PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zivan Radosavjevic (ranked 24876 p4p, 4901 weight class) and Small Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master has chosen Here i come and winning is my aim and i will i will try my best as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Radosavjevic
vs
Master

199 cm
25
215
1 - 5 - 0

200 cm
18
250
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 5 - 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, Small Master!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Radosavjevic defends it nicely.
Radosavjevic attempts a counter takedown but Master avoids it well and moves away.
Radosavjevic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Master pushes Radosavjevic up against the cage in a clinch.
Radosavjevic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Master pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master fails with the takedown.
Radosavjevic tries to counter with a takedown but Master is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Master or perhaps it was just good defense by Radosavjevic, which made it look bad.
Radosavjevic tries to counter with a takedown but Master is quick to defend against it.
Zivan Radosavjevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Master.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Master has managed to clinch.
Master has had enough of the clinch but Radosavjevic keeps him there for the moment.

Master 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radosavjevic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Master has his hands on Radosavjevic's head, controlling the position.
Master tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Master holds on and takes a little breather.
Master is continuing to stall.

Master working for a triangle but Radosavjevic defends it easily.
Radosavjevic 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Master is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Master rushes Radosavjevic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radosavjevic looking for a takedown.
Radosavjevic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Master smiles and moves away.
Radosavjevic checks a leg kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Master.
Radosavjevic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Master sprawls and moves away.
Master fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Master fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Master decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Master controlling the action here.
Master thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Radosavjevic's head.
Radosavjevic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Master.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Master seems content to control.
Master throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Master in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Small Master dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Master tries for a takedown but Radosavjevic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Master closes the distance and clinches.
Radosavjevic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Master just stands there and leans against the cage.
Master lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Radosavjevic backwards.
Master has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Radosavjevic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Radosavjevic fails to pull guard.
Master makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Master lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radosavjevic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Master.
Zivan Radosavjevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Master.
Master's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Master is stalling here.
Master continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Master has had enough of the clinch but Radosavjevic keeps him there for the moment.

Master ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Master no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Master looking for a sweep. Not yet Master, not yet.
Master is pulling down on Radosavjevic's head. It's preventing any offense from Radosavjevic, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Master is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Radosavjevic defends well.
Master looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Master throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Radosavjevic prevents Master from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master shoots in looking for a takedown but Radosavjevic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Master's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zivan Radosavjevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Master rushes Radosavjevic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Master pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Master shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Radosavjevic pinned against the cage. Radosavjevic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Radosavjevic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Master shoots in looking for a takedown. Radosavjevic tries to sprawl out of it but Master keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Radosavjevic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Radosavjevic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Master looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radosavjevic is fending him off so far but Master persists. Nope, Radosavjevic circles away and we're back to standing.
Master tries to clinch up but Radosavjevic circles away and keeps his distance.
Radosavjevic attempts a counter takedown but Master avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Master tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Radosavjevic defends well and Master ends up having to push Radosavjevic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Radosavjevic tries to counter with a takedown but Master is quick to defend against it.

Master clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Small Master 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. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Radosavjevic. No joy for Master on that attempt.
Master fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Master darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Master takes the fight into the clinch.
Master has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Radosavjevic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Master can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radosavjevic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Master jumps guard and drags Radosavjevic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Master wants to sweep here but Radosavjevic controlling him for the moment.
Master managing to control the position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Master manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Zivan Radosavjevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Master takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Master drags the fight down to the ground.

Radosavjevic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Master is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Radosavjevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master seems keen to control Radosavjevic's posture.

Master is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Radosavjevic is aware though and is defending well.
Master pulls Radosavjevic in close to prevent any damage.

Master is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Master tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Master shoots in for a takedown but Radosavjevic shows good takedown defense.
Zivan Radosavjevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Master.

Master closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Radosavjevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Master pulls guard.
Master looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Radosavjevic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Master tries to get to full guard but Radosavjevic has control of the leg.
Master regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Small Master comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Master 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Master!
An out of breath Small Master thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.