PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rozjebund Kurwidzyndzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radarius Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kurwidzyndzel
vs
Thomas

193 cm
25
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rozjebund Kurwidzyndzel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Radarius Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Kurwidzyndzel moves out of range easily.
Kurwidzyndzel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kurwidzyndzel misses with a series of wild punches.
Kurwidzyndzel shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Radarius Thomas has been cut.
Kurwidzyndzel tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Kurwidzyndzel.
Kurwidzyndzel throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.

Thomas clinches up with Kurwidzyndzel and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thomas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Thomas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Thomas is stalling here. Kurwidzyndzel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thomas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kurwidzyndzel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kurwidzyndzel wants to stand but Thomas has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kurwidzyndzel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kurwidzyndzel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thomas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kurwidzyndzel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas is trying to control Kurwidzyndzel's posture but Kurwidzyndzel avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kurwidzyndzel defends it nicely.
Kurwidzyndzel misses with a double jab.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Kurwidzyndzel.
Kurwidzyndzel with a lazy takedown attempt

and Thomas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kurwidzyndzel's guard.
Thomas looks gassed!
Thomas postures up.
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kurwidzyndzel is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurwidzyndzel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurwidzyndzel working a defensive guard here.
Thomas postures up in Kurwidzyndzel's guard and throws a big left but Kurwidzyndzel blocks it.
Kurwidzyndzel is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kurwidzyndzel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kurwidzyndzel closes the distance but Thomas moves to the side

and Thomas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thomas stands and steps away. Kurwidzyndzel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rozjebund Kurwidzyndzel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurwidzyndzel tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown. Kurwidzyndzel fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas postures up in Kurwidzyndzel's guard and throws a big left but Kurwidzyndzel blocks it.
Thomas postures up.
Kurwidzyndzel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.
Thomas trying to control but Kurwidzyndzel is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radarius Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Radarius Thomas's cut.
That's time! Kurwidzyndzel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kurwidzyndzel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurwidzyndzel wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side

and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown. Kurwidzyndzel fights it but they end up in guard.
Thomas passes Kurwidzyndzel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kurwidzyndzel is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Thomas is stalling here. Kurwidzyndzel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thomas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kurwidzyndzel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kurwidzyndzel tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas dodges the ground and pound from Kurwidzyndzel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurwidzyndzel wants to stand but Thomas has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas struggling a bit here.

Kurwidzyndzel is trying to get an arm triangle but Thomas is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurwidzyndzel.

Thomas clinches up with Kurwidzyndzel and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kurwidzyndzel tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Rozjebund Kurwidzyndzel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radarius Thomas.
Kurwidzyndzel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas tries to stall but Kurwidzyndzel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Kurwidzyndzel keeps him there for the moment.
Kurwidzyndzel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomas smiles and moves away.
Kurwidzyndzel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kurwidzyndzel stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Kurwidzyndzel wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side

and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kurwidzyndzel won't be happy with that.
Kurwidzyndzel regains half guard.
Kurwidzyndzel is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Kurwidzyndzel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Thomas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kurwidzyndzel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurwidzyndzel.
Kurwidzyndzel swinging wildly here.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.

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.
Kurwidzyndzel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurwidzyndzel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kurwidzyndzel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurwidzyndzel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Kurwidzyndzel.

Thomas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thomas trying to control but Kurwidzyndzel is working from the bottom.
Kurwidzyndzel wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radarius Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Radarius Thomas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kurwidzyndzel throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Kurwidzyndzel sprawls well.
Kurwidzyndzel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurwidzyndzel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.

Kurwidzyndzel gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kurwidzyndzel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Thomas gets to his feet - Kurwidzyndzel follows without any prompting.
Kurwidzyndzel misses with a takedown

and Thomas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kurwidzyndzel wants to stand and escape but Thomas is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Kurwidzyndzel keeps moving.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas prevents Kurwidzyndzel from getting back to his feet.
Kurwidzyndzel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas stays in close to Kurwidzyndzel's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Kurwidzyndzel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kurwidzyndzel misses with a takedown

and Thomas counters with a single leg into guard. Kurwidzyndzel didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rozjebund Kurwidzyndzel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thomas gets to his feet. Kurwidzyndzel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thomas tries to clinch but Kurwidzyndzel is having none of it.
Kurwidzyndzel tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Kurwidzyndzel is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas postures up in Kurwidzyndzel's guard and throws a big left but Kurwidzyndzel blocks it.
Thomas trying to control but Kurwidzyndzel is working from the bottom.
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kurwidzyndzel is trying to keep Thomas in close.

That's four 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.
Thomas trying to control but Kurwidzyndzel is working from the bottom.
Thomas wants to get up but he can't break Kurwidzyndzel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rozjebund Kurwidzyndzel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas is fighting to break Kurwidzyndzel's control of his arms but Kurwidzyndzel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kurwidzyndzel with a poor takedown

and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kurwidzyndzel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Radarius Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas jumps guard but Kurwidzyndzel stands there with Thomas around his waist. Thomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radarius Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radarius Thomas!