PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Chudinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frooz Homicide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frooz Homicide acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Chudinov
vs
Homicide

169 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

V-Mask Clothing + 70% laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dmitri Chudinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frooz Homicide!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chudinov shoots in but no luck this time.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Homicide enables Chudinov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Homicide manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chudinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Homicide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chudinov won't allow Homicide to sweep him here.

Homicide looking for a guillotine here but Chudinov defends easily.
Chudinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Homicide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chudinov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Homicide is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chudinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Homicide swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chudinov won't allow Homicide to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homicide utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Chudinov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chudinov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chudinov wants to control from the top but Homicide keeps moving.
Chudinov wants to pass the guard but Homicide is keeping the position.
Chudinov throwing strikes from guard but Homicide blocks nicely.
Homicide tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Homicide keeping full guard, as Chudinov tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chudinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Chudinov drops back looking for a leg! Homicide is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Homicide manages to kick Chudinov off! Chudinov jumps back into Homicide's guard.
Chudinov trying to control but Homicide is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Homicide fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chudinov.
Chudinov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Chudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chudinov goes for a double leg but Homicide avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Homicide continues to drive forward.
Chudinov is breathing heavily.
Chudinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homicide wants to break the clinch but can't.

Chudinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chudinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chudinov shoots in for a takedown but Homicide shows good takedown defense.
Chudinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Homicide misses with a takedown attempt - Chudinov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chudinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Homicide has a takedown stuffed.
Homicide fails with a takedown attempt.
Chudinov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Homicide is fending him off so far but Chudinov persists. Nope, Homicide circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chudinov shoots in but Homicide avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chudinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Homicide sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Dmitri Chudinov 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.

Nice takedown defense from Chudinov. No joy for Homicide on that attempt.
Chudinov shoots for a takedown but Homicide saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Homicide throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chudinov's waist but Chudinov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Homicide off to one side.

Chudinov shoots in and gets a takedown into Homicide's guard.
Chudinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Homicide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Homicide is trying to control the position but Chudinov postures up.
Chudinov pushing down on Homicide's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Homicide trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chudinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Homicide has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chudinov moves into full mount! Homicide won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homicide sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chudinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Homicide has managed to free his arm - good work.
Homicide wants to control but Chudinov is keeping busy.
Chudinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Homicide does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chudinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Homicide moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Homicide lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Homicide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chudinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chudinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Homicide wants to control from the top but Chudinov keeps moving.
Chudinov keeping full guard, as Homicide tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chudinov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Homicide is now in half guard.
Homicide is looking to advance position but Chudinov won't allow it.
Chudinov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chudinov moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Homicide looking to sit in guard and control but Chudinov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Chudinov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Chudinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Homicide tries to get to full guard but Chudinov has control of the leg.

Chudinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Chudinov is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chudinov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Homicide is just riding it out for now. Chudinov eventually gives up the hold.
Chudinov prevents Homicide from improving his position.
Chudinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Homicide can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chudinov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Homicide is looking for a sweep. Chudinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Chudinov is trying to work for a kimura but Homicide is defending well.
Homicide is looking for a sweep. Chudinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Chudinov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Homicide gets back to full guard.

Homicide throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chudinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chudinov throws an elbow that misses. Homicide uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chudinov's guard. Nice move by Homicide!

Homicide trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chudinov's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chudinov holds on and takes a little breather.

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.

Homicide drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chudinov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Homicide has Chudinov in his guard.

Homicide working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chudinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chudinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Chudinov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chudinov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frooz Homicide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitri Chudinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Homicide is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Chudinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chudinov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Chudinov!
A less than humble Dmitri Chudinov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.