PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kudinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gusandall Ingunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kudinov comes to the cage accompanied by hollywood undead- undead. Ingunn has chosen Darkcore as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gusandall Ingunn enters the cage!

Kudinov
vs
Ingunn

170 cm
25
141 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
134 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Kudinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gusandall Ingunn!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kudinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kudinov fails to land with a series of punches.

Ingunn gets a clinch.
Ingunn effectively controlling the action here.

Ingunn jumps into guard, dragging Kudinov to the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kudinov is looking to stand up but Ingunn won't let him.
Kudinov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ingunn holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrew Kudinov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ingunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Ingunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrew Kudinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ingunn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kudinov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kudinov scores with a one two! Ingunn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kudinov misses with a jab, cross combination.

Ingunn gets a clinch.

Kudinov manages to break the clinch.
Ingunn misses with a takedown attempt - Kudinov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ingunn shoots for a takedown but Kudinov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusandall Ingunn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kudinov lands a jab to the nose.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ingunn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Ingunn.
Ingunn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Ingunn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kudinov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kudinov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ingunn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ingunn 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.
Kudinov is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kudinov wants to get back to his feet but Ingunn drags him back down.
Kudinov defending against the ground and pound.

Ingunn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kudinov stops Ingunn from passing to mount.
Ingunn landing a few strikes.
Ingunn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kudinov prevents Ingunn from moving into mount.
Ingunn is putting a hurting on Kudinov here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ingunn swings around for an armbar but Kudinov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ingunn's guard.
Kudinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ingunn controlling Kudinov's posture.
Ingunn has a closed guard, preventing Kudinov from standing up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ingunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gusandall Ingunn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ingunn moves into range and clinches up with Kudinov.
Kudinov is trying to break free.
Ingunn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kudinov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kudinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Ingunn has double underhooks.
Kudinov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ingunn's efforts to push away.
Ingunn wants a takedown.
Kudinov has had enough of the clinch but Ingunn keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kudinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kudinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ingunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusandall Ingunn.

Ingunn clinches up against the cage.

Ingunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ingunn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kudinov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ingunn is in Kudinov's guard.
Ingunn with a nice head shot there.

Ingunn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kudinov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kudinov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kudinov!
Kudinov wants to stand but Ingunn is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ingunn is trying to get back to half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrew Kudinov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A punch combination from Kudinov misses.
Ingunn throws a right hand that Kudinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kudinov also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ingunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kudinov throws a right and a left that Ingunn avoids nicely.
Ingunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kudinov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Kudinov as Ingunn shoots in.
Ingunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kudinov but Kudinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ingunn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ingunn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kudinov as he avoids it easily.
Kudinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Kudinov. No joy for Ingunn on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ingunn misses with a double jab.
Ingunn is breathing heavily.
Ingunn tries for a takedown but Kudinov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gusandall Ingunn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ingunn closes the distance and clinches up with Kudinov, looking for a takedown. Ingunn pushes Kudinov against the cage but Kudinov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ingunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Ingunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kudinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ingunn controls his hands.
Ingunn prevents Kudinov from breaking the clinch.
Kudinov tries to circle away but Ingunn has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kudinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ingunn 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. Ingunn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andrew Kudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusandall Ingunn.
Ingunn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kudinov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ingunn somewhat.
Ingunn lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kudinov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ingunn doesn't seem phased though.
Kudinov tries to bum rush Ingunn with a series of wild strikes but Ingunn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ingunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kudinov as he jumps to the side.
Ingunn connects with a high kick.
Ingunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Ingunn scores with a takedown into Kudinov's guard.
Ingunn prevents Kudinov from getting back to his feet.
Ingunn postures up in Kudinov's guard and throws a big left but Kudinov blocks it.
Kudinov trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kudinov is keeping the position for now.
Kudinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kudinov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kudinov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kudinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ingunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kudinov is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ingunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Ingunn has gone for a leg lock! Kudinov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ingunn's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ingunn is proving hard to escape from.
Gusandall Ingunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrew Kudinov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Ingunn closes the distance and pushes Kudinov back into the cage.
Kudinov is trying to push Ingunn away but Ingunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kudinov is trying to break free.
Ingunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kudinov's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andrew Kudinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kudinov is trying to push Ingunn away but Ingunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ingunn has Kudinov pressed against the cage, preventing Kudinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kudinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kudinov scores with a shot to the side of Ingunn's head.
Ingunn has Kudinov pressed against the cage, preventing Kudinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ingunn has Kudinov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kudinov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gusandall Ingunn.
I've got Ingunn 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gusandall Ingunn!