PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edward Ludczynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balack Rassum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balack Rassum is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ludczynsky
vs
Rassum

163 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
135 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Ludczynsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balack Rassum!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludczynsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rassum. Rassum obviously looking to wear him down.
Ludczynsky takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Edward Ludczynsky has been cut.
Rassum throws a sloppy head kick and Ludczynsky moves out of range easily.
Rassum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Rassum does no damage.
Ludczynsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rassum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rassum.
Rassum pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Ludczynsky clinches up with Rassum and pushes him back against the cage.
Rassum can't break the clinch.
Rassum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ludczynsky has him pressed against the cage.
Ludczynsky missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ludczynsky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ludczynsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rassum pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ludczynsky tries a knee to the head but Rassum blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rassum is trying to break free.
Rassum has had enough of the clinch but Ludczynsky keeps him there for the moment.

Ludczynsky has Rassum pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ludczynsky pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rassum tumbling to the mat - Ludczynsky dives into Rassum's guard.

Ludczynsky stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassum tries a head kick but it misses.
Rassum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balack Rassum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Ludczynsky.
Rassum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ludczynsky is looking to clinch.
Rassum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rassum staying out of range there.
Rassum misses with a straight right.
Ludczynsky slips a jab and a cross from Rassum.
Rassum looks gassed!
Rassum throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Ludczynsky closes the distance and clinches.
Rassum wants to break free but Ludczynsky has control.
Rassum is looking to break free of the clinch but Ludczynsky has double underhooks.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ludczynsky is on top in guard.

Ludczynsky gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Rassum.

Rassum gets caught flat footed, as Ludczynsky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ludczynsky is in close to Rassum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ludczynsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ludczynsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Ludczynsky stands up and waves to Rassum to follow him.
Ludczynsky tries to clinch up but Rassum circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rassum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ludczynsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ludczynsky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ludczynsky pushing down on Rassum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rassum tries to kick Ludczynsky off in order to stand up. Ludczynsky Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ludczynsky scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rassum to see if he's OK.

Ludczynsky stands up.

Ludczynsky clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rassum stops a takedown attempt from Ludczynsky.
Ludczynsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rassum.
Rassum is looking to break free of the clinch but Ludczynsky has double underhooks.
Ludczynsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Rassum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ludczynsky moves in looking to clinch but Rassum pushes him off.
Rassum misses with a head kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rassum enables Ludczynsky to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rassum manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ludczynsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Rassum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ludczynsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rassum wants to stand up but Ludczynsky is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Ludczynsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Ludczynsky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ludczynsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rassum is trying to stand back up but Ludczynsky is controlling him

Ludczynsky escapes and gets back to his feet.

Ludczynsky closes the distance and clinches.
Ludczynsky has Rassum pressed against the cage, preventing Rassum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Rassum breaks the clinch.

Ludczynsky moves into range and clinches up with Rassum.

Ludczynsky manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ludczynsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rassum's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ludczynsky gets to his feet. Rassum looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ludczynsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rassum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Edward Ludczynsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ludczynsky decides to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Rassum.
Rassum tries a head kick but it misses.

Ludczynsky scores a takedown into full mount!

Ludczynsky is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rassum is surviving well by controlling Ludczynsky's body position as best he can.
Rassum is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Ludczynsky is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rassum to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rassum shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassum is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ludczynsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rassum is looking to escape.
Rassum is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ludczynsky content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassum trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ludczynsky content just to control the position here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ludczynsky tries to control but Rassum wriggling away.
Ludczynsky content just to control the position here.

That's four 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Edward Ludczynsky.

Ludczynsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rassum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rassum is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ludczynsky remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Check out the look on Ludczynsky's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Ludczynsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edward Ludczynsky's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ludczynsky closes the distance and clinches.
Ludczynsky keeps control of Rassum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ludczynsky keeps control of Rassum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ludczynsky lands a knee to the body.

Rassum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rassum swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Ludczynsky misses its intended target.
Ludczynsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rassum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ludczynsky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ludczynsky thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rassum to regain full guard.
Ludczynsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ludczynsky is stalling in the full guard.

Ludczynsky gets to his feet - Rassum follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludczynsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Rassum circles away.

Ludczynsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Rassum wants to get back to striking at distance but Ludczynsky won't allow it.
Ludczynsky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Ludczynsky.

Rassum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ludczynsky throws a looping overhand right but Rassum ducks down to avoid it.

Rassum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ludczynsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ludczynsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rassum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ludczynsky is controlling him.
Ludczynsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Rassum is retaining full guard.
Rassum wants to stand and escape but Ludczynsky is having none of it.
Ludczynsky stays in close to Rassum's body and controls the position.
Rassum is looking to stand up but Ludczynsky isn't so interested in that idea.
Ludczynsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rassum is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ludczynsky stands up and waves to Rassum to follow him.
Ludczynsky tries to clinch but Rassum is having none of it.
Edward Ludczynsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rassum throws a head kick but Ludczynsky moves out of range.

Ludczynsky has managed to clinch.
Ludczynsky looking for a takedown.
Rassum can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rassum's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Ludczynsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rassum throws a head kick but Ludczynsky moves out of range.
Ludczynsky tries to clinch there but Rassum circles away.

Ludczynsky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rassum!
Ludczynsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rassum can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludczynsky controlling from the full mount.
Ludczynsky looking to control but Rassum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ludczynsky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balack Rassum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rassum really wants to buck Ludczynsky off and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Ludczynsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ludczynsky, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Ludczynsky!