PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amirah Radhakrishnan (ranked 3798 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Oyalade (ranked 3891 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Oyalade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Radhakrishnan
vs
Oyalade

168 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Oyalade!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radhakrishnan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oyalade was well out of range. Poor timing from Radhakrishnan.
Radhakrishnan leaves Oyalade with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Radhakrishnan throws a series of punches but Oyalade moves out of range.
Oyalade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Radhakrishnan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oyalade shoots in looking for a takedown. Radhakrishnan tries to sprawl out of it but Oyalade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Radhakrishnan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oyalade fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radhakrishnan throws a sloppy head kick and Oyalade moves out of range easily.
Oyalade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Radhakrishnan.
Oyalade stuffs the takedown.

Radhakrishnan moves into the clinch successfully.
Oyalade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oyalade pulls guard effortlessly.
Oyalade is trying to keep Radhakrishnan in close.
Radhakrishnan looking to pass the guard.
Radhakrishnan won't allow Oyalade to sweep him here.

Oyalade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Radhakrishnan defends it easily.
Oyalade trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Radhakrishnan trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyalade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radhakrishnan wants to stand but Oyalade has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Radhakrishnan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oyalade on the ground.
Oyalade tries to strike from the bottom.
Oyalade trying to control the position.
Radhakrishnan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Oyalade looking for a guillotine here but Radhakrishnan defends easily.
Oyalade working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyalade wants to sweep here but Radhakrishnan controlling him for the moment.
Oyalade has a closed guard, preventing Radhakrishnan from standing up.
Oyalade controls Radhakrishnan momentarily but Radhakrishnan frees himself.
Oyalade controlling Radhakrishnan's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oyalade fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Amirah Radhakrishnan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Oyalade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Radhakrishnan throws a head kick but Oyalade moves out of range.
Radhakrishnan has his takedown stuffed
and Oyalade counters with a stiff right hand.
Oyalade shoots in looking for a takedown. Radhakrishnan tries to sprawl out of it but Oyalade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Radhakrishnan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Radhakrishnan moves into range and clinches up with Oyalade.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Radhakrishnan throws an elbow but misses.
Oyalade tries a body shot but Radhakrishnan blocks it.
Oyalade is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Radhakrishnan to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Amirah Radhakrishnan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Radhakrishnan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oyalade as he jumps to the side.
Radhakrishnan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oyalade misses with a wild combination.
Oyalade tries to close the distance and clinch but Radhakrishnan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oyalade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Radhakrishnan paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Radhakrishnan forces Oyalade back against the cage and clinches.
Radhakrishnan keeps control of Oyalade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radhakrishnan tries to throw a body punch but Oyalade avoids it by throwing Radhakrishnan back against the cage.

Radhakrishnan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Radhakrishnan wants to clinch up but Oyalade keeps it at a distance.
Oyalade shoots in for a takedown but Radhakrishnan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyalade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oyalade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Radhakrishnan circles away.
Amirah Radhakrishnan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Oyalade.
Radhakrishnan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oyalade counters with a one-two to the body.
Oyalade shoots in for a takedown but Radhakrishnan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Oyalade gets tackled into the cage by Radhakrishnan. Radhakrishnan maintains the clinch.

Radhakrishnan successfully pulls guard.

Oyalade drops back looking for a leg! Radhakrishnan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Radhakrishnan manages to kick Oyalade off! Oyalade jumps back into Radhakrishnan's guard.
Radhakrishnan looking for a sweep. Not yet Radhakrishnan, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyalade postures up.

Radhakrishnan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Oyalade has picked Radhakrishnan up and slammed him! Radhakrishnan can't keep hold of the triangle and Oyalade manages to pass to side control!
Oyalade throws a strike aimed at the side of Radhakrishnan's head but Radhakrishnan avoids it well.
Radhakrishnan is not content to let Oyalade control the position.
Oyalade is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Radhakrishnan's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
Oyalade working the ground and pound but Radhakrishnan is defending the strikes.

Oyalade tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radhakrishnan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oyalade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oyalade trying to control the action but Radhakrishnan is working from the bottom.
Radhakrishnan tries to improve position but can't.
Oyalade misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Oyalade wants to control but Radhakrishnan is keeping him busy.

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.
Oyalade looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Radhakrishnan is avoiding damage well.
Radhakrishnan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Oyalade asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Oyalade tries for a kimura but Radhakrishnan is defending well.
Oyalade works to advance to full mount. Radhakrishnan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oyalade tries to control but Radhakrishnan wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephen Oyalade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Oyalade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Radhakrishnan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Radhakrishnan throws the kick towards the body but Oyalade avoids it.
Amirah Radhakrishnan is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oyalade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oyalade.
Oyalade fails to land the takedown.
Amirah Radhakrishnan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Oyalade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Radhakrishnan clinches.
Radhakrishnan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oyalade looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radhakrishnan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Radhakrishnan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oyalade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Radhakrishnan keeps Oyalade at a distance using the push kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oyalade is looking to control Radhakrishnan's arms but Radhakrishnan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oyalade has his back to the cage.
Oyalade is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Radhakrishnan is defending well.

Radhakrishnan pulls Oyalade into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Radhakrishnan working for submissions but it's allowed Oyalade to get to half guard.
Radhakrishnan is doing well to control the position and prevent Oyalade from advancing to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oyalade seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radhakrishnan trying to control here.
Oyalade wants to control but Radhakrishnan is keeping him busy.
Radhakrishnan wants to control but Oyalade is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Radhakrishnan is looking to get back to full guard here but Oyalade has managed to pass to side control instead.
Radhakrishnan wants to get back to his feet.

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 throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Oyalade decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oyalade stops Radhakrishnan from getting back to his feet.

Oyalade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Radhakrishnan sees it coming and defends easily.
Oyalade seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Radhakrishnan is not content to let Oyalade control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amirah Radhakrishnan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Radhakrishnan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

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