PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zang Zhai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Radovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zhai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sampans. Hammer Radovan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zhai
vs
Radovan

169 cm
23
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

169 cm
24
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hammer Radovan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Zhai does no damage.
Radovan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zhai connects with a body shot that sends Radovan's belly button to the back.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Radovan is just out of range.
Radovan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Zhai as Radovan shoots in.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zhai.
Zhai misses the shot to the body.
Zhai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Zhai misses.
Radovan tries to clinch up but Zhai circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Radovan.
Zang Zhai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radovan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhai avoids it really well and circles away.
Radovan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhai swivels and escapes.
Zhai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Zang Zhai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Radovan.
Zhai connects with the punch.
Zhai works over Radovan's head and body with a nice combination.

Radovan is rocked!
Radovan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhai avoids it really well and circles away.
Radovan is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhai finish him?
Radovan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhai. Zhai obviously looking to wear him down.
Radovan seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Radovan moves out of range as Zhai strikes.
Radovan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zhai defends it well.
Radovan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai throws a body punch but Radovan moves out of range.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Zhai lands a jab.
Radovan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zhai throws a series of punches but Radovan avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai throws a leg kick which misses Radovan's front leg but catches the back leg as Radovan tries to avoid it.
Radovan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhai.
Radovan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Radovan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Radovan doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhai circles away.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Radovan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zhai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Radovan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zhai did well to prevent Radovan getting side control.
Radovan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhai's head.
Radovan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovan prevents Zhai from standing back up.
Zhai wants to control but Radovan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radovan working Zhai over with strikes.
Zhai is looking to improve his position.
Radovan is thwarting Zhai's attempts to control the position.
Radovan thows a huge punch but Zhai dodges it nicely.
Radovan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radovan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Radovan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Radovan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Radovan working Zhai over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Radovan moves away from the strike by Zhai.
Zhai swings for the body but Radovan moves out of range.
Radovan tries to bum rush Zhai with a series of wild strikes but Zhai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhai's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hammer Radovan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Radovan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Radovan fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovan misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhai punishes Radovan's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Zhai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Radovan tries to counter it with a takedown but Zhai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Radovan misses with a shot to the body
and Zhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhai lands a jab to the head.
Zhai throws a leg kick but Radovan checks it.
Zhai walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Radovan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Zhai swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Radovan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zang Zhai!
Our winner, Zang Zhai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.