PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Radar (ranked 1306 p4p, 1652 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 158 p4p, 202 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Radar
vs
Ironfeld

194 cm
28
270
15 - 11 - 0

195 cm
27
275
15 - 12 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Radar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ironfeld misses with a combination

and Radar moves into the clinch.
Radar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ironfeld wants to stall.
Radar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ironfeld.
Radar scores with a hook to the body.
Ironfeld looks winded!
Ironfeld's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Radar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Radar slowing the pace effectively.
Radar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ironfeld backwards.

Radar manages to break the clinch.
Radar fails to land the takedown.
Ironfeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Radar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Radar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radar connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Ironfeld.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ironfeld has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Radar.
Radar shoots in looking for a takedown but Ironfeld manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Radar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Radar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ironfeld has time to react.
A slapping leg kick lands for Radar.
Ironfeld fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Radar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Radar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironfeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Radar looks to score with a jab to the body but Ironfeld is just out of range.
Ironfeld with the counter takedown but Radar avoids it easily.
Radar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Radar closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Radar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironfeld is trying to maintain a safe position but Radar gets an underhook and turns Ironfeld into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ironfeld.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Radar on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Radar.

Ironfeld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Radar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ironfeld throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Radar.

Radar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Radar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ironfeld is avoiding damage well.
Ironfeld can't do much from the bottom here.

Radar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ironfeld has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ironfeld tries to buck Radar off but Radar is having none of it.
Radar 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.

Radar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Radar working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Radar.

Radar tries for a kimura but Ironfeld is defending well.
Ironfeld managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Radar.
Ironfeld on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Ironfeld manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ironfeld is looking to control Radar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ironfeld avoid being mounted?
Radar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Radar prevents Ironfeld from improving his position.
Ironfeld wants to control but Radar is keeping busy.
Radar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Radar throws a strike but Ironfeld avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radar scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Radar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Radar is looking to work some ground and pound but Ironfeld has wrist control.
Radar is working Ironfeld over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ironfeld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ironfeld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Radar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Ironfeld is rocked!

Radar has gone for a leg lock! Ironfeld slips out almost immediately though and dives into Radar's guard.

Ironfeld wants to pass the guard but Radar is keeping the position.

Ironfeld got a little sloppy there for a moment and Radar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ironfeld has managed to get both his arms back between Radar's legs - danger averted.
Radar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironfeld throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Radar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ironfeld looks to throw the jab but Radar is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Radar.
Radar slips under a jab from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld misses with a hook.
Radar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Radar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ironfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Radar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ironfeld can do to turn this around?
Ironfeld shoots and misses
and Radar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ironfeld thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ironfeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radar.
Radar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ironfeld throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Max Radar has been cut.
Radar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld throws a looping overhand right but Radar ducks down to avoid it.
Ironfeld on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Radar thumps Ironfeld with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radar throws a series of punches but Ironfeld avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Ironfeld. No joy for Radar on that attempt.

Radar drives through and clinches with Ironfeld against the cage.
Radar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ironfeld taking a breather.
Radar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Radar throws a head punch that misses.
Radar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ironfeld fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Radar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironfeld swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ironfeld takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Radar slips under a jab.
A jab from Ironfeld misses.
Ironfeld takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Radar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ironfeld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radar.
Ironfeld feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Radar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Radar with a nice calf kick.
Radar misses the shot to the body.
Radar shoots in and drives through. Ironfeld sprawls well.
Ironfeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld blocks a jab.
Ironfeld throws a nice looking combination but Radar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Radar misses with a takedown attempt - Ironfeld sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ironfeld shoots in and drives through. Radar sprawls well.
Radar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ironfeld throws a looping overhand right but Radar ducks down to avoid it.
Ironfeld slips a jab and a cross from Radar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld throws a looping overhand right but Radar ducks down to avoid it.

Radar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ironfeld to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ironfeld is breathing heavily.
Radar looking for a sweep. Not yet Radar, not yet.
Ironfeld in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Radar keeping moving, preventing Ironfeld from controlling successfully.

Radar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ironfeld can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Radar striking off his back.
Radar looking for a sweep. Not yet Radar, not yet.
Ironfeld scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ironfeld controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ironfeld stopping the sweep attempt from Radar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Radar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironfeld looking to pass the guard.

Radar has his foot on Ironfeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ironfeld works his way back into a safe position though.
Radar will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ironfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Radar swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Radar looking for a guillotine here but Ironfeld defends easily.
Radar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Radar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.

Ironfeld slips a straight right by Radar.
Ironfeld tries to move into range but Radar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ironfeld lands with a hook. Radar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ironfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Radar is looking to counter the offense by Ironfeld and move into the clinch.
Ironfeld might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good standup being displayed there by Ironfeld as he connects with a hook.

Ironfeld bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Radar sneaks back into half guard.
Radar is trying to get back to full guard.
Ironfeld frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ironfeld looking to control but Radar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironfeld landing strikes from the mount and Radar is in trouble!
Ironfeld can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Radar is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ironfeld controlling his opponent.
Ironfeld prevents Radar from getting the reversal.
Radar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ironfeld lands a nice short elbow.
Radar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Ironfeld.
Radar tries to get to full guard but Ironfeld has control of the leg.
Radar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ironfeld's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ironfeld's back!
Ironfeld trying to control the hands but Radar won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max Radar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Radar.
Ironfeld is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ironfeld is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld breaks Radar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Radar keeping moving, preventing Ironfeld from controlling successfully.
Radar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Radar has his hands on Ironfeld's head, controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theros Ironfeld has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Radar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironfeld being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Radar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Radar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ironfeld wants to control but Radar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Radar in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironfeld is looking for a sweep. Radar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Radar controlling the action here.
Theros Ironfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radar blocks the strikes from Ironfeld.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theros Ironfeld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Radar 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Radar!
A very excited looking Max Radar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Theros Ironfeld was interviewed post fight and said 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.