PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lesnar Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzianowski comes to the cage accompanied by Foxy Shazam - Killin' it . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pudzianowski
vs
Frost

200 cm
27
271 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

200 cm
26
250 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lesnar Frost!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Pudzianowski shoots in but Frost avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a double leg but Frost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Pudzianowski drops Frost with a nice combination! Pudzianowski dives into Frost's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Lesnar Frost has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pudzianowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frost is keeping the position for now.
Pudzianowski stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.

Pudzianowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pudzianowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully.
Pudzianowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pudzianowski stands up from Frost's guard - Pudzianowski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Frost shoots for a takedown but Pudzianowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but Pudzianowski shows good takedown defense.

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.
Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost keeping full guard, as Pudzianowski tries to pass.
Frost tries to strike from the bottom.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully.

Mariusz Pudzianowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pudzianowski dives in and grabs Frost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frost pushes down on Pudzianowski's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Pudzianowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost pulls Pudzianowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Pudzianowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.

Frost has his foot on Pudzianowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pudzianowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Frost preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pudzianowski forces his way into half guard.
Frost preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pudzianowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pudzianowski trying to mount his opponent but Frost defends it.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frost is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pudzianowski tries to pass to full mount but Frost defends it.
Pudzianowski content to control rather than advance.
Pudzianowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frost's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski is keen to just control but Frost is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pudzianowski controlling the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Mariusz Pudzianowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pudzianowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frost.
Pudzianowski fails to land the takedown.
Pudzianowski shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pudzianowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Frost sprawls well. He's pushed Pudzianowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frost is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pudzianowski is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Frost.
Pudzianowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost.
Pudzianowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 Lesnar Frost's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pudzianowski misses with a combination
and Frost counters with a two punch combo.

Pudzianowski tries to keep at a distance but Frost has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frost jumps guard but Pudzianowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pudzianowski keeps control of Frost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frost tries to pull guard but Pudzianowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Frost drops back down to his feet.
Pudzianowski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pudzianowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frost pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost has a takedown stuffed.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lesnar Frost.
Pudzianowski throws a head kick that misses.
Pudzianowski dives in and grabs Frost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frost pushes down on Pudzianowski's head and hops out.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pudzianowski closes the distance and clinches up with Frost, looking for a takedown. Pudzianowski pushes Frost against the cage but Frost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pudzianowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Pudzianowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pudzianowski as he jumps to the side.
Pudzianowski circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pudzianowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pudzianowski throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Frost fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski misses with a few strikes there.
Pudzianowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Pudzianowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frost to the ground. Pudzianowski is now in Frost's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pudzianowski's guard.
Frost preventing the sweep.
Pudzianowski keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.
Pudzianowski wants to stand but Frost is controlling the position.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pudzianowski is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pudzianowski is on top in guard.
Frost working a defensive guard here.
Frost trying to strike off his back.
Frost 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.
Pudzianowski advances to half guard.

Pudzianowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frost sees it coming and defends easily.
Frost wants to improve his position but Pudzianowski is controlling well.
Mariusz Pudzianowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pudzianowski prevents Frost from improving his position.
Pudzianowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pudzianowski wants to free his trapped foot but Frost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mariusz Pudzianowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lesnar Frost's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pudzianowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frost eats them both and turns towards Pudzianowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Frost throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pudzianowski as he jumps to the side.
Pudzianowski throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.

A big head kick from Pudzianowski and Frost is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Frost is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudzianowski gets to his feet and stands over Frost, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Frost felt that one! Pudzianowski unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Frost from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Pudzianowski!
An out of breath Mariusz Pudzianowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.