PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark O Madsen (ranked 3936 p4p, 25624 weight class) and Kevin Kulter (ranked 475 p4p, 708 weight class). Kevin Kulter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

O Madsen
vs
Kulter

180 cm
25
197
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
196
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark O Madsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Kulter!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kulter wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by O Madsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Kulter, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kulter.

O Madsen shoots in and bounces Kulter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kulter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kulter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Madsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulter is trying to keep O Madsen in close.
O Madsen looking to sit in guard and control but Kulter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kulter advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulter is looking to take a break and control but O Madsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Madsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kulter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
O Madsen tries to roll over but Kulter keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. O Madsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
O Madsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kulter on the ground.

O Madsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulter defends well.
Kulter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kulter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
O Madsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
O Madsen gets back to full guard.
O Madsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulter is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

O Madsen working for submissions but it's allowed Kulter to get to half guard.
O Madsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulter is keen to just control but O Madsen is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kulter blocks the strikes from O Madsen.

O Madsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulter pulls his head out easily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
O Madsen wants to control but Kulter is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

O Madsen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kulter did well to prevent O Madsen getting side control.
Kulter controlling the position well.
O Madsen looks to land a strike but Kulter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but O Madsen has passed into side control.
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 Mark O Madsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! O Madsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No luck for Kulter with that takedown attempt.
Kulter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
O Madsen with a poor takedown
and Kulter counters with a series of strikes. O Madsen will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Kulter.
O Madsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kulter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like O Madsen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kulter blocks the body kick.
Kulter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kulter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Madsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulter.
O Madsen throws out a loose jab but Kulter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kulter misses.

O Madsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

O Madsen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kulter regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Madsen scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Madsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Madsen working some strikes from top position.
Kulter pulls O Madsen in close to prevent any damage.
O Madsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulter wants to sweep but no luck.
O Madsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kulter's head.
O Madsen preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O Madsen is in close to Kulter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
O Madsen scoring with some ground and pound.
O Madsen chips away with some ground and pound.
O Madsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulter is keeping the position for now.
O Madsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
O Madsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
O Madsen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
O Madsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulter keeping moving, preventing O Madsen from controlling successfully.
O Madsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulter trying to keep a closed guard but O Madsen is proving a slippery customer.
O Madsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
O Madsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Madsen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
O Madsen postures up and lands a big shot to Kulter's brow.

O Madsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kulter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now O Madsen has Kulter in his guard.

O Madsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kulter trying to control the position from guard on top but O Madsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Madsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulter is one step ahead there.
O Madsen is trying to control the position but Kulter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mark O Madsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

O Madsen looks to land a combination but Kulter avoids it well.
Kulter throws a counter combo.

O Madsen has Kulter up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kulter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kulter prevents the takedown attempt.
O Madsen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kulter smiles and moves away.
O Madsen stuffs the takedown.
O Madsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kulter.

O Madsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from O Madsen.

O Madsen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kulter regains guard immediately.
O Madsen won't allow Kulter to sweep him here.
O Madsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

O Madsen has gone for a leg lock! Kulter slips out almost immediately though and dives into O Madsen's guard.

Mark O Madsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kulter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

O Madsen has his feet on Kulter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mark O Madsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulter shoots in for a takedown but O Madsen shows good takedown defense.
Mark O Madsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Kulter.

O Madsen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kulter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Madsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

O Madsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulter has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Madsen prevents Kulter from improving his position.
O Madsen is trying to control. Kulter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Madsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kulter wants to control but O Madsen is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kulter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kulter is looking to control O Madsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulter avoid being mounted?
O Madsen is stalling here. Kulter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! O Madsen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kulter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
O Madsen tries to improve position but can't.
O Madsen gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
O Madsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

O Madsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kulter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kulter looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulter trying to control but O Madsen is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark O Madsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Madsen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark O Madsen!