PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeni Raduchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Voodoo Hex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voodoo Hex will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Raduchenko
vs
Hex

178 cm
25
187 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

190 cm
28
194 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yevgeni Raduchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Voodoo Hex!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hex swats away the attempt to clinch by Raduchenko.
Hex thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raduchenko if he has to take too many more of those.
Raduchenko shoots in but Hex avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hex throws a sloppy head kick and Raduchenko moves out of range easily.
Raduchenko lands with a good body shot.
A lazy body kick from Raduchenko
and Hex counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hex throws a looping overhand right but Raduchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Hex missing with a left hand there. Raduchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hex, right into the meat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hex lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raduchenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Raduchenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hex walks away with a smile on his face. Raduchenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Raduchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hex throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raduchenko shoots in for a takedown but Hex shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raduchenko is defended easily by Hex.
Raduchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hex.
Raduchenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Raduchenko moves out of range as Hex strikes.
Hex displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raduchenko.
Raduchenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hex connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raduchenko scrambles back to his feet.
Voodoo Hex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raduchenko shoots in but Hex avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hex.

Hex rushes Raduchenko and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hex tries to throw a body punch but Raduchenko avoids it by throwing Hex back against the cage.
Hex cracks Raduchenko with a nice body shot.
Hex lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raduchenko backwards.
Raduchenko goes for a takedown attempt but Hex pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Raduchenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Hex.
A low kick from Hex misses
and Raduchenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raduchenko.
Hex missing with a left hand there. Raduchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raduchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Hex, looking for a takedown. Raduchenko pushes Hex against the cage but Hex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hex misses with a hook. Raduchenko ducked under it nicely.
Raduchenko walks into a left hand.
Hex throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Hex - just one landing.
Raduchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Raduchenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hex connects with a leg kick. Raduchenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hex fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raduchenko checks it well.
Raduchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hex.
Hex throws a big shot that misses.
Hex ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raduchenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hex.
Raduchenko tries to clinch up but Hex circles away and keeps his distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Raduchenko. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hex lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raduchenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raduchenko is breathing heavily.
Raduchenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raduchenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hex avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Raduchenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raduchenko moves away.
Hex is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Raduchenko tries to clinch but Hex moves out of range.
Hex keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raduchenko is looking to clinch but Hex is avoiding it.
Hex cracks the inside of Raduchenko's front leg.
Hex dodges the punch combination from Raduchenko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Raduchenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Raduchenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Hex is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Voodoo Hex dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Raduchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hex.
Hex throws a hook but Raduchenko blocks it.
Hex throws a low kick but Raduchenko avoids it.

Raduchenko takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hex can't find room to land a body shot as Raduchenko controls the action.
Hex misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raduchenko.
Hex throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raduchenkos head.

Raduchenko manages to pull guard.
Hex trying to control the position from guard on top but Raduchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raduchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hex wants to control from the top but Raduchenko keeps moving.

Raduchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hex tries to stand but Raduchenko is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Raduchenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raduchenko is trying to control the position but Hex postures up.
Raduchenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Raduchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hex defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Raduchenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hex is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Raduchenko tries to pass to full mount but Hex defends it.
Hex is looking for a sweep. Raduchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raduchenko wants to control but Hex is keeping him busy.
Raduchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Raduchenko is trying to work for a kimura but Hex is defending well.
Raduchenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Raduchenko throwing shots but Hex is blocking nicely.
Raduchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hex defending well though.
Raduchenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hex is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeni Raduchenko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hex misses with a double jab.
Hex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raduchenko misses the shot to the body.
Raduchenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A right-left combo lands from Raduchenko.
Hex slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hex scores with a leg kick.
Raduchenko throws a leg kick but Hex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raduchenko swings for the body but Hex moves out of range.
Hex throws a head kick that misses.
Raduchenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hex counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raduchenko thinking.
Raduchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hex.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hex leaves Raduchenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Raduchenko moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raduchenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Raduchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raduchenko tries to pull guard but Hex won't allow it.
Hex is leaning against Raduchenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hex on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hex lands with a left to the head.
Hex digs a right hand underneath Raduchenko's ribcage. Raduchenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hex lands a hook that snaps the head of Raduchenko backwards.
Hex avoids the elbow strike from Raduchenko, against the cage.
Hex scores with a shoulder strike.
Hex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raduchenko fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hex creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hex lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raduchenko fails to pull guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hex.
Hex taking a breather.
Hex lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hex lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hex creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hex lands a left hand.
Raduchenko tries to pull guard but Hex holds him up against the cage and eventually Raduchenko drops back down to his feet.
Hex pushes Raduchenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hex lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hex lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hex lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hex works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hex lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hex creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hex pushes Raduchenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hex works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hex throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hex.
Hex lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hex lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Hex.
A right handed body shot lands from Hex.
Hex taking a breather.
Hex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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

Oooooh!!! Hex has knocked Raduchenko down with a huge combo! Hex steps away and waves a wobbly Raduchenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Raduchenko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hex lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oh Raduchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hex cracks Raduchenko with a hook to the temple - Raduchenko is on wobbly legs here! Hex swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Raduchenko falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hex wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Voodoo Hex!
An intense looking Voodoo Hex took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'FUCK THE WORLD WOOOOOOOOO!!!!'.