PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Svetozar Radulovic (ranked 4286 p4p, 3873 weight class) and Roronoa Zoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Radulovic
vs
Zoro

170 cm
18
152
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
152
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Svetozar Radulovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roronoa Zoro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoro goes for a double leg but Radulovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Radulovic continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Radulovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zoro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zoro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Radulovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zoro somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Radulovic misses the target.
Svetozar Radulovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Zoro shoots in looking for a takedown. Radulovic tries to sprawl out of it but Zoro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Radulovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Radulovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Radulovic throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro looks for a takedown but Radulovic sprawls well.
Radulovic throws a hook but Zoro blocks it.
Radulovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Zoro. Zoro gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Radulovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown but Radulovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Radulovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zoro looks winded!
Zoro shoots in and drives through. Radulovic sprawls well.
It looked like Radulovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zoro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zoro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Radulovic sizes up Zoro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zoro moves forwards but Radulovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zoro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Radulovic swivels and escapes.

Radulovic closes the distance and pushes Zoro back into the cage.
Radulovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zoro is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee is keeping an eye on Radulovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radulovic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Radulovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zoro up against the cage.
Zoro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zoro wants to take the fight to the mat but Radulovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Radulovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zoro up against the cage.
Radulovic leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Svetozar Radulovic.
Zoro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Radulovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roronoa Zoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radulovic scores with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Radulovic as Zoro shoots in.
Radulovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zoro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zoro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zoro ducks under a wild hook from Radulovic.
Radulovic wants to clinch up but Zoro keeps it at a distance.
Zoro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Radulovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Radulovic is looking to counter punch.
Radulovic throws a hook to the side of Zoro's head but Zoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zoro walks into a stiff left hand from Radulovic.

Zoro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Zoro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Radulovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Radulovic tries to bench press Zoro off him but Zoro keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radulovic is working hard here to advance position.

Zoro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Radulovic, who protects the arm well.
Radulovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zoro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Zoro tries for a kimura but Radulovic is defending well.
Radulovic can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svetozar Radulovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Radulovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zoro.
Radulovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zoro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Radulovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Radulovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoro can do to turn this around?
Zoro shoots in looking for a takedown. Radulovic tries to sprawl out of it but Zoro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Radulovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Radulovic is looking to counter punch.
Svetozar Radulovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Radulovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radulovic throws a shot from downtown. Zoro moves away and avoids it.
Zoro is breathing heavily.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Radulovic sprawls well. Radulovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zoro gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Radulovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Radulovic misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Radulovic.
Zoro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Radulovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Radulovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Zoro. Zoro gets slowly back to his feet.
Radulovic connects with a right hand. Zoro shakes it off.

Radulovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zoro, pushing him back against the cage.
Zoro goes for a takedown attempt but Radulovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Radulovic connects with a looping right hand.
Radulovic looks to land a left hand but Zoro moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zoro.

Radulovic closes the distance and pushes Zoro back into the cage.
Radulovic slows down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Radulovic gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Radulovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Radulovic leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Radulovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Radulovic leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Svetozar Radulovic.
Radulovic misses with an uppercut. Zoro saw that one coming.
Zoro fails with a takedown attempt.
Radulovic scores with a jab.
Zoro goes for a double leg but Radulovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Radulovic continues to drive forward.
Radulovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Radulovic throws a jab when Zoro was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Radulovic - just one landing.
Zoro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Radulovic.
Zoro ducks under a wild hook from Radulovic.
Zoro gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radulovic.

Radulovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zoro, pushing him back against the cage.
Zoro being controlled against the cage.
Come on Radulovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Radulovic seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Radulovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zoro tries for a takedown but Radulovic manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Radulovic.
Zoro being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Svetozar Radulovic.
Zoro shoots in but Radulovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Radulovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svetozar Radulovic dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Radulovic throws a big shot that misses.
Zoro dives in and grabs Radulovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Radulovic pushes down on Zoro's head and hops out.
Zoro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Radulovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Zoro ducks under a wild hook from Radulovic.
Zoro shoots in but no luck this time.
Svetozar Radulovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Radulovic throws a jab when Zoro was well out of range.
Zoro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zoro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zoro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zoro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice sprawl there from Radulovic as Zoro shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radulovic tries to clinch there but Zoro circles away.
Radulovic misses with a hook.
Zoro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zoro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zoro shoots and misses
and Radulovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Radulovic misses.
Zoro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Radulovic clinches up against the cage.
Radulovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Radulovic effectively controlling the action here.
Zoro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Radulovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Svetozar Radulovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoro being controlled against the cage.
Zoro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Radulovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Radulovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Radulovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Svetozar Radulovic.
Nice takedown defense from Radulovic. No joy for Zoro on that attempt.
Radulovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Radulovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice straight punches there by Radulovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Radulovic.
Zoro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Radulovic closes the distance and pushes Zoro back into the cage.
Radulovic just leaning against Zoro, taking a breather.
Radulovic leaning against his opponent.
Zoro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Radulovic prevents it.
Radulovic leaning against his opponent.
Radulovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Radulovic for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Zoro is looking for a takedown.
Radulovic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Svetozar Radulovic.

Radulovic rushes Zoro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radulovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zoro has Radulovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Radulovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Radulovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Radulovic has Zoro pushed against the cage.
Zoro is trying to drag Radulovic to the mat but Radulovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Radulovic stalling.
Roronoa Zoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Radulovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Svetozar Radulovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Radulovic, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svetozar Radulovic!