PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Radzimanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Keats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radzimanowski comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone - Ecstasy of Gold . Keats has chosen Pioneer of Metal as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Radzimanowski
vs
Keats

190 cm
27
166 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

176 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Radzimanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Keats!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radzimanowski misses with an uppercut. Keats saw that one coming.
Keats looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Radzimanowski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Radzimanowski.
Keats stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keats wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Radzimanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keats misses with a low kick.
Radzimanowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keats is fending him off so far but Radzimanowski persists. Nope, Keats circles away and we're back to standing.
Radzimanowski misses with a looping right.

Radzimanowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Keats's guard.
Radzimanowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Keats wants to sweep here but Radzimanowski controlling him for the moment.
Keats not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keats looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Radzimanowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Radzimanowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Keats has Radzimanowski pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Keats keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keats pinned against the cage. Keats gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Radzimanowski tries for a takedown but Keats sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Radzimanowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Radzimanowski lands with an overhand left.

Radzimanowski scores a takedown into full mount!
Keats is desperately trying to improve his position but Radzimanowski has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keats wants to control but Radzimanowski is having none of it.
Keats is working to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radzimanowski controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keats tries to hold on but Radzimanowski postures up.
Keats tries to reverse the position but Radzimanowski maintains control.
Radzimanowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Radzimanowski unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Keats tries to reverse the position but Radzimanowski maintains control.
Radzimanowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radzimanowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Radzimanowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Radzimanowski shoots in for a double leg but Keats sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Keats. No joy for Radzimanowski on that attempt.

Radzimanowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keats manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Radzimanowski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Radzimanowski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Keats tries to control but Radzimanowski wriggling away.
Radzimanowski tries to buck Keats off but he can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keats trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keats thowing shots but they're missing.
Keats is looking to work his way around to Radzimanowski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Keats won't let Radzimanowski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Keats stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Radzimanowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Radzimanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radzimanowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keats pinned against the cage. Keats gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keats sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Radzimanowski somewhat.
Jim Keats is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radzimanowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Radzimanowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Radzimanowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keats tries a head kick but it misses.
Keats misses with a head kick.
Radzimanowski shoots in for a takedown but Keats shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keats tries to clinch up but Radzimanowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by Radzimanowski.
Keats is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keats fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Keats as Radzimanowski shoots in.
Radzimanowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keats tries to avoid it but Radzimanowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keats to the ground. Keats escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Radzimanowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keats.
Keats leaves Radzimanowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Radzimanowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Keats tries to sprawl out of it but Radzimanowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keats manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice cross by Keats.
Jim Keats seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keats misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Radzimanowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Keats which made him look bad.
Radzimanowski shoots and misses
and Keats connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keats is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keats looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Keats enables Radzimanowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Keats manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Keats has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Radzimanowski has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keats tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keats is trying to control Radzimanowski's posture but Radzimanowski avoids it.
Keats might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Radzimanowski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Keats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Keats tries to clinch but Radzimanowski is having none of it.
Radzimanowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Radzimanowski moves out of range of the body kick from Keats.

Radzimanowski scores a takedown into full mount!
Keats is in a horrible position here. Radzimanowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Radzimanowski controlling from mount.
Keats tries to reverse the position but Radzimanowski maintains control.
Radzimanowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Radzimanowski with good strikes from the mount here!
Radzimanowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radzimanowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Keats wants to control but Radzimanowski is having none of it.
Radzimanowski controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keats wants to hold on but Radzimanowski pushes him away.
Keats is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Keats tries to lock up and control but Radzimanowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Radzimanowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Keats has closed the distance and engaged Radzimanowski in a clinch.
Radzimanowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Radzimanowski blocks an elbow strike from Keats.
Radzimanowski dodges an elbow strike from Keats.
Radzimanowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keats prevents it.
Keats has a couple of punches blocked by Radzimanowski.
Keats tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keats tries to work over Radzimanowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radzimanowski has Keats pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keats manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Radzimanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keats stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keats creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Keats'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.
Keats with a knee to the head.
Radzimanowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keats pulls his leg out and moves away.
Radzimanowski misses with a takedown attempt

and Keats counters by moving into the clinch.
Radzimanowski has Keats pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keats manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keats scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Radzimanowski dodges an elbow strike from Keats.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Radzimanowski.
I think Radzimanowski 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Radzimanowski!
A victorious John Radzimanowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.