PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Razbinos Udric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Unknown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Udric
vs
Unknown

175 cm
26
180 lbs
8 - 8 - 1

185 cm
24
178 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Amped Performance

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 8 - 8 - 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Unknown!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown throws a head kick but Udric moves out of range.
Unknown misses with a body shot.
Udric throws a half hearted mid kick.
Unknown only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Unknown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Unknown.

Udric rushes Unknown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown managing to block the knees to the body from Udric.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udric avoids it.
Unknown managing to block the knees to the body from Udric.
Udric is struggling to control the position.

Udric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Udric clinches.

Udric is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Unknown can't fight it off and eventually Udric manages to take the fight to the floor. Unknown looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Unknown pushes Udric off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Unknown has managed to clinch.
Udric is trying to pull guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Udric stalling in the clinch but Unknown improves position.
Udric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Udric fails to pull guard.
Udric avoiding damage as Unknown throws knees to the body.
Udric missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Unknown throws an elbow but misses.
Unknown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Udric missing with knees to the body.
Udric unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unknown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Unknown avoids the elbow strike from Udric, against the cage.
Udric comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Unknown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Udric tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unknown just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razbinos Udric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udric tries to throw a body punch but Unknown avoids it by throwing Udric back against the cage.
Udric misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udric tries to pull guard but Unknown won't allow it.
Unknown struggles to land a body shot inside as Udric controls his hands.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Unknown is trying to force a seperation but Udric has the dominant position.
Unknown looking to throw knees to the head but Udric is blocking nicely.

Udric manages to break the clinch.
Unknown connects with a leg kick. Udric looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Udric fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unknown, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Udric - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Our sources have told us that Udric has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Udric landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Unknown misses with a knee strike.
Udric lands a nice knee to the body.
Unknown tries to break free but Udric pushes him back against the cage.
Udric landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Unknown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Udrics head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Udric.

Udric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unknown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Udric's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown throws an overhand right that lands on Udric's shoulder, as Udric tries to avoid the shot.
Unknown throws a head kick but Udric moves out of range.
Udric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Udric.
Udric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Udric blocks the low kick.
Udric is trying hard to land a takedown here. Unknown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Udric checks a leg kick.

Udric clinches with his opponent.
Unknown trying to land knees to the body.
Unknown tries to throw a body punch but Udric avoids it by throwing Unknown back against the cage.
Udric is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Unknown is defending well for now.

Udric breaks the clinch.

Udric fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unknown, pushing him back against the cage.
Udric blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unknown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Udric breaks from the clinch.
Unknown connects with an inside leg kick.
Unknown is looking to chop away at Udric's legs.

Udric has managed to clinch.
Unknown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown avoiding damage as Udric throws knees to the body.

Udric is trying to trip Unknown. He has hold of a leg but Unknown is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Udric persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Udric wants to pass the guard but Unknown is keeping the position.
Unknown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Udric is controlling him.
Udric pushing down on Unknown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Razbinos Udric will probably get the nod.
That's time! Udric's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Udric closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Udric tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Udric has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Unknown uses from the top position.
Udric has a closed guard, preventing Unknown from standing up.
Unknown wants to control from the top but Udric keeps moving.

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

Udric drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Udric trying to control the position from guard on top but Unknown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Udric passes Unknown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric content to control rather than advance.
Udric lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Udric stands up from half guard.

Udric rushes Unknown and presses him up against the cage.
Udric avoids the elbow strike from Unknown, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Udric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Unknown's brow.
Udric tries to throw a body punch but Unknown avoids it by throwing Udric back against the cage.
Udric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unknown's elbow.
Udric working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udric is trying to push Unknown away but Unknown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Udric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Udric is looking for a takedown.
Unknown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Unknown is trying to stall.
Unknown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Udric's elbow.
Unknown misses with a punch on the inside.
Unknown tries to land knees in the clinch but Udric avoids the damage to the body.
Unknown lands a damaging elbow.
Udric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Udric looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Udric lands a damaging elbow.
Udric blocks a body shot from Unknown.
Unknown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Udric is defending well for now.

Udric breaks the clinch.

Udric rushes Unknown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udric tries to pull guard but Unknown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razbinos Udric. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Udric gets control of Unknown's arms and successfully pulls guard. Udric will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown wants to stand and escape but instead Udric has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Udric keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Unknown's head.
Unknown wants to stand and escape but Udric is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unknown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Udric gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Udric lands a knee to the body.

Udric jumps into guard, dragging Unknown to the mat.
Udric seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udric manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Unknown manages to get himself to full guard.

Unknown keeping moving, preventing Udric from controlling successfully.
Unknown working a defensive guard but Udric passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Udric.
Udric is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razbinos Udric dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A left and a right from Unknown both land. Nice combination.
Udric avoids the head kick by Unknown.
Unknown misses with a head kick.
Unknown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Udric clinches up against the cage.
Unknown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Udric dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udric avoids it.
Udric fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Unknown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Udric managing to block the knees to the body from Unknown.
Udric misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown managing to block the knees to the body from Udric.
Unknown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Udric.
Unknown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Unknown misses with a body punch.
Unknown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unknown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unknown is looking to control Udric's arms but Udric gets an underhook and turns him. Now Unknown has his back to the cage.
Udric effectively controlling the action here.
Unknown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Udric tries to stall but Unknown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unknown avoids it.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unknown avoids it.
Udric swings wildly with an uppercut but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unknown lands a hook that snaps the head of Udric backwards.
A short body shot lands from Udric as the two fighters clinch.
The Unknown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown struggles to land a body shot inside as Udric controls his hands.
Unknown avoiding damage as Udric throws knees to the body.
Udric taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Unknown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Udric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Unknown's brow.
Udric takes an elbow to the temple.
Udric avoiding damage as Unknown throws knees to the body.
Unknown blocks an elbow strike.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unknown avoids it.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unknown avoids it.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unknown avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Udric is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Udric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Unknown's brow.
Udric managing to block the knees to the body from Unknown.

Udric pulls Unknown into guard.
Udric avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown wants to stand and escape but instead Udric has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Udric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Udric throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Udric wants to control from the top but Unknown keeps moving.
Udric is looking to work some ground and pound but Unknown has wrist control.
Udric postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Razbinos Udric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Udric gets to his feet - Unknown follows without any prompting.
Unknown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udric has his takedown stuffed
and Unknown counters with a head kick. That will keep Udric thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razbinos Udric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udric looks to land a body kick but Unknown moved away.
Unknown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Udric moves into the clinch.
Udric landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Udric missing with knees to the body.
Udric goes for a takedown in the clinch but Unknown prevents it.
Udric slows down the pace here.
Unknown with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Unknown.
I think Udric has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Razbinos Udric!
Razbinos Udric gave a mention to Amped Performance in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).