PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laose Payak (ranked 2978 p4p, 24507 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mariusz Pudzianowski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Payak
vs
Pudzianowski

150 cm
18
260
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
230
0 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Laose Payak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Payak checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
An attempted straight right counter from Payak misses the target.
Pudzianowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick lands for Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pudzianowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Payak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pudzianowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Pudzianowski tenderised Payak's leg. Payak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pudzianowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pudzianowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Payak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Payak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Payak could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski ducks under a wild hook from Payak.
Good leg kick by Pudzianowski.
Payak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pudzianowski.
Payak misses with an uppercut.

Pudzianowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payak looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Payak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pudzianowski trying to land knees to the body.
Payak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pudzianowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Payak is trying to push Pudzianowski away but Pudzianowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Payak takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Laose Payak has been cut.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payak is defending well for now.
Pudzianowski has Payak pushed against the cage.

Payak has Pudzianowski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Payak pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pudzianowski tumbling to the mat - Payak dives into Pudzianowski's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payak looking to sit in guard and control but Pudzianowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pudzianowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pudzianowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pudzianowski stops Payak from standing up.

Payak has an active guard here but Pudzianowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Payak is trying to maintain the position but Pudzianowski is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payak is looking for a sweep. Pudzianowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Payak is working hard here to advance position.
Ground and pound from Pudzianowski.
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. Pudzianowski connects with a nice short shot to Payak's temple.

Pudzianowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Payak pushes Pudzianowski off looking to stand but Pudzianowski dives back in and keeps control.
Payak trying to control but Pudzianowski postures up.

Pudzianowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pudzianowski looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Payak is looking for a sweep. Pudzianowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Payak trying to control but Pudzianowski postures up.

Pudzianowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Payak sees it coming and defends easily.
Payak flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pudzianowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Payak trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laose Payak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pudzianowski closes the distance and clinches.

Pudzianowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pudzianowski. That's going to slow Payak down.
Payak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pudzianowski.
An inside leg kick lands from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Payak is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pudzianowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pudzianowski can pounce on him.
Payak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Pudzianowski.

Pudzianowski closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Payak blocks it with crossed arms.

Pudzianowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pudzianowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payak.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.
Payak throws a body shot but no joy.
Pudzianowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski thumps Payak with a low kick.
Pudzianowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Payak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pudzianowski feints and then cracks Payak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payak down.
Pudzianowski with a nice calf kick.
Payak lands the left hand.

It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Pudzianowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payak throws a looping overhand right but Pudzianowski ducks down to avoid it.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a low kick but Payak moves his leg out of the way.
Payak lands a jab to Pudzianowski's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payak looks to land a left hand but Pudzianowski moved out of range nicely.
Payak wants to clinch.
Pudzianowski is looking for the big counter here.
Payak throws a big shot that misses.
Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Payak is out of range.
Payak misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Payak down by chopping away at his legs.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Payak moves out of range easily.
Pudzianowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Payak.
A bone on bone clash there as Payak blocks the leg kick.
Payak checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payak misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Payak but Payak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pudzianowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payak.
Payak is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pudzianowski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pudzianowski ducks under a wild hook from Payak.
Pudzianowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Payak throws a looping overhand right but Pudzianowski ducks down to avoid it.
Pudzianowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payak.

Payak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Payak trying to keep a closed guard but Pudzianowski is proving a slippery customer.
Pudzianowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payak wants to stand up but Pudzianowski is controlling him.
Payak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Payak wants to improve his position but instead Pudzianowski has moved into half guard.
Payak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pudzianowski on the ground.
Pudzianowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payak defending well though.
Payak is trying to maintain the position but Pudzianowski is very close to passing his half guard.

Pudzianowski is working for a kimura but Payak is defending it quite comfortably.
Payak is staying active underneath Pudzianowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is 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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Pudzianowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payak is able to avoid easily.
Payak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Pudzianowski.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payak checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Payak's leg but Payak calmly moves out of range.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Payak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Pudzianowski moves out of range as Payak strikes.
Payak checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski wants to land a leg kick but Payak is out of range.
Payak throws a big counter combination but Pudzianowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pudzianowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pudzianowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Payak checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Payak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Payak tries to clinch up.
Pudzianowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payak's sensitive parts.
Payak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Payak misses with a looping left.
Payak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pudzianowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Payak defends it well.
Payak moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pudzianowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Payak is out of range and Pudzianowski settles back down.
Payak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Payak wants to land a leg kick but Pudzianowski is out of range.
Pudzianowski dodges the punch combination from Payak.
Payak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Payak backs off Pudzianowski throws a huge counter combo but Payak manages to avoid it all.
Laose Payak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Payak. That did some damage!
Payak dives in and grabs Pudzianowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pudzianowski pushes down on Payak's head and hops out.
Pudzianowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pudzianowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payak throws out the jab.
Pudzianowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payak misses with a takedown attempt - Pudzianowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab lands there for Payak.
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!
A leg kick checked by Payak.
Pudzianowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Payak shoots for a double leg takedown but Pudzianowski sprawls well. He's pushed Payak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laose Payak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payak misses with the combination.
Pudzianowski moves away from the strike by Payak.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payak.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Payak's front leg with a kick but Payak checks it.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Payak is looking for a counter combo.
Payak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Payak checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pudzianowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Payak.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payak throws a jab when Pudzianowski was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Payak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Payak is looking to counter punch.
Payak throws a shot from downtown. Pudzianowski moves away and avoids it.
Pudzianowski with the counter takedown but Payak avoids it easily.
Payak throws the left hand but Pudzianowski avoids the punch easily.
Pudzianowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payak blocks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Payak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Payak misses.
Payak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pudzianowski tries a low kick but Payak avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A leg kick checked by Payak.
Payak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pudzianowski is out of range and Payak settles back down.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A leg kick checked by Payak.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Pudzianowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pudzianowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

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