PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pudd Nelson (ranked 3069 p4p, 2769 weight class) and Ludko Struja Jr (ranked 413 p4p, 382 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Desperado - Eagles. Struja Jr has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ludko Struja Jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Nelson
vs
Struja Jr

190 cm
23
210
2 - 5 - 0

192 cm
22
212
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pudd Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludko Struja Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Struja Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Struja Jr. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struja Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nelson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Struja Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Struja Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struja Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Struja Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Struja Jr but Struja Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Struja Jr with the counter takedown but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pudd Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Struja Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struja Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Struja Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Struja Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nelson eats them both and turns towards Struja Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Struja Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nelson 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.
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja Jr trying to control the position.
Struja Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Struja Jr controlling him for the moment.
Struja Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Struja Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Struja Jr trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is pulling down on Struja Jr's head to control his posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Struja Jr cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Struja Jr tries to pass.
Struja Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr working some strikes from top position.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Struja Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Struja Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Struja Jr postures up.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Struja Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Struja Jr trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Struja Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson throws a hook but Struja Jr avoids it easily.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Struja Jr's shoulder, as Struja Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Struja Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Struja Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Struja Jr throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Struja Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Struja Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Struja Jr's head.
Struja Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Struja Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Struja Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Struja Jr loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Struja Jr slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.

Struja Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nelson 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.
Nelson looking to control.
Struja Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Struja Jr preventing the sweep.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Struja Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Struja Jr stands up over Nelson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Struja Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Struja Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Struja Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully.
Struja Jr won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Struja Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Struja Jr distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Struja Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Struja Jr is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Nelson working for submissions but it's allowed Struja Jr to get to half guard.
Struja Jr is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Struja Jr is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Struja Jr wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Struja Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Struja Jr lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control but Struja Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Struja Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Struja Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Struja Jr cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Struja Jr works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Struja Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr 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. This is the final round!

Nice cross by Nelson.
Nelson goes for a double leg but Struja Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Struja Jr continues to drive forward.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson tries to break free but Struja Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struja Jr.

Struja Jr breaks from the clinch.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Struja Jr tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Struja Jr to the ground. Struja Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Nelson dives in and grabs Struja Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Struja Jr pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr slips under a jab from Nelson.
Struja Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Struja Jr throws a shot to the body.

Struja Jr drives through with a takedown into Nelson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nelson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struja Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Struja Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Struja Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Struja Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Struja Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struja Jr is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson wants to stand but Struja Jr is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nelson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Struja Jr is controlling him.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Struja Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Struja Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Struja Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Nelson looking to control.

Nelson working for a triangle but Struja Jr defends it easily.
Struja Jr chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Struja Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Struja Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Struja Jr landing with the ground and pound.

Nelson is rocked!
Struja Jr works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Nelson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Struja Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Struja Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ludko Struja Jr 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.
Struja Jr 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.
Struja Jr passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Struja Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Struja Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Struja Jr is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludko Struja Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Struja Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
A relieved looking Ludko Struja Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.