PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syco Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syco Crazy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Werdum
vs
Crazy

194 cm
20
238 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

205 cm
18
248 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabricio Werdum !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Syco Crazy!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Werdum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crazy is out of range.
Werdum tries to clinch up.
Crazy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Werdum tries to avoid it but Crazy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Werdum to the ground. Werdum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crazy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Werdum closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crazy to the mat! Crazy manages to get full guard.
Crazy wants to stand and escape but Werdum is having none of it.
Crazy 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.
Werdum slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Werdum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crazy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Werdum .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy wants to sweep but no luck.
Werdum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crazy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Werdum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crazy looking for a sweep. Not yet Crazy, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crazy keeping moving, preventing Werdum from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Werdum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crazy wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Crazy is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Crazy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Werdum politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Werdum prefers to stall for the moment though.
Crazy looking for a sweep but Werdum has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum blocks Crazy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Werdum blocks Crazy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Crazy tries to improve his position but instead Werdum has taken his back!
Crazy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Werdum .
Crazy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Werdum . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Werdum gets his hands free as Crazy looks to control.

Werdum has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Crazy staying busy and making it hard for Werdum to control.
Werdum is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
I would not like to be Crazy right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Werdum not allowing Crazy to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werdum is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Crazy up.
You can see the frustration on Crazy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabricio Werdum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Crazy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crazy wants it to stay on the feet.
Crazy with a poor takedown

and Werdum counters with a single leg into guard. Crazy didn't expect that.
Crazy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Werdum wants to control from the top but Crazy keeps moving.
Crazy is looking to stand up but Werdum isn't so interested in that idea.
Crazy trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Werdum won't allow Crazy to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crazy has his takedown stuffed

and Werdum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crazy won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Werdum trying to control the action but Crazy is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum controls the position.
Crazy is looking to regain half guard here but Werdum keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Werdum controlling from side mount.
Crazy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Werdum is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crazy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Werdum content just to control the position here.
Crazy is trying desperately to improve position.
Crazy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Werdum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crazy is looking to escape.
Crazy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Werdum wants to control the pace but Crazy is squirming around nicely.
Crazy is looking to improve his position but Werdum isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabricio Werdum dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Crazy moves into the clinch.
Crazy taking a breather.
Crazy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Werdum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crazy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Werdum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crazy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Werdum tries to pull guard but Crazy won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy looking for a takedown.
Fabricio Werdum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syco Crazy.
Crazy tries to stall but Werdum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crazy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crazy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Werdum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Crazy pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum content to stall in guard here.
Crazy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Crazy has his foot on Werdum 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Werdum works his way back into a safe position though.
Werdum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crazy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crazy working a defensive guard here.
Crazy wants to sweep but no luck.
Werdum wants to control from the top but Crazy keeps moving.
Werdum passes Crazy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Werdum sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy tries to get to full guard but Werdum has control of the leg.
Werdum seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crazy is looking for a sweep. Werdum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Werdum trying to control from half guard but Crazy is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crazy wants to get back to full guard but Werdum has passed into side control.
Crazy tries to hold on but Werdum pushes him away.
Werdum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Werdum breaks from Crazy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Syco Crazy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabricio Werdum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Werdum . What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabricio Werdum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Werdum , 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabricio Werdum !