PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Redding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redding comes to the cage accompanied by Alive. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Redding
vs
Beast

194 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Dauntless

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Redding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Beast!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Beast. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beast.
Beast shoots in but no luck this time.
Redding dives in for a single leg takedown but Beast sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Beast has managed to clinch.
Beast has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redding avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Redding misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beast takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Anton Beast has been cut.

Redding pulls guard.
Beast wanted to stand there but Redding had control of the position.
Beast trying to control but Redding is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Beast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beast trying to control but Redding is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Redding passes into half guard.
Redding will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Redding trying to control the action but Beast is working from the bottom.

Redding is working for a kimura but Beast is defending it quite comfortably.

Redding seems to be working for a kimura but Beast defends the submission attempt.
Redding not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is looking for a sweep. Redding is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Redding is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Redding.
Beast is concentrating on defense, preventing Redding from advancing position.
Beast wants to control but Redding is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Redding is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beast has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Redding's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redding trying to mount his opponent but Beast defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast is looking to improve his position.
Redding trying to control the action but Beast is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast has his hands clasped together around Redding's back. He's all about the action.
Beast is not content to let Redding control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Redding has Beast up against the cage in a clinch.
Beast gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Redding.
Redding lands a nice elbow.
Redding drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Redding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast avoids a wild elbow strike from Redding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Redding dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Beast's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Beast looks for the body kick but Redding saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Beast has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redding connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Redding gets tackled into the cage by Beast. Beast maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redding.

Redding jumps into guard, dragging Beast to the mat.
Beast slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Redding is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast wants to control from the top but Redding keeps moving.
Beast controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beast trying to control but Redding is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Redding haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Beast working some strikes from top position.
Redding working a defensive guard here.
Redding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beast stands up over Redding, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Beast avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Redding escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beast passes into half guard.
Redding wants to control but Beast is keeping busy.
Beast controlling the action here.
Beast trying to mount his opponent but Redding defends it.

Beast decides to return to a standing position.
Joshua Redding is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redding tries to clinch up.
Anton Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast dives in for a single leg takedown but Redding sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Redding misses the target.

Redding moves into the clinch successfully.
Redding is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redding throws an elbow but misses.

Beast successfully pulls guard.
Joshua Redding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beast wants to sweep here but Redding controlling him for the moment.
Redding wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast striking from his own guard.

Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beast is breathing heavily.
Redding passes into half guard.

Redding in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Beast tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Redding!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joshua Redding!
Joshua Redding thanked the fans post fight for their support.