PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeni Raduchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McLumberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McLumberg's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Thunderstruck. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Raduchenko
vs
McLumberg

178 cm
20
187 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
187 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yevgeni Raduchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack McLumberg!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raduchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from McLumberg.
McLumberg throws a head kick but Raduchenko moves out of range.

Raduchenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McLumberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
McLumberg is controlling Raduchenko's posture.
McLumberg is trying to keep Raduchenko in close.

McLumberg pushes Raduchenko off and scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick by McLumberg misses

and Raduchenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raduchenko.
Raduchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raduchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McLumberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Raduchenko wants to pass the guard but McLumberg is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg controls Raduchenko momentarily but Raduchenko frees himself.
Raduchenko chips away with some ground and pound.
McLumberg pulls Raduchenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Raduchenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
McLumberg doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Raduchenko trying to control but McLumberg is working from the bottom.
McLumberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLumberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Raduchenko drops back looking for a leg! McLumberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McLumberg manages to kick Raduchenko off! Raduchenko jumps back into McLumberg's guard.
McLumberg trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but McLumberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raduchenko throwing strikes from guard but McLumberg blocks nicely.
McLumberg is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Raduchenko connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raduchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raduchenko won't allow McLumberg to sweep him here.
McLumberg trying to keep a closed guard but Raduchenko is proving a slippery customer.
Raduchenko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McLumberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Raduchenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko trying to control the position.
McLumberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Raduchenko keeping moving, preventing McLumberg from controlling successfully.

Raduchenko looking for a guillotine here but McLumberg defends easily.

Raduchenko is looking for a triangle but McLumberg pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McLumberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Raduchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raduchenko keeping full guard, as McLumberg tries to pass.
McLumberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Raduchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Raduchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McLumberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Raduchenko working for a triangle but McLumberg defends it easily.

Raduchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeni Raduchenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McLumberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Raduchenko has a takedown stuffed.
McLumberg throws a body punch but Raduchenko moves out of range.
McLumberg swings widly with a right hand
and Raduchenko counters with a left to the body.
McLumberg misses with a left hand
and Raduchenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McLumberg throws a looping overhand right but Raduchenko ducks down to avoid it.
McLumberg misses with a straight left.
McLumberg throws a lazy head kick
and Raduchenko counters with a head kick.
McLumberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raduchenko lands with a nice body punch.
Raduchenko misses with a low kick.
McLumberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raduchenko stuns McLumberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Raduchenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McLumberg napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Raduchenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McLumberg can't do much from the bottom here.

Raduchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McLumberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Raduchenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Raduchenko scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Raduchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McLumberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Raduchenko scoring with punches from side control.
Raduchenko working away.
Raduchenko is putting a hurting on McLumberg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Raduchenko throws an elbow but McLumberg slips to the side and avoids it well.
Raduchenko working away.

Raduchenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McLumberg takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLumberg is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Raduchenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McLumberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McLumberg gets back to full guard.
Raduchenko preventing the sweep.
McLumberg looking to control.
Raduchenko trying to control but McLumberg is working from the bottom.
McLumberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raduchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLumberg is keeping the position for now.
McLumberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raduchenko's guard.

McLumberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Raduchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Raduchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLumberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Raduchenko looking for a guillotine here but McLumberg defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLumberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Raduchenko's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLumberg stalling.
Raduchenko flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeni Raduchenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Raduchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Raduchenko avoids the head kick by McLumberg.
Jack McLumberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Raduchenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raduchenko lands in his opponent's guard.
McLumberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Raduchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McLumberg wants to improve his position but Raduchenko is controlling well.
Raduchenko working the head and body with strikes.
Raduchenko is trying to control the action in half guard but McLumberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Raduchenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McLumberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raduchenko.
Raduchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McLumberg defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raduchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McLumberg wants to get back to full guard.
McLumberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raduchenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raduchenko's back!
Raduchenko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Raduchenko looking for submissions off his back.
McLumberg wants to take a breather but Raduchenko is having none of it.
Raduchenko won't allow McLumberg to pass to mount.
Raduchenko manages to get to full guard.
Raduchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Raduchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McLumberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raduchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raduchenko trying to strike off his back.

Raduchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

McLumberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raduchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McLumberg has managed to get both his arms back between Raduchenko's legs - danger averted.
Raduchenko looking to control.
McLumberg wants to pass the guard but Raduchenko is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg wants to control from the top but Raduchenko keeps moving.
Raduchenko keeping full guard, as McLumberg tries to pass.
McLumberg wants to control from the top but Raduchenko keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack McLumberg wasn't active enough on the ground.
McLumberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLumberg scores with a hook to the body. Raduchenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McLumberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raduchenko counters with a good low kick that McLumberg was not able to check.
Yevgeni Raduchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McLumberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by McLumberg misses

and Raduchenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raduchenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McLumberg keeping moving, preventing Raduchenko from controlling successfully.
Raduchenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko postures up.
Jack McLumberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raduchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
McLumberg keeping moving, preventing Raduchenko from controlling successfully.
McLumberg controls Raduchenko momentarily but Raduchenko frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McLumberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack McLumberg was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The crowd cheers as McLumberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raduchenko doesn't seem phased though.

Raduchenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McLumberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLumberg gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yevgeni Raduchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raduchenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yevgeni Raduchenko!