PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lentti Pindegren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ledil Kuch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bob Seger - Turn the Page. 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.

Pindegren
vs
Kuch

181 cm
27
216 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

188 cm
32
203 lbs
20 - 8 - 1

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Excellent boxer
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Brute

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 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lentti Pindegren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ledil Kuch!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pindegren misses with the combination.
Kuch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pindegren.
Pindegren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pindegren misses with an uppercut. Kuch saw that one coming.
Pindegren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pindegren jabs Kuch right on the nose. Kuch blinks but takes it well.
Pindegren avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kuch. Pindegren shrugs it off though.
Pindegren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kuch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuch throws a lazy right hand but Pindegren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuch throws a big shot that misses.
Pindegren swings for the body but Kuch moves out of range.
Pindegren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuch pinned against the cage. Kuch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pindegren missing with a left hand there. Kuch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pindegren checks a leg kick nicely.
Pindegren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pindegren lands a leg kick that knocks Kuch off balance momentarily.
Kuch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pindegren misses with the combination.
Kuch connects with a leg kick. Pindegren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Pindegren misses.
Kuch throws a leg kick but Pindegren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pindegren.
Kuch lands a jab-cross combination.
Pindegren throws a body punch but Kuch moves out of range.
No luck for Pindegren with that takedown attempt.
Pindegren throws a hook but Kuch blocks it.
Pindegren is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kuch's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pindegren throws the left hand but Kuch avoids the punch easily.

Pindegren drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pindegren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuch is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuch wants to stand and escape but Pindegren is having none of it.
Pindegren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pindegren controlling from the top position.
Pindegren wants to control from the top but Kuch keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuch wants to stand up but Pindegren is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kuch dodges the punch combination from Pindegren.
Kuch cracks Pindegren with a good jab.
Kuch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pindegren.
Pindegren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuch.
Pindegren shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lentti Pindegren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pindegren shoots for a takedown but Kuch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuch looks to land a right hand but Pindegren moved out of range.
Kuch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuch dips to his left and cracks Pindegren with an uppercut!
Pindegren lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pindegren fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuch loads up on a big right hand but Pindegren slips the punch.
Kuch misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pindegren misses with a wild body shot.
Kuch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pindegren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pindegren lands with a hook. Kuch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuch throws a push kick but Pindegren slaps the foot to one side.
Pindegren lands with a shot to the body.
Pindegren throws a body punch but Kuch moves out of range.
Pindegren looks to land a combination but Kuch avoids it well.
Kuch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Lentti Pindegren will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pindegren wants to clinch up but Kuch keeps it at a distance.
Kuch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pindegren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuch moves away.
Kuch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pindegren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuch.
Pindegren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuch's waist but Kuch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pindegren off to one side.
Kuch slips a jab from Pindegren.
Pindegren throws a jab when Kuch was well out of range.
A lazy left from Kuch finds it's target.
Pindegren throws a hook but Kuch avoids it easily.
Kuch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuch.
A big right from Pindegren misses.
Pindegren swinging wildly here.
Kuch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuch tries to clinch up.

Pindegren has managed to clinch.
Kuch is pressed up against the cage. Pindegren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuch down to the mat. Kuch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuch wants to clinch.
Kuch lands a lovely overhand right.
Lentti Pindegren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuch jabs Pindegren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pindegren throws a shot from downtown. Kuch moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Pindegren.
A cross from Kuch lands.
Pindegren blocks a jab.
Pindegren looks to land a left hand but Kuch moved out of range nicely.
Kuch throws a head kick that misses.
Pindegren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lentti Pindegren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pindegren.
Kuch throws a head kick that half lands.
Kuch digs a good body shot into Pindegren's ribs.
Pindegren checks a leg kick.
Kuch avoids the body shot from Pindegren.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuch stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuch lands with a cross.
Pindegren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuch.
Pindegren throws a shot from downtown. Kuch moves away and avoids it.
Kuch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ledil Kuch seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Pindegren gets a takedown into half guard.
Kuch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kuch is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pindegren looks to land a strike but Kuch avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pindegren pushes down on Kuch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuch is refusing to be controlled, as Pindegren sits in half guard.
Kuch regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pindegren.
Pindegren wants to pass the guard but Kuch is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pindegren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pindegren controlling from the top position.
Pindegren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kuch keeping moving, preventing Pindegren from controlling successfully.
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 Lentti Pindegren 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kuch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pindegren.
Kuch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pindegren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuch to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pindegren throws out the jab.
Kuch moves forwards but Pindegren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pindegren moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Kuch misses its intended target.
Kuch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Kuch has Pindegren up against the cage in a clinch.
Pindegren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pindegren throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuch.
Pindegren throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuch.
Pindegren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuch lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pindegren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kuch regains guard.

Kuch is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pindegren scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuch is trying to maintain a safe position but Pindegren gets an underhook and turns Kuch into the cage.
Good body shot from Kuch.
Pindegren blocks a body shot from Kuch.
Kuch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pindegren's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pindegren misses with a hook to the ribs.

Kuch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuch tries to clinch up.
Kuch throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuch.
Pindegren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pindegren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pindegren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuch.
Kuch throws a jab when Pindegren was well out of range.
Pindegren misses the shot to the body.
Kuch throws a series of punches but Pindegren moves out of range.
Kuch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuch loads up on a big right hand but Pindegren slips the punch.
Pindegren throws an overhand right that lands on Kuch's shoulder, as Kuch tries to avoid the shot.
Kuch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pindegren moves away.
Pindegren scores with a punch to the head.
Pindegren avoids a kick to the body.
Pindegren checks a leg kick.
No luck for Pindegren with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren misses with a two punch combination.
Kuch lands a nice hook to Pindegren's body. Pindegren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pindegren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuch tests Pindegren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lentti Pindegren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pindegren shoots in for a takedown but Kuch shows good takedown defense.
Kuch misses with a double jab.
Kuch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pindegren's calf.
Kuch throws a body kick that misses.
Pindegren takes one to the side of the head.
Ledil Kuch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Pindegren shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuch's guard.
Kuch is looking to stand up but Pindegren isn't so interested in that idea.
Pindegren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lentti Pindegren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four 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!
Pindegren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pindegren trying to control but Kuch is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kuch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pindegren trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lentti Pindegren just wasn't active enough.
Pindegren scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ledil Kuch.
I think Pindegren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ledil Kuch!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ledil Kuch made sure he mentioned XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.