PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zivan Radosavjevic (ranked 25657 p4p, 4855 weight class) and Frank Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Radosavjevic
vs
Ace

199 cm
24
215
1 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
280
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

PEAK

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Zivan Radosavjevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Ace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace shoots in for a takedown but Radosavjevic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Radosavjevic misses the target.
Radosavjevic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ace shoots for a double leg takedown but Radosavjevic sprawls well. He's pushed Ace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Radosavjevic tries to keep at a distance but Ace has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ace has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Radosavjevic uses from the top position.
Ace wants to stand up but Radosavjevic is controlling him.
Ace pulls Radosavjevic in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Radosavjevic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Radosavjevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ace is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Radosavjevic stuffs the takedown attempt from Ace. Ace gets slowly back to his feet.
Zivan Radosavjevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Ace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ace shoots in for a double leg but Radosavjevic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Radosavjevic sprawls well. Radosavjevic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ace gets slowly back to his feet.
Radosavjevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Ace.
Nice sprawl there from Radosavjevic as Ace shoots in.
Ace fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace throws a low kick, looking for Radosavjevic's leg but Radosavjevic calmly moves out of range.
Ace shoots in looking for a takedown but Radosavjevic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Ace clinches with his opponent.

Ace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ace looks for a takedown but Radosavjevic sprawls well.

Ace gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Radosavjevic wants a takedown.
Radosavjevic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ace leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radosavjevic tries to break the clinch but Ace is controlling the position.
Ace stalling.

Ace has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Radosavjevic uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ace holds on and takes a little breather.
Ace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Ace dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ace goes for a double leg but Radosavjevic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Radosavjevic continues to drive forward.
Radosavjevic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ace.
Radosavjevic stuffs the takedown attempt from Ace. Ace gets slowly back to his feet.
Zivan Radosavjevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Ace.
Radosavjevic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ace.
Radosavjevic is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radosavjevic throws a hook to the side of Ace's head but Ace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Ace clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ace prevents the takedown attempt.
Ace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Radosavjevic pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace is trying to push Radosavjevic away but Radosavjevic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ace stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Ace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ace misses with a takedown attempt - Radosavjevic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ace fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank Ace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ace darts in looking for a takedown but Radosavjevic gets double underhooks and turns Ace into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ace has managed to clinch.
Radosavjevic has Ace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ace tries for a takedown but Radosavjevic manages to get underhooks.

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

Ace has managed to clinch.
Ace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Ace jumps guard and drags Radosavjevic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ace has Radosavjevic pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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.

Ace has his foot on Radosavjevic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Radosavjevic works his way back into a safe position though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Ace has Radosavjevic up against the cage in a clinch.
Radosavjevic is trying to drag Ace to the mat but Ace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ace decides to pull guard.

Radosavjevic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Radosavjevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Ace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ace is defended easily by Radosavjevic.
Ace shoots in for a takedown but Radosavjevic shows good takedown defense.
Ace with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Radosavjevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Zivan Radosavjevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Ace.
Ace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Ace gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ace keeps control of Radosavjevic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Ace jumps guard and drags Radosavjevic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Radosavjevic being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ace is continuing to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ace wants to stand up but Radosavjevic is controlling him.
Zivan Radosavjevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Ace has control of Radosavjevic's left arm, preventing Radosavjevic from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ace lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ace sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ace throwing strikes from guard but Radosavjevic blocks nicely.
Ace seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ace instigates a clinch.

Ace manages to pull guard.

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.
Ace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Radosavjevic manages to get himself to full guard.

Radosavjevic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Radosavjevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radosavjevic being controlled here, momentarily.

Ace stands and steps away. Radosavjevic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ace has a takedown stuffed.
Frank Ace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ace throws a wild body kick that Radosavjevic sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Radosavjevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Ace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ace winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Ace!