PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 2840 p4p, 316 weight class) and Edern Ap Nudd (ranked 2601 p4p, 292 weight class). Ap Nudd has chosen In Flames-Take This Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Suckerpunch
vs
Ap Nudd

210 cm
36
270 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

180 cm
37
220 lbs
20 - 17 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite 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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricki Suckerpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edern Ap Nudd!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suckerpunch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Ap Nudd.
Suckerpunch misses with a wild body shot.
Ap Nudd misses with a body punch
and Suckerpunch counters with a stiff right hand.
Ap Nudd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suckerpunch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ap Nudd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ap Nudd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suckerpunch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ap Nudd cracks the inside of Suckerpunch's front leg.
Suckerpunch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suckerpunch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ap Nudd.
Suckerpunch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Ap Nudd has closed the distance and engaged Suckerpunch in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ap Nudd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suckerpunch's efforts to push away.
Suckerpunch blocks an uppercut.
Ap Nudd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ap Nudd struggles to land a body shot inside as Suckerpunch controls his hands.
Ap Nudd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ap Nudd misses with a punch to the body.
Ap Nudd has Suckerpunch pushed against the cage.
Ap Nudd misses with a punch on the inside.
Ap Nudd prevents a body shot from Suckerpunch.

Ap Nudd manages to break the clinch.
Ap Nudd misses the jab.
Ap Nudd misses with an uppercut. Suckerpunch saw that one coming.
Ap Nudd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suckerpunch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd throws a jab but it's blocked by Suckerpunch.
It looked like Suckerpunch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ap Nudd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suckerpunch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ap Nudd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suckerpunch's sensitive parts.
Ap Nudd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suckerpunch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ap Nudd throws a right and a left that Suckerpunch avoids nicely.
Suckerpunch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Suckerpunch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ap Nudd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suckerpunch is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suckerpunch takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Ap Nudd closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Suckerpunch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suckerpunch misses with the head strike.
Ap Nudd throws a head punch that misses.
Ap Nudd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ap Nudd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suckerpunch blocks an uppercut.

Ap Nudd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suckerpunch tries to clinch up.
Suckerpunch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ap Nudd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suckerpunch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ap Nudd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ap Nudd missing with a left hand there. Suckerpunch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suckerpunch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ap Nudd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ap Nudd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Suckerpunch misses the target.
As Suckerpunch backs off Ap Nudd throws a huge counter combo but Suckerpunch manages to avoid it all.

Ap Nudd clinches up with Suckerpunch and pushes him back against the cage.
Suckerpunch blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd lands a hook that snaps the head of Suckerpunch backwards.
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!
Ap Nudd prevents a body shot from Suckerpunch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ap Nudd as Suckerpunch tries to tie him up.
Suckerpunch blocks a body shot from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd working aggressively here.
Ap Nudd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ap Nudd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd can't find room to land a body shot as Suckerpunch controls the action.
Ap Nudd misses with a punch to the body.
Ap Nudd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ap Nudd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edern Ap Nudd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ap Nudd throws a body shot but no joy.
Ap Nudd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suckerpunch defending well as Ap Nudd loads up on a big left hand.
Suckerpunch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ap Nudd steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suckerpunch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suckerpunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Ap Nudd.
Suckerpunch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ap Nudd checks it well.
Ap Nudd throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ap Nudd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ap Nudd misses with a body shot.
Suckerpunch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ap Nudd scores with a hook to the body. Suckerpunch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ricki Suckerpunch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ap Nudd throws a jab when Suckerpunch was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Suckerpunch misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suckerpunch slips under a jab from Ap Nudd.
Suckerpunch throws a big counter combination but Ap Nudd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ap Nudd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Suckerpunch on the side of the head.
Ap Nudd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ap Nudd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ap Nudd lands a nice shot that snaps Suckerpunch's head back.
Ap Nudd digs a good body shot into Suckerpunch's ribs.

Suckerpunch has Ap Nudd up against the cage in a clinch.
Ap Nudd can't find room to land a body shot as Suckerpunch controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Ap Nudd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ap Nudd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ap Nudd struggles to land a body shot inside as Suckerpunch controls his hands.
Suckerpunch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edern Ap Nudd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd blocking some punches.
Ap Nudd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ap Nudd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suckerpunch tries to work over Ap Nudd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suckerpunch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ap Nudd backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suckerpunch blocking some punches.
Suckerpunch has Ap Nudd pressed against the cage.

Ap Nudd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suckerpunch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ap Nudd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Ap Nudd.
Suckerpunch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ap Nudd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ap Nudd throws a lazy right hand but Suckerpunch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ap Nudd, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Ap Nudd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ap Nudd works Suckerpunch's body with a nice hook.
Suckerpunch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd feints and then cracks Suckerpunch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suckerpunch down.
Suckerpunch scores with a jab to the body.
Edern Ap Nudd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ap Nudd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ap Nudd looks to throw the jab but Suckerpunch is out of range.
Ap Nudd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ap Nudd in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ap Nudd swats away the attempt to clinch by Suckerpunch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Ap Nudd misses.
Ap Nudd lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Nice shot lands for Ap Nudd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ap Nudd.
Suckerpunch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ap Nudd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suckerpunch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ap Nudd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ap Nudd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edern Ap Nudd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ap Nudd jabs Suckerpunch right on the nose. Suckerpunch blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edern Ap Nudd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ap Nudd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suckerpunch throwing a counter right hand but Ap Nudd manages to avoid it.
Ap Nudd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Suckerpunch misses its target.
Ap Nudd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suckerpunch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Ap Nudd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suckerpunch is looking to clinch.
Ap Nudd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suckerpunch moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ap Nudd cracks Suckerpunch with a good jab.
Ap Nudd throws a series of punches but Suckerpunch avoids them all with ease.
Ap Nudd takes a swing at Suckerpunch's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ap Nudd looks to score with a jab to the body but Suckerpunch is just out of range.
Suckerpunch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suckerpunch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ap Nudd. Suckerpunch does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Suckerpunch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ap Nudd swats away the attempt to clinch by Suckerpunch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ap Nudd. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ap Nudd misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ap Nudd.

Ap Nudd rushes Suckerpunch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suckerpunch misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd stalling in the clinch but Suckerpunch improves position.
Ap Nudd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Suckerpunch or not.
Suckerpunch is trying to break the clinch but Ap Nudd has him pressed against the cage.
Ap Nudd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suckerpunch backwards.
Ap Nudd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suckerpunch as Ap Nudd tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ap Nudd lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ap Nudd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ap Nudd works on Suckerpunch's body with a couple of short punches.
Ap Nudd works on Suckerpunch's body with a couple of short punches.
Ap Nudd has Suckerpunch pushed against the cage.
Ap Nudd trying to stall but Suckerpunch improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd lands with a short shot to the head.

Suckerpunch is rocked!
Suckerpunch blocking some punches.
Oh Suckerpunch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suckerpunch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suckerpunch.
Ap Nudd throws a head punch that misses.
Ap Nudd working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suckerpunch.
Ap Nudd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ap Nudd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ap Nudd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ap Nudd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ap Nudd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suckerpunch seems to have got his legs back now.
Ap Nudd misses with a punch to the body.
Ap Nudd tries to throw a body punch but Suckerpunch avoids it by throwing Ap Nudd back against the cage.
Suckerpunch misses with the head strike.
Suckerpunch blocks a body shot from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suckerpunch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ap Nudd throws a head punch that misses.
Suckerpunch blocks a body shot from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd blocks an uppercut.
Suckerpunch is trying to force a seperation but Ap Nudd has the dominant position.
Ap Nudd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suckerpunch backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suckerpunch looking to throw knees to the head but Ap Nudd is blocking nicely.
Suckerpunch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edern Ap Nudd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ap Nudd is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ap Nudd wants to stall.
Ap Nudd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suckerpunch lands with a light punch inside.
Suckerpunch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ap Nudd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ap Nudd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suckerpunch blocks an uppercut.
Ricki Suckerpunch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suckerpunch tries a body shot but Ap Nudd blocks it.
Suckerpunch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suckerpunch has a couple of punches blocked by Ap Nudd.
Suckerpunch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ap Nudd lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edern Ap Nudd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ap Nudd 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edern Ap Nudd!
During a confident post fight interview, Edern Ap Nudd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.