PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Radzimanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rawjon Rondough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Radzimanowski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Radzimanowski
vs
Rondough

190 cm
24
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
171 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Radzimanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rawjon Rondough!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rondough fails with a takedown attempt.
Radzimanowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rondough at a distance.

Radzimanowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radzimanowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Radzimanowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rondough!

Radzimanowski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rondough has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rondough!
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!
Radzimanowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondough stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Radzimanowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Radzimanowski has his feet on Rondough's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rondough showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radzimanowski.
Rondough takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rondough misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Radzimanowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rondough looks gassed!
Radzimanowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondough is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Radzimanowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Radzimanowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Radzimanowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Radzimanowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rondough preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Radzimanowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Radzimanowski postures up in Rondough's guard and throws a big left but Rondough blocks it.
Radzimanowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Radzimanowski postures up in Rondough's guard and throws a big left but Rondough blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rondough is keeping the position for now.
Radzimanowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Radzimanowski landing with the ground and pound.
Radzimanowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Rondough is retaining full guard.
Radzimanowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rondough not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rondough manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Radzimanowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Radzimanowski 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.
Rondough postures up in Radzimanowski's guard and throws a big left but Radzimanowski blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rondough manages to get himself to full guard.
Radzimanowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Rondough has wrist control.
Radzimanowski throwing strikes but missing.
Radzimanowski working some strikes from top position.
Rondough manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Radzimanowski manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rondough would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Radzimanowski wants to sweep here but Rondough controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Radzimanowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rondough is trying hard to land a takedown here. Radzimanowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rondough missing with a left hand there. Radzimanowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Radzimanowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rondough ducks right into an uppercut from Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rondough showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radzimanowski.
Radzimanowski scores with a shot to the body.
Radzimanowski throws a series of punches but Rondough avoids them all with ease.
Rondough dives in and grabs Radzimanowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Radzimanowski pushes down on Rondough's head and hops out.
John Radzimanowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radzimanowski lands with a nice body punch.
Rondough is breathing heavily.
Rondough looks to throw the jab but Radzimanowski is out of range.
Radzimanowski digs a good body shot into Rondough's ribs.
Radzimanowski is looking to wear down Rondough with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Radzimanowski throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Rondough's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Radzimanowski dives in looking to finish as Rondough flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Radzimanowski's strikes! Radzimanowski is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Rondough's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Rondough was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Radzimanowski!