PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xaivier Jaxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzianowski has chosen Foxy Shazam - Killin' it as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jaxon
vs
Pudzianowski

199 cm
20
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
271 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 Montreal, Xaivier Jaxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jaxon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaxon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pudzianowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jaxon 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.

Jaxon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Jaxon keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxon striking off his back but it's not causing Pudzianowski any problems.
Pudzianowski is fighting to break Jaxon's control of his arms but Jaxon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jaxon trying to control the position.
Pudzianowski landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a strike but Jaxon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pudzianowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jaxon is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudzianowski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Pudzianowski gets a clinch.
Pudzianowski wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pudzianowski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jaxon is trying to keep an underhook but Pudzianowski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pudzianowski prevents Jaxon from improving his position.
Jaxon is staying active underneath Pudzianowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jaxon gets back to full guard.
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 wants to stand but Jaxon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pudzianowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaxon has wrist control.
Jaxon wants to stand up but Pudzianowski is controlling him.
Pudzianowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaxon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pudzianowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pudzianowski cracks Jaxon with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to get up but he can't break Jaxon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Jaxon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jaxon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jaxon is breathing heavily.
Pudzianowski wants to pass the guard but Jaxon is keeping the position.

Pudzianowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pudzianowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaxon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaxon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pudzianowski won't allow Jaxon to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaxon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Jaxon is working an open guard so Pudzianowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Jaxon tries to sprawl out of it but Pudzianowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jaxon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pudzianowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Xaivier Jaxon has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaxon shoots in for a takedown but Pudzianowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Pudzianowski rushes Jaxon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pudzianowski scores a nice knee to the body.

Pudzianowski jumps into guard, dragging Jaxon to the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaxon preventing the sweep.

Pudzianowski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jaxon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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 Xaivier Jaxon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jaxon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pudzianowski pinned against the cage. Pudzianowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Jaxon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch there but Jaxon circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Jaxon. No joy for Pudzianowski on that attempt.
Pudzianowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaxon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Pudzianowski has Jaxon up against the cage in a clinch.

Jaxon gets control of Pudzianowski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jaxon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pudzianowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaxon is keeping the position for now.
Pudzianowski with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pudzianowski won't allow Jaxon to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudzianowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaxon has wrist control.
Jaxon has momentary wrist control but Pudzianowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Pudzianowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Jaxon keeps moving.
Pudzianowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pudzianowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Jaxon keeps moving.
Pudzianowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaxon has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski looking to pass the guard.
Pudzianowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jaxon keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pudzianowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaxon is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pudzianowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pudzianowski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pudzianowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jaxon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Pudzianowski crashes against the mat.
Jaxon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jaxon wants to improve his position but Pudzianowski is controlling well.
Pudzianowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaxon's head.

Pudzianowski decides to return to a standing position.
Pudzianowski with a hook.

Pudzianowski clinches up with Jaxon and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon wants a takedown.

Pudzianowski wants the takedown. Jaxon is fighting it off but Pudzianowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jaxon's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pudzianowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaxon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pudzianowski stands up from Jaxon's guard - Pudzianowski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Xaivier Jaxon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Pudzianowski moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pudzianowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaxon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Xaivier Jaxon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.

Pudzianowski breaks from the clinch.
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 Xaivier Jaxon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Pudzianowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaxon which made him look bad.
Jaxon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pudzianowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Pudzianowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pudzianowski lands in his opponent's guard.
Jaxon keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully.
Pudzianowski looking to sit in guard and control but Jaxon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pudzianowski wants to sweep here but Jaxon controlling him for the moment.
Pudzianowski is pulling down on Jaxon's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pudzianowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pudzianowski looking to control but Jaxon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaxon gets back to half guard.
Pudzianowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pudzianowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaxon is looking for a sweep. Pudzianowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Pudzianowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaxon is just riding it out for now. Pudzianowski eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pudzianowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaxon is just riding it out for now. Pudzianowski eventually gives up the hold.
Jaxon is looking for a sweep. Pudzianowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pudzianowski passes into side control, despite Jaxon's attempt to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon prevents Pudzianowski from moving into mount.

Pudzianowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
What's Jaxon going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jaxon wants to get back to his feet.

Pudzianowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jaxon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is looking to take a break and control but Jaxon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pudzianowski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jaxon is avoiding damage well.
Pudzianowski looks up at the clock and then as Jaxon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pudzianowski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Pudzianowski tries for a kimura but Jaxon is defending well.
Jaxon defending against the ground and pound.
Xaivier Jaxon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mariusz Pudzianowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaxon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pudzianowski asserts his dominance and retains side control.

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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Pudzianowski!
Mariusz Pudzianowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.