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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Razbinos Udric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronko Strunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 6 - 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bronko Strunz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udric is looking to clinch.
Udric drives through and clinches with Strunz against the cage.
Udric wants to get back to striking at distance but Strunz won't allow it.
Strunz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Udric blocks a body shot from Strunz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strunz.
Strunz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Udric.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Udric is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Strunz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strunz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Strunz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Strunz.
Udric tries a body shot but Strunz blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Udric.
Strunz tries to work over Udric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strunz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Udric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Udric tries to clinch there but Strunz circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Udric tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Udric is trying to pull guard but Strunz has him pressed against the cage.
Strunz lands a nice uppercut.
Udric with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Udric is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strunz is keeping busy.
Strunz lands a left hand.
Strunz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Udric throws an elbow that misses.
Strunz tries to work over Udric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Strunz.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Udric tries a body shot but Strunz blocks it.
Strunz misses with some punches.
Strunz tries to throw a body punch but Udric avoids it by throwing Strunz back against the cage.
Udric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strunz manages to break the clinch.
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strunz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bronko Strunz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Udric clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Strunz.
Udric looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strunz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Udric backwards.
Strunz tries to work over Udric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Strunz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strunz tries to throw a body punch but Udric avoids it by throwing Strunz back against the cage.
Strunz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strunz lands a shoulder strike.
Udric cracks Strunz with a nice body shot.
Udric manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Udric working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Udric lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Strunz keeping moving, preventing Udric from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udric scoring with some ground and pound.
Strunz wants to stand up but Udric is controlling him.
Udric seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Strunz is working an open guard so Udric takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Udric closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strunz circles away.
Udric takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strunz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Udric will feel that in the morning.
Udric tries to clinch but Strunz moves out of range.
Udric is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strunz looks for the body kick but Udric saw that one coming.
Strunz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Udric closes the distance and clinches up with Strunz, looking for a takedown. Udric pushes Strunz against the cage but Strunz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razbinos Udric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udric with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strunz to score with a decent uppercut.
Strunz scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz dominated that round.
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.
Udric takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strunz lands a jab.
Strunz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strunz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strunz cracks the inside of Udric's front leg.
Strunz lands a nice shot that snaps Udric's head back.
Udric wants to clinch up but Strunz keeps it at a distance.
Strunz scores with a nice head shot.
Strunz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Udric. Udric circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick by Strunz misses
and Udric counters with a two punch combo.
Strunz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bronko Strunz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strunz catches Udric with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strunz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Strunz counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Udric tries to close the distance and clinch but Strunz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strunz thuds a left hand into Udric's body.
Udric tries to move into range but Strunz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Udric takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Udric looks for a takedown but Strunz sprawls well.
Strunz lands a really nice looking cross but Udric seems unphased.
Strunz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Udric's head.
Strunz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Udrics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strunz tests Udric's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strunz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strunz, as that shot connected.
Udric walks into a straight right hand from Strunz.
Strunz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Udric's hands.
Udric fails with the takedown.
Strunz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Udric tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strunz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Udric walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Strunz.
Strunz with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Strunz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Strunz.
Strunz tests Udric's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Strunz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strunz.
Strunz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Udric checks a leg kick.
Udric fails in his attempt to clinch.
Udric takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Udric takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Udric tries to clinch but Strunz is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Strunz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Udric doesn't seem phased though.
Udric tries to clinch but Strunz is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udric tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strunz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strunz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Udric steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strunz. That one must have hurt.
Strunz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Udric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Udric's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strunz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Udric scrambles back to his feet.
Strunz cracks Udric with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Strunz tries to land a leg kick but Udric saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Udric tries to clinch but Strunz is having none of it.
Strunz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strunz lunges at Udric with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Udric's hand.
Udric doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz 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!
Udric shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strunz as he avoids it easily.
Strunz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Udric throws a sloppy head kick
and Strunz counters with a straight right hand.
Strunz is looking to slow Udric down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Strunz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strunz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strunz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strunz's corner calls for a 1-2. Strunz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strunz tried to score with a low kick but Udric checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strunz.
Strunz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Udric is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Udric looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strunz is fending him off so far but Udric persists. Nope, Strunz circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strunz.
Razbinos Udric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strunz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz scores with a jab. Udric acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Udric is looking to clinch.
Udric wants to clinch.
Udric on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Udric tries to clinch but Strunz moves out of range.
Udric's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strunz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Udric scrambles back to his feet.
Strunz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donk. Strunz catches Udric right on the button with a cross.
Udric takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udric tries to clinch up but Strunz circles away and keeps his distance.
Decent striking displayed by Strunz there.
Udric walks into a straight right hand from Strunz.
Strunz lands with a cross.
Strunz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udric shoots and misses
and Strunz counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razbinos Udric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udric takes one to the chin there.
Udric is looking to clinch but Strunz is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Strunz. That snapped Udric's head back.
Strunz scores with a decent looking hook.
Udric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Udric misses.
A good leg kick by Strunz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Udric's head backwards.
Udric shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strunz as he avoids it easily.
Strunz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Udric in his tracks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strunz.
Strunz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Udric takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Udric walks into a left hand.
Strunz feints and then cracks Udric's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Udric down.
Razbinos Udric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Udric fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strunz jabs Udric to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Udric gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good exchange - Strunz coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Strunz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Udric on the side of the head.
Udric gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strunz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strunz lands a leg kick that knocks Udric off balance momentarily.
Udric wants to clinch
and Strunz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Udric tries to clinch there but Strunz circles away.
Strunz blocks a head kick by Udric.
Strunz throws a good cross that connects.
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strunz connects with a nice looking jab.
Udric shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strunz defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronko Strunz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strunz 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!
Razbinos Udric was interviewed post fight and said 'Eh?? No doping control here?'.
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energy
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RATING
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