PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bumbling Smartstuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bumbling Smartstuff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pudzianowski
vs
Smartstuff

186 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bumbling Smartstuff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski is looking to clinch but Smartstuff is avoiding it.

Pudzianowski pushes Smartstuff up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pudzianowski.
Smartstuff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smartstuff.
Smartstuff wants to break free but Pudzianowski has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smartstuff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pudzianowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smartstuff smiles and moves away.
Pudzianowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Smartstuff circles away.
Pudzianowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smartstuff tries to avoid it but Pudzianowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smartstuff to the ground. Smartstuff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Pudzianowski with that takedown attempt.
Smartstuff tries for a takedown but Pudzianowski circles away easily

and Pudzianowski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smartstuff!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smartstuff tries to lock up and control but Pudzianowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Pudzianowski working for a submission but Smartstuff is keeping him at bay.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smartstuff wants to hold on but Pudzianowski pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Smartstuff really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pudzianowski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Smartstuff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smartstuff regains half guard.
Pudzianowski 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.
Pudzianowski looks to land a strike but Smartstuff avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pudzianowski prevents Smartstuff from getting back to his feet.
Smartstuff managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smartstuff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pudzianowski tries to stand but Smartstuff is controlling from the bottom.
Smartstuff is controlling Pudzianowski's posture.
Smartstuff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pudzianowski's guard.
Smartstuff preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smartstuff is controlling him.
Pudzianowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smartstuff is one step ahead there.
Smartstuff looking to pass the guard.
Smartstuff passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pudzianowski trying to control but Smartstuff flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pudzianowski trying to control the hands but Smartstuff won't let him.
Smartstuff controlling the position well here. Pudzianowski rolled but Smartstuff kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Smartstuff looking for the RNC.

Pudzianowski is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smartstuff has a takedown stuffed.
Pudzianowski fails with the takedown

and Smartstuff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pudzianowski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Smartstuff stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pudzianowski to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pudzianowski tries to keep at a distance but Smartstuff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smartstuff avoiding damage.
Smartstuff tries to pull guard but Pudzianowski won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pudzianowski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Smartstuff pulls Pudzianowski into guard.

Smartstuff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pudzianowski trying to control but Smartstuff is working from the bottom.
Pudzianowski wants to stand but Smartstuff is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smartstuff trying to keep a closed guard but Pudzianowski is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Pudzianowski drops back looking for a leg! Smartstuff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smartstuff manages to kick Pudzianowski off! Pudzianowski jumps back into Smartstuff's guard.
Pudzianowski being controlled here momentarily.
Smartstuff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Smartstuff has wrist control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Smartstuff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pudzianowski sprawls well initially but Smartstuff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Smartstuff is keeping busy.
Smartstuff wants to advance to full mount but Pudzianowski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Smartstuff content to stall in guard here.
Bumbling Smartstuff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smartstuff won't allow Pudzianowski to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bumbling Smartstuff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pudzianowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Smartstuff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pudzianowski tries to avoid it but Smartstuff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pudzianowski to the ground. Pudzianowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smartstuff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski moves out of range as Smartstuff throws a body kick.
Smartstuff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smartstuff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pudzianowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Pudzianowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Smartstuff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pudzianowski misses with a takedown
letting Smartstuff counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smartstuff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smartstuff trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smartstuff stops Pudzianowski from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smartstuff stopping the sweep attempt from Pudzianowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pudzianowski wants to stand but Smartstuff is controlling the position.
Smartstuff trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Pudzianowski is looking to stand up but Smartstuff isn't so interested in that idea.

Pudzianowski uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pudzianowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Smartstuff counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pudzianowski!
Smartstuff lands a nice shot to the head.
Pudzianowski is squirming around, avoiding Smartstuff's attempts to control the action.
Pudzianowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smartstuff content just to control the position here.
Pudzianowski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Pudzianowski is looking to improve his position but Smartstuff isn't that keen on the idea.

Smartstuff is going olschool here, as he tries to force Pudzianowski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pudzianowski shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pudzianowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Pudzianowski is working hard here to advance position.
Smartstuff controlling the pace for now.
Pudzianowski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bumbling Smartstuff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smartstuff 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bumbling Smartstuff!
Bumbling Smartstuff is the new super heavyweight champion!