PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amirah Radhakrishnan (ranked 4369 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Loiseau (ranked 24727 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Loiseau is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Radhakrishnan
vs
Loiseau

168 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amirah Radhakrishnan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Loiseau!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loiseau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Radhakrishnan tries to avoid it but Loiseau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Radhakrishnan to the ground. Radhakrishnan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Radhakrishnan appears to be looking for a big counter.

Radhakrishnan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loiseau, pushing him back against the cage.

Radhakrishnan breaks from the clinch.
Radhakrishnan throws a series of punches but Loiseau avoids them all with ease.

Radhakrishnan forces Loiseau back against the cage and clinches.
Loiseau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Loiseau is trying to force a seperation but Radhakrishnan has the dominant position.
Radhakrishnan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Amirah Radhakrishnan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Loiseau.

Radhakrishnan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radhakrishnan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loiseau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loiseau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Radhakrishnan swivels and escapes.

Radhakrishnan closes the distance and clinches.
Loiseau trying to land knees to the body.
Radhakrishnan leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loiseau wants to get back to striking at distance but Radhakrishnan won't allow it.

Radhakrishnan pulls Loiseau into guard.
Radhakrishnan wants to get back to his feet but Loiseau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Radhakrishnan is looking for a triangle but Loiseau pushes his legs off easily.
Loiseau looking to pass the guard.
Radhakrishnan is adopting a defensive guard.
Loiseau won't allow Radhakrishnan to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loiseau trying to control the position from guard on top but Radhakrishnan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radhakrishnan wants to get back to his feet but Loiseau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Loiseau stopping the sweep attempt from Radhakrishnan.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Loiseau scores with a head kick. Radhakrishnan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Amirah Radhakrishnan has been cut.
Radhakrishnan lands a leg kick that knocks Loiseau off balance momentarily.
Radhakrishnan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Radhakrishnan moves into range and clinches up with Loiseau.
Loiseau stalling in the clinch but Radhakrishnan improves position.

Loiseau decides to pull guard.
Radhakrishnan is in close to Loiseau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Radhakrishnan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loiseau is keeping the position for now.
Radhakrishnan wants to stand but Loiseau has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Radhakrishnan drops back looking for a leg! Loiseau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loiseau manages to kick Radhakrishnan off! Radhakrishnan jumps back into Loiseau's guard.
Radhakrishnan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radhakrishnan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loiseau avoids a kick to the body.
Loiseau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Radhakrishnan defends well and Loiseau ends up having to push Radhakrishnan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Radhakrishnan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Loiseau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Loiseau tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amirah Radhakrishnan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amirah Radhakrishnan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Loiseau throws a head kick that misses.
Radhakrishnan shoots in for a double leg but Loiseau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Loiseau feints the counter takedown.
Radhakrishnan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Loiseau stuffs the takedown.
Loiseau tries to close the distance and clinch but Radhakrishnan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Radhakrishnan loads up on a big right hand but Loiseau slips the punch.

Radhakrishnan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Loiseau is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amirah Radhakrishnan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loiseau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Radhakrishnan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Radhakrishnan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loiseau.
Radhakrishnan stuffs the takedown attempt from Loiseau. Loiseau gets slowly back to his feet.
Loiseau is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radhakrishnan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Radhakrishnan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loiseau throws a body punch but Radhakrishnan moves out of range.
Radhakrishnan leaves Loiseau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Radhakrishnan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Radhakrishnan moves into range and clinches up with Loiseau.
Radhakrishnan scores a nice knee to the body.
Radhakrishnan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Radhakrishnan tries to pull guard but Loiseau forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Radhakrishnan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Radhakrishnan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Radhakrishnan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Radhakrishnan tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radhakrishnan looking to control but Loiseau passes into half guard.
Loiseau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amirah Radhakrishnan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Radhakrishnan is staying active underneath Loiseau, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Loiseau seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Radhakrishnan wants to get back to his feet.
Radhakrishnan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Radhakrishnan is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radhakrishnan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loiseau is keeping the position for now.
Radhakrishnan is stalling in the full guard.
Loiseau trying to keep a closed guard but Radhakrishnan is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Radhakrishnan looking to pass the guard.
Radhakrishnan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Loiseau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A solid body kick from Loiseau.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loiseau is defended easily by Radhakrishnan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amirah Radhakrishnan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Amirah Radhakrishnan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Loiseau moves in looking to clinch but Radhakrishnan pushes him off.

Radhakrishnan gets a clinch.

Radhakrishnan decides to pull guard.
Radhakrishnan pulls Loiseau in to control the position.
Loiseau wants to control from the top but Radhakrishnan keeps moving.
Loiseau looking to pass the guard.

Radhakrishnan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radhakrishnan pulls Loiseau in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loiseau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Radhakrishnan 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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Loiseau shoots in for a takedown but Radhakrishnan shows good takedown defense.
Loiseau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Radhakrishnan is defended easily by Loiseau.
Loiseau thinks about the counter body kick.
Radhakrishnan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loiseau feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Loiseau.
Radhakrishnan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Loiseau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Radhakrishnan defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Radhakrishnan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Radhakrishnan fails to pull guard.
Loiseau is looking to take this one to the mat.
Amirah Radhakrishnan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Loiseau.
Radhakrishnan has Loiseau pressed against the cage, preventing Loiseau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Radhakrishnan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Loiseau prevents it.

Radhakrishnan drags the fight down to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radhakrishnan striking off his back but it's not causing Loiseau any problems.

Radhakrishnan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loiseau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Radhakrishnan trying to control the position.

Loiseau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Radhakrishnan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loiseau has managed to get both his arms back between Radhakrishnan's legs - danger averted.
Radhakrishnan controlling Loiseau's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Radhakrishnan 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.
Loiseau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loiseau shoots for a double leg takedown but Radhakrishnan sprawls well. He's pushed Loiseau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Radhakrishnan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loiseau can do to turn this around?
Radhakrishnan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Loiseau's waist but Loiseau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Radhakrishnan off to one side.
Loiseau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Radhakrishnan sprawls well. Radhakrishnan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loiseau gets slowly back to his feet.
Radhakrishnan appears to be looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amirah Radhakrishnan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Radhakrishnan 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirah Radhakrishnan!