RAD 50 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Dude (ranked 5481 p4p, 5480 weight class) and Heavy Mann (ranked 221 p4p, 220 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dude
vs
Mann

225 cm
26
300
1 - 4 - 0

225 cm
26
300
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Heavy Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Heavy Mann!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dude swings widly with a right hand
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Mann drops Dude with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dude looks back up at him and smiles so Mann waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dude lands an overhand right.
Dude lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Dude misses.
Dude will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Dude closes the distance and clinches.
Dude stalling in the clinch.
Dude working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann is looking to break free of the clinch but Dude has double underhooks.
Dude tries for a takedown but Mann manages to get underhooks.
Dude can't get the takedown.
Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dude throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann.
Dude swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dude - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dude tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mann's elbow.

That's two 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.
Mann can't break the clinch.
Dude wants to take the fight to the mat but Mann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heavy Dude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann is looking to break free of the clinch but Dude has double underhooks.
Dude tries to work over Mann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dude looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mann working hard to break the clinch.
Dude throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann.
Dude wants a takedown but no success here.
Mann prevents the takedown attempt.
Dude with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mann takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Heavy Mann has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude tries for a takedown but Mann manages to get underhooks.
Mann managing to block the knees to the body from Dude.
Mann is looking to break free of the clinch but Dude has double underhooks.
Dude lands a hook to the side of the head.

Mann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been informed that Mann has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dude tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dude moves away.
Dude half committed to a counter leg kick.

Dude moves into the clinch.
Dude struggles to land a body shot inside as Mann controls his hands.
Dude doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mann is pressed up against the cage. Dude has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mann down to the mat. Mann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dude is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mann throws out a counter right but Dude avoids it with no problem.
Dude takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dude walks into a left hand.
Dude throws a poor cross that misses
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dude throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dude swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Heavy Mann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heavy Mann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dude with a poor takedown
and Mann counters with a nice body shot.
Mann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mann works Dude's body with a nice hook.
Dude throws a nice head kick!
Dude tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude thuds his right hand into Mann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dude tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mann is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A low kick from Dude misses
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Dude misses
and Mann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mann takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Mann.
Dude avoids the body shot from Mann.
Dude will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dude with a body shot.
Heavy Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Mann misses the target.
Dude tried to counter with a leg kick but Mann avoided it.
Dude misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mann looks to score with a jab to the body but Dude is just out of range.
Dude throws a front kick aimed at Mann's knee but Mann avoids it well.
Mann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mann looks to land a left hand but Dude moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude throws a quick inside leg kick.

Dude clinches.

Mann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dude walks into a straight right hand from Mann.
Dude is looking to slow Mann down with leg kicks.
Mann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dude connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mann scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Dude scores with a jab.
Dude swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Dude tries for a takedown but Mann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heavy Dude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Mann counters with a nice right hand that sends Dude toppling to the canvas! Dude scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mann finish him?!

Dude is rocked!
Dude motions for Mann to come forward. Dude throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Mann misses.
Oh Dude is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mann looks to land a left hand but Dude moved out of range nicely.
Mann blocks a jab.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mann scores with a hook to the body. Dude takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dude seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A leg kick checked by Mann.
Mann throws a body shot but no joy.
Dude tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mann counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Dude out cold! What a finish! Mann is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heavy Mann!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Medium Guy (ranked 24049 p4p, 23778 weight class) and Medium Mann (ranked 537 p4p, 525 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guy
vs
Mann

175 cm
30
170
7 - 29 - 2

175 cm
30
170
29 - 7 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 7 - 29 - 2, fighting out of London, Medium Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Medium Mann!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guy.
Guy throws a leg kick but Mann checks it.
Guy blocks the body kick.
Mann scores with a nice strike.
Guy misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy.
Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guy scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mann as he jumps to the side.
Guy wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Guy throws out a leg kick but Mann moves out of range and Guy only half commits.
Mann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Guy wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Mann steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mann keeps Guy at a distance using the push kick.
Guy misses with a wild body shot.
Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Medium Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guy.

Guy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mann has had enough of the clinch but Guy keeps him there for the moment.
Mann can't break the clinch.
Mann is trying to break the clinch but Guy is controlling him.
Mann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Mann tries to break free but Guy pushes him back against the cage.
Mann can't break the clinch.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy taking a breather.
Guy presses Mann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Mann breaks the clinch.
Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mann.

That's four 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.
Guy takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses.
Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Guy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mann throws a push kick but Guy slaps the foot to one side.
Guy misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mann looks to land a body kick but Guy moved away.
Mann pushes Guy away with a front kick.
Mann works the jab nicely.
Medium Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mann gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Guy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut there from Mann.
Guy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Medium Mann will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Guy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Guy moves out of range of the body kick.

Guy moves into the clinch.
Guy wants a takedown.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guy misses with some punches.
Mann is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guy moves out of range of the body kick from Mann.
Mann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Guy is looking to wear down Mann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A leg kick checked by Mann.
Guy looks to clinch
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Guy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guy lands with an uppercut that bounces Mann off the cage and back into range.
Guy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guy.
Guy moves away from the strike by Mann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Guy moves out of range of the body kick.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Guy.
Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mann is able to avoid easily.
Guy connects with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Mann responds with a good body kick, but Guy manages to step out the way in time.
Mann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guy.

Guy has closed the distance and engaged Mann in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Mann is trying to break the clinch but Guy is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mann as Guy tries to tie him up.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann.

Mann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mann misses with a lunging right hand
and Guy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Guy scoring well with a low kick there.
Medium Guy is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann blocks a low kick nicely.
Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around?
Guy misses with a low kick as Mann jumps back.
Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy misses the shot to the body.
Mann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Guy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guy.
Guy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Guy throws a push kick but Mann slaps the foot to one side.
Mann is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Medium Guy dominated that second round.
That's time! Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Mann connects with a single shot there.
Guy cracks Mann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guy with the inside leg kick.

Guy clinches.
Mann can't break the clinch.
Guy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guy has him pressed against the cage.
Guy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guy is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Guy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mann.
Guy wants to take the fight to the mat but Mann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mann tries to break the clinch but Guy is controlling the position.
Guy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mann after a bit of a struggle.

Guy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mann clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mann is trying to get back to his feet but Guy has full control of the position and if anything, Mann has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann covering up well under a series of strikes from Guy.
Mann is trying to stand back up.

Guy working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Guy is looking for the choke from the back position but Mann is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guy has his opponent's back but Mann is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Guy.

Guy rushes Mann and presses him up against the cage.

Mann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Guy misses with a body shot.
Guy moves out of range of the strikes.
Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Mann.
Guy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guy throws a leg kick
and Mann makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Guy really felt that one!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a wild body kick that Guy sees coming a mile off.
Guy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Mann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Guy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mann defends it nicely.
Guy moves away from the strike by Mann.
Mann scores with a sloppy right hand. Guy should have avoided that one.
Guy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guy is looking to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Medium Guy.
I think Guy 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Light Guy (ranked 23961 p4p, 23818 weight class) and Light Mann (ranked 294 p4p, 291 weight class). Light Guy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Guy
vs
Mann

150 cm
30
135
27 - 11 - 0

150 cm
30
135
11 - 27 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Light Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Light Mann!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mann slips a jab from Guy.
Guy lands with a nice body punch.
Guy throws a hook but Mann blocks it.
Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mann moves out of range as Guy strikes.
Mann scores with a hook to the body. Guy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Light Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mann with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
Mann only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy misses the body punch
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mann.
Guy punishes Mann's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Guy as he connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Mann.
Guy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Guy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guy.
A punch lands to the side of Guy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Guy lands a nice looking body shot.
Guy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy just misses with a punch to the body.

Guy lands a big right hand that sends Mann crashing to the mat! Guy stays standing though and waves Mann back to his feet!

Mann is rocked!
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mann is still on wobbly legs! Can Guy finish him?
Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy.
Mann is aggressively charging in as Guy backs up avoiding any damage. Guy tosses out a jab and Mann runs right into it face first! Mann is out cold! Guy dropped down on all fours and is barking in Mann's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Light Guy!