PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Razbinos Udric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Unknown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Udric
vs
Unknown

175 cm
26
180 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

185 cm
24
178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Razbinos Udric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Unknown!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Udric moves into the clinch successfully.
Udric lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Udric jumps guard and drags Unknown to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Udric is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Udric is looking to stand up but Unknown isn't so interested in that idea.
Unknown preventing the sweep.
Udric managing to control the position.
Unknown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Udric scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Unknown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Unknown tenderised Udric's leg. Udric is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric closes the distance and clinches up with Unknown, looking for a takedown. Udric pushes Unknown against the cage but Unknown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Unknown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

Udric gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Udric landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Udric - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Unknown lands an elbow just above Udric 's eye.
Udric throws an elbow that misses.

Udric manages to pull guard.
Unknown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Udric has his hands on Unknown's head, controlling the position.

Unknown stands up from Udric's guard - Unknown perhaps looking for a knockout.
Udric tries a head kick but it misses.

Udric clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udric putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Unknown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown blocks the elbow strike.
Unknown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unknown lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown has Udric pressed against the cage.
A short right from Udric on the inside.
A knee to the head by Unknown.
Udric blocks a body shot from Unknown.
Unknown misses with a knee strike.
Unknown tries to circle away but Udric has him pinned against the cage.
Udric blocks an elbow strike.
Udric tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unknown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Udric jumps guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razbinos Udric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udric throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Unknown blocks it with crossed arms.
Udric fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Udric utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Udric on the inside.
Unknown missing with knees to the body.
Unknown lands a nice shot to the body.
Udric putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Unknown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Unknown misses with a punch to the body.
Udric lands a nice knee to the body.
Unknown managing to block the knees to the body from Udric.
Udric using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Unknown looks winded!
Udric trying to land knees to the body.
Udric misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unknown.

Unknown manages to pull guard.
Udric controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unknown keeping full guard, as Udric tries to pass.
Udric distracts Unknown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Udric trying to control but Unknown is working from the bottom.

Udric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Udric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razbinos Udric dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Udric tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Udric clinches with his opponent.
Unknown misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown managing to block the knees to the body from Udric.
Udric effectively controlling the action here.

Udric breaks the clinch.

Udric fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unknown, pushing him back against the cage.
Udric effectively controlling the action here.
Unknown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udric is trying to stall.
Unknown throws a punch but it's blocked by Udric.
Udric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unknown can do to turn this around?

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 Unknown uses from the top position.
Udric is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Unknown wriggles free and stands up.
Unknown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Udric momentarily.
The Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udric is looking to score with low kicks.
Unknown appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

Unknown gets tackled into the cage by Udric. Udric maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Udric breaks from the clinch.
Unknown lands with a nice body punch.
Udric shoots in for a takedown but Unknown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Udric throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Unknown's waist but Unknown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Udric off to one side.

Udric closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Udric prevents the takedown attempt.
Udric is trying to pull guard but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razbinos Udric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unknown pushes Udric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Unknown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unknown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Unknown trying to land knees to the body.
Udric unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unknown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Udric is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Unknown is defending well for now.
Udric looking to slow down the pace here.
Unknown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unknown has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Udric seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Unknown can turn it around.
Razbinos Udric has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Udric throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Udric manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Unknown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Udric looking to slow down the pace here.
Unknown missing with knees to the body.
Udric using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Unknown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Udric tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Udric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Unknown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Udric has managed to clinch.
Unknown tries a body shot but Udric blocks it.
Udric tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Unknown dodges an elbow strike from Udric.
Unknown throws an elbow that misses.
Unknown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Udric is looking to break free of the clinch but Unknown has double underhooks.
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Udric working Unknown over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Udric drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Udric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unknown tries a body shot but Udric blocks it.
Unknown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unknown works on Udric's body with a couple of short punches.
Udric lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Unknown on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Razbinos Udric will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Udric closes the distance and pushes Unknown back into the cage.
Unknown avoiding damage as Udric throws knees to the body.

Udric manages to pull guard.
Unknown being controlled here momentarily.
Udric's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Unknown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Udric, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Udric is looking for a counter combo.

Udric has closed the distance and engaged Unknown in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Unknown with a knee to the head.
Unknown has Udric pushed against the cage.

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 Unknown uses from the top position.
Udric has his hands on Unknown's head, controlling the position.

Unknown stands up and waves to Udric to follow him.
Unknown misses with a kick to the body.
Udric shoots in but no luck this time.

Udric fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unknown, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Unknown.
Unknown trying to land knees to the body.
The Unknown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udric slowing the pace effectively.
Unknown takes an elbow to the temple.
Unknown blocks an elbow strike from Udric.
Udric jumps guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Unknown lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udric tries to work over Unknown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Unknown blocks the elbow strike.
Unknown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Udric is defending well for now.
Udric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Udric missing with knees to the body.
Udric tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razbinos Udric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unknown misses with a body punch.
Udric throws an elbow but it misses.
Udric avoiding damage as Unknown throws knees to the body.
Udric blocks a body shot from Unknown.
Udric fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Udric fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Udric tries to pull guard but Unknown holds him up against the cage and eventually Udric drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Udric.
Udric managing to block the knees to the body from Unknown.
Udric is trying to pull guard but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown trying to land knees to the body.
Udric tries to break free but Unknown pushes him back against the cage.
Udric is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Unknown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Udric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Unknown.
Unknown digs a right hand underneath Udric's ribcage. Udric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Udric taking a breather.
Unknown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Udric has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Udric tries for a takedown. No joy.
Udric on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Unknown.
Razbinos Udric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unknown avoids it.
Udric managing to block the knees to the body from Unknown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udric blocks a body shot from Unknown.
Unknown slowing the pace effectively.
Udric blocks an elbow strike.
Unknown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Udric.
Unknown throws an elbow but it misses.
A bit of stalling here from Udric.
Unknown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Unknown.
Udric misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unknown.
Unknown lands a shot to the body.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown can't find room to land a body shot as Udric controls the action.
Unknown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Unknown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Udric has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razbinos Udric!
Razbinos Udric seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.