PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Radajev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Antidote as his entrance music. Jordan Radajev looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Radajev
vs
Williams

180 cm
18
163 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Radajev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a head kick that half lands.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Radajev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.

Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Radajev's takedown attempt.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Radajev wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Radajev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Radajev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Radajev back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Radajev blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Radajev is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Williams slams his shin into Radajev's torso.
Radajev misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Radajev pinned against the cage. Radajev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Williams pushes Radajev up against the cage in a clinch.

Williams jumps guard and drags Radajev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams is trying to control the position but Radajev postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radajev is one step ahead there.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Radajev.
Williams wants to sweep here but Radajev controlling him for the moment.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Radajev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radajev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Radajev!
Williams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Williams sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Williams throwing strikes here but Radajev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Radajev wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Radajev blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams punching from mount but Radajev doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Radajev avoids a series of strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Williams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Radajev really wants to buck Williams off and get back to his feet.
Radajev wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams punching from mount but Radajev doing a good job of avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radajev is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Williams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Radajev because Williams loaded up on that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Radajev.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Radajev's head back.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams stalls.
Radajev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is pressed up against the cage. Radajev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Williams lands the left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Radajev.
Jordan Radajev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Williams.
Radajev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Williams.

Williams moves into the clinch.

Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Radajev or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Jordan Radajev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Radajev dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Radajev's head and hops out.
Radajev stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.

Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Radajev is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams jumps guard but Radajev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Radajev is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Radajev pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williams.
Radajev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams lands a nice hook to Radajev's body. Radajev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Radajev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Radajev throws a head kick that misses.
Radajev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Radajev tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams tries to pull guard but Radajev won't allow it.
Williams stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Radajev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Radajev has clasped his hands together around Williams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Radajev.
A nice combination there by Williams.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Radajev.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Radajev moves into the clinch.

Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radajev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Radajev moves away and avoids it.
Radajev shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Radajev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Radajev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Radajev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Williams instigates a clinch.
Radajev is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Radajev down to the mat. Radajev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jordan Radajev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that half lands.
Radajev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radajev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Radajev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Radajev is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Radajev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Radajev misses with a body kick.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Radajev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Radajev gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Radajev sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Radajev motions for Williams to come forward. Radajev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams misses with the combination.

Williams moves into range and clinches up with Radajev.
Williams jumps guard but Radajev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Radajev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williams leaves Radajev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Radajev. Radajev gets slowly back to his feet.
Radajev misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Radajev thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams feints and then cracks Radajev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Radajev down.
Jordan Radajev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Radajev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Williams!
After winning the bout, Stephen Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jordan Radajev had this to say: 'fair play to my opponent, maybe we'll have a rematch and i hope i can avenge the loss. congrats man!'.