PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pile Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Driver comes into the arena with my way blaring out of the sound system. Pudzianowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tanzdiktator by Nachtmahr kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Driver
vs
Pudzianowski

175 cm
33
147 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

175 cm
32
156 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Pile Driver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darius Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski staying out of range there.
Driver missing with a left hand there. Pudzianowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pudzianowski moves in looking to clinch but Driver pushes him off.
Driver avoids the body shot from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pudzianowski thuds a left hand into Driver's body.

Driver is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pudzianowski's half guard.
Driver with the ground and pound but Pudzianowski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Driver won't allow Pudzianowski to sweep him here.
Pudzianowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Driver is looking to work some ground and pound but Pudzianowski has wrist control.
Driver has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Driver drops back looking for a leg! Pudzianowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pudzianowski manages to kick Driver off! Driver jumps back into Pudzianowski's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver lands a couple of elbows.
Driver throwing strikes from guard but Pudzianowski blocks nicely.
Pudzianowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Driver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pudzianowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pudzianowski keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
Pudzianowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pudzianowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Driver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Driver trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pudzianowski walks into a left hand.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch up.
Driver shoots in and drives through. Pudzianowski sprawls well.
Pudzianowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Pudzianowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Driver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Driver lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pudzianowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pudzianowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Driver looks to land a right hand but Pudzianowski moved out of range.
Pudzianowski punishes Driver's body with a nice straight punch.
Driver shoots in looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Driver's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski lunges at Driver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Driver's hand.
Pudzianowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Driver.
Driver avoids the body shot from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a hook. Driver ducked under it nicely.
Pudzianowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pudzianowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pudzianowski. Driver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pudzianowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Driver circles away.
Driver slips a jab from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski scores with a hook to the body. Driver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pudzianowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Driver rather than just go for the knockout.
Pudzianowski catches Driver with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pudzianowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Driver counters with an inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driver thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver lands a nice shot that snaps Pudzianowski's head back.
Pudzianowski misses with a wild body shot.
Pudzianowski throws a shot from downtown. Driver moves away and avoids it.
Driver connects with a looping right hand.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pudzianowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Pudzianowski loads up on a big right hand but Driver slips the punch.
Pudzianowski lands with a right hand.
Good shot there by Pudzianowski.

Pudzianowski rushes Driver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pudzianowski lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pudzianowski tries to throw a body punch but Driver avoids it by throwing Pudzianowski back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Driver.
Driver can't find room to land a body shot as Pudzianowski controls the action.
Driver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pudzianowski misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Pudzianowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Driver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pudzianowski misses with a body punch
and Driver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pudzianowski throws a hook but Driver blocks it.
Driver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pudzianowski's sensitive parts.
Driver misses with a body kick.

Driver dives in and scores a takedown into Pudzianowski's guard.
Driver looking to pass the guard.
Driver throws a strike but Pudzianowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pudzianowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Driver can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pudzianowski controls the pace.
Driver has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Driver is looking for a triangle but Pudzianowski pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Driver is on top in guard.
Driver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Driver trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Driver wants to pass the guard but Pudzianowski is keeping the position.
Pudzianowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Driver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pudzianowski has control of Driver's left arm, preventing Driver from doing any damage.
Pudzianowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Driver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver is trying to control the action in half guard but Pudzianowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pudzianowski is looking for a sweep. Driver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Driver seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Driver working Pudzianowski over with strikes.
Pudzianowski is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Driver trying to control the action but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Driver throwing shots but Pudzianowski is blocking nicely.
Pudzianowski won't allow Driver to pass to mount.
Driver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Driver trying to mount his opponent but Pudzianowski defends it.
Pudzianowski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Driver connects with a nice short shot to Pudzianowski's temple.
Pudzianowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Driver is working away from the top position though.
Driver tries to pass to full mount but Pudzianowski defends it.
Pudzianowski trying to control here.
Driver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Driver is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Driver thows a huge punch but Pudzianowski dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driver not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Driver wants to pass to mount but Pudzianowski is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski controlling the position well.
Pudzianowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Pudzianowski has one foot on Driver's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Driver misses with an uppercut.
Pudzianowski misses the shot to the body.
Pudzianowski lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Driver connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Driver throws a lazy right hand but Pudzianowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pudzianowski slips under a jab.
Pudzianowski blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pile Driver dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pudzianowski checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pudzianowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Driver drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Driver landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Driver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pudzianowski trying to control the position here.
Driver looking to pass the guard.
Driver throwing strikes from guard but Pudzianowski blocks nicely.
Pudzianowski keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver throws a strike but Pudzianowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pudzianowski preventing the sweep.
Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Driver keeps moving.
Driver working a defensive guard here.
Pudzianowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pile Driver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Driver lands with a hook. Pudzianowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Driver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pudzianowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Driver does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pudzianowski throws a shot from downtown. Driver moves away and avoids it.
Driver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pudzianowski in his tracks.
Pudzianowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.
Pudzianowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
Pudzianowski misses with a body shot.
Darius Pudzianowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Driver has a takedown stuffed.
Pudzianowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Driver counters with a thumping low kick.
Pudzianowski just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudzianowski lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Driver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pudzianowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pudzianowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Driver.
Pudzianowski clobbers Driver with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Driver wants to slow Pudzianowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Driver takes one on the button.
Driver goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pudzianowski wants to clinch.
Darius Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski ducks under a wild hook from Driver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pudzianowski misses with a wild body shot.
Driver slips a straight right by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pudzianowski scores with the left hand. Driver knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pudzianowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pudzianowski scores with a hook to the body. Driver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pudzianowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driver swats away the attempt to clinch by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Driver misses with an uppercut.
Pudzianowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Darius Pudzianowski just about did enough to take it.
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.

Pudzianowski misses with a wild body shot.
Driver with a jab.
Driver lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Driver does it's job there.

Driver manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pudzianowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Pudzianowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Driver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pudzianowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Pudzianowski, not yet.
Driver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Driver passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Driver throws a strike aimed at the side of Pudzianowski's head but Pudzianowski avoids it well.
Pudzianowski is looking to regain half guard here but Driver keeps moving and retains side control.
Pudzianowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is trying to control Driver's posture but Driver avoids it.
An elbow from Driver crashes against the mat.
Driver throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pudzianowski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Pudzianowski is trying to control but can't.

Driver seems to be looking for submissions.
Driver thows a huge punch but Pudzianowski dodges it nicely.
Pudzianowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Driver from advancing position.
Driver is nestled in close to Pudzianowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is not content to let Driver control the position.

Pudzianowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Driver.

Driver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pudzianowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Driver.
Pudzianowski is trying is best to control the position here.
Pudzianowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Driver seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is trying to control but can't.
Driver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pudzianowski gets full guard.
Driver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pudzianowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pudzianowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Driver postures up.
Driver won't allow Pudzianowski to sweep him here.
Pudzianowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pudzianowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Driver is controlling him.
Driver with a nice head shot there.
Driver is looking to advance position but Pudzianowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver is desperately trying to improve his position but Pudzianowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Driver manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Driver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Driver.
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!

Driver is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pudzianowski frees his head nicely. Oh but Driver has switched to an armbar! Pudzianowski is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pile Driver!
Pile Driver retains his featherweight title!
Pile Driver took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their support in the buildup to the fight.