PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Len Guerrero (ranked 24238 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linas Radavicius (ranked 4547 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Guerrero
vs
Radavicius

151 cm
18
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Len Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Linas Radavicius!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero tries to clinch but Radavicius is having none of it.

Radavicius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Guerrero's guard.

Guerrero kicks Radavicius off and gets to his feet.

Radavicius feints and as Guerrero raises his hands in defense, Radavicius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Radavicius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Guerrero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radavicius has a closed guard, preventing Guerrero from standing up.
Radavicius really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guerrero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guerrero throwing strikes from guard but Radavicius blocks nicely.

Radavicius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Radavicius's guard.
Guerrero really is a fat lump.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guerrero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Guerrero stands up from Radavicius's guard - Guerrero perhaps looking for a knockout.
Radavicius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Radavicius as he jumps to the side.
Radavicius throws a combination that misses

and Guerrero counters by clinching up.

Guerrero gets control of Radavicius's arms and successfully pulls guard. Guerrero will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Radavicius won't allow Guerrero to get back to his feet.
Guerrero is wriggling around but Radavicius manages to pass to half guard.
Guerrero tries to kick Radavicius off but Radavicius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Guerrero manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Radavicius keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Guerrero wants to break free but Radavicius has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Radavicius manages to pull guard.
Radavicius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Radavicius passes Guerrero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guerrero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guerrero throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Radavicius trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Radavicius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guerrero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Radavicius has managed to get both his arms back between Guerrero's legs - danger averted.
Guerrero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radavicius is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radavicius prevents Guerrero from getting back to his feet.
Radavicius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guerrero is looking to stand up but Radavicius isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guerrero is on top in guard.

Radavicius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Radavicius wants to improve his position but instead Guerrero has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Len Guerrero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Radavicius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Radavicius prevents Guerrero from getting back to his feet.
Radavicius throwing strikes from guard but Guerrero blocks nicely.
Len Guerrero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Radavicius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Radavicius won't allow Guerrero to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radavicius trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radavicius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guerrero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radavicius is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guerrero pushes Radavicius off and gets back to his feet.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guerrero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Radavicius connects with a nice looking jab.
Guerrero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Radavicius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guerrero somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Len Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerrero shoots in for a double leg but Radavicius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero shoots in for a double leg but Radavicius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Radavicius has managed to clinch.
Radavicius crunches a lovely knee into Guerrero's ribcage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Radavicius.
Radavicius slowing the pace effectively.
Radavicius connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerrero is trying to stall.

Radavicius is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Guerrero can't fight it off and eventually Radavicius manages to take the fight to the floor. Guerrero looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radavicius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radavicius preventing the sweep.
Guerrero wants to stand but Radavicius is controlling the position.
Radavicius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Radavicius stands and steps away. Guerrero gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Radavicius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Radavicius showed some decent athleticism there.
Guerrero is trying to escape back to his feet but Radavicius uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Guerrero dodges the ground and pound from Radavicius.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Radavicius is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Guerrero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guerrero reaches up to try and control the position but Radavicius seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Guerrero rolls and tries to escape and now Radavicius has his back!
Guerrero rolls, trying to escape but Radavicius keeps control of the position.
Radavicius trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Guerrero doesn't escape.
Guerrero covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Guerrero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linas Radavicius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Radavicius moves into range and clinches up with Guerrero.

Radavicius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Radavicius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guerrero was covering up waiting for the punch and Radavicius finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Guerrero uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Guerrero fails with a takedown attempt.

Radavicius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Radavicius showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero wants to improve his position but Radavicius is controlling well.
Guerrero is trying to maintain the position but Radavicius is very close to passing his half guard.
Radavicius wants to pass to mount but Guerrero is defending the position.
Guerrero is staying active underneath Radavicius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two 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.
Guerrero tries to roll over but Radavicius keeps him under control.

Guerrero actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Radavicius seems to be looking for submissions.
Radavicius prevents Guerrero from improving his position.

Guerrero manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Radavicius stuffs the takedown attempt from Guerrero. Guerrero gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Radavicius is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Guerrero's half guard.
Guerrero is looking to escape.

Radavicius stands up and beckons Guerrero to join him on the feet.

Radavicius closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guerrero did well to prevent Radavicius getting side control.
Radavicius wants to pass the guard but Guerrero is defending well.
Radavicius prevents Guerrero from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is trying to stand.
Guerrero is refusing to be controlled, as Radavicius sits in half guard.
Radavicius works his way into side control.
Radavicius trying to control the action but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
Guerrero is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Linas Radavicius.
I think Radavicius has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linas Radavicius!