PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barton David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domagoj Radas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

David
vs
Radas

150 cm
22
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barton David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Domagoj Radas!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radas keeps the fight on the outside.

David gets caught napping as Radas dives in and scores a takedown. David manages to retain guard.
Radas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Radas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of David is proving hard to escape from.
Radas preventing the sweep.
Radas trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
David 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.
David working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Radas.
David is pulling down on Radas's head. It's preventing any offense from Radas, at least for the moment.
Radas stopping the sweep attempt from David.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
David avoids the head kick by Radas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radas looks to throw the jab but David is out of range.
Radas slips a jab from David.
David could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Radas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
David has his hands on Radas's head, controlling the position.
David wants to improve his position but instead Radas has moved into half guard.
David preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
David is trying to stand.
Radas is keen to just control but David is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
David wants to control but Radas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Radas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
David wants to get back to full guard.
Radas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
David moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Radas won't allow David to sweep him here.
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!
David pulls Radas in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Radas drives through with a takedown into David's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

David is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Radas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Radas has clasped his hands together around David's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
David is looking for a sweep.
David is trying to control Radas's posture but Radas avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radas wants to control but David is keeping him busy.
David gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
David is pressing down on Radas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
David is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Radas doesn't manage to clinch there - David circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Radas gets a clinch.
Radas tries to circle away but David has him pinned against the cage.

David escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Radas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching David on his heels. He'll look to pass David's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radas wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David 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.
Radas being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Domagoj Radas will probably get the nod.
That's time! David's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Radas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. David was covering up waiting for the punch and Radas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
David lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Radas!
David in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

David is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Radas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Radas shrugs it off.

David working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
David dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radas tries to reverse the position but David maintains control.
David is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Radas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

David is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Radas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
David postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Radas looks a forlorn figure.

David stands up from mount. Strange move.
A thudding body kick lands there by Radas!
David takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Radas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. David manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
David has Radas pulled in close to control his posture.
David keeping moving, preventing Radas from controlling successfully.
David is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
David avoids a punch combination nicely.

Radas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. David tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Radas is in David's guard.
David is pulling down on Radas's head. It's preventing any offense from Radas, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radas trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
Radas stands and throws David's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Radas working away.
David might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
David is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Radas wants to control but David is keeping him busy.
Barton David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
David is positioning himself well to prevent Radas advancing to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
David is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Radas looks to clinch

and David moves into the clinch.

Radas has David pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Radas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending David tumbling to the mat - Radas dives into David's guard.
Radas wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
David wants to stand up but Radas is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Barton David will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

David tries to clinch but Radas moves out of range.
David is looking to clinch.
Domagoj Radas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radas wants to clinch

and David counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

David gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Radas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
David is trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David regains half guard.
Radas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. David defending well though.
David keeping control of the position.

Radas seems to be working for a kimura but David defends the submission attempt.
David is looking to control Radas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can David avoid being mounted?
It looks like Radas is going to stand back up.
Radas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
David is controlling Radas's trapped leg to prevent Radas from advancing to side control.
Radas wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working.
David is controlling Radas's trapped leg to prevent Radas from advancing to side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Barton David.

Radas looking to score a takedown here. David is defending well but Radas drives through and ends up in David's guard.
David controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

David pushes Radas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

David fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Radas sprawls well initially but David persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David lands with a punch from half guard.
Radas is looking for a sweep. David is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

David is trying to work for a kimura but Radas is defending well.
David is nestled in close to Radas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
David blocks the strikes from Radas.
David lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Radas tries to roll over but David keeps him under control.
David lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

David is working for a submission of some sort.
David missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
David throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Radas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

David seems to be looking for submissions.
Radas tries to roll over but David keeps him under control.
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.

David decides to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barton David showed his dominance in that final round.
I think David has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barton David!