PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Radajev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Radajev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Phillips
vs
Radajev

186 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
161 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Radajev!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radajev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phillips moves out of range of the body kick.

Radajev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Radajev prevents a body shot from Phillips.
Phillips throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Phillips gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Radajev.
Phillips stalling against the cage.
Radajev blocks an elbow strike.
Radajev prevents Phillips from breaking the clinch.
Radajev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phillips pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trevor Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Radajev.
Radajev dodges an elbow strike from Phillips.

Phillips breaks from the clinch.
Phillips scores with a nice strike.
Radajev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phillips's waist but Phillips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Radajev off to one side.
Radajev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Radajev's head backwards.
Radajev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Radajev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phillips tries to clinch there but Radajev circles away.
Horrible takedown by Radajev or perhaps it was just good defense by Phillips which made him look bad.

Phillips looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Radajev!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Phillips scores with punches from side control.

Phillips tries for a kimura but Radajev is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Phillips lands some shots froms side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Radajev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Phillips.

Phillips goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Radajev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Phillips's guard! Nice work there by Radajev!
Phillips wants to get back to his feet but Radajev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Phillips 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.
Phillips not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Radajev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Phillips dives on top into guard.
Radajev wants to stand but Phillips is controlling the position.
Phillips trying to control but Radajev is working from the bottom.
Radajev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phillips passes Radajev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Radajev is not content to let Phillips control the position.
Radajev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phillips.
Radajev is not content to let Phillips control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Radajev is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Trevor Phillips just wasn't active enough.
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Radajev circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trevor Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radajev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Phillips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radajev manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phillips stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phillips wants it to stay on the feet.
Phillips darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phillips looks to land a left hand but Radajev moved out of range nicely.
Radajev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Radajev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Radajev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phillips tries to clinch but Radajev is having none of it.
Radajev darts in looking for a takedown but Phillips gets double underhooks and turns Radajev into the cage.
Phillips is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Radajev is keeping busy.
Radajev avoiding damage as Phillips throws knees to the body.
Radajev wants a takedown.
Trevor Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Radajev.

Phillips breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Phillips.
Phillips goes for a double leg but Radajev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Radajev continues to drive forward.
Radajev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phillips avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phillips goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Radajev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Radajev manages to end up in side control.
Phillips holding on.
Phillips is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Radajev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Radajev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phillips knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radajev throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Phillips works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Phillips is looking to control Radajev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phillips avoid being mounted?

Radajev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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!
Phillips wants to improve his position but Radajev is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radajev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Radajev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phillips is looking for a sweep. Radajev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Radajev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phillips is just riding it out for now. Radajev eventually gives up the hold.
Radajev with the ground and pound but Phillips uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Trevor Phillips overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radajev is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radajev tries to stand but Phillips is controlling from the bottom.
Radajev postures up.
Radajev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Radajev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Radajev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Radajev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Phillips is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Phillips has escaped and now he's on top!
Phillips throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jordan Radajev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Radajev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phillips defends it nicely.
Phillips lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
Radajev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.

Phillips instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Phillips.
Phillips trying to stall but Radajev improves his position.
Radajev looking for a takedown.
Trevor Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Radajev.
Radajev takes an elbow to the temple.
Radajev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radajev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phillips avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phillips scores a nice knee to the body.
Phillips lands a body punch.
Phillips is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Phillips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Phillips instigates a clinch.

Phillips manages to break the clinch.

Phillips pushes Radajev up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Radajev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radajev dodges an elbow strike from Phillips.
Radajev avoiding damage as Phillips throws knees to the body.
Phillips'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.
Phillips looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phillips leaning against his opponent.

Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Radajev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordan Radajev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radajev throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.

Phillips takes the fight into the clinch.
Radajev being controlled against the cage.
Radajev avoids a wild elbow strike from Phillips.

Radajev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phillips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Radajev counters with a nice body kick.
Phillips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trevor Phillips is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips looks to land a left hand but Radajev moved out of range nicely.
Phillips misses with a body shot.
Radajev needs to keep his hands up - Phillips had a free shot at his head there.
Phillips just misses with a punch to the body.
Radajev misses with the combination.

Radajev gets a takedown into half guard.
Phillips is trying to stand back up but Radajev is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radajev throwing shots but Phillips is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phillips has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Phillips!
Trevor Phillips decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.