PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Udovich (ranked 1996 p4p, 3808 weight class) and Thomas Schubert (ranked 79 p4p, 134 weight class). Udovich comes to the cage accompanied by Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says. 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.

Udovich
vs
Schubert

225 cm
34
918
22 - 26 - 0

183 cm
26
338
11 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Udovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Schubert!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schubert lands a right hook to the body.
Udovich throws a shot from downtown. Schubert moves away and avoids it.
Udovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schubert throws out the jab.
Udovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schubert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Udovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schubert shoots in but Udovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schubert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Udovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Udovich misses with a wild body shot.
And Schubert tries to counter it with a takedown but Udovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Udovich throws an overhand right that lands on Schubert's shoulder, as Schubert tries to avoid the shot.
Schubert throws a shot to the body.

Schubert drives through with a takedown into Udovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Udovich is rocked!
Udovich keeping moving, preventing Schubert from controlling successfully.
Oh Udovich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Udovich controls Schubert momentarily but Schubert frees himself.
Schubert slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schubert advances to half guard.

Schubert seems to be working for a kimura but Udovich defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udovich is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schubert is trying to control. Udovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schubert wants to pass the guard but Udovich is defending well.
Udovich is trying to control but can't.
Schubert controlling the pace.
Udovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Udovich tries to get out of the position.
Schubert prevents Udovich from improving his position.
Schubert wants to free his trapped foot but Udovich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Udovich trying to hold on to Schubert's head to control him but Schubert postures up.
Schubert works his foot free and advances to mount.

Schubert has control of Udovich's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Udovich regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Udovich wants to control but Schubert is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schubert looking to isolate an arm here. Udovich doesn't see it coming and as Schubert extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Schubert!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Schubert!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Schubert thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Simon Udovich had this to say: 'Simon *gasp* so *gasp* tired. Simon no do running. Oooo!!! Look at the funny birdies! Simon go night, night now.'.