PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samy Radjansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vike Nickolson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radjansky's entrance music is Suriname Music. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Radjansky
vs
Nickolson

180 cm
27
155 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

166 cm
27
140 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samy Radjansky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vike Nickolson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickolson tries to clinch
and Radjansky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Radjansky misses with a wild body shot.

Nickolson rushes Radjansky and presses him up against the cage.
Nickolson lands a hook that snaps the head of Radjansky backwards.
Radjansky is trying to break the clinch but Nickolson has him pressed against the cage.
Radjansky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radjansky is trying to break the clinch but Nickolson is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Radjansky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Radjansky as the two fighters clinch.
Radjansky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Nickolson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickolson. Radjansky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickolson tries to clinch there but Radjansky circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickolson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Radjansky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickolson has time to react.
Nickolson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nickolson throws a sloppy body shot
and Radjansky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Nickolson clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radjansky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Radjansky working aggressively here.
Radjansky misses with a punch to the body.

Nickolson breaks the clinch.
Nickolson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Radjansky coming out on top.
Nickolson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Radjansky is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nickolson lands with a nice body punch.
Radjansky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickolson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Radjansky scrambles back to his feet.
Nickolson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vike Nickolson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radjansky looks to land a left hand but Nickolson moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radjansky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickolson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickolson. Radjansky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickolson doesn't manage to clinch there - Radjansky circles away.
Nickolson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Radjansky at a distance.
Nickolson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radjansky manages to avoid it.
Nickolson takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickolson tries to clinch but Radjansky moves out of range.
Nickolson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Radjansky rather than just go for the knockout.
Radjansky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Radjansky scores with a shot to the body.
Nickolson is looking to clinch.
Radjansky lands a body shot.
Radjansky throws a body shot but no joy.
Radjansky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nickolson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickolson misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Radjansky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nickolson.
Nickolson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Nickolson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Radjansky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nickolson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Radjansky misses with a body punch.
Nickolson blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nickolson manages to break the clinch.
Radjansky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Radjansky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Radjansky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Radjansky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nickolson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Radjansky moves away.
Radjansky jabs Nickolson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Radjansky finds it's way through Nickolson's defenses.
Radjansky scores with a decent looking hook.
Nickolson moves to clinch but Radjansky breaks away
and Radjansky counters with a right hand to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Radjansky.
Radjansky avoids the body shot from Nickolson.
Radjansky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Nickolson instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickolson stalling.
Nickolson blocks an uppercut.
Radjansky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Radjansky tries to throw a body punch but Nickolson avoids it by throwing Radjansky back against the cage.
Radjansky misses with some punches.
Radjansky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nickolson presses Radjansky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Radjansky lands with a light punch inside.
Nickolson blocks a body shot from Radjansky.
Nickolson is looking for a takedown.
Radjansky swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickolson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radjansky struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickolson controls his hands.
Nickolson blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickolson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samy Radjansky 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.

Radjansky looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickolson is just out of range.

Nickolson forces Radjansky back against the cage and clinches.
Radjansky throws a head punch that misses.
Radjansky is working Nickolson over against the cage.
Radjansky tries to work over Nickolson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radjansky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickolson can do to turn this around?
Nickolson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickolson blocks a body shot from Radjansky.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nickolson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nickolson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Radjansky is defending well.

Nickolson manages to break the clinch.
Nickolson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickolson throws a jab when Radjansky was well out of range.
Radjansky throws a hook but Nickolson blocks it.
Nickolson slips a straight right by Radjansky.
Radjansky lands a nice shot to the body.
Radjansky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Radjansky throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radjansky scores with a jab to the body.
Radjansky with a hook.
Radjansky slips under a jab from Nickolson.
Radjansky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nickolson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Radjansky swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Radjansky gets tackled into the cage by Nickolson. Nickolson maintains the clinch.
Radjansky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Radjansky tries to work over Nickolson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Radjansky.
Nickolson prevents Radjansky from breaking the clinch.
Radjansky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nickolson is trying to drag Radjansky to the mat but Radjansky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Samy Radjansky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vike Nickolson.
Radjansky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Radjansky swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickolson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radjansky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickolson looking for a takedown.

Nickolson breaks from the clinch.
Radjansky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickolson under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickolson scores with a jab to the head.
Nickolson tries to clinch up but Radjansky circles away and keeps his distance.
Nickolson connects with a body shot.
Nickolson takes a swing at Radjansky's ribcage but misses.
Nickolson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nickolson tries to close the distance and clinch but Radjansky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Radjansky swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Radjansky scores with a jab to the body.
Radjansky connects with a body shot that sends Nickolson's belly button to the back.
Radjansky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Radjansky dips to his left and cracks Nickolson with an uppercut!
Radjansky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radjansky digs a good hook to Nickolson's body.
A lazy left from Radjansky finds it's target.
Nickolson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Radjansky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickolson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Radjansky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickolson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Radjansky throws a hook but Nickolson blocks it.
Nickolson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Nickolson.
Radjansky looks to land a combination but Nickolson avoids it well.
Nickolson misses with a left hand
enabling Radjansky to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickolson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Nickolson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nickolson wants to take the fight to the mat but Radjansky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Radjansky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Radjansky misses with a punch to the body.

Radjansky breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radjansky works Nickolson's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickolson avoids the body shot from Radjansky.
Samy Radjansky is winning the standup battle so far.
Radjansky just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickolson throws a shot to the body.
Radjansky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickolson moves away.
Nickolson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Radjansky throws out the jab.
Nickolson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Radjansky's head backwards.
Nickolson walks into a left hand.
Nickolson wants to clinch up but Radjansky keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickolson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nickolson moves out of range as Radjansky strikes.
Radjansky avoids the body shot from Nickolson.
Nickolson misses with an uppercut
and Radjansky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Radjansky looks to land a left hand but Nickolson moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samy Radjansky dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nickolson wants to clinch.
Radjansky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickolson lands a jab to Radjansky's midsection.
Nickolson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nickolson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickolson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickolson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Radjansky under the eye.
Nickolson tries to move into range but Radjansky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickolson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Radjansky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickolson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickolson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickolson throws a sloppy body shot
and Radjansky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickolson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radjansky was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickolson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickolson scores with a body shot.
Radjansky misses with a wild body shot.
Radjansky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickolson.
Radjansky is looking for a counter combo.
Nickolson avoids the body shot from Radjansky.
Radjansky throws a shot from downtown. Nickolson moves away and avoids it.
Radjansky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Radjansky throws a big shot that misses.
Nickolson misses with a hook.
Nickolson just misses with a punch to the body.
Radjansky lands with a nice body punch.
Radjansky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nickolson takes a swing at Radjansky's ribcage but misses.
Nickolson darts in trying to clinch
and Radjansky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vike Nickolson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radjansky lands the left hand.
Radjansky punishes Nickolson's body with a nice straight punch.
Radjansky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nickolson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Radjansky, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Radjansky.
A shot in the inside from Radjansky.
Radjansky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickolson's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Radjansky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Radjansky tries a body shot but Nickolson blocks it.
Radjansky wants to stall.
Samy Radjansky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickolson.
Radjansky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickolson lands a nice shot to the body.
Radjansky tries a body shot but Nickolson blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nickolson breaks from the clinch.
Radjansky punishes Nickolson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nickolson misses with a body shot.
Radjansky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickolson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Radjansky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickolson swings for the body but Radjansky moves out of range.
Radjansky cracks a nice hook into Nickolson's ribs.
Samy Radjansky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nickolson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Radjansky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickolson scrambles back to his feet.
Nickolson swings for the body but Radjansky moves out of range.
It looked like Radjansky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickolson looks to throw the jab but Radjansky is out of range.
Radjansky connects with a single shot there.
Radjansky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickolson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Radjansky counters with a nice uppercut.
Radjansky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickolson misses the shot to the body.
Radjansky swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nickolson throws a hook to the side of Radjansky's head but Radjansky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radjansky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Radjansky ducks under a wild hook from Nickolson.
Radjansky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Radjansky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickolson takes a swing at Radjansky's ribcage but misses.
Nickolson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickolson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radjansky.
Nickolson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Radjansky appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Radjansky throws a body punch but Nickolson moves out of range.
Nickolson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Radjansky throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickolson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samy Radjansky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Radjansky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Samy Radjansky!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Samy Radjansky!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Samy Radjansky!

Samy Radjansky wins by unanimous decision!
Samy Radjansky thanked the fans post fight for their support.