PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Chris Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherman Klump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rudd might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up. On his way into the cage it seems that Chris Rudd has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chris Rudd seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Rudd
vs
Klump

171 cm
30
179 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Rudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sherman Klump!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rudd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klump moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rudd looks to land a combination but Klump avoids it well.
Klump throws a head kick but Rudd moves out of range.
Klump misses with a head kick.
Klump throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Klump steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rudd.
Rudd blocks the body kick.
Sherman Klump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klump tries a head kick but it misses.
Klump tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudd just misses with a punch to the body.
Klump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klump throws a head kick that misses.
Klump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klump misses with a head kick.
Rudd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Klump throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rudd.
Klump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudd with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rudd breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Rudd coming out on top.
Klump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rudd swings for the body but Klump moves out of range.
Rudd avoids the head kick by Klump.
Rudd works over Klump's head and body with a nice combination.
Rudd blocks a head kick by Klump.
Rudd avoids the head kick by Klump.
Klump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klump takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Klump throws a head kick but Rudd moves out of range.
Klump avoids the head kick by Rudd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudd scores with a body shot.
Klump pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Rudd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klump, pushing him back against the cage.
Klump is trying to force a seperation but Rudd has the dominant position.

Klump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rudd throws the left hand but Klump avoids the punch easily.
Rudd throws an overhand right that lands on Klump's shoulder, as Klump tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klump throws a head kick that misses.
Klump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Rudd pushes Klump up against the cage in a clinch.

Rudd breaks from the clinch.
Rudd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rudd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rudd.
Klump misses with a head kick.
Rudd misses with the combination.
Rudd misses with a body shot.
Rudd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rudd works Klump's body with a nice hook.
Klump throws a head kick that misses
and Rudd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Rudd. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Klump.
Rudd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klump throws a sloppy head kick and Rudd moves out of range easily.
Rudd misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Klump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klump looks gassed!
Rudd is looking to chop away at Klump's legs.

Rudd pushes Klump up against the cage in a clinch.
Klump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Klump's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Rudd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Klump misses with a punch to the body.

Rudd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klump throws a sloppy head kick and Rudd moves out of range easily.
Rudd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klump throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rudd swinging wildly here.
Klump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klump misses with a head kick.
Klump avoids the head kick by Rudd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudd misses with a wild combination.
Rudd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klump moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Klump eats them both and turns towards Rudd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudd walks forward, straight into a front kick from Klump.
Klump has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rudd finds it's way round the side to connect with Klump's head.
Rudd avoids the head kick by Klump.

Rudd moves into the clinch.
Klump is trying to push Rudd away but Rudd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rudd.
Klump struggles to land a body shot inside as Rudd controls his hands.

Rudd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klump tries a head kick but it misses.
Klump throws a head kick that misses
and Rudd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rudd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klump lands a high kick!
Klump misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Rudd 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.

Rudd blocks a head kick by Klump.
Sloppy strikes from Rudd. Those never looked like landing.
Klump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chris Rudd is winning the standup battle so far.
Klump lands a high kick!
A head kick by Klump misses
and Rudd counters with a left and a right that stings Klump.

Rudd has closed the distance and engaged Klump in a clinch.
Klump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klump tries to throw a body punch but Rudd avoids it by throwing Klump back against the cage.
Klump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Rudd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rudd avoids the head kick by Klump.
Klump misses with a head kick.
Rudd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rudd misses with the combination.

Rudd has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klump wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klump wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rudd has him pressed against the cage.
Klump is trying to force a seperation but Rudd has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rudd breaks from the clinch.
Rudd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Klump back to the cage. Rudd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rudd swinging wildly here.
Klump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Klump takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudd avoids the head kick by Klump.
Klump throws a sloppy head kick and Rudd moves out of range easily.
Rudd fails to land with a series of punches.
Klump throws a head kick that misses

and Rudd moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klump misses with a punch to the body.
Rudd has Klump pressed against the cage, preventing Klump from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Klump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klump wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rudd has him pressed against the cage.

Rudd breaks from the clinch.
Chris Rudd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rudd lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudd lands a jab-cross combination.
Rudd swinging wildly here.
Rudd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klump tries a head kick but it misses.
Klump misses with a head kick.

Rudd closes the distance and clinches.

Rudd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rudd sizes up Klump with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rudd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klump under the eye.

Klump tries to keep at a distance but Rudd has taken the fight into the clinch.

Rudd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klump throws a head kick that misses.
Rudd throws a series of strikes that have Klump backpedaling.

Klump is rocked!
Rudd throws a right and a left that Klump avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klump throws a head kick that misses.
Rudd blocks a head kick by Klump.
Klump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klump is breathing heavily.
Rudd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klump tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudd misses with a double jab.
Klump avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rudd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klump.
Rudd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klump takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Klump.
Klump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klump throws a head kick that misses.
Rudd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klump manages to avoid it.
Klump takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rudd closes the distance and pushes Klump back into the cage.

Rudd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Rudd has Klump up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rudd manages to break the clinch.
Rudd throws a right hand that Klump ducks under and follows up with a left that Klump also avoids with ease.
Klump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudd lands a jab to Klump's midsection.
Klump tries a head kick but it misses.
Klump throws a sloppy head kick and Rudd moves out of range easily.
Rudd throws a nice looking combination but Klump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Rudd clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rudd.

Rudd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rudd avoids the head kick by Klump.
Rudd just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Rudd dominated that second round.
That's time! Rudd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rudd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Klump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Klump.
Rudd avoids the head kick by Klump.
Klump misses with a head kick.
Rudd tries a low kick but Klump avoids it.
Rudd avoids the head kick by Klump.
Klump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klump throws a sloppy head kick
and Rudd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rudd cracks Klump with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rudd tries to bum rush Klump with a series of wild strikes but Klump uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rudd sizes up Klump with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Rudd has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klump is trying to force a seperation but Rudd has the dominant position.
A short left from Klump.
Rudd blocking some punches.

Rudd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klump has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rudd throws a sloppy head kick and Klump moves out of range easily.
Klump takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd throws a low kick but Klump moves out of range easily.
Rudd throws a nice looking combination but Klump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Rudd clinches up against the cage.

Rudd manages to break the clinch.
Rudd throws a lazy right hand but Klump sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klump can do to turn this around?
Klump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rudd.
Rudd misses with a double jab.
Klump misses with a head kick.
Rudd avoids the head kick by Klump.
Klump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rudd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Klump throws a head kick that misses.
Klump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klump blocks a leg kick.
Klump checks a low kick from Rudd.
Rudd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rudd clinches with his opponent.
Klump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Klump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rudd.

Rudd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rudd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rudd throws a series of punches but Klump avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Rudd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rudd.
Klump is still on wobbly legs! Can Rudd finish him?
Rudd misses with a head kick.
Klump seems to have recovered his senses.

Rudd pushes Klump up against the cage in a clinch.

Rudd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rudd misses with a two punch combination.
Klump throws a lazy head kick
letting Rudd counter with a right hand.
Klump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klump.
Rudd misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klump tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudd is looking to score with low kicks.
Klump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klump throws a head kick but Rudd moves out of range.
Rudd throws a series of strikes that have Klump backpedaling.
Rudd throws a leg kick but Klump moved away.
Rudd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rudd swinging wildly here.
Klump takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klump lands with a slapping head kick.
Rudd tries a low kick but Klump avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Klump. Rudd shrugs it off though.
Rudd missing with a left hand there. Klump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klump throws a head kick that misses
and Rudd counters with a nice uppercut.
Klump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Klump misses
and Rudd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klump throws a head kick that misses.
Rudd lands with a shot to the body.
Rudd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Rudd darts in and clinches Klump up against the cage.

Rudd breaks the clinch.
Rudd tried to score with a low kick but Klump checks it.
Rudd throws a lazy right hand but Klump sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chris Rudd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rudd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Klump.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rudd.
Sherman Klump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudd with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Rudd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rudd 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Rudd!