PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danza Kuduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Laudrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kuduro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don Omar - Danza Kuduro. Laudrup has chosen U2- Zoo Station as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kuduro
vs
Laudrup

180 cm
31
190 lbs
22 - 8 - 2

194 cm
33
217 lbs
36 - 25 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER
Merciless Gladiators

KAISER

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 22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Danza Kuduro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Laudrup!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuduro throws a leg kick
and Laudrup counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuduro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Laudrup misses.
Laudrup takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuduro looks to throw the jab but Laudrup is out of range.
Kuduro throws the left hand but Laudrup avoids the punch easily.
Kuduro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuduro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laudrup.
Kuduro motions for Laudrup to come forward. Kuduro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuduro throws a front kick aimed at Laudrup's knee but Laudrup avoids it well.
Laudrup works Kuduro's body with a nice hook.
Kuduro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuduro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Laudrup back to the cage. Kuduro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Hans Laudrup has been cut.

Laudrup shoots in and bounces Kuduro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Laudrup passes Kuduro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudrup misses with a head shot. Kuduro uses the momentum to regain guard.
Laudrup trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuduro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laudrup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuduro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laudrup wants to control from the top but Kuduro keeps moving.
Laudrup preventing the sweep.
Laudrup is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuduro has wrist control.
Laudrup in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laudrup postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laudrup is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuduro has wrist control.
Laudrup trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuduro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laudrup throwing strikes from guard but Kuduro blocks nicely.
Kuduro wants to sweep but no luck.
Laudrup's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laudrup trying to control but Kuduro is working from the bottom.
Kuduro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hans Laudrup was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Laudrup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuduro.
Nice defenses there by Laudrup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laudrup counters with a leg kick.
Laudrup misses with a low kick as Kuduro jumps back.
Kuduro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laudrup on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Danza Kuduro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Laudrup throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuduro was covering up waiting for the punch and Laudrup finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Laudrup postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuduro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Laudrup, into his guard.
Laudrup working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuduro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuduro trying to control but Laudrup is working from the bottom.
Kuduro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laudrup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuduro postures up in Laudrup's guard and throws a big left but Laudrup blocks it.
Kuduro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuduro throwing strikes but missing.
Kuduro trying to control the position from guard on top but Laudrup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuduro 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Laudrup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Danza Kuduro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hans Laudrup's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Laudrup throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kuduro misses with a right hand

and Laudrup counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laudrup trying to control from half guard but Kuduro is working away.
Kuduro trying to control here.
Kuduro wants to improve his position but Laudrup is controlling well.
Kuduro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laudrup controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laudrup is fighting to break Kuduro's control of his arms but Kuduro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuduro wants to sweep but no luck.
Laudrup wants to control from the top but Kuduro keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudrup throwing strikes but missing.
Laudrup wants to control from the top but Kuduro keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hans Laudrup wasn't active enough on the ground.
The fighters circling - Kuduro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laudrup takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuduro is looking to slow Laudrup down with leg kicks.
Kuduro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuduro lands with a shot to the body.
Laudrup dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuduro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laudrup tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Laudrup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kuduro here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Laudrup goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuduro pushes Laudrup back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laudrup lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuduro works on Laudrup's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuduro lands a shoulder strike.
Kuduro working aggressively here.
Kuduro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuduro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuduro misses with the head strike.
Kuduro can't find room to land a body shot as Laudrup controls the action.
Kuduro can't find room to land a body shot as Laudrup controls the action.
Laudrup's coach down at Short Term Solution was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Laudrup's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Laudrup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laudrup can't find room to land a body shot as Kuduro controls the action.
Laudrup prevents a body shot from Kuduro.
Laudrup prevents a body shot from Kuduro.
Laudrup looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro misses with the head strike.
Kuduro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laudrup has him pressed against the cage.
Kuduro wants to get back to striking at distance but Laudrup won't allow it.
Kuduro misses with a punch on the inside.
Laudrup throws an elbow but it misses.

Kuduro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuduro takes a swing at Laudrup's ribcage but misses.
Laudrup lands a head shot.
Laudrup looks to throw the jab but Kuduro is out of range.
Kuduro throws a chopping leg kick but Laudrup manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Danza Kuduro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laudrup throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laudrup avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuduro throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laudrup smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuduro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuduro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laudrup tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuduro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuduro throws a wild body kick that Laudrup sees coming a mile off.
Kuduro delivers a nice body kick.

Laudrup manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kuduro on his heels. He'll look to pass Kuduro's guard now, I'm sure.
Laudrup won't allow Kuduro to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuduro has his hands on Laudrup's head, controlling the position.
Kuduro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danza Kuduro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hans Laudrup's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A right-left combo lands from Kuduro.
Laudrup shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuduro sprawls well. He's pushed Laudrup's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laudrup tries a low kick but Kuduro avoids it.
Kuduro connects with a body shot that sends Laudrup's belly button to the back.
Kuduro looks to score with a jab to the body but Laudrup is just out of range.
Laudrup throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laudrup tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laudrup throws a body punch but Kuduro moves out of range.
Laudrup avoids the body shot from Kuduro.
Kuduro throws a body punch but Laudrup moves out of range.
A lazy left from Kuduro finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuduro misses with a body shot.
Kuduro misses with a head kick.
A jab from Laudrup does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudrup blocks a head kick by Kuduro.
Kuduro wants to slow Laudrup down by chopping away at his legs.
Laudrup takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laudrup throws a one two combo.
Kuduro throws a lazy right hand but Laudrup sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuduro throws a series of punches but Laudrup moves out of range.
Laudrup throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Laudrup.
No joy there for Kuduro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laudrup is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuduro.
A head kick misses from Kuduro.
Kuduro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuduro misses with a wild body shot.
Danza Kuduro is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laudrup fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuduro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuduro ducks under a wild hook from Laudrup.
Laudrup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuduro. Kuduro obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Laudrup.
Hans Laudrup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuduro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuduro throws a head kick that misses.
Kuduro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Laudrup with that takedown attempt.
Laudrup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laudrup checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laudrup takes a swing at Kuduro's ribcage but misses.
Kuduro is looking to chop away at Laudrup's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laudrup lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuduro scores with a spinning back kick!
Laudrup shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuduro thows a leg kick but Laudrup checks it

and Laudrup counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kuduro's guard now.
Hans Laudrup has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuduro managing to control the position.
Laudrup wants to pass the guard but Kuduro is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuduro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laudrup in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laudrup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuduro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laudrup lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro trying to control the position.
Kuduro wants to sweep here but Laudrup controlling him for the moment.
Laudrup working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuduro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Laudrup throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laudrup's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuduro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laudrup postures up.
Kuduro is pulling down on Laudrup's head. It's preventing any offense from Laudrup, at least for the moment.
Laudrup postures up and lands a big shot to Kuduro's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danza Kuduro.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuduro, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danza Kuduro!
Danza Kuduro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Hans Laudrup was interviewed post fight and said 'I still think I won the fight.'.