PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Lee Redmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Salvatore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor Salvatore will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lee Redmond
vs
Salvatore

175 cm
19
153 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Lee Redmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown but Redmond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Redmond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Salvatore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Redmond has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Salvatore regains guard immediately.

Redmond drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Redmond jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Redmond drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Salvatore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Redmond has Salvatore in his guard.

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

Salvatore is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Redmond is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Redmond has escaped and now he's on top!

Redmond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salvatore is looking for a triangle here but Redmond uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Redmond goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Salvatore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Redmond but great work by Salvatore.

Salvatore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Redmond is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Salvatore off and has taken his back!
Salvatore tries to escape but Redmond has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Redmond is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Salvatore is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Redmond gets his way!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Redmond looking for the RNC.
Redmond is breathing heavily.
Salvatore is really stuck here.
Salvatore tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Salvatore reaches up to try and control the position but Redmond seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Salvatore rolls and tries to escape and now Redmond has his back!
Redmond avoiding Salvatore 's attempts to control his hands.

Salvatore fending off the submission attempt from Redmond.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salvatore wants to control his opponent's hands but Redmond gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Lee Redmond dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Salvatore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Redmond scores with a takedown into Salvatore's guard.

Redmond thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Redmond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Redmond drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Redmond jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Redmond is pushing down on Salvatore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salvatore is fighting to maintain full guard but Redmond has managed to sneak the leg through.

Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Redmond looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salvatore looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redmond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Redmond is trying to work for a kimura but Salvatore is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Redmond is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salvatore is just riding it out for now. Redmond eventually gives up the hold.
Salvatore tries to roll over but Redmond keeps him under control.

That's two 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.

Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Redmond wants to work for an arm triangle but Salvatore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Redmond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salvatore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Redmond.
Salvatore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Lee Redmond dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Redmond tries for a takedown but Salvatore circles away easily

and Salvatore counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Salvatore.

Salvatore is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Redmond is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Redmond has escaped and now he's on top!

Redmond is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Salvatore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Salvatore has escaped and now he's on top!

Redmond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salvatore lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore breaks Redmond's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

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

Redmond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salvatore is aware though and is defending well.

Salvatore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Redmond keeps moving.

Redmond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmond has momentary wrist control but Salvatore slips an elbow through the middle.

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

Salvatore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redmond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvatore has managed to get both his arms back between Redmond's legs - danger averted.
Salvatore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salvatore trying to control but Redmond is working from the bottom.

Redmond had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Salvatore is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Redmond Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Salvatore's back instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salvatore trying to control the hands but Redmond won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jerry Lee Redmond did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Salvatore doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Redmond counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Redmond.
Redmond passes Salvatore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salvatore manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Redmond passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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

Redmond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Redmond is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salvatore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redmond tries for a kimura but Salvatore is defending well.
Salvatore manages to get back to half guard.

Redmond seems to be working for a kimura but Salvatore defends the submission attempt.

Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore won't allow Redmond to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Redmond is working for a kimura but Salvatore is defending it quite comfortably.
Salvatore wants to control but Redmond is keeping busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Salvatore misses with a takedown

and Redmond counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Redmond.

Redmond is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Salvatore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Salvatore has escaped and now he's on top!
Salvatore thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Salvatore drops back looking for a leg! Redmond is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redmond manages to kick Salvatore off! Salvatore jumps back into Redmond's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Lee Redmond had his way with Thor Salvatore in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Salvatore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Redmond to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Redmond tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.

Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Redmond passes into half guard.

Redmond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Redmond wants to work for an arm triangle but Salvatore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jerry Lee Redmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to roll over but Redmond keeps him under control.

Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.

Salvatore is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Redmond pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Redmond is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Redmond works his way into side control.
Thor Salvatore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salvatore seems a little lost for a moment, as Redmond dominates the positioning.
Redmond trying to control the position but Salvatore is working away.
Salvatore manages to get back to half guard.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.

Salvatore is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Redmond pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Redmond looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salvatore is refusing to be controlled, as Redmond sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Lee Redmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redmond 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Lee Redmond!