PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malutin Andrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey has chosen Gunther -Ding Dong Song as his entrance music. Malutin Andrey told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Uxxarest
vs
Andrey

170 cm
32
147 lbs
25 - 17 - 1

177 cm
34
146 lbs
25 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbra Uxxarest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malutin Andrey!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uxxarest keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrey lands with a shot to the body.
Andrey is looking to clinch but Uxxarest is avoiding it.

Andrey drives through and clinches with Uxxarest against the cage.
Uxxarest tries to pull guard but Andrey won't allow it.
Uxxarest can't find room to land a body shot as Andrey controls the action.
Andrey is leaning against Uxxarest and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Andrey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Andrey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uxxarest.
Andrey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uxxarest.
A short left from Andrey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrey prevents a body shot from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest misses with the head strike.
Andrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uxxarest blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrey prevents a body shot from Uxxarest.
Stalling in the clinch from Uxxarest.
Andrey tries to throw a body punch but Uxxarest avoids it by throwing Andrey back against the cage.
I was talking to Uxxarest's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uxxarest pushes Andrey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrey lands a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Uxxarest takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andrey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Uxxarest seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andrey can turn it around.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrey.
Uxxarest lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrey working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrey's elbow.
Uxxarest jumps guard but Andrey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Andrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest lands with a light punch inside.
Uxxarest blocks an uppercut.
Andrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uxxarest throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andrey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrey misses with a body punch.
Andrey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uxxarest backwards.
Andrey leaning against his opponent.
Uxxarest misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Andrey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andrey can't find room to land a body shot as Uxxarest controls the action.
Uxxarest has a couple of punches blocked by Andrey.
Andrey misses with the head strike.
Andrey misses with a body punch.
Andrey pushes Uxxarest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Uxxarest misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrey.
Andrey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrey blocking some punches.
Uxxarest misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrey trying to stall but Uxxarest improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Andrey as Uxxarest tries to tie him up.
Andrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrey controlling the action here for a moment.
Andrey blocks an uppercut.
Andrey can't find room to land a body shot as Uxxarest controls the action.
Uxxarest throws a head punch that misses.
Andrey is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Andrey as the two fighters clinch.
Uxxarest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrey's elbow.
Uxxarest scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uxxarest tries to work over Andrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrey scores with a shot to the side of Uxxarest's head.
Uxxarest misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrey has a couple of punches blocked by Uxxarest.
Andrey tries to throw a body punch but Uxxarest avoids it by throwing Andrey back against the cage.
Andrey lands with a light punch inside.
Uxxarest doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Uxxarest.
Nice body punch from Andrey - that landed with a thud.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uxxarest throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrey.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uxxarest.
A head punch on the inside from Andrey fails to land.
Uxxarest throws a head punch that misses.
Uxxarest misses with the head strike.
Uxxarest blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Uxxarest fails to land.
Uxxarest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uxxarest misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malutin Andrey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Uxxarest stuns Andrey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uxxarest tries to move into range but Andrey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andrey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andrey punishes Uxxarest's body with a nice straight punch.
Uxxarest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uxxarest looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Uxxarest has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andrey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Uxxarest.

Andrey has Uxxarest up against the cage in a clinch.
Malutin Andrey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uxxarest can't find room to land a body shot as Andrey controls the action.
Andrey lands a body shot.
Andrey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uxxarest lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrey backwards.
Uxxarest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrey is trying to maintain a safe position but Uxxarest gets an underhook and turns Andrey into the cage.
Uxxarest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrey backwards.
Andrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Uxxarest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrey looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrey controls his hands.
Andrey lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Andrey on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrey.
Andrey avoiding damage.
Andrey misses with a punch to the body.
Andrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Uxxarest controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrey lands with a right to the head.
Uxxarest is looking to take this one to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Uxxarest swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uxxarest misses with a punch to the body.
Uxxarest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrey backwards.
Uxxarest is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andrey is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Andrey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andrey throws a head punch that misses.
Uxxarest misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrey misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Uxxarest.
A short right from Andrey.

Uxxarest pulls Andrey into guard.
Uxxarest 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.
Andrey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andrey stands up and waves to Uxxarest to follow him.
Malutin Andrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrey throws a one two combo.
Andrey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uxxarest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uxxarest throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Andrey to counter with a crisp jab.
Uxxarest scores with a body shot.

Andrey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andrey is leaning against Uxxarest and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Uxxarest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umbra Uxxarest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uxxarest misses with a body punch.
Andrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uxxarest blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andrey.
Uxxarest swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrey working aggressively here.
Uxxarest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uxxarest throws a head punch that misses.
Andrey misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Uxxarest.

Uxxarest has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Andrey uses from the top position.

Andrey stands and steps away. Uxxarest gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malutin Andrey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Andrey is looking to clinch.
Andrey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrey throws a head kick but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Andrey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malutin Andrey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrey tries to clinch up.
Andrey moves in looking to clinch but Uxxarest pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andrey.
Andrey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrey slips a straight right by Uxxarest.
Andrey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uxxarest.
Andrey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andrey throws the left hand but Uxxarest avoids the punch easily.
Malutin Andrey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrey lands with an overhand left.
Uxxarest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uxxarest fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Uxxarest lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andrey will feel that in the morning.
Andrey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Andrey looks to land a right hand but Uxxarest moved out of range.
Andrey tries to clinch there but Uxxarest circles away.
Uxxarest wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Malutin Andrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uxxarest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uxxarest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Uxxarest takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andrey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Uxxarest throws a head kick but Andrey moves out of range.
Umbra Uxxarest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uxxarest throws out a loose jab but Andrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uxxarest misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Andrey.
Uxxarest throws a body punch but Andrey moves out of range.
Andrey scores with a jab. Uxxarest acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uxxarest on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andrey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Umbra Uxxarest has been cut.
Uxxarest ducks right into an uppercut from Andrey.

Andrey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uxxarest, pushing him back against the cage.
Andrey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Andrey misses with the head strike.
Andrey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uxxarest misses with a body punch.
Uxxarest can't find room to land a body shot as Andrey controls the action.
Uxxarest working aggressively here.
Andrey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uxxarest's elbow.
Andrey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uxxarest backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Uxxarest.
Andrey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uxxarest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrey backwards.
Uxxarest swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uxxarest swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Uxxarest up against the cage.
Uxxarest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrey's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrey lands a body punch.
Andrey tries a body shot but Uxxarest blocks it.
Andrey slowing the pace effectively.
Uxxarest lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrey prevents a body shot from Uxxarest.
Andrey blocks a body shot from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrey's elbow.
Andrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrey blocks a body shot from Uxxarest.
Andrey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Uxxarest misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uxxarest tries to throw a body punch but Andrey avoids it by throwing Uxxarest back against the cage.
Uxxarest misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest prevents a body shot from Andrey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uxxarest lands a body punch.
Uxxarest tries to work over Andrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malutin Andrey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uxxarest misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malutin Andrey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andrey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malutin Andrey!
Malutin Andrey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.