PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roscoe Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Radman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radman has chosen Cowboys from hell as his entrance music. Roscoe Erickson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Erickson
vs
Radman

200 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roscoe Erickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Radman!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Erickson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Erickson lands in his opponent's guard.
Erickson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Erickson trying to control but Radman is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erickson is one step ahead there.
Erickson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Radman keeping moving, preventing Erickson from controlling successfully.
Radman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Erickson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Radman is looking to stand up but Erickson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roscoe Erickson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Radman shoots in for a takedown but Erickson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Erickson tries to clinch but Radman is having none of it.
Erickson throws a sloppy body shot

and Radman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Erickson!
Erickson tries to improve position but can't.
Radman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Erickson!
Erickson tries to reverse the position but Radman maintains control.
Radman tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Erickson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Radman controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radman takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Radman punches the canvas rather than the man.
Will Radman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Radman controls the action.
Erickson tries to escape but Radman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radman gets his hands free as Erickson looks to control.

Erickson showing good submission defense here.

Erickson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Erickson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radman trying to control momentarily.

Radman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Erickson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Erickson tries to break free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Radman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Erickson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Radman working for a choke but Erickson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Radman dominated that round.
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.

Radman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Erickson pinned against the cage. Erickson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Radman wants to clinch.

Erickson gets caught napping as Radman dives in and scores a takedown. Erickson manages to retain guard.

Erickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Radman tries to stand but Erickson is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Radman postures up.
Radman is looking to stand up but Erickson won't let him.
Erickson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Roscoe Erickson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Erickson gets a double leg takedown into Radman's guard.

Radman working for a triangle but Erickson defends it easily.
Radman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Erickson is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radman keeping moving, preventing Erickson from controlling successfully.
Erickson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Radman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Radman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Erickson's guard.
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!
Erickson trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson is adopting a defensive guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Radman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Erickson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Radman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Erickson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Radman has Erickson in his guard.
Erickson passes Radman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Erickson is going to stand back up.
Radman wants to get back to his feet.
Radman trying to control here.
Erickson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Radman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Radman actively working from the bottom here.
Radman is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radman tries to roll over but Erickson keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roscoe Erickson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Erickson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Erickson prevents Radman from standing back up.
Radman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Erickson.
Erickson is trying to control. Radman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Radman is looking to improve his position.
Radman wants to get back to his feet.
Erickson wants to take a breather but Radman is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radman is looking for a sweep. Erickson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Antonio Radman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Radman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Erickson.
The fighters are battling for position here. Radman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Radman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Erickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Radman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Radman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Erickson's guard.

Radman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Roscoe Erickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Erickson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radman wants a takedown.

Erickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Erickson misses with a low kick.

Radman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Radman lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erickson keeping moving, preventing Radman from controlling successfully.
Erickson is trying to keep Radman in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson wants to stand and escape but Radman is having none of it.
Radman wants to pass the guard but Erickson is keeping the position.
Erickson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Antonio Radman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Erickson tries to keep at a distance but Radman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Erickson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erickson tries to pull guard but Radman holds him up against the cage and eventually Erickson drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Erickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Radman moves out of range as Erickson throws a body kick.
Radman is looking to clinch.
Radman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Erickson avoids it really well and circles away.
Radman throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck for Erickson with that takedown attempt.

Radman rushes Erickson and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Radman.
I think Radman 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Radman!
A very excited looking Antonio Radman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.