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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Burkatovskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pudster Wudster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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29
162 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Burkatovskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pudster Wudster!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wudster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burkatovskiy misses with a straight left.
Burkatovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Burkatovskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Wudster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burkatovskiy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wudster lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burkatovskiy is holding on to half guard well.
Burkatovskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wudster pulls his head out easily.
Wudster is trying to control the action in half guard but Burkatovskiy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burkatovskiy's coaches at WarZone Training Facility 2 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Burkatovskiy wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wudster is looking for a kimura here.
Burkatovskiy is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkatovskiy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burkatovskiy trying to control the position here.
Wudster tries to free his leg and advance position but Burkatovskiy is retaining full guard.
Burkatovskiy controls Wudster momentarily but Wudster frees himself.
Wudster being controlled here momentarily.
Wudster trying to control the position from guard on top but Burkatovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wudster passes Burkatovskiy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
Wudster seems to be working for a kimura but Burkatovskiy defends the submission attempt.
Wudster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burkatovskiy is trying to get back to full guard.
Wudster is pressing down on Burkatovskiy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burkatovskiy is holding on for now.
Burkatovskiy wants to control but Wudster is keeping busy.
Burkatovskiy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wudster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wudster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burkatovskiy defending well though.
Wudster is looking for a kimura here.
Burkatovskiy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burkatovskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wudster with a poor takedown
and Burkatovskiy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wudster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sergey Burkatovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudster Wudster.
Wudster tries for a takedown but Burkatovskiy manages to get underhooks.
Burkatovskiy misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burkatovskiy.
Burkatovskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burkatovskiy lands a hook that snaps the head of Wudster backwards.
Wudster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burkatovskiy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wudster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Burkatovskiy.
Burkatovskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wudster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burkatovskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hand to the body from Burkatovskiy.
Wudster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wudster gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Burkatovskiy wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Burkatovskiy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burkatovskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wudster or perhaps it was just good defense by Burkatovskiy, which made it look bad.
Burkatovskiy moves into range and clinches up with Wudster.
Burkatovskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Wudster blocks a body shot from Burkatovskiy.
Burkatovskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burkatovskiy has Wudster pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Burkatovskiy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wudster tumbling to the mat - Burkatovskiy dives into Wudster's guard.
Burkatovskiy trying to control but Wudster is working from the bottom.
Wudster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burkatovskiy defends it easily.
Pudster Wudster has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burkatovskiy wants to control from the top but Wudster keeps moving.
Burkatovskiy passes Wudster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkatovskiy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wudster reverses the position - he's now on top in Burkatovskiy's guard.
Burkatovskiy working a defensive guard here.
Wudster pushing down on Burkatovskiy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burkatovskiy wants to control but Wudster is keeping busy.
Wudster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wudster has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wudster with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wudster controlling his opponent.
Wudster tries to control but Burkatovskiy wriggling away.
Burkatovskiy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burkatovskiy is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkatovskiy trying to control from the bottom.
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. Wudster connects with a nice short shot to Burkatovskiy's temple.
Burkatovskiy is staying active underneath Wudster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burkatovskiy is in trouble now - Wudster has advanced to mount!
Burkatovskiy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burkatovskiy stops Wudster from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wudster is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Burkatovskiy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Burkatovskiy wants to control but Wudster is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wudster trying to control but Burkatovskiy is having none of it.
Burkatovskiy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wudster is landing with some decent strikes but Burkatovskiy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Burkatovskiy wants to control but Wudster is having none of it.
Wudster seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Burkatovskiy is holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burkatovskiy can't escape the position.
Wudster thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wudster looking to control but Burkatovskiy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pudster Wudster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Burkatovskiy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wudster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burkatovskiy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burkatovskiy looking to control but Wudster passes into half guard.
Burkatovskiy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wudster is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wudster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wudster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wudster is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkatovskiy controlling the position well.
Burkatovskiy trying to control but Wudster postures up.
Wudster is trying to control. Burkatovskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wudster seems to be working for a kimura but Burkatovskiy defends the submission attempt.
That's two 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.
Wudster is looking for a kimura here.
Wudster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wudster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burkatovskiy sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wudster trying to control from half guard but Burkatovskiy is working away.
Burkatovskiy trying to control but Wudster postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wudster misses with a takedown
enabling Burkatovskiy to counter with a crisp jab.
Burkatovskiy tries to clinch up.
Wudster goes for a double leg but Burkatovskiy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burkatovskiy continues to drive forward.
Wudster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burkatovskiy misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wudster.
Wudster wants a takedown.
Sergey Burkatovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudster Wudster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wudster.
Wudster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burkatovskiy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burkatovskiy lands a shoulder strike.
Burkatovskiy scores with a shot to the side of Wudster's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkatovskiy lands a shoulder strike.
Sergey Burkatovskiy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wudster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burkatovskiy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wudster takes a shot to the head.
Burkatovskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Wudster controls his hands.
Burkatovskiy misses with some punches.
Wudster blocks a body shot from Burkatovskiy.
Burkatovskiy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burkatovskiy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wudster wants a takedown but no success here.
Wudster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burkatovskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wudster's elbow.
Burkatovskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Wudster.
Burkatovskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Wudster.
A body shot lands from Burkatovskiy.
Burkatovskiy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wudster can't fight it off and eventually Burkatovskiy manages to take the fight to the floor. Wudster looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burkatovskiy trying to control but Wudster is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Burkatovskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burkatovskiy 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Burkatovskiy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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