PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Theo Radcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unto Haikio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theo Radcliffe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Radcliffe
vs
Haikio

170 cm
23
147 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

176 cm
21
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Theo Radcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Unto Haikio!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haikio manages to avoid it.
Radcliffe misses with a wild combination.
Radcliffe fails to land with a series of punches.
Radcliffe lands a left and a right that sends Haikio crashing to the canvas! Radcliffe dives into mount looking to finish!

Haikio is rocked!

It looks like Unto Haikio has been cut.
Haikio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haikio is still in real trouble! Can Radcliffe finish him?
Radcliffe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haikio on the ground.
Haikio seems to have recovered his senses.
Radcliffe is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Haikio wants to control but Radcliffe is having none of it.
Haikio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Radcliffe stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Haikio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Radcliffe tries to avoid it but Haikio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Radcliffe to the ground. Radcliffe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theo Radcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radcliffe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Haikio or perhaps it was just good defense by Radcliffe which made him look bad.
Haikio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radcliffe is fending him off so far but Haikio persists. Nope, Radcliffe circles away and we're back to standing.
Theo Radcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unto Haikio.
Radcliffe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haikio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Radcliffe throws a series of punches but Haikio moves out of range.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Radcliffe throws a nice looking combination but Haikio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haikio dodges the punch combination from Radcliffe.
Radcliffe is breathing heavily.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that Haikio avoids nicely.
Haikio fails with a takedown attempt.
Radcliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Radcliffe tries to bum rush Haikio with a series of wild strikes but Haikio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Haikio scores with a takedown into Radcliffe's guard.
Radcliffe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haikio lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radcliffe keeping full guard, as Haikio tries to pass.
Radcliffe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Radcliffe keeping full guard, as Haikio tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haikio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haikio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Radcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haikio moves away.
Nice defenses there by Haikio.
A punch combination from Radcliffe misses.
Radcliffe with a nice cross.
Haikio staying out of range there.
Radcliffe misses with a double jab.
Radcliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haikio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Radcliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Haikio with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theo Radcliffe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Unto Haikio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Radcliffe misses with a wild combination.
Radcliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Haikio.
Theo Radcliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Radcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Radcliffe.
Haikio shoots in looking for a takedown. Radcliffe tries to sprawl out of it but Haikio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Radcliffe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, jab by Radcliffe - just one landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Radcliffe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haikio shoots in and drives through. Radcliffe sprawls well.
Haikio throws a head kick that half lands.
Haikio staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that Haikio avoids nicely.
Radcliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Radcliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haikio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Radcliffe swivels and escapes.
Theo Radcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unto Haikio.

Haikio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Haikio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Radcliffe wants to stand and escape but Haikio is having none of it.
Haikio is pushing down on Radcliffe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Radcliffe is fighting to maintain full guard but Haikio has managed to sneak the leg through.

Haikio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Radcliffe defends it well.

Haikio is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haikio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Radcliffe keeps working.
Radcliffe is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haikio is keen to just control but Radcliffe is a slippery customer.
Haikio is pressing down on Radcliffe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Radcliffe is holding on for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Radcliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haikio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Radcliffe misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haikio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radcliffe.

Haikio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Haikio trying to mount his opponent but Radcliffe defends it.
Radcliffe tries to kick Haikio off but Haikio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Haikio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Radcliffe is just riding it out for now. Haikio eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Unto Haikio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Unto Haikio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Haikio dodges the punch combination from Radcliffe.

Haikio 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.

Haikio drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Radcliffe dives on top into guard.
Haikio trying to control the position.

Haikio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haikio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haikio has a closed guard, preventing Radcliffe from standing up.

Haikio is working an open guard so Radcliffe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Radcliffe.
Jab, jab by Radcliffe - just one landing.
Radcliffe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Radcliffe. No joy for Haikio on that attempt.
Radcliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haikio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Haikio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haikio showed some decent athleticism there.
Haikio tries to pass to full mount but Radcliffe defends it.
Haikio stops Radcliffe from getting back to his feet.
Haikio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haikio is just content to waste time from the top position. Radcliffe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Haikio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haikio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haikio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haikio wants to control from the top but Radcliffe keeps moving.
Radcliffe keeping full guard, as Haikio tries to pass.

Haikio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Radcliffe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Radcliffe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Radcliffe!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haikio is looking to reverse the position.

Radcliffe stands up and beckons Haikio to his feet.
Radcliffe scores with a jab.
Haikio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Radcliffe swivels and escapes.
Theo Radcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Radcliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theo Radcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Radcliffe 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo Radcliffe!