PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Kudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Lehew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kudo comes into the arena with the game by Motorhead blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kudo
vs
Lehew

177 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

[CBK] Smashwear Clothing

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Kudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Lehew!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kudo gets the takedown into side control.
Kudo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lehew to see if he's OK.
Kudo is putting a hurting on Lehew here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Kudo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lehew is trying to improve his position.
Lehew takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kudo working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kudo scoring with punches and elbows.
Kudo scoring with punches and elbows.
Kudo trying to control the position but Lehew is working away.
The referee asks Kudo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kudo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kudo lands some shots froms side control.
Kudo is looking to take a break and control but Lehew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kudo scores with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kudo grinds an elbow into Lehew's temple.
Kudo working the body and head with strikes.
Kudo working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Lehew's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kudo landing strikes.
Kudo working the ground and pound from side control.
Kudo working away.
Kudo is chipping away with strikes.
Kudo trying to control the action but Lehew is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kudo looks up at the clock and then as Lehew takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kudo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kudo cracks Lehew with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lehew keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehew taking a bit of punishment here - Kudo scoring with strikes.
Kudo is looking to take a break and control but Lehew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lehew wants to control but Kudo postures up.
Kudo scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kudo is chipping away with strikes.
Lehew taking a bit of punishment here - Kudo scoring with strikes.
Lehew takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lehew taking a bit of punishment here - Kudo scoring with strikes.
Kudo lands a nice forearm strike.
Kudo controlling the position from side mount.
Kudo is looking to take a break and control but Lehew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kudo looks up at the clock and then as Lehew takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kudo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lehew is trying to control Kudo's posture but Kudo avoids it.
Kudo is working Lehew over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kudo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lehew taking a bit of punishment here - Kudo scoring with strikes.
Lehew looks gassed!
Lehew sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kudo uses his free foot to push down on Lehew's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lehew.
Kudo raining down shots from the mount!
Kudo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kudo landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehew is looking to get to half guard.
Kudo landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehew is bucking up trying to escape but Kudo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lehew takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kudo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Kudo.

Kudo has control of Lehew's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lehew regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lehew tries to hold on but Kudo postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kudo landing strikes from the mount and Lehew is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Kudo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lehew misses with a takedown

and Kudo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kudo.
Kudo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kudo wants to control from the top but Lehew keeps moving.
Kudo lands a couple of digs.
Kudo landing with the ground and pound.
Kudo lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kudo forces his way into half guard.
Kudo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lehew is breathing heavily.
Lehew is refusing to be controlled, as Kudo sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehew is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kudo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kudo trying to control the action but Lehew is working from the bottom.

Lehew looking for submissions off his back.
Lehew is looking for a sweep. Kudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lehew is refusing to be controlled, as Kudo sits in half guard.
Lehew trying to hold on to Kudo's head to control him but Kudo postures up.
Kudo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kudo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kudo slips a nice elbow through Lehew's hands, connecting with Lehew's forehead.
Lehew taking some punishment here, with Kudo in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kudo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kudo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kudo tries to pass to full mount but Lehew defends it.
Kudo sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Lehew looking for submissions off his back.
Kudo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lehew on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kudo drops an elbow to the side of Lehew's head.
Kudo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Kudo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kudo is nestled in close to Lehew, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lehew taking some punishment here, with Kudo in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kudo lands a nice short elbow.
Lehew is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kudo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kudo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lehew has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kudo is working away from the top position though.
Kudo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kudo lands strikes from half guard.
Lehew won't allow Kudo to pass to mount.
Kudo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lehew taking some punishment here, with Kudo in his half guard.
Lehew trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Kudo there.
Kudo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kudo not doing much here.
Kudo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kudo working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kudo connects with a nice short shot to Lehew's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kudo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lehew is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kudo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lehew trying to hold on to Kudo's head to control him but Kudo postures up.
Kudo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lehew taking some punishment here, with Kudo in his half guard.
Lehew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kudo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lehew sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Kudo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kudo scores with a takedown into Lehew's guard.
Kudo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lehew's head.
Kudo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Lehew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kudo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kudo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kudo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kudo wants to pass the guard but Lehew is keeping the position.
Kudo trying to control but Lehew is working from the bottom.
Kudo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lehew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lehew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lehew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kudo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kudo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lehew's head.
Kudo content to stall in guard here.
Kudo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kudo lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kudo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kudo connects with a couple of short punches.
Kudo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kudo looking to pass the guard.
Kudo is working Lehew over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kudo lands a couple of elbows.
Kudo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kudo with a nice head shot there.
Kudo is stalling in the full guard.
Kudo cracks Lehew with a solid left hand.
Lehew keeping moving, preventing Kudo from controlling successfully.
Kudo distracts Lehew with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kudo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kudo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kudo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kudo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lehew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kudo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kudo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehew's head.
Kudo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kudo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehew's head.
Kudo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kudo stands up over Lehew, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kudo lands a couple of elbows.
Kudo chips away with some ground and pound.
Kudo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kudo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kudo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kudo advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kudo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lehew is refusing to be controlled, as Kudo sits in half guard.
Lehew tries to roll over but Kudo keeps him under control.
Lehew is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kudo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kudo lands with a punch from half guard.
Kudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehew can do to turn this around?
Kudo content to control rather than advance.
Kudo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kudo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Kudo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dan Kudo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kudo wants to control but Lehew is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Kudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kudo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Kudo!