PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Your Name Here (ranked 2420 p4p, 252 weight class) and Damien Redman (ranked 1305 p4p, 143 weight class). Redman has chosen Put Your Lights On as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Name Here
vs
Redman

172 cm
25
170 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

174 cm
30
169 lbs
23 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)

RAGS of a RONIN
Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Your Name Here!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Here moves into range and clinches up with Redman.
Redman avoiding damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Here tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Here goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Here.
Here blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Here breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redman misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Here tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Here fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Redman leaves Here with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Redman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Name Here. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman defending well as Here loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Here, as that shot connected.
Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Here.
Redman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Here throws a body punch but Redman moves out of range.
Here avoids the body shot from Redman.
Here shoots in looking for a takedown but Redman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Here's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Redman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Here has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Here and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Redman throws a leg kick but Here checks it.
Here throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Here misses with a takedown
and Redman counters with a left to the body.

Here gets tackled into the cage by Redman. Redman maintains the clinch.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Here up against the cage.
Redman blocks a body shot from Here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Here leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Here is working for takedown but Redman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Here fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Here is looking for a takedown.
Here working aggressively here.
Redman is pressed up against the cage. Here has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redman down to the mat. Redman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Here lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Here moves into the clinch.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Here blocks an elbow strike.
Redman lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Your Name Here has been cut.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Here blocks an elbow strike from Redman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Here misses with a punch to the body.
Here is trying to break free.
Redman gets underhooks to prevent Here's takedown attempt.
Here blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Here's brow.
Redman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Redman - that landed with a thud.
Redman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Here tries for a takedown but Redman manages to get underhooks.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Here lands an uppercut.

Here breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redman punishes Here's body with a nice straight punch.
Redman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Here rather than just go for the knockout.

Here moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Here goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Here tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Here takes an elbow to the temple.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Here tries for a takedown but Redman manages to get underhooks.
Here tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Redman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Here breaks from the clinch.
Redman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Here appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Here ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redman moves away.
Here goes for a double leg but Redman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Redman continues to drive forward.
Redman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Here's hands.
Redman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Redman misses with a body kick.
Redman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Your Name Here's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Here throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Redman misses.
Redman is looking to slow Here down with leg kicks.

Here has Redman up against the cage in a clinch.
Damien Redman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Here's brow.
Here blocks an elbow strike.
Here has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redman after a bit of a struggle.
Here blocks the elbow strike.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Here leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Here takes an elbow to the temple.
Here works on Redman's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here is looking to take this one to the mat.

Here has hold of one of Redman's legs. Redman is fighting the takedown attempt but Here gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Here decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Redman, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Redman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Here, pushing him back against the cage.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Here breaks the clinch.
Redman lands a leg kick that knocks Here off balance momentarily.
Here throws a hook but Redman avoids it easily.
Redman thumps Here with a low kick.
Here blocks a leg kick.
Here shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redman but Redman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Name Here. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Here scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redman doesn't seem bothered though.
Here tries for a takedown but Redman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redman swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Redman clinches with his opponent.

Here gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Redman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damien Redman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redman tries to land a leg kick but Here saw it coming and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Here blocks a head kick by Redman.
Here tries to counter by clinching up but Redman breaks away and moves out of range.

Here shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Here showed some decent athleticism there.
Redman is controlling Here's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Here is stalling here. Redman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Here seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Redman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Redman stands up.
Here fails with a takedown attempt.

Redman clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Here avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Here tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Here in his tracks for a moment.
Redman is pressed up against the cage. Here has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redman down to the mat. Redman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Here slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Here moves into range and clinches up with Redman.
Redman stalling in the clinch but Here improves position.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Here drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Here takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman stalling the fight.
Here swings wildly with an uppercut but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redman prevents the takedown attempt.
Redman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Here tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redman smiles and moves away.
Redman scoring well with a low kick there.

Here has managed to clinch.
Here goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Here controls the action.
Here tries to pull guard but Redman holds him up against the cage and eventually Here drops back down to his feet.
Redman stalls.
Here wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Here is trying to push Redman away but Redman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Your Name Here's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Here misses with a lunging right hand
and Redman counters with a low kick, right behind Here 's knee.

Here moves into range and clinches up with Redman.
Redman has Here pressed against the cage.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Here goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman lands an elbow just above Here 's eye.
Here lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
Here is looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Redman as the two fighters clinch.
Here tries to pull guard but Redman won't allow it.
Here scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Name Here. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Here is looking to take this one to the mat.
Here wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Here's brow.
Here is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Here leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Here can't get the takedown.
Here takes an elbow to the temple.
Here blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman just leaning against Here, taking a breather.
Redman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redman taking a breather.
Here jumps guard but Redman stands there with Here around his waist. Here gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Here takes an elbow to the temple.
Here avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Here avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Here has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redman after a bit of a struggle.
Redman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Your Name Here has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Your Name Here's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Here takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Here fails to land.
Redman leaning against his opponent.
Here avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Here's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Here is trying to break the clinch but Redman has him pressed against the cage.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Here tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Here back against the cage.

Here wants the takedown. Redman is fighting it off but Here persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Redman's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Redman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Here off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Here avoids a kick to the body.

Redman forces Here back against the cage and clinches.
Here goes for a takedown attempt but Redman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Redman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Here has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redman.
A shot to the liver by Redman. Beautiful body shot.
Redman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redman thumps Here with a low kick.

Redman gets a clinch.
Redman prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Here blocks the elbow strike.
Here is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The referee calls for Redman to work.
Here digs a right hand underneath Redman's ribcage. Redman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.

Here lands a takedown into guard.

Redman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Here doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Here manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Redman has his feet on Here's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman scores with a head kick.

Your Name Here's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Redman walks into a left hand.
Redman scores with a head kick.

Here has managed to clinch.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Here leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Redman is leaning against Here and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Here breaks from the clinch.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Here darts in and clinches Redman up against the cage.
Here makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Redman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Redman!
A less than humble Damien Redman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.