PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Jodoin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spyde Radic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jodoin
vs
Radic

178 cm
26
195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
28
190 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzz Jodoin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spyde Radic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jodoin 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.
Radic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jodoin.
Jodoin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jodoin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Radic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Radic prevents Jodoin from improving his position.
Radic tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Radic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Radic working Jodoin over with strikes here.
Jodoin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jodoin is working hard here to advance position.
Radic lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jodoin is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radic throwing strikes here but Jodoin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Radic landing strikes from the mount.
Jodoin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jodoin blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radic looking to finish Jodoin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jodoin!
Jodoin is working to get back to half guard.
Radic lands with some strikes.
Radic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jodoin hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jodoin to take his back!
Radic not allowing Jodoin to control his hands.

Radic looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin turns into Radic and is now in his guard.
Radic keeping moving, preventing Jodoin from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Radic is on top in guard.
Radic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Radic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jodoin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Radic has managed to get both his arms back between Jodoin's legs - danger averted.
Radic is pushing down on Jodoin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jodoin is fighting to maintain full guard but Radic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jodoin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Radic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jodoin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Radic wanted to stand there but Jodoin had control of the position.
Jodoin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Radic's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radic keeping moving, preventing Jodoin from controlling successfully.
Radic is looking to stand up but Jodoin isn't so interested in that idea.
Jodoin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jodoin won't allow Radic to sweep him here.
Radic keeping moving, preventing Jodoin from controlling successfully.
Radic looking to control.
Radic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jodoin manages to get himself to full guard.

Radic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jodoin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radic was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodoin.
Jodoin lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jodoin.

Radic clinches up with Jodoin and pushes him back against the cage.
Jodoin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jodoin.

Radic has hold of one of Jodoin's legs. Jodoin is fighting the takedown attempt but Radic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Radic trying to control the position from guard on top but Jodoin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jodoin 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.
Radic advances to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Radic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jodoin is looking for a sweep. Radic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spyde Radic dominated that round.
That's time! Jodoin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jodoin clobbers Radic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jodoin throws a big shot that misses.
Jodoin tests Radic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jodoin fails with an attempt to clinch.

Radic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Radic landing strikes.

Radic stands up and beckons Jodoin to his feet.
Jodoin avoids the head kick by Radic.
Radic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jodoin.
Radic throws a leg kick which misses Jodoin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jodoin tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Radic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Radic throws a head kick that misses.
Jodoin throws a big shot that misses.
Radic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Radic.

Radic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jodoin on his heels. He'll look to pass Jodoin's guard now, I'm sure.
Jodoin trying to keep a closed guard but Radic is proving a slippery customer.

Jodoin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Radic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Radic trying to control the position from guard on top but Jodoin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spyde Radic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Radic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radic preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radic working some strikes from top position.
Jodoin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Radic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Radic is in close to Jodoin's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Radic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jodoin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Radic has managed to get both his arms back between Jodoin's legs - danger averted.
Radic is in close to Jodoin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Radic preventing the sweep.
Radic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Radic is looking to take a break and control but Jodoin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radic working away.
Jodoin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Radic stands up and beckons Jodoin to his feet.
Radic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jodoin.
Radic ducks under a wild hook from Jodoin.
Radic looks for the body kick but Jodoin saw that one coming.
Radic throws a nice looking combination but Jodoin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jodoin moves in looking to clinch but Radic pushes him off.
Buzz Jodoin is winning the standup battle so far.
Jodoin misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Radic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Radic moves into the clinch.

Radic has Jodoin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Radic pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jodoin tumbling to the mat - Radic dives into Jodoin's guard.
Jodoin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jodoin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jodoin is trying to control the position but Radic postures up.
Jodoin wants to sweep here but Radic controlling him for the moment.
Radic looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jodoin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Radic has passed into side control.
Radic looks up at the clock and then as Jodoin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Radic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spyde Radic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jodoin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spyde Radic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jodoin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Radic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jodoin, pushing him back against the cage.
Radic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jodoin has a couple of punches blocked by Radic.
Jodoin lands a shoulder strike.
Jodoin is trying to break the clinch but Radic has him pressed against the cage.
Jodoin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Radic is keeping busy.

Radic jumps guard.
Jodoin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jodoin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodoin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Radic striking off his back but it's not causing Jodoin any problems.
Jodoin wants to pass the guard but Radic is keeping the position.
Jodoin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jodoin is trying to control. Radic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jodoin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jodoin tries to control but Radic wriggling away.
Jodoin wants to take Radic's back here but Radic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Radic tries to hold on but Jodoin postures up.
Radic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jodoin is staying active.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin working the ground and pound effectively.
Jodoin with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodoin with a couple of short strikes.
Jodoin punching from mount but Radic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Radic gets back to half guard.
Radic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jodoin wants to free his trapped foot but Radic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Radic gets back to full guard.
Jodoin won't allow Radic to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jodoin wants to control from the top but Radic keeps moving.
Jodoin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jodoin looking to pass the guard.
Jodoin trying to control but Radic is working from the bottom.
Radic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jodoin wants to improve his position but Radic is controlling well.
Radic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodoin gets back to full guard.

Jodoin is looking for a triangle but Radic pushes his legs off easily.
Buzz Jodoin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jodoin working for a triangle but Radic defends it easily.
Radic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jodoin's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Radic 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.

Jodoin looking for a guillotine here but Radic defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Jodoin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Radic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spyde Radic!