PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristoffer Rud (ranked 2760 p4p, 2714 weight class) and Yngve Laake (ranked 324 p4p, 317 weight class). Rud kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Run Boy Run. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rud
vs
Laake

208 cm
23
265
6 - 5 - 0

192 cm
23
246
4 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kristoffer Rud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yngve Laake!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rud's sensitive parts.
A big left from Rud misses.
Laake fails to land with a series of punches.
Laake scores with a decent looking hook.
Laake throws a jab but it's blocked by Rud.
A low kick lands for Laake.
Rud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Yngve Laake has been cut.
Rud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laake.
Laake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laake cracks Rud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laake is looking to slow Rud down with leg kicks.
Laake tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laake's corner calls for a 1-2. Laake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Rud has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yngve Laake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laake misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laake jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Laake gets caught flat footed, as Rud shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Rud drops back looking for a leg! Laake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laake manages to kick Rud off! Rud jumps back into Laake's guard.
Rud stops Laake from standing up.

Rud is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rud advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rud is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Rud is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laake has escaped the position, nice work there.

Rud tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Rud working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rud tries for a kimura but Laake is defending well.

Rud is trying to get an arm triangle but Laake is defending well.

Rud tries for a kimura but Laake is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Rud looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laake prevents Rud from improving position.

Rud tries for a kimura but Laake is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rud working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kristoffer Rud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yngve Laake's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Laake throws the left hand but Rud avoids the punch easily.
Laake misses with a head kick.
Laake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laake connects with a nice looking jab.
Rud tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laake swivels and escapes.
Rud shoots in looking for a takedown but Laake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rud's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Rud throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Laake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rud is in Laake's guard.
Rud trying to control but Laake is working from the bottom.
Rud passes Laake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laake is trying to stand back up but Rud is controlling him

Rud is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laake has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rud seems to be looking for submissions.

Rud is working for a kimura but Laake is defending it quite comfortably.
Laake is trying is best to control the position here.
Rud trying to control from half guard but Laake is working away.

Rud is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Laake is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kristoffer Rud!
After the big win, Kristoffer Rud made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.