PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Cudnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes to the cage accompanied by Mudvayne . Michael Armstrong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Armstrong
vs
Cudnik

178 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neo Cudnik!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Cudnik moves out of range easily.
Cudnik misses with a head kick.
Cudnik throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.

Armstrong clinches with his opponent.
Cudnik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Cudnik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Cudnik is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling him.
Cudnik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cudnik throws an elbow that misses.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cudnik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cudnik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Cudnik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cudnik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Cudnik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Michael Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo Cudnik.
Cudnik misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Cudnik pushes him off.

Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Cudnik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Cudnik wants to get back to striking at distance but Armstrong won't allow it.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Cudnik scores with a hook to the body.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Cudnik is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Armstrong can't fight it off and eventually Cudnik manages to take the fight to the floor. Armstrong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cudnik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cudnik trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Armstrong uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Cudnik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michael Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Armstrong clinches with his opponent.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cudnik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Armstrong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cudnik's face.
Cudnik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Cudnik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Armstrong rushes Cudnik and presses him up against the cage.
Cudnik lands with a left to the head.
Armstrong keeps control of Cudnik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Cudnik tries to circle away but Armstrong has him pinned against the cage.

Cudnik is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Armstrong can't fight it off and eventually Cudnik manages to take the fight to the floor. Armstrong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cudnik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cudnik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cudnik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Armstrong is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Neo Cudnik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Cudnik moves out of range easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Cudnik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Armstrong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Cudnik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Armstrong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cudnik manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cudnik looking to control.
Cudnik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cudnik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armstrong manages to get himself to full guard.
Cudnik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudnik wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.

Cudnik decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Armstrong, up you get!
Michael Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cudnik fails to land the takedown.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Cudnik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks it.
Cudnik tries to pull guard but Armstrong holds him up against the cage and eventually Cudnik drops back down to his feet.
Michael Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo Cudnik.
Cudnik stalling in the clinch but Armstrong improves position.
Armstrong scores with a knee to the head.
Armstrong with a knee to the head.
Cudnik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks it.
Cudnik working hard to break the clinch.
Cudnik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cudnik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cudnik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cudnik tries to pull guard but Armstrong won't allow it.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cudnik's efforts to push away.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cudnik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cudnik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cudnik's face.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cudnik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Cudnik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cudnik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cudnik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Armstrong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cudnik is working for takedown but Armstrong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Cudnik trying to stall but Armstrong improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A knee to the head by Armstrong.
Cudnik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Cudnik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Armstrong has Cudnik up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cudnik has Armstrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Armstrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cudnik tries to stall but Armstrong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cudnik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cudnik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Armstrong gets underhooks to prevent Cudnik's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cudnik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armstrong smiles and moves away.
Cudnik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Armstrong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Armstrong closes the distance and pushes Cudnik back into the cage.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cudnik is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Armstrong as Cudnik tries to tie him up.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Cudnik tries to score a body lock takedown but Armstrong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cudnik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong prevents Cudnik from breaking the clinch.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cudnik is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
Armstrong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cudnik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Michael Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo Cudnik.
Armstrong gets underhooks to prevent Cudnik's takedown attempt.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cudnik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudnik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Cudnik tries to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Cudnik tries to pull guard but Armstrong holds him up against the cage and eventually Cudnik drops back down to his feet.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cudnik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks it.
Cudnik working hard to break the clinch.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Cudnik has Armstrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Armstrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong is pressed up against the cage. Cudnik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Armstrong down to the mat. Armstrong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Armstrong lands with a slapping head kick.

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

Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
Cudnik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cudnik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cudnik can't break the clinch.
Cudnik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cudnik is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Cudnik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cudnik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Armstrong prevents it.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Cudnik is working for takedown but Armstrong is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Cudnik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Cudnik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cudnik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Cudnik is avoiding it.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cudnik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armstrong lands with a kick to the temple. Cudnik shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Armstrong tries a head kick but it misses.
Cudnik shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cudnik tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armstrong lands a head kick!
Cudnik shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cudnik wants to clinch.

That's four 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.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Cudnik moves away
and Cudnik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Armstrong thinking.
Cudnik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.

Armstrong gets a clinch.
Cudnik tries to break free but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Cudnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Armstrong pushes Cudnik up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Cudnik jumps guard and drags Armstrong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Cudnik is working an open guard so Armstrong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cudnik keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cudnik wants to clinch up but Armstrong keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong misses with a head kick.

Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Cudnik is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Armstrong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Armstrong!