PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jon Rudskogen (ranked 2950 p4p, 22970 weight class) and Beta PF (ranked 382 p4p, 722 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Rudskogen
vs
PF

190 cm
35
220
19 - 17 - 0

188 cm
28
208
1 - 0 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

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 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Rudskogen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beta PF!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
PF has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
PF connects with a crisp jab.
PF avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rudskogen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
PF loads up on a big right hand but Rudskogen slips the punch.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and PF moves out of range easily.
Beta PF seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudskogen moves out of range of the leg kick from PF.
PF fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but PF moves out of range.
PF rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rudskogen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses
and PF counters with a thumping low kick.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and PF moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for PF.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by PF.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudskogen takes a swing at PF's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for PF.
PF lands a lovely overhand right.
Rudskogen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Out Gym in the buildup to the fight.
PF throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
PF misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - PF throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
PF misses with a hook.
PF misses with a low kick.
PF misses with a hook.
PF throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
PF connects with a jab.
PF misses with a looping left.
Rudskogen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rudskogen blocks a leg kick.
PF jabs Rudskogen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
PF throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rudskogen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
PF lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PF scores with a nice head shot.
PF looks to land a body kick but Rudskogen moved away.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
PF blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
PF shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
PF is looking to slow Rudskogen down with leg kicks.
Rudskogen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PF.
PF misses with a hook. Rudskogen ducked under it nicely.
Rudskogen thinks about countering with a head kick.
PF misses with an attempted mid kick.
PF pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
PF throws a sloppy head kick and Rudskogen moves out of range easily.
Rudskogen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rudskogen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from PF.
Rudskogen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudskogen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from PF.
PF getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beta PF dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

PF throws a leg kick
and PF takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beta PF seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rudskogen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Rudskogen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
PF throws out a leg kick but Rudskogen moves out of range and PF only half commits.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
PF has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
PF attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
PF tries to land a front kick but Rudskogen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
PF throws a hook to the side of Rudskogen's head but Rudskogen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rudskogen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rudskogen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before PF can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PF will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from PF misses.
PF doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
PF connects with a body shot that sends Rudskogen's belly button to the back.
PF lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PF's corner calls for a 1-2. PF obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
PF misses with a lunging right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a right hand to the body.
PF throws a head kick but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
PF with a nice calf kick.
PF throws a leg kick
and Rudskogen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. PF is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but PF moves out of range.
Rudskogen throws a lazy right hand but PF sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rudskogen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses
and PF counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
PF swings widly with a right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a left to the body.
PF misses with a hook. Rudskogen ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from PF misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PF blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
PF was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from PF misses.
PF pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PF.
Rudskogen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from PF - that will leave a mark!
PF lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
PF ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
PF pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
PF tries to land a leg kick but Rudskogen saw it coming and moves away.
PF lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
PF dips to his left and cracks Rudskogen with an uppercut!
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rudskogen is looking to counter with head kicks.
PF throws a front kick aimed at Rudskogen's knee but Rudskogen avoids it well.
Rudskogen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beta PF showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Rudskogen scores with a hook to the body. PF takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jon Rudskogen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudskogen throws a lazy right hand but PF sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
PF throws a series of punches but Rudskogen avoids them all with ease.
PF looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rudskogen, as that shot connected.
PF fails to land with a series of punches.
PF blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen looks to land a left hand but PF moved out of range nicely.
Rudskogen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that PF semi-blocks.
PF lands a leg kick that knocks Rudskogen off balance momentarily.
Rudskogen avoids the head kick by PF.
PF jabs Rudskogen to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick
and PF cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rudskogen's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
PF misses with a straight right.
PF throws a front kick that sends Rudskogen stumbling back into the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Rudskogen backing away here, and PF unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
PF connects with a solid leg kick.
Rudskogen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from PF.
PF connects with an inside leg kick.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and PF moves out of range easily.
PF stuns Rudskogen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rudskogen takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from PF.
Rudskogen throwing a counter right hand but PF manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rudskogen there as he acknowledges the shot.

Rudskogen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PF scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rudskogen drops his guard momentarily, allowing PF to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Rudskogen! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! PF takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Beta PF!