PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mateusz Radovic (ranked 5344 p4p, 5398 weight class) and Flor Delicada (ranked 180 p4p, 109 weight class). Mateusz Radovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Flor Delicada's chin.

Radovic
vs
Delicada

210 cm
18
270
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
245
1 - 0 - 0

Great elbows
Very strong

Counter fighter
Powerful

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Radovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flor Delicada!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radovic staying out of range there.
Radovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Radovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Radovic takes a swing at Delicada's ribcage but misses.
Delicada swings for the body but Radovic moves out of range.
Delicada throws the left hand but Radovic avoids the punch easily.
Radovic throws a looping overhand right but Delicada ducks down to avoid it.
Delicada misses with a hook. Radovic ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Radovic rushes Delicada and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Delicada blocks an elbow strike from Radovic.
Delicada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delicada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Radovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Delicada misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delicada cracks Radovic with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Delicada.
Delicada swings wildly with an uppercut but Radovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delicada lands with a short shot to the head.
Delicada misses with a body punch.
Delicada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Radovic.

It looks like Flor Delicada has been cut.
Delicada misses with the head strike.
Delicada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Radovic backwards.
Delicada struggles to land a body shot inside as Radovic controls his hands.
Delicada lands a body punch.
Delicada avoids a wild elbow strike from Radovic.
Delicada dodges an elbow strike from Radovic.
Radovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Radovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Delicada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Radovic or not.
Radovic is breathing heavily.
Delicada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radovic's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Radovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Delicada's brow.
Delicada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Radovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Radovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Delicada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delicada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delicada avoids the elbow strike from Radovic, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delicada lands with a left to the head.
Delicada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Radovic misses with an elbow strike.
Delicada lands a shoulder strike.
Delicada looking to slow down the pace here.
Delicada throws a head punch that misses.
Radovic lands an elbow inside.
Delicada misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delicada.
Delicada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radovic's elbow.
Radovic lands a nice elbow.
Radovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delicada lands a nice uppercut.
Delicada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delicada blocks an elbow strike from Radovic.
Delicada tries to throw a body punch but Radovic avoids it by throwing Delicada back against the ropes.
Radovic lands a damaging elbow.
Radovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Delicada working aggressively here.
Delicada tries a body shot but Radovic blocks it.
Delicada throws a punch but it's blocked by Radovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flor Delicada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flor Delicada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Radovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Delicada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Delicada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delicada takes a swing at Radovic's ribcage but misses.
Delicada 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.
Radovic throws an overhand right that lands on Delicada's shoulder, as Delicada tries to avoid the shot.
Delicada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Radovic.
Radovic slips a straight right by Delicada.
Radovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Delicada scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovic throws a big shot that misses.
Delicada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Radovic closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Radovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Delicada's brow.
Delicada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flor Delicada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Radovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Delicada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Radovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Radovic misses with an elbow strike.
Radovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Radovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Delicada is working Radovic over against the ropes.
Radovic misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Radovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Delicada's brow.

Delicada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delicada jabs Radovic right on the nose. Radovic blinks but takes it well.
Delicada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radovic.
Delicada throws the left hand but Radovic avoids the punch easily.
Radovic fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Radovic misses.
Radovic throws the left hand but Delicada avoids the punch easily.
Radovic slips a straight right by Delicada.
Radovic is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Delicada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Delicada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Delicada misses.
Delicada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Radovic doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Radovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delicada.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Delicada! But no joy.
Delicada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good work by Delicada as he checks the leg kick.
Flor Delicada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Radovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Radovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Delicada is able to avoid easily.
Delicada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flor Delicada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Flor Delicada's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Radovic misses with a straight right.
Delicada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Radovic misses.
Delicada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Delicada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Delicada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Delicada swings for the body but Radovic moves out of range.
Radovic is looking to clinch.
Radovic moves away from the strike by Delicada.
Radovic is looking to clinch but Delicada is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Radovic.
Radovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delicada was well out of range. Poor timing from Radovic.
Delicada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Delicada digs a good body shot into Radovic's ribs.
Radovic scores with the left hand. Delicada knows he should have avoided that one.
Flor Delicada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delicada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Delicada.
Delicada clobbers Radovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Radovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Delicada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Radovic misses with an uppercut.
Radovic misses with a shot to the body
and Delicada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Radovic thinking.
Nice jab there from Radovic.
Radovic is looking to clinch.

Radovic rushes Delicada and presses him up against the ropes.
Delicada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delicada pushes Radovic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Delicada dodges an elbow strike from Radovic.
Delicada tries to work over Radovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Radovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Delicada's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Delicada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Delicada can't find room to land a body shot as Radovic controls the action.
Delicada tries to work over Radovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delicada avoids the elbow strike from Radovic, against the ropes.
Delicada misses with the head strike.
Delicada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delicada misses with a punch to the body.
Radovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radovic misses with an elbow strike.
Delicada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Radovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Delicada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delicada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Delicada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Radovic.
Delicada avoids the elbow strike from Radovic, against the ropes.
Delicada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delicada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delicada lands an uppercut.
Delicada struggles to land a body shot inside as Radovic controls his hands.

Delicada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mateusz Radovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delicada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Flor Delicada.
Well Delicada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flor Delicada!
A relieved looking Flor Delicada thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.