PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heliade Radulescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micheal Marsh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Marsh
vs
Radulescu

207 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Micheal Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heliade Radulescu!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh fails with a takedown attempt.
Marsh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Radulescu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marsh pinned against the cage. Marsh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Radulescu is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radulescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Radulescu pushes Marsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Radulescu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Marsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marsh shoots for a takedown but Radulescu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Radulescu.
An attempted straight right counter from Marsh misses the target.

Radulescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marsh trying to land knees to the body.
Marsh tries to work over Radulescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsh tries to work over Radulescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Radulescu jumps guard but Marsh stands there with Radulescu around his waist. Radulescu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marsh is looking to break free of the clinch but Radulescu has double underhooks.
Radulescu lands an elbow inside that Marsh shrugs off.
Marsh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Radulescu working Marsh over with knees to the body.
Radulescu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marsh tries to throw a body punch but Radulescu avoids it by throwing Marsh back against the cage.
Radulescu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Radulescu.

Marsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Marsh darts in looking for a takedown but Radulescu gets double underhooks and turns Marsh into the cage.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Radulescu as he jumps to the side.
Marsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Radulescu has closed the distance and engaged Marsh in a clinch.
Radulescu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marsh's face.
Radulescu looks winded!
Marsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radulescu's elbow.
Marsh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Radulescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsh tries to break free but Radulescu pushes him back against the cage.
Marsh is trying to force a seperation but Radulescu has the dominant position.
Marsh tries a body shot but Radulescu blocks it.
Radulescu tries to land knees in the clinch but Marsh avoids the damage to the body.
Marsh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Radulescu tries to stall but Marsh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marsh digs a right hand into Radulescu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Radulescu's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Marsh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsh is trying to break the clinch but Radulescu has him pressed against the cage.

Marsh breaks from the clinch.
Marsh shoots in but no luck this time.
Radulescu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Radulescu gets caught flat footed, as Marsh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Radulescu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Marsh manages to pass to side control.
Ground and pound from Marsh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marsh slips a nice elbow through Radulescu's hands, connecting with Radulescu's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heliade Radulescu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marsh dives in and grabs Radulescu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Radulescu pushes down on Marsh's head and hops out.
Marsh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Radulescu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marsh somewhat.

Radulescu rushes Marsh and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radulescu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Radulescu misses with a knee to the head.
Marsh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Radulescu is breathing heavily.
Radulescu with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radulescu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Radulescu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Radulescu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Radulescu is working for takedown but Marsh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Heliade Radulescu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Marsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marsh or perhaps it was just good defense by Radulescu, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Radulescu counters with a one-two to the body.
Marsh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Radulescu circles away quickly and effectively.

Marsh looking to score a takedown here. Radulescu is defending well but Marsh drives through and ends up in Radulescu's guard.
Radulescu is wriggling around but Marsh manages to pass to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marsh decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Radulescu sprawls well. Radulescu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marsh gets slowly back to his feet.
Radulescu feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Radulescu as Marsh shoots in.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown but Radulescu shows good takedown defense.
Radulescu tries to counter with a clinch but Marsh shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsh shoots for a double leg takedown but Radulescu sprawls well. He's pushed Marsh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radulescu is looking to clinch.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marsh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Radulescu pinned against the cage. Radulescu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Radulescu feints the counter takedown.

Marsh gets tackled into the cage by Radulescu. Radulescu maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marsh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marsh has had enough of the clinch but Radulescu keeps him there for the moment.
Marsh misses with a body punch.
Marsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radulescu's elbow.
Radulescu jumps guard but Marsh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Radulescu jumps guard but Marsh stands there with Radulescu around his waist. Radulescu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marsh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Radulescu.
Radulescu avoiding damage as Marsh throws knees to the body.

Marsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marsh shoots in but Radulescu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heliade Radulescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Marsh misses the jab.
And Radulescu tries to counter it with a takedown but Marsh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marsh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Radulescu circles away.
Radulescu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marsh defends it well.
Marsh goes for a double leg but Radulescu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Radulescu continues to drive forward.

Radulescu gets a clinch.
Radulescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Radulescu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Radulescu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Radulescu has had enough of the clinch but Marsh keeps him there for the moment.

Radulescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Radulescu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Radulescu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marsh blocks an uppercut.
Radulescu lands a knee to the head.

Marsh breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Radulescu moves into the clinch.
Marsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radulescu prevents Marsh from breaking the clinch.

Marsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Micheal Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radulescu is looking to clinch but Marsh is avoiding it.
Marsh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Radulescu pinned against the cage. Radulescu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Radulescu wants to counter with a clinch but Marsh pushes him away.

Radulescu clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Radulescu breaks from the clinch.
Radulescu leaves Marsh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Radulescu wants to clinch up but Marsh keeps it at a distance.
Marsh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Radulescu is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh is looking to clinch but Radulescu is avoiding it.

Radulescu forces Marsh back against the cage and clinches.

Radulescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Radulescu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marsh.

Radulescu pushes Marsh up against the cage in a clinch.
Radulescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marsh tries to break free but Radulescu pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to break free but Radulescu has control.
Radulescu blocks an uppercut.
Marsh stops a takedown attempt from Radulescu.
Marsh trying to land knees to the body.

Marsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Marsh shoots in and bounces Radulescu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh postures up and lands a big shot to Radulescu's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh distracts Radulescu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Micheal Marsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heliade Radulescu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marsh scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heliade Radulescu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Radulescu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heliade Radulescu!