PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mona Rudao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuula comes to the cage accompanied by The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil. Rudao has chosen Rebel Yell as his entrance music. 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.

Kuula
vs
Rudao

180 cm
24
204 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

LOD: Affordable Quality

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Kuula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mona Rudao!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rudao moves into range and clinches up with Kuula.
Rudao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rudao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rudao lands a hook to the side of the head.

Kuula has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rudao uses from the top position.
Rudao prevents Kuula from getting back to his feet.

Kuula throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rudao wants to stand but Kuula is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergei Kuula.
Kuula shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rudao defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rudao. Those never looked like landing.
Rudao misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rudao as he jumps to the side.
Rudao doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuula circles away.
Rudao stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuula. Kuula gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kuula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rudao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rudao throws a series of punches but Kuula moves out of range.

Rudao rushes Kuula and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rudao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Kuula's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Kuula manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Rudao does no damage.

Kuula scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kuula is controlling him well.
Kuula trying to control the action but Rudao is working from the bottom.
Rudao is pushing Kuula's head away, looking to escape. Kuula manages to hold on to the position though.
Rudao stops Kuula from passing to mount.
Kuula tries to stand but Rudao controls the position and pulls Kuula into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kuula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergei Kuula.
Rudao misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuula misses with the combination.
Kuula falls off balance throwing a combination

and Rudao counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergei Kuula will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rudao slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rudao tries to clinch but Kuula is having none of it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rudao pushes Kuula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rudao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rudao backwards.
Rudao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rudao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Rudao.
Rudao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuula is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuula jumps guard but Rudao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kuula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuula wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Rudao.
Rudao can't find room to land a body shot as Kuula controls the action.
Rudao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rudao tries to work over Kuula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuula is working for takedown but Rudao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuula can't break the clinch.
Rudao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Rudao.
Kuula goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rudao prevents it.
Rudao lands a right hand.
Rudao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuula or not.
Rudao scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rudao works on Kuula's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Rudao on the inside.
Rudao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuula.
A short right from Rudao on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Rudao.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rudao.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rudao.
A right hook to the body lands for Rudao.
Rudao is leaning against Kuula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mona Rudao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rudao can't find room to land a body shot as Kuula controls the action.
Rudao tries a body shot but Kuula blocks it.
Rudao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuula's elbow.
Rudao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rudao.
Rudao lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Rudao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Rudao.
A right hand to the body from Rudao.
Rudao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Rudao.
Rudao misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rudao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuula or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Rudao.
Rudao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuula tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rudao smiles and moves away.

Rudao closes the distance and clinches.
Kuula prevents a body shot from Rudao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rudao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rudao tries to throw a body punch but Kuula avoids it by throwing Rudao back against the cage.
Rudao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rudao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rudao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rudao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rudao struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuula controls his hands.
Rudao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuula blocks a body shot from Rudao.
Rudao tries to work over Kuula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rudao struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuula controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rudao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rudao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuula.
Rudao lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mona Rudao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kuula's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rudao doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuula circles away.
Rudao wants to clinch.
Kuula changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rudao tries to avoid it but Kuula manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rudao to the ground. Rudao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Oooooh!!! Rudao has knocked Kuula down with a huge combo! Rudao steps away and waves a wobbly Kuula back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudao checks a low kick from Kuula.
Rudao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sergei Kuula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rudao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rudao misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rudao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rudao is looking to clinch but Kuula is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rudao dances in with a quick combination. Kuula is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Rudao snaps Kuula's head back. Kuula stumbles backwards against the cage. Rudao steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kuula's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kuula just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mona Rudao!
An intense looking Mona Rudao took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you to all my fans and sponsors!!! LISTEN WELL I AM MONA RUDAO, WHEN YOU HEAR THIS NAME BE AFRAID!'.