PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kronlet Dudek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kronlet Dudek could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Felipe Lopez's chin.

Dudek
vs
Lopez

180 cm
19
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kronlet Dudek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
Dudek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lopez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dudek somewhat.
Dudek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudek.
Dudek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dudek wants it to stay on the feet.
Kronlet Dudek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Lopez.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dudek fails to land the takedown.
Dudek tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Felipe Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dudek's waist but Dudek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lopez off to one side.
Dudek misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dudek as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lopez.

Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Lopez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dudek is looking to stand up but Lopez isn't so interested in that idea.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Dudek blocks nicely.
Lopez controlling from the top position.
Dudek wants to get back to his feet but Lopez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Felipe Lopez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lopez dives in and grabs Dudek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dudek pushes down on Lopez's head and hops out.

Lopez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dudek to the ground. Lopez is now in Dudek's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudek tries to strike from the bottom.
Lopez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dudek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Dudek's legs - danger averted.
Lopez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lopez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Felipe Lopez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Lopez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dudek's guard.
Lopez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Dudek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dudek is breathing heavily.
Lopez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dudek's head.
We've been informed that Lopez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Dudek is retaining full guard.
Lopez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lopez landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudek wants to stand but Lopez is controlling the position.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dudek being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Lopez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dudek gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lopez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lopez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dudek looking to control.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Dudek.
Lopez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Felipe Lopez was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Lopez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lopez showed some decent athleticism there.
Lopez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dudek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lopez lands with some strikes.
Lopez lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lopez controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lopez controlling from mount.
Lopez lands with some strikes.
Lopez postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dudek bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lopez and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Lopez!