants to clinch
and Jacksson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacksson misses with a straight right.
Pudzianowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacksson circles away.
Pudzianowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson misses with a shot to the body
and Pudzianowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Pudzianowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Jacksson.

Pudzianowski has Jacksson up against the cage in a clinch.

Pudzianowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pudzianowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacksson.
Pudzianowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pudzianowski connects with a high kick.
Pudzianowski throws a series of punches but Jacksson avoids them all with ease.
Jacksson lands a lovely overhand right.
Pudzianowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pudzianowski throws a head kick but Jacksson moves out of range.
Pudzianowski scores with a head kick.

Jacksson pushes Pudzianowski up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson missing with knees to the body.
Pudzianowski looking to throw knees to the head but Jacksson is blocking nicely.
Pudzianowski blocks an uppercut.
Pudzianowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jacksson keeps control of Pudzianowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pudzianowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Jacksson.
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!
Jacksson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pudzianowski avoids the damage to the body.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the head but Jacksson blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pudzianowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pudzianowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Pudzianowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pudzianowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jacksson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jacksson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pudzianowski prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacksson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pudzianowski blocks an uppercut.
Pudzianowski scores with a knee to the head.
Pudzianowski misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Jacksson.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jacksson avoids it.
Pudzianowski prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pudzianowski tries to clinch but Jacksson moves away
and Jacksson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pudzianowski. That's going to slow Jacksson down.
Pudzianowski misses with the combination.
Pudzianowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jacksson's head.

It looks like Russel Jacksson has been cut.
Jacksson wants to clinch up but Pudzianowski keeps it at a distance.
Jacksson cracks Pudzianowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Jacksson misses its intended target.
Pudzianowski wants to clinch.
Pudzianowski throws a sloppy head kick and Jacksson moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzianowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacksson catches Pudzianowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Jacksson.
Jacksson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pudzianowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pudzianowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jacksson misses with a leg kick
enabling Pudzianowski to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Jacksson.
Pudzianowski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jacksson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pudzianowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jacksson.
Jacksson lands with a shot to the body.
Jacksson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacksson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pudzianowski defends it nicely.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski circles away.
Pudzianowski is looking to slow Jacksson down with leg kicks.

Pudzianowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pudzianowski stalls.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jacksson tries to throw a body punch but Pudzianowski avoids it by throwing Jacksson back against the cage.
Pudzianowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pudzianowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacksson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jacksson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pudzianowski avoids the damage to the body.
Pudzianowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pudzianowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jacksson tries to stall but Pudzianowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jacksson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Jacksson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Pudzianowski breaks the clinch.
Jacksson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pudzianowski.
Jacksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski closes the distance but Jacksson moves to the side
and Jacksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pudzianowski.
Russel Jacksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pudzianowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacksson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacksson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski scores with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski moves in looking to clinch but Jacksson pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Pudzianowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacksson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pudzianowski takes the fight into the clinch.

Pudzianowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Pudzianowski closes the distance and pushes Jacksson back into the cage.
Pudzianowski misses with a knee to the head.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacksson is defending well for now.
Jacksson jumps guard but Pudzianowski stands there with Jacksson around his waist. Jacksson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pudzianowski connects with a knee to the head.

Pudzianowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacksson scores with a jab to the body.
Jacksson moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pudzianowski looks for the body kick but Jacksson saw that one coming.
Jacksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacksson punishes Pudzianowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Jacksson throws a sloppy head kick
and Pudzianowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Jacksson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pudzianowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
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.
The cut man is working on Russel Jacksson's cut.
That's time! Jacksson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jacksson throws a head kick that misses.
Pudzianowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pudzianowski throws a wild body kick that Jacksson sees coming a mile off.
Jacksson looks for a takedown but Pudzianowski sprawls well.
Pudzianowski scores with a push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pudzianowski wants to clinch up but Jacksson keeps it at a distance.
Jacksson takes one to the chin there.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but Jacksson is having none of it.
Jacksson avoids the head kick by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski wants to clinch but Jacksson slips to the side
and Jacksson counters with a one-two to the body.

It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Pudzianowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jacksson lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksson throws a combination that misses
and Pudzianowski counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Pudzianowski. No joy for Jacksson on that attempt.
Pudzianowski cracks the inside of Jacksson's front leg.
Pudzianowski looks to clinch
and Jacksson counters with a straight right hand.
Jacksson avoids the body shot from Pudzianowski.
Jacksson tries to clinch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Jacksson works over Pudzianowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pudzianowski, right into the meat.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick which misses Jacksson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacksson tries to avoid it.
Pudzianowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacksson connects with a looping right hand.
Pudzianowski is looking to clinch but Jacksson is avoiding it.
Pudzianowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russel Jacksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jacksson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.
Jacksson is taking a breather. Pudzianowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jacksson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pudzianowski on the ground.

Pudzianowski pushes Jacksson off and gets back to his feet.
Pudzianowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacksson pushes Pudzianowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Pudzianowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jacksson.
Jacksson tries to score a body lock takedown but Pudzianowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jacksson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the head but Jacksson blocks with his arms.
Pudzianowski looking to throw knees to the head but Jacksson is blocking nicely.
Pudzianowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jacksson is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jacksson tries to work over Pudzianowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jacksson looking for a takedown.
Pudzianowski tries to stall but Jacksson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pudzianowski obliges.

Pudzianowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pudzianowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacksson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pudzianowski's head.
Pudzianowski throws a hook but Jacksson avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski drops his hands momentarily and Jacksson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab lands there for Jacksson.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jacksson.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jacksson, as that shot connected.
Nice straight punches there by Jacksson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacksson.
Pudzianowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Pudzianowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacksson.
Jacksson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but Jacksson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pudzianowski darts in trying to clinch
and Jacksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Jacksson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Russel Jacksson.
I think Pudzianowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Mariusz Pudzianowski!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Mariusz Pudzianowski!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Mariusz Pudzianowski!

Mariusz Pudzianowski wins by unanimous decision!