PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Radic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Winchester could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mirko Radic's chin.

Winchester
vs
Radic

165 cm
33
165 lbs
19 - 10 - 1

183 cm
30
185 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Fast

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 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dean Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Radic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Winchester scores with a head kick. Radic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Mirko Radic has been cut.
Radic shoots in for a takedown but Winchester shows good takedown defense.
A chopping leg kick lands by Winchester.
We've been informed that Radic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Winchester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Radic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winchester somewhat.
Winchester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Radic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Radic checks a low kick from Winchester.
Radic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winchester sprawls well. Winchester wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Radic gets slowly back to his feet.
Dean Winchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Radic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester connects with a high kick.
No luck for Radic with that takedown attempt.
Winchester tries a low kick but Radic avoids it.
Radic throws a head kick that Winchester semi-blocks.

It looks like Dean Winchester has been cut.

Winchester closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Radic did well to prevent Winchester getting side control.

Radic actively working from the bottom here.
Radic taking some punishment here, with Winchester in his half guard.
Winchester is nestled in close to Radic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Winchester trying to control from half guard but Radic is working away.
Radic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Radic trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester is pushing down on Radic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Radic is fighting to maintain full guard but Winchester has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Radic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winchester pulls his head out easily.
Winchester is taking a breather. Radic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Winchester lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winchester not doing much here.
Winchester wants to take a breather but Radic is having none of it.
Radic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Radic manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester throwing strikes from guard but Radic blocks nicely.
Winchester is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Radic wants to sweep but no luck.
Winchester chips away with some ground and pound.
Radic is trying to control the position but Winchester postures up.

Radic looking for a guillotine here but Winchester defends easily.
Winchester trying to control but Radic is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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.
Radic 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winchester's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Radic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Winchester stacks Radic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Winchester!
Radic stops Winchester from passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winchester working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Winchester dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

A decent looking cross lands there for Radic.
Winchester misses with a body shot.

Radic looking to score a takedown here. Winchester is defending well but Radic drives through and ends up in Winchester's guard.
Winchester has Radic pulled in close to control his posture.
Radic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winchester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Radic stopping the sweep attempt from Winchester.
Winchester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radic can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester is trying to control the position but Radic postures up.

Radic throws a sloppy strike and Winchester has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Radic is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Winchester!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Winchester!