PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Number Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razbinos Udric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Four
vs
Udric

175 cm
24
161 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Number Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Razbinos Udric!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Four is working for takedown but Udric is calmly controlling the position for now.
Udric scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Udric tries for a takedown. No joy.
Udric scores with a knee to the head.
Four jumps guard but Udric turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Udric pulls guard effortlessly.
Four being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Four is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udric controlling the position.
Four loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Udric is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Four passes Udric's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Udric pushes Four off and gets back to his feet.
Number Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Udric rushes Four and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Four can't break the clinch.
Four is trying to pull guard but Udric turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Four has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Number Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udric is pressed up against the cage. Four has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Udric down to the mat. Udric avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Four is breathing heavily.

Udric pushes Four up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Udric.
Udric with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Number Four has been cut.

Udric jumps guard.
Udric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Udric trying to control the position.
Four throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udric has his hands on Four's head, controlling the position.
Udric trying to control the position.
Four 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Udric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Four's guard.

Four striking off his back but it's not causing Udric any problems.

Four is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Udric slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Four is striking from the bottom but Udric uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udric trying to control the action but Four is working from the bottom.

Four looking for submissions off his back.
Four tries to get to full guard but Udric has control of the leg.
Four tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Udric throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Udric works his way into side control.
Udric happy to just control the position for now.

That's four 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 tries to advance to mount but can't.
Four takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Udric trying to control the position but Four is working away.

Udric is trying to get an arm triangle but Four is defending well.
Four can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Udric moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razbinos Udric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Number Four's cut.
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.

Udric scores with a nice body kick.
Four shoots for a double leg takedown but Udric sprawls well. He's pushed Four's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Four misses with a left hand

and Udric counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Udric.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Udric.

Udric breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Udric has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Udric forces Four back against the cage and clinches.
Udric pushes Four back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Udric lands a knee to the body.
Udric landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Udric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Udric takes the fight into the clinch.
Udric stalling in the clinch.

Udric breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Udric lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Udric forces Four back against the cage and clinches.

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

Four gets tackled into the cage by Udric. Udric maintains the clinch.
Udric is trying to wear down his opponent with knees 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 Four uses from the top position.
Udric wants to sweep but no luck.

Udric scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Udric darts in and clinches Four up against the cage.
Udric has Four pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Udric.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Udric pulls guard successfully.
Udric seems keen to control Four's posture.
Udric is looking to stand up but Four isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udric is trying to control the position but Four postures up.

Four decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Udric, up you get!
Four shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Udric counters with a series of strikes. Four will be more careful next time no doubt.

Udric clinches up with Four and pushes him back against the cage.

Udric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Number Four is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Four fails with the takedown
and Udric counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Number Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udric looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Udric fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Four avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Four enables Udric to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Four manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Four is trying to keep Udric in close.
Udric really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Four. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Udric wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving.
Four has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Udric has passed into side control.
Udric has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Udric is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Four's shoulder. That is not cool.
Four is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Four being controlled for a moment.
Udric is looking to take a break and control but Four is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Udric looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Udric is looking to take a break and control but Four is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Four seems a little lost for a moment, as Udric dominates the positioning.
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 cut man is working on Number Four's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Udric pushes Four up against the cage in a clinch.

Udric jumps into guard, dragging Four to the mat.
Four prevents Udric from getting back to his feet.
Four throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Udric is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Four working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Udric is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Udric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four postures up in Udric's guard and throws a big left but Udric blocks it.
Udric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Four tries to free his leg and advance position but Udric is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Udric is looking to stand up but Four isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric works over Four's head and body with a nice combination.
Four throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Udric's waist but Udric gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Four off to one side.
Udric throws a head kick that half lands.

Udric clinches.
Four has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Udric is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Four takes a knee to the side of the body.

Udric pulls Four into guard.
Udric controlling the position.
Udric manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Four manages to get himself to full guard.

Udric stands up from Four's guard - Udric perhaps looking for a knockout.
Udric shoots in but Four avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Udric shoots in but Four avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Udric moves into the clinch successfully.

Udric manages to pull guard.
Four pushing down on Udric's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Four prevents Udric from improving his position.
Udric is staying active underneath Four, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Udric trying to control but Four postures up.
Four is looking to take a break and control but Udric is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Four thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udric tries to kick Four off but Four keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Four is looking for a kimura but Udric is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Four to get the leverage.
Four sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Udric defending well though.
Udric gets back to full guard.
Udric keeping moving, preventing Four from controlling successfully.
Udric seems keen to control Four's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Four accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Razbinos Udric is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Udric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Four is one step ahead there.

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.
Four missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Four throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Udric shoots in looking for a takedown but Four manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Udric's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Number Four has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razbinos Udric.

Udric takes the fight into the clinch.
Four has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Udric is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Number Four has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Udric taking a breather.
Udric slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Udric's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Udric pulls guard.

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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razbinos Udric!
Razbinos Udric took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ****160Q Energy for $150**** for their support in the buildup to the fight.