PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Repa Tiitti (ranked 4693 p4p, 510 weight class) and Razbinos Udric (ranked 7335 p4p, 645 weight class). Tiitti comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC Back in Black . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Tiitti
vs
Udric

182 cm
33
175 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

175 cm
29
180 lbs
9 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Repa Tiitti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Razbinos Udric!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiitti misses with a takedown

and Udric counters by moving into the clinch.
Udric lands an elbow inside.
Udric tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiitti avoids the damage to the body.
Udric crunches a lovely knee into Tiitti's ribcage.
Udric missing with knees to the body.
Tiitti wants to break free but Udric has control.
Tiitti can't break the clinch.
Udric connects with a knee to the head.

Tiitti breaks from the clinch.
Udric moves out of range of the body kick from Tiitti.
Udric tries to counter with a clinch but Tiitti shakes him off and moves away.
Repa Tiitti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Udric looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Udric closes the distance and pushes Tiitti back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiitti takes a knee to the side of the body.
Udric tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiitti avoids the damage to the body.
Udric tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiitti avoids the damage to the body.
Tiitti avoids the elbow strike from Udric, against the cage.
Tiitti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Udric fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tiitti 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 takes the fight into the clinch.
Udric tries to pull guard but Tiitti won't allow it.
Udric is trying to pull guard but Tiitti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Udric pulls guard.
Tiitti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tiitti wants to pass the guard but Udric is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti is working hard here to advance position.
Udric working a defensive guard here.
Udric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tiitti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tiitti postures up.
Tiitti looking to pass the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tiitti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Udric clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Razbinos Udric has been cut.

Udric jumps guard and drags Tiitti to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Udric working a defensive guard here.
Tiitti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tiitti landing some decent shots from guard.
Tiitti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Udric works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tiitti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti preventing the sweep.
Tiitti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tiitti trying to control the position from guard on top but Udric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiitti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razbinos Udric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razbinos Udric's cut.
That's time! Tiitti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A decent looking body kick lands there for Tiitti.
Repa Tiitti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Udric shoots in and gets a takedown into Tiitti's guard.

Tiitti wriggles free and stands up.
Tiitti throws a head kick that misses.

Tiitti rushes Udric and presses him up against the cage.
Udric trying to land knees to the body.
Tiitti avoiding damage as Udric throws knees to the body.
Udric tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tiitti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiitti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Udric putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tiitti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Udric creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tiitti's defenses.
Tiitti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiitti avoids the elbow strike from Udric, against the cage.

Udric breaks the clinch.
Tiitti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiitti throws a body punch but Udric moves out of range.
Tiitti misses with a head kick.
Udric steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tiitti.
Some wild striking there from Tiitti.
Tiitti throws a head kick that misses.

Tiitti rushes Udric and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Razbinos Udric seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Udric gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Udric working Tiitti over with knees to the body.
Udric missing with knees to the body.
Udric lands a nice elbow.
Udric avoids the elbow strike from Tiitti, against the cage.
Tiitti takes a knee to the side of the body.
Udric landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udric taking a breather.
Udric misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiitti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Udric unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Udric lands a nice knee to the body.
Udric putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tiitti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Udric tries a knee to the head but Tiitti blocks it.
Tiitti has had enough of the clinch but Udric keeps him there for the moment.
Tiitti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Udric has Tiitti pressed against the cage, preventing Tiitti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Udric lands a good knee to the midsection. Tiitti won't want to take too many of those.
Udric lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Tiitti breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tiitti.
Udric tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiitti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiitti has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tiitti closes the distance and clinches.
Tiitti dodges an elbow strike from Udric.
Tiitti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Tiitti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Udric has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Udric tries to clinch but Tiitti moves away
and Tiitti counters with a three punch combo that has Udric backing up. Udric nods at Tiitti to acknowledge the strikes.

Udric gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tiitti to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Udric pushes Tiitti off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Tiitti misses
and Udric counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Tiitti.

Tiitti gets a clinch.
Udric lands an elbow just above Tiitti 's eye.
Udric avoids a wild elbow strike from Tiitti.
Udric is trying to pull guard but Tiitti has him pressed against the cage.
Udric comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Tiitti breaks the clinch.
Tiitti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Udric wants to clinch up but Tiitti keeps it at a distance.
Tiitti is looking to counter the offense by Udric and move into the clinch.

Tiitti rushes Udric and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiitti tries to circle away but Udric has him pinned against the cage.
Tiitti 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Razbinos Udric will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Razbinos Udric's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tiitti throws a sloppy head kick
and Udric makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tiitti throws the left hand but Udric avoids the punch easily.
Tiitti tries to land a front kick but Udric steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Udric takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiitti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Udric gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tiitti looking for a takedown.
Tiitti is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiitti is trying to maintain a safe position but Udric gets an underhook and turns Tiitti into the cage.
Tiitti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tiitti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Udric keeps control of Tiitti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Udric.
Udric tries to pull guard but Tiitti holds him up against the cage and eventually Udric drops back down to his feet.
Udric missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric landing knees to the body.
Udric tries to throw a body punch but Tiitti avoids it by throwing Udric back against the cage.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiitti avoids it.
Udric landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Udric has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tiitti is trying to keep an underhook but Udric manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Tiitti makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tiitti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Tiitti.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tiitti rushes Udric and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Udric lands an elbow just above Tiitti 's eye.
Tiitti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tiitti dodges an elbow strike from Udric.
Tiitti has had enough of the clinch but Udric keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udric tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tiitti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Udric scores a nice knee to the body.
Tiitti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tiitti avoids a wild elbow strike from Udric.
Udric unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tiitti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiitti is trying to break the clinch but Udric has him pressed against the cage.
Udric tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiitti avoids the damage to the body.
Udric lands a damaging elbow.
Udric tries to pull guard but Tiitti won't allow it.
Repa Tiitti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razbinos Udric.
Udric wants a takedown but no success here.
Udric tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiitti avoids it.

Tiitti gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Tiitti decides to return to a standing position.
Tiitti just misses with a punch to the body.
Udric slaps away a takedown attempt from Tiitti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Udric is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tiitti.
Tiitti has a takedown stuffed.

Tiitti gets tackled into the cage by Udric. Udric maintains the clinch.
Razbinos Udric is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Tiitti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Tiitti clinches with his opponent.
Tiitti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Udric has him pressed against the cage.
Tiitti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiitti tries to land knees in the clinch but Udric avoids the damage to the body.
Udric landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Udric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tiitti's brow.
Repa Tiitti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice elbow from Udric.
Udric lands an elbow that stopped Tiitti in his tracks for a moment.
Udric landing knees to the body.
Tiitti misses with an elbow strike.
Tiitti missing with knees to the body.
Tiitti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Udric has him pressed against the cage.
Udric avoiding damage as Tiitti throws knees to the body.
Udric trying to land knees to the body.

Tiitti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiitti thuds a left hand into Udric's body.
Tiitti tries a head kick but it misses.
Udric wants to counter the offense by Tiitti and move into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razbinos Udric comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Udric 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razbinos Udric!
After the big win, Razbinos Udric made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Amped Performance ($200/160q) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.