PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Radovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Radovan
vs
Fitzgerald

183 cm
25
179 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Austin Radovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Franklin Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
Radovan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fitzgerald to score with a decent uppercut.
Fitzgerald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but Radovan moves out of range easily.
Fitzgerald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Fitzgerald coming out on top.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzgerald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzgerald.
Radovan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzgerald.
Radovan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Radovan misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when Radovan was well out of range.

Radovan darts in and clinches Fitzgerald up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radovans head.
Radovan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Radovan lands with a right to the head.
Radovan scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is trying to break the clinch but Radovan is controlling him.
Radovan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Radovan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radovan 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.
A left hand lands to the body for Radovan.

Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that misses.
Franklin Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radovan checks the leg kick.
Radovan tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Radovan walks into a straight right hand from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws out a loose jab but Radovan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Radovan.
Fitzgerald is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzgerald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Radovan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight left.
Fitzgerald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a nice head kick!
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!
Radovan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzgerald misses the jab.
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Radovan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Radovan darts in and clinches Fitzgerald up against the cage.
Radovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radovan blocking some punches.
Radovan tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Radovan back against the cage.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Radovan has him pressed against the cage.
Radovan tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Radovan back against the cage.
Fitzgerald can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Radovan.
Fitzgerald has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Radovan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fitzgerald can turn it around.
Radovan misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Radovan struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Radovan tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzgerald avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald working hard to break the clinch.
Radovan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Radovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radovan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fitzgerald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to striking at distance but Radovan won't allow it.
Radovan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzgerald's efforts to push away.
Radovan tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Radovan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Radovan is struggling to control the position.
Radovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radovan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzgerald is defending well for now.
Radovan tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radovan struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.

Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Fitzgerald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Radovan.
Fitzgerald thows a leg kick but Radovan checks it
and Radovan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Radovan takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Radovan ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Radovan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzgerald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radovan stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Austin Radovan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Radovan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Radovan ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a lunging right hand

and Radovan counters by clinching up.
Radovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Radovan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Radovan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Radovan.
Radovan misses with the head strike.
Radovan pushes Fitzgerald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Radovan tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Radovan back against the cage.
Austin Radovan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzgerald tries to circle away but Radovan has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radovan.

Fitzgerald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Franklin Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgerald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Radovan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Radovan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Radovan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands a jab.
Radovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Radovan.
Fitzgerald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fitzgerald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Radovan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fitzgerald to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Fitzgerald.
Radovan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Fitzgerald.

Radovan has managed to clinch.
Radovan misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald can't break the clinch.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Radovan.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovan misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Radovan tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Radovan back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radovan tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald tries to circle away but Radovan has him pinned against the cage.
Radovan misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzgerald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Radovan lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Radovan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Radovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radovan has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
Radovan misses with a hook to the ribs.

Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radovan scores with a hook to the body. Fitzgerald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Radovan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzgerald.
Nice shot lands for Fitzgerald.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Radovan's head.
Radovan connects with a single shot there.
Fitzgerald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald clobbers Radovan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Radovan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Radovan throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzgerald tries a quick counter leg kick but Radovan is wise to it.
Radovan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald looks for the body kick but Radovan saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald tests Radovan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Radovan finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzgerald's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Radovan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Radovan misses with a looping left.

Radovan gets a clinch.
Radovan tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald is trying to push Radovan away but Radovan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Radovan has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald looking for a takedown.
Fitzgerald tries to pull guard but Radovan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Radovan misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Radovan.

Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Radovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Franklin Fitzgerald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.

Radovan moves out of range of the strikes.
Radovan slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald looks to land a left hand but Radovan moved out of range nicely.
Fitzgerald thows a leg kick but Radovan checks it
and Radovan counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.

Radovan has managed to clinch.
Radovan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Radovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch but Radovan keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgerald is looking to break free of the clinch but Radovan has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovan has Fitzgerald pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzgerald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Radovan blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Radovan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Radovan pushes Fitzgerald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzgerald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Radovan tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Radovan back against the cage.
Radovan can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Radovan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Radovan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzgerald tries to stall but Radovan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Radovan blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Radovan lands an uppercut.
Radovan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Radovan lands a right hand.
Radovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radovan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Radovan lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Radovan slowing the pace effectively.
Radovan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Radovan has the dominant position.
Radovan digs a right hand underneath Fitzgerald's ribcage. Fitzgerald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Radovan cracks Fitzgerald with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radovan.
Radovan is working Fitzgerald over against the cage.

Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Radovan lands with a cross.
Radovan throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Radovan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Radovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Fitzgerald misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Radovan instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Radovan can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Radovan has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
Radovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Radovan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Radovan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Radovan lands a nice uppercut.
Radovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radovan lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald letting Radovan take a breather here.
Radovan misses with some punches.
Radovan keeps control of Fitzgerald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Radovan misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fitzgerald successfully pulls guard.
Radovan looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzgerald can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fitzgerald controlling Radovan's posture.
Radovan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzgerald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radovan is one step ahead there.
Radovan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzgerald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitzgerald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Radovan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Radovan 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Austin Radovan!