PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Navas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redban comes to the cage accompanied by M83 - Midnight City. This should be fireworks!

Redban
vs
Navas

171 cm
26
143 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

164 cm
22
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Redban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Navas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redban swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Navas.
Navas is looking to chop away at Redban's legs.
Navas tries to land a front kick but Redban steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Redban connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Redban moves away from the strike by Navas.
Navas digs a good body shot into Redban's ribs.
Redban misses with a straight left.
Navas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redban takes a swing at Navas's ribcage but misses.
Redban misses with a wild body shot.
Redban blocks the body kick.
Redban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redban connects with the punch.
Redban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redban misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Redban - just one landing.
Navas takes one on the button.
Redban misses with a right hand
and Navas counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Redban misses.
Navas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Redban counters with a straight right hand.
Navas moves forwards but Redban connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Navas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Navas.
Navas misses with a body kick.
Navas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Redban throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redban throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Navas counters with a nice leg kick.
Redban slips under a jab.
Navas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Navas connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redban checks the leg kick nicely there.
Redban scores with a nice head shot.
Redban is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Redban thuds his right hand into Navas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Navas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redban.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban throws a hook but Navas blocks it.
Navas misses with the body kick
and Redban counters with a nice uppercut.
Redban is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Navas moves away from the strike by Redban.
Navas tries to clinch but Redban is having none of it.

Navas darts in and clinches Redban up against the cage.
Navas blocks an uppercut.
Redban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Redban is keeping busy.
Navas landing knees to the head.

It looks like Brian Redban has been cut.
Navas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Navas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redban has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Redban lands a left hand.
Redban works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redban pushes Navas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Redban.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban leaning his opponent against the cage.
Navas looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Navas.
A short right from Redban.
Navas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redban has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Redban lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Navas backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navas.
Navas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Redban up against the cage.
Redban lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Navas backwards.
Navas blocking some punches.
Redban stops a takedown attempt from Navas.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Redban misses with an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redban has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Navas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Redban's face.
A head punch on the inside from Redban fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Redban.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navas misses with a knee strike.
Navas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Navas tries a knee to the head but Redban blocks it.
Navas misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Redban.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navas.
Navas stalling the fight.
Navas tries a knee to the head but Redban blocks it.
Navas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redban has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Navas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redban avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redban.

Redban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Navas slips a jab from Redban.
Redban throws the kick towards the body but Navas avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Redban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Redban's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Navas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Redban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redban throws a hook but Navas avoids it easily.
Navas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Navas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redban misses with a two punch combination.
Navas misses with a leg kick
and Redban counters with a nice low kick that buckles Navas's knee momentarily.
Redban misses with a hook. Navas ducked under it nicely.
Redban throws a big shot that misses.
Redban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Navas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Redban. That did some damage!
Redban throws a series of punches but Navas moves out of range.
Navas lands a front kick.
Redban stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Navas.
Navas lands with an uppercut that bounces Redban off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navas misses with the body kick
and Redban counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban blocks a head kick by Navas.
Navas misses with a hook. Redban ducked under it nicely.
Redban throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Navas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Navas moves away from the strike by Redban.
Redban throws a hook but Navas avoids it easily.
Navas misses with a leg kick
and Redban counters with a nice leg kick.
Redban throws a jab when Navas was well out of range.
Navas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redban.
Brian Redban is winning the standup battle so far.
Navas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Navas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Navas tenderised Redban's leg. Redban is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Navas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navas looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Navas darts in and clinches Redban up against the cage.
Navas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redban avoids it.
Redban cracks Navas with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navas missing with knees to the body.
Redban misses with a punch on the inside.
Redban lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Navas tries to land a knee to the head but Redban blocks with his arms.

Redban manages to break the clinch.
Navas scores with a kick to the body.
Redban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navas.
Navas scores with a nice body kick.
Redban with a hook.
Navas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Redban throws a low kick but Navas avoids it.
Redban misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redban lands a nice shot that snaps Navas's head back.
Redban misses with a wild body shot.
Redban throws a head kick but Navas moves out of range.
Navas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redban.
Navas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Navas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redban will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Navas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redban.
Redban throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redban swings for the body but Navas moves out of range.
Navas throws a shot from downtown. Redban moves away and avoids it.
Redban takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navas throws a chopping leg kick but Redban manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Navas is looking to slow Redban down with leg kicks.
Navas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Redban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Navas misses with the combination.
Redban misses with an uppercut
and Navas counters with a body kick that stops Redban in his tracks momentarily.
Navas throws a shot from downtown. Redban moves away and avoids it.
Redban is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Navas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Redban pinned against the cage. Redban gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Navas lands a leg kick that knocks Redban off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redban avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redban looks to land a right hand but Navas moved out of range.
Navas looks to land a right hand but Redban moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fernando Navas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brian Redban's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Redban throws a low kick but Navas avoids it.
Navas defending well as Redban loads up on a big left hand.
Navas blocks a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Redban crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Navas - the referee stops the clock and Redban gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Navas. Redban manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Navas misses.
Redban looks to throw the jab but Navas is out of range.
Navas throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Navas.
Redban misses with a hook.
Navas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redban.
Navas is looking to score with low kicks.
Navas looks to land a combination but Redban avoids it well.
Redban throws a looping overhand right but Navas ducks down to avoid it.
Navas is looking to clinch but Redban is avoiding it.

Redban gets tackled into the cage by Navas. Navas maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban pushes Navas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Navas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Redban breaks the clinch.
Navas tries to clinch up but Redban circles away and keeps his distance.
Redban on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Redban connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Redban throws a shot from downtown. Navas moves away and avoids it.
Navas lands a lovely overhand right.
Navas moves forwards but Redban connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Redban needs to keep his hands up - Navas had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Redban.
Navas moves away from the strike by Redban.
Navas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redban stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Navas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Redban lands a nice leg kick that just misses Navas's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navas tries to land a front kick but Redban steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Navas lands with a slapping head kick.
Redban throws out a loose jab but Navas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navas misses with a leg kick
and Redban counters with a stiff right hand.
Navas thumps Redban with a low kick.
Navas misses with a body kick.
Navas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Redban takes a step back to recover.
Redban looks to land a right hand but Navas moved out of range.
Navas is looking to chop away at Redban's legs.
Navas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redban wants to slow Navas down by chopping away at his legs.
Navas scores with a spinning back kick!
Navas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redban swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban throws out a loose jab but Navas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navas pushes Redban away with a front kick.
Redban has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redban there as he acknowledges the shot.
Navas cracks the inside of Redban's front leg.

Navas closes the distance and pushes Redban back into the cage.
Redban misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Redban.
Navas tries to land a knee to the head but Redban blocks with his arms.
Navas landing knees to the head.
Navas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redban has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Navas tries to land a knee to the head but Redban blocks with his arms.
Navas misses with a body punch.
Navas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redban blocks it with crossed arms.
Navas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redban gets through Navas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Navas stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navas trying to control the position but instead, Redban has worked for underhooks and has pushed Navas into the cage.
Brian Redban has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Redban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redban throws a shot from downtown. Navas moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redban takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Redban throws a nice head kick!

Navas moves into range and clinches up with Redban.
Redban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redban lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Navas working Redban over with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Redban.
Navas stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Redban.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Navas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Navas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Navas!
Fernando Navas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.