PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thuansh Uthaisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Radziewo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Uthaisk
vs
Radziewo

160 cm
25
175 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

189 cm
24
180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thuansh Uthaisk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artur Radziewo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Uthaisk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Uthaisk seems to be looking for submissions.
Radziewo trying to control here.
Uthaisk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Radziewo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uthaisk slips a nice elbow through Radziewo's hands, connecting with Radziewo's forehead.

Uthaisk seems to be working for a kimura but Radziewo defends the submission attempt.
Radziewo tries to get to full guard but Uthaisk has control of the leg.
Uthaisk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Radziewo wants to improve his position but Uthaisk is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radziewo moves into full guard.

Uthaisk drops back looking for a leg! Radziewo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Radziewo manages to kick Uthaisk off! Uthaisk jumps back into Radziewo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uthaisk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Radziewo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uthaisk has Radziewo in his guard.
Uthaisk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Radziewo on the ground.
Radziewo stopping the sweep attempt from Uthaisk.
Radziewo trying to control the position from guard on top but Uthaisk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Radziewo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Uthaisk trying to keep a closed guard but Radziewo is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Uthaisk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uthaisk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Uthaisk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Radziewo defends well.
Radziewo wants to control from the top but Uthaisk keeps moving.
Radziewo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Uthaisk kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Radziewo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Radziewo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Uthaisk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Uthaisk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Uthaisk!

Uthaisk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uthaisk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uthaisk working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Uthaisk's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Uthaisk crashes against the mat.

Uthaisk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Radziewo is looking for a sweep.

Uthaisk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Radziewo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Radziewo can't do much from the bottom here.
Uthaisk throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Uthaisk stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radziewo scores with a jab. Uthaisk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Uthaisk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Radziewo to the ground. Uthaisk is now in Radziewo's guard.
Uthaisk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Uthaisk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Radziewo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Radziewo has escaped and now he's on top!
Radziewo is looking to stand up but Uthaisk won't let him.

Radziewo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Radziewo looks gassed!

Uthaisk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thuansh Uthaisk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Uthaisk gets caught flat footed, as Radziewo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Uthaisk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Uthaisk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uthaisk thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Uthaisk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Radziewo's guard.

Uthaisk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uthaisk preventing the sweep.
Radziewo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Radziewo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uthaisk is aware though and is defending well.
Radziewo looking to control.
Uthaisk preventing the sweep.
Uthaisk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Uthaisk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Radziewo, who protects the arm well.

Uthaisk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thuansh Uthaisk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radziewo parries the strikes from Uthaisk easily there. Uthaisk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Radziewo to escape.
Uthaisk controls the position.
Radziewo sneaks back into half guard.
Uthaisk throwing shots but Radziewo is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Radziewo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uthaisk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Uthaisk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Radziewo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uthaisk defends well.
Uthaisk passes Radziewo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uthaisk is working for a kimura but Radziewo is defending it quite comfortably.

Uthaisk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Radziewo wants to control but Uthaisk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Uthaisk is looking for a kimura here.

Uthaisk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Radziewo is just riding it out for now. Uthaisk eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Uthaisk is pressing down on Radziewo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Radziewo is holding on for now.

Uthaisk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Radziewo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Radziewo is looking to control Uthaisk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Radziewo avoid being mounted?

Uthaisk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Radziewo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Radziewo is looking for a sweep. Uthaisk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thuansh Uthaisk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Uthaisk misses with a takedown attempt - Radziewo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Radziewo drives through with a takedown into guard.

Radziewo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uthaisk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Radziewo has managed to get both his arms back between Uthaisk's legs - danger averted.
Uthaisk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radziewo is one step ahead there.

Uthaisk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Radziewo preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Radziewo trying to control the position from guard on top but Uthaisk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uthaisk is looking for a triangle but Radziewo pushes his legs off easily.
Radziewo wants to control from the top but Uthaisk keeps moving.
Uthaisk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Radziewo regains half guard.

Radziewo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uthaisk pulls his head out easily.
Radziewo is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Uthaisk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Radziewo regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Radziewo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uthaisk trying to control the position from guard on top but Radziewo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Uthaisk drops back looking for a leg! Radziewo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Radziewo manages to kick Uthaisk off! Uthaisk jumps back into Radziewo's guard.
Uthaisk trying to control but Radziewo is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uthaisk passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Uthaisk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Radziewo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Uthaisk's guard! Nice work there by Radziewo!

Radziewo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Uthaisk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Uthaisk has escaped and now he's on top!
Uthaisk is in close to Radziewo's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Uthaisk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Radziewo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uthaisk has managed to get both his arms back between Radziewo's legs - danger averted.
Uthaisk passes into half guard.

Uthaisk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uthaisk trying to mount his opponent but Radziewo defends it.
It looks like Uthaisk is going to stand back up.

Uthaisk is working for a submission of some sort.
Uthaisk thows a huge punch but Radziewo dodges it nicely.
Artur Radziewo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Radziewo looking for submissions off his back.
Thuansh Uthaisk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Uthaisk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Radziewo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uthaisk.

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 Thuansh Uthaisk.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uthaisk, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thuansh Uthaisk!