PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Radev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Horton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Radev
vs
Horton

184 cm
25
190 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

178 cm
28
198 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikolai Radev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton shoots for a double leg takedown but Radev sprawls well. He's pushed Horton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Radev connects with a high kick.
Radev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Radev wants it to stay on the feet.
Radev throws a leg kick which misses Horton's front leg but catches the back leg as Horton tries to avoid it.
Horton doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Radev counters with a shoot takedown. Horton fights it but they end up in guard.
Nikolai Radev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Radev won't allow Horton to sweep him here.
Radev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Radev has passed into side control.
Radev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horton keeps working.
Horton wants to control but Radev postures up.
Radev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Horton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Horton is trying to get back to half guard.
Horton holds on to Radev's head and controls the position momentarily.
Radev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Horton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Radev throws an elbow but Horton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Horton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Horton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Radev trying to control the action but Horton is working from the bottom.
Horton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Horton.
Radev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Horton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Horton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Radev.
Radev stays in close to Horton's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radev working some strikes from top position.

Horton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Radev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horton wants to sweep but no luck.
Horton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Radev stopping the sweep attempt from Horton.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Radev scoring with some ground and pound.
Radev preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Horton is trying to control the position but Radev postures up.
Horton keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully.
Horton is trying to control the position but Radev postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Radev trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horton misses with a takedown attempt

so Radev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Radev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Horton controls Radev momentarily but Radev frees himself.
Radev preventing the sweep.
Horton keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully.
Radev landing with the ground and pound.
Horton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Radev.
Horton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Horton's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Horton pulls Radev in close to his closed guard and prevents Radev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Radev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Horton's head.
Radev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Horton wants to sweep but no luck.
Horton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Horton working a defensive guard here.
Radev scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Radev throws a big right hand that misses.
Radev working some strikes from top position.
Radev wants to pass the guard but Horton is keeping the position.

Horton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Radev defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Radev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Horton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Radev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horton manages to avoid it.
Horton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Radev tries to avoid it but Horton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Radev to the ground. Radev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Radev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Horton doesn't seem phased though.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Radev as he avoids it easily.
Radev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Horton.
Nikolai Radev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
Horton misses with a takedown

and Radev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Horton is trying to maintain the position but Radev is very close to passing his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radev wants to control but Horton is keeping him busy.
Horton wants to get back to full guard.
Horton trying to hold on to Radev's head to control him but Radev postures up.
Horton is looking for a sweep. Radev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Horton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Radev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Radev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Radev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Horton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Horton.
Radev trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Radev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Radev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horton seems keen to control Radev's posture.
Radev works over Horton with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radev scoring with some ground and pound.

Radev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Radev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Horton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Radev stands up over Horton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Radev trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom.
Horton working a defensive guard but Radev passes into half guard.
Horton trying to control but Radev postures up.
Horton is controlling Radev's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton is looking for a sweep. Radev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horton wants to control but Radev is keeping busy.
Radev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Horton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Radev is working away from the top position though.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tim Horton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Radev throws a leg kick but Horton checks it.
Horton darts in looking for a takedown but Radev gets double underhooks and turns Horton into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Radev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Radev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Radev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horton misses with an uppercut. Radev saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Radev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton lands an overhand right.
Radev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horton.
Horton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Radev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Horton's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Horton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Radev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Horton is trying to control the position but Radev postures up.
Radev trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom.
Radev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horton wants to sweep here but Radev controlling him for the moment.
Horton working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Radev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Horton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radev.
Radev misses with a leg kick.

Horton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Horton lands in his opponent's guard.
Radev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horton forces his way into half guard.

Horton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Radev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horton.
Radev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horton.
Radev is pressing down on Horton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Radev 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.
Radev keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Horton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Radev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Radev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Horton!
Radev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Radev lands a heavy elbow.
Horton is looking to improve his position but Radev isn't that keen on the idea.
Radev is landing with some decent strikes but Horton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horton is trying desperately to improve position.
Horton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Radev is trying to control the position but Horton postures up.
Nikolai Radev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Radev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Horton manages to get himself to full guard.
Horton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Radev is in close to Horton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Radev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Horton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horton is trying to control the position but Radev postures up.
Horton has momentary wrist control but Radev slips an elbow through the middle.
Radev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Horton keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Horton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Radev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Radev trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radev with a nice head shot there.
Radev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Radev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Radev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Radev works over Horton with some ground and pound from guard.
Radev won't allow Horton to get back to his feet.
Radev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Horton has his hands on Radev's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radev wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving.
Horton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Radev controls the pace.
Horton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tim Horton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai Radev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Horton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Horton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Radev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Horton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Radev trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom.

Horton looking for subs off his back but Radev has passed one foot through into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Radev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Radev 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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