PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Ulatov (ranked 2529 p4p, 22044 weight class) and George Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Ulatov
vs
Smith

173 cm
44
155
37 - 20 - 0

177 cm
33
155
15 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Fantasy Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Ulatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ulatov sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Ulatov defends the submission attempt.
Ulatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Ulatov is defending well.
Ulatov gets full guard.
Smith advances to half guard.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Ulatov defends the submission attempt.
Smith wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy.
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.
Ulatov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Ulatov is retaining full guard.
Ulatov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ulatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ulatov tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith 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.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.

Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Smith managing to control the position.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.

Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ulatov reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Ulatov controlling him for the moment.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Smith is trying to keep Ulatov in close.
Ulatov trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith controls Ulatov momentarily but Ulatov frees himself.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ulatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ulatov shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Ulatov. Ulatov gets slowly back to his feet.
George Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulatov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ulatov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Ulatov is working away.

Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ulatov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith trying to control the action but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Ulatov trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Ulatov is defending well.
Ulatov is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith is pressing down on Ulatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ulatov is holding on for now.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ulatov has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two 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.
Smith wants to take a breather but Ulatov is having none of it.

Smith is looking for a kimura but Ulatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.

Smith is looking for a kimura but Ulatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith prevents Ulatov from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control the pace but Ulatov is squirming around nicely.
Ulatov has given up his back.
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stick to Ulatov's back but Ulatov is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ulatov.
Ulatov postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.

Smith wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Ulatov is retaining full guard.
Ulatov 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.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ulatov is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ulatov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Smith 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! And we move into the final round!

Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ulatov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Ulatov is looking for a choke. Smith gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Smith manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Smith passes into half guard.

Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Ulatov is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ulatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ulatov wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Ulatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ulatov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
George Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ulatov's guard.

Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is pushing down on Ulatov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ulatov is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.

Ulatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Ulatov is trying to control but can't.

Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Ulatov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ulatov is holding on tight.
Sergei Ulatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ulatov has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Smith has control of Ulatov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ulatov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith is trying to control here but Ulatov has managed to regain half guard.
George Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ulatov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith prevents Ulatov from improving his position.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Ulatov wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Smith!
George Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.