PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Uxxarest
vs
Lang

170 cm
19
184 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Umbra Uxxarest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uxxarest thows a body shot but no joy.
Lang tries to work over Uxxarest's front leg with a kick but Uxxarest checks it.

Uxxarest scores with a takedown into Lang's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lang is pulling down on Uxxarest's head to control his posture.
Uxxarest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Uxxarest tries for a kimura but Lang is defending well.

Uxxarest swings around for an armbar but Lang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Uxxarest's guard.
Lang 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.
Lang wanted to stand there but Uxxarest had control of the position.
Lang wants to control from the top but Uxxarest keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest has Lang pulled in close to control his posture.
Uxxarest keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Uxxarest wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Clubber Lang hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Uxxarest takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uxxarest thows a body shot but no joy.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uxxarest.
Lang blocks a jab.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Uxxarest misses with a left hand
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lang lands a jab to Uxxarest's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Lang. That snapped Uxxarest's head back.
Uxxarest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Uxxarest.
Danga de danga de dang - Uxxarest scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Uxxarest ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Clubber Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang scores with a jab to the head.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uxxarest walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uxxarest moves out of range of the leg kick from Lang.
Left hook, right uppercut from Uxxarest.
Lang missing with a left hand there. Uxxarest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uxxarest throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lang.
Lang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Uxxarest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uxxarest swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang throws a leg kick which misses Uxxarest's front leg but catches the back leg as Uxxarest tries to avoid it.
Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang staying out of range there.
Lang lands a leg kick that knocks Uxxarest off balance momentarily.
Uxxarest misses the shot to the body.
Lang throws a solid leg kick but Uxxarest takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lang.
Uxxarest fails with a takedown attempt.
Uxxarest thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uxxarest. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lang thuds a left hand into Uxxarest's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lang.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Umbra Uxxarest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang cracks a nice hook into Uxxarest's ribs.
Uxxarest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Uxxarest.
Lang slips a jab from Uxxarest.
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!
Lang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Uxxarest closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lang is looking to score with low kicks.
Lang scores with a one two! Uxxarest had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Uxxarest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
A left lands for Lang.
Lang is looking to score with low kicks.
Uxxarest misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lang misses with a leg kick.
Lang lands with a good body shot.
Uxxarest shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang 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.

Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uxxarest. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang avoids the body shot from Uxxarest.

Uxxarest moves into range and clinches up with Lang.
Uxxarest jumps guard but Lang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.

Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lang. Lang obviously looking to wear him down.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lang swings for the body but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Uxxarest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang throws a solid leg kick but Uxxarest takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lang.
Uxxarest lands with a shot to the body.
Uxxarest slips under a jab.
Uxxarest throws a hook but Lang avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uxxarest closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lang wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Uxxarest seems content to control.
Lang trying to control here.
Uxxarest trying to control the action but Lang is working from the bottom.

Uxxarest seems to be looking for submissions.
Lang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lang looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest wants to take a breather but Lang is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Uxxarest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Lang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uxxarest throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uxxarest off to one side.
Uxxarest works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umbra Uxxarest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uxxarest throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Uxxarest.
Lang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lang is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lang motions for Uxxarest to come forward. Lang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uxxarest manages to avoid it.
A jab from Lang does it's job there.
Lang slips a straight right by Uxxarest.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands a glancing blow to the side of Uxxarest's head.
Lang throws a leg kick but Uxxarest checks it.
Lang scores with a nice right hand.
Uxxarest swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Uxxarest shoots in and gets a takedown into Lang's guard.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Uxxarest from controlling successfully.
Uxxarest stopping the sweep attempt from Lang.
Uxxarest looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Uxxarest off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Uxxarest looking to score a takedown here. Lang is defending well but Uxxarest drives through and ends up in Lang's guard.

Uxxarest drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uxxarest jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Uxxarest wants to pass the guard but Lang is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang 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.
Uxxarest wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Umbra Uxxarest will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uxxarest was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Lang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uxxarest throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Uxxarest 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Uxxarest lands a slapping body shot.
Uxxarest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Uxxarest.
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Uxxarest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Uxxarest lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lang circles away quickly and effectively.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Uxxarest shoots in but no luck this time.
Clubber Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Lang both land. Nice combination.
Uxxarest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Uxxarest fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Uxxarest doesn't manage to clinch there - Lang circles away.
Lang slips under a jab.
Uxxarest loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.
Lang digs a good hook to Uxxarest's body.
Lang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uxxarest's calf.
Lang lands with a hook. Uxxarest tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uxxarest defending well as Lang loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uxxarest lands a nice hook to Lang's body. Lang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uxxarest lands a glancing blow to the side of Lang's head.
Uxxarest throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uxxarest off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umbra Uxxarest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lang swinging wildly here.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang defending well as Uxxarest loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Uxxarest both land. Nice combination.
Uxxarest is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lang's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lang throws a leg kick but Uxxarest checks it.
Uxxarest throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Uxxarest misses with a wild body shot.
Uxxarest is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Uxxarest is just out of range.
Lang swings for the body but Uxxarest moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Uxxarest.
Lang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lang catches Uxxarest with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uxxarest takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lang slaps away a takedown attempt from Uxxarest, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uxxarest doesn't seem bothered though.
Uxxarest throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Uxxarest throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang jabs Uxxarest right on the nose. Uxxarest blinks but takes it well.
Uxxarest takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lang sprawls well. Lang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uxxarest gets slowly back to his feet.
Lang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uxxarests jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uxxarest takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lang lands a nice looking body shot.
Lang connects with a jab.
Lang tries a low kick but Uxxarest avoids it.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uxxarest.
A combination from Uxxarest does no damage.
Lang misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lang lands a lovely overhand right.
Lang is looking to chop away at Uxxarest's legs.
Uxxarest throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!