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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Bradstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Radchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radchenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Korn - Wake Up Hate . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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185 cm
26
194 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drake Bradstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Radchenko!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradstone tries for a takedown but Radchenko circles away easily
and Radchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Bradstone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bradstone feints and as Radchenko raises his hands in defense, Bradstone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Radchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Radchenko keeping moving, preventing Bradstone from controlling successfully.
Radchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Bradstone is proving a slippery customer.
Bradstone throwing strikes from guard but Radchenko blocks nicely.
Bradstone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradstone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bradstone tries to stand but Radchenko is controlling from the bottom.
Radchenko 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.
Radchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Radchenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Radchenko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bradstone is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bradstone and Radchenko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradstone avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Radchenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Radchenko.
Radchenko tries for a kimura but Bradstone is defending well.
Bradstone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Radchenko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radchenko can't control as he wanted to and Bradstone manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bradstone is looking for a sweep. Radchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bradstone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bradstone keeping full guard, as Radchenko tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko forces his way into half guard.
Radchenko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bradstone!
Bradstone has given up his back. Will we see Radchenko going for some submissions?
Radchenko looking for the choke but no joy.
Bradstone holding both Radchenko 's hands and preventing any damage.
Radchenko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bradstone is defending well though. Radchenko let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko is trying to stick to Bradstone's back but Bradstone is turning into Radchenko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Radchenko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bradstone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radchenko is looking to sweep but instead, Bradstone has passed into half guard.
Bradstone wants to free his trapped foot but Radchenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Radchenko trying to hold on to Bradstone's head to control him but Bradstone postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradstone wants to get back to his feet.
Bradstone looks to land a strike but Radchenko avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Radchenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bradstone has a takedown stuffed.
Bradstone tries to bum rush Radchenko with a series of wild strikes but Radchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradstone shoots in for a double leg but Radchenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bradstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Radchenko circles away.
Bradstone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bradstone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Radchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Radchenko is trying to control the position but Bradstone postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradstone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Radchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bradstone trying to control from the bottom.
Bradstone is defending against the submission attempts here by Radchenko.
Bradstone is defending against the submission attempts here by Radchenko.
Bradstone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Radchenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Radchenko's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone looking for the choke but no joy.
Radchenko wants to escape the position.
Bradstone loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Radchenko hold on?
Bradstone trying to control momentarily.
Bradstone wants to control the position but Radchenko frees himself and scrambles - Bradstone manages to regain control in side control.
Radchenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radchenko tries to improve position but can't.
Radchenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bradstone's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Radchenko is just riding it out for now. Bradstone eventually gives up the hold.
Radchenko wants to control but Bradstone passes into side.
Radchenko tries to buck Bradstone off but Bradstone is having none of it.
Radchenko is not content to let Bradstone control the position.
Radchenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Bradstone wants to control but Radchenko is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko is trying to improve his position.
Bradstone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Radchenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Radchenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Radchenko controls Bradstone momentarily but Bradstone frees himself.
Radchenko keeping moving, preventing Bradstone from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Bradstone dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bradstone throws a one two combo.
Bradstone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Radchenko circles away.
Radchenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bradstone under the eye.
Radchenko misses with a hook.
Drake Bradstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradstone throws a low kick but Radchenko moves out of range easily.
Bradstone shoots in for a takedown but Radchenko shows good takedown defense.
Radchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Bradstone counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radchenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bradstone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bradstone is pressed up against the cage. Radchenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bradstone down to the mat. Bradstone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drake Bradstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Radchenko.
Bradstone fails with a takedown attempt.
Radchenko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bradstone slips a jab from Radchenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko throws a hook but Bradstone blocks it.
Bradstone slips a straight right by Radchenko.
A combination from Radchenko does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bradstone is defended easily by Radchenko.
Radchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Drake Bradstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko scores with a takedown into Bradstone's guard.
Radchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Bradstone's brow.
Radchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bradstone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Radchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Bradstone's legs - danger averted.
Radchenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Radchenko passes Bradstone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Andrei Radchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Radchenko wants to take a breather but Bradstone is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bradstone can't escape the position.
Bradstone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradstone tries to get out of the position.
Bradstone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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!
Radchenko thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bradstone to regain full guard.
Radchenko wants to control from the top but Bradstone keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radchenko advances position into side control!
Bradstone tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Radchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Radchenko 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Radchenko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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