PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Strudel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Der Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strudel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm too Sexy - Right said Fred. 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.

Strudel
vs
Der Weed

200 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

191 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Meat and Two Veg

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudolf Strudel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Der Weed!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strudel swings for the body but Weed moves out of range.
Weed shoots in looking for a takedown. Strudel tries to sprawl out of it but Weed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strudel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strudel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strudel lands with a cross.
Strudel misses with a head kick.
Strudel throws a head kick that misses.
Strudel thumps Weed with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed tries to clinch there but Strudel circles away.
Weed throws a leg kick which misses Strudel's front leg but catches the back leg as Strudel tries to avoid it.
Weed shoots in for a takedown but Strudel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Weed moves into range and clinches up with Strudel.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strudel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weed's brow.
Weed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rudolf Strudel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Der Weed.
Strudel scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Van Der Weed has been cut.
Weed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strudel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Strudel stuffs the takedown attempt from Weed. Weed gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strudel misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Strudel as Weed shoots in.
Weed fails to land the takedown.
Strudel lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Strudel.
Strudel misses with a head kick.
Rudolf Strudel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weed is looking to clinch.
Weed fails with the takedown.
Weed throws a right and a left that both miss.

Weed drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Weed won't allow Strudel to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strudel keeping moving, preventing Weed from controlling successfully.
Strudel controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weed looking to pass the guard.
Strudel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weed on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rudolf Strudel.
Strudel lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudolf Strudel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Van Der Weed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Weed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Der Weed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strudel throws a poor cross that misses

and Weed decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strudel's guard.
Strudel wants to stand but Weed is controlling the position.
Weed forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strudel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strudel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weed passes Strudel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Weed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strudel!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Weed has hold of Strudel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Strudel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Strudel is in all sorts of trouble here.

Weed is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Strudel is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Van Der Weed!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Van Der Weed waved his t-shirt featuring Meat and Two Veg's logo in front of the cameras.