PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kudinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudi Loens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kudinov comes to the cage accompanied by hollywood undead- undead. Loens has chosen Rock You Real Hard as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kudinov
vs
Loens

170 cm
26
141 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

172 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Kudinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudi Loens!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loens drops his hands momentarily and Kudinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kudinov lands with an uppercut that bounces Loens off the cage and back into range.
Loens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kudinov circles away.
Kudinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kudinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Loens shoots for a double leg takedown but Kudinov sprawls well. He's pushed Loens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kudinov misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kudinov. No joy for Loens on that attempt.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Loens.
Loens misses with a takedown attempt - Kudinov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kudinov scores with a three punch combo!
Loens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kudinov defends it nicely.

Kudinov drives through and clinches with Loens against the cage.
Loens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kudinov's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loens throws an elbow that misses.
Kudinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kudinov working hard to break the clinch.
Loens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kudinov to keep the fight standing.

Loens turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Loens manages to end up in side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Loens misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Loens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kudinov pushes Loens away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Loens gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kudinov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kudinov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Loens has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kudinov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kudinov regains half guard.
Loens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Loens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kudinov is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Loens seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Loens decides to return to a standing position.

Kudinov pushes Loens up against the cage in a clinch.
Kudinov wants to break free but Loens has control.
Loens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kudinov's efforts to push away.
Loens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kudinov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Loens looking for a takedown.
Kudinov tries to break free but Loens pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kudinov prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loens connects with a knee to the head.
Loens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kudinov is defending well.
Kudinov prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rudi Loens will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kudinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loens, pushing him back against the cage.
Loens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Loens keeps control of Kudinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kudinov wants to break free but Loens has control.

Loens turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kudinov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Loens is controlling him well.
Loens working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Loens working the strikes but Kudinov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kudinov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kudinov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loens.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loens seems to be looking for submissions.
Kudinov tries to kick Loens off but Loens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Loens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kudinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Loens prevents Kudinov from standing back up.
Loens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Loens thows a huge punch but Kudinov dodges it nicely.

Kudinov is defending against the submission attempts here by Loens.
Kudinov is trying to stand back up but Loens is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loens lands a nice short elbow.
Loens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Loens throwing shots but Kudinov is blocking nicely.
Kudinov looks like he's trying to stand up.

Loens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kudinov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loens looking for a submission but Kudinov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Loens throwing strikes but missing.
Kudinov keeping moving, preventing Loens from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loens throws an elbow that misses. Kudinov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Loens's guard. Nice move by Kudinov!

Loens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Loens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kudinov defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Loens 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!

Kudinov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kudinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kudinov wants to get back to striking at distance but Loens won't allow it.
Loens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kudinov prevents it.
Kudinov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Loens.

Loens breaks from the clinch.
Kudinov lands an overhand right.

Kudinov closes the distance and pushes Loens back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loens is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kudinov can't fight it off and eventually Loens manages to take the fight to the floor. Kudinov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kudinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Loens stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Kudinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loens, pushing him back against the cage.
Kudinov can't break the clinch.
Loens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Loens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kudinov smiles and moves away.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Loens.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Loens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No luck for Loens with that takedown attempt.
Kudinov tests Loens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kudinov throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov misses with a few strikes there.
Loens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kudinov's waist but Kudinov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loens off to one side.

Loens gets tackled into the cage by Kudinov. Kudinov maintains the clinch.
Loens is looking for a takedown.
Loens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kudinov walks away with a smile on his face. Loens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Kudinov moves into the clinch.
Loens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kudinov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Loens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on Kudinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rudi Loens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Loens fails to pull guard.
Loens prevents Kudinov from breaking the clinch.
Kudinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov working hard to break the clinch.
Loens is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kudinov is trying to force a seperation but Loens has the dominant position.
Kudinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kudinov wants to break free but Loens has control.
Loens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kudinov's efforts to push away.
Andrew Kudinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kudinov is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kudinov has had enough of the clinch but Loens keeps him there for the moment.
Kudinov is leaning against Loens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Kudinov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Loens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rudi Loens!
Our winner, Rudi Loens, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.