PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Redondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Le has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Le
vs
Redondo

190 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

190 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Le!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelvin Redondo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Redondo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Le's guard.

Redondo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Le is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Redondo is controlling him.

Redondo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Redondo passes Le's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Redondo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Le has managed to free his arm - good work.
Redondo trying to pass the guard but Le defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redondo decides to return to a standing position.
Le doesn't manage to clinch there - Redondo circles away.
Redondo shoots in looking for a takedown. Le tries to sprawl out of it but Redondo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Le manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Le looks to clinch

and Redondo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Le!
Le is desperately trying to improve his position but Redondo has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Le is breathing heavily.

Redondo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Le is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Le and Redondo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Redondo has hold of Le's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Le tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Redondo cranks the arm and Le screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Le, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kelvin Redondo!