PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Choi Fat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razbinos Udric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Fat
vs
Udric

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Choi Fat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Razbinos Udric!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Udric clinches up with Fat and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Udric has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Udric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fat 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.
Fat has a takedown stuffed.

Udric has Fat up against the cage in a clinch.

Udric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fat lands with a thumping leg kick.

Fat tries to keep at a distance but Udric has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udric lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Udric as Fat tries to tie him up.

Udric pulls Fat into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fat won't allow Udric to sweep him here.
Udric keeping moving, preventing Fat from controlling successfully.
Fat is breathing heavily.
Udric has Fat pulled in close to control his posture.
Udric wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fat wants to control from the top but Udric keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Udric is pulling down on Fat's head to control his posture.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Udric stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Udric wants it to stay on the feet.

Udric closes the distance and clinches.
Fat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Udric unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Udric has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fat uses from the top position.

Udric has his feet on Fat's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Udric gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Udric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Udric moves into the clinch.
Fat is trying to drag Udric to the mat but Udric just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choi Fat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udric throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Udric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Udric looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Fat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Udric.

Udric pulls Fat into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fat being controlled here momentarily.

Udric has his feet on Fat's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Udric clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Udric displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fat up against the cage.
Udric using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Udric jumps into guard, dragging Fat to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razbinos Udric dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Udric has managed to clinch.

Udric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Udric stuns Fat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Udric closes the distance and clinches.

Udric manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Udric is on top in guard.

Udric missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Udric is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Fat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udric's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Udric is pushing down on Fat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fat is fighting to maintain full guard but Udric has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Udric wants to pass to mount but Fat is defending the position.

Udric stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Udric clinches with his opponent.
Fat stops a takedown attempt from Udric.
Fat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fat being controlled against the cage.
Udric lands a nice knee to the body.
Udric has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Udric pulls Fat into guard.
Udric has his hands on Fat's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Udric has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Udric is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Udric connects with a nice short shot to Fat's temple.

Udric stands up and beckons Fat to join him on the feet.
Choi Fat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Udric shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fat defends it nicely.
Fat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Choi Fat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razbinos Udric.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udric closes the distance and clinches up with Fat, looking for a takedown. Udric pushes Fat against the cage but Fat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Udric comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Fat. No joy for Udric on that attempt.

Udric moves into the clinch.
Udric scores with a hook to the body.

Udric breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Udric gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Udric decides to pull guard.
Udric seems keen to control Fat's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razbinos Udric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Udric bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fat shoots in looking for a takedown. Udric tries to sprawl out of it but Fat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Udric manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Fat tries to keep at a distance but Udric has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udric lands a knee to the body.
Udric lands a knee to the body.

Udric has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fat uses from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Udric looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric 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.
Udric is pulling down on Fat's head. It's preventing any offense from Fat, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Udric manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Udric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Udric has closed the distance and engaged Fat in a clinch.
Udric cracks Fat with a nice body shot.
Udric stalls.
Udric putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Udric just leaning against Fat, taking a breather.

Udric ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Udric no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Udric pulls Fat in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razbinos Udric has got the better of the ground game so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Udric.

Udric is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Razbinos Udric is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Udric lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Udric decides to pull guard.
Udric wants to sweep but no luck.
Udric seems keen to control Fat's posture.
Udric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fat's guard.

Fat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Udric passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Udric is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Razbinos Udric comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Udric has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razbinos Udric!