Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA Fright Night 5
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Redman connects with a leg kick. Elkemenchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Redman. Elkemenchi shrugs it off though.
Redman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Elkemenchi to score with a decent uppercut.
Elkemenchi lands a jab to Redman's midsection.
Elkemenchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Redman misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Elkemenchi tries to keep at a distance but Redman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redman has Elkemenchi pushed against the cage.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Elkemenchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redman after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi blocks an elbow strike.
Elkemenchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
Elkemenchi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Redman looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Redman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redman wants it to stay on the feet.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Redman closes the distance and pushes Elkemenchi back into the cage.
Redman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elkemenchi's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Redman - that landed with a thud.
Redman blocks a body shot from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi wants to take the fight to the mat but Redman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman has Elkemenchi pushed against the cage.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Elkemenchi dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman taking a breather.
Elkemenchi blocks an elbow strike from Redman. #T2#
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Elkemenchi controls his hands.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Elkemenchi shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.#BC2#
Elkemenchi breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Redman's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym (ALL ELITE COACHES) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkemenchi walks into a left hand.
Elkemenchi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Elkemenchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elkemenchi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkemenchi cracks a nice hook into Redman's ribs.#TD2#
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi tries for a kimura but Redman is defending well.
Elkemenchi prevents Redman from escaping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Elkemenchi tries for a kimura but Redman is defending well.
The strikes coming from Elkemenchi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Redman is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkemenchi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Redman's legs.
Redman tries to buck Elkemenchi off but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Elkemenchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redman keeps working.
Elkemenchi advances nicely into full mount.
Elkemenchi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Redman is squirming around, avoiding Elkemenchi's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Redman wants to get back to his feet.
Elkemenchi tries to control but Redman wriggling away. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Elkemenchi wants to control the pace but Redman is squirming around nicely.
Redman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Elkemenchi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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 Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redman throws a wild body kick that Elkemenchi sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Elkemenchi has closed the distance and engaged Redman in a clinch.
Elkemenchi is looking for a takedown.
Elkemenchi avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Elkemenchi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elkemenchi can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Elkemenchi has had enough of the clinch but Redman keeps him there for the moment.
Elkemenchi wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Damien Redman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Elkemenchi has Redman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Elkemenchi is looking for a takedown.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Elkemenchi wants to take the fight to the mat but Redman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Elkemenchi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elkemenchi works Redman's body with a nice hook.
Elkemenchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redman moves away.
Redman lands a front kick.
Redman scores with a kick to the body.
Elkemenchi is breathing heavily.
Elkemenchi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Redman scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Elkemenchi moves into the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Elkemenchi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Redman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elkemenchi blocks an elbow strike.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
A nice left hand lands by Redman.
Elkemenchi being controlled against the cage.
Elkemenchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elkemenchi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut even more.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Elkemenchi is working for takedown but Redman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman is pressed up against the cage. Elkemenchi 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.
Redman throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Redman misses.
Nice sprawl there from Redman as Elkemenchi shoots in.
Elkemenchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redman is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Redman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Redman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the body kick.
Redman scores with a body shot.
Redman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Redman tenderised Elkemenchi's leg. Elkemenchi is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Elkemenchi clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Elkemenchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redman throws a nice looking combination but Elkemenchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redman misses with a kick to the body.
Redman looks to land a body kick but Elkemenchi moved away.#CL#
Redman has Elkemenchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Elkemenchi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Redman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Redman looks to land a body kick but Elkemenchi moved away.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the body kick from Redman.
Elkemenchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redman lands a head kick!
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Redman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the body kick from Redman. #CL2#
Elkemenchi instigates a clinch.
Elkemenchi blocks a body shot from Redman.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elkemenchi avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Elkemenchi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redman pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Elkemenchi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Redman is looking to reverse the position.
Redman prevents Elkemenchi from moving into mount.
Elkemenchi working away.
Redman is trying to improve his position.
Elkemenchi scores with punches from side control.
Redman wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Redman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi not doing much here. #T3#
Redman tries to get to full guard but Elkemenchi has control of the leg.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elkemenchi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Redman is working to get back to half guard.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elkemenchi wants to control the pace but Redman is squirming around nicely.
Elkemenchi landing strikes from the mount.
Redman is trying to stand up.
Redman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Redman is not content to let Elkemenchi control the position.#T4#
Elkemenchi is just content to waste time from the top position. Redman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Elkemenchi controlling from the top position.
Elkemenchi prevents Redman from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi postures up in Redman's guard and throws a big left but Redman blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damien Redman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Redman!
Damien Redman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMMA 70 Vurny vs Williams
Date: Apr 01, 2018

#R1##CL#
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Jontte Man has been cut.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Redman lands a nice shot to the body.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man misses with the head strike.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Man.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Man looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Man leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man fails to pull guard.
Man avoiding damage.
Man blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Man's brow.
Redman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redman is pushing Man up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Man blocks an elbow strike.
Man lands an elbow inside that Redman shrugs off.
Redman being controlled against the cage.
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 blocks the elbow strike.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man blocks an elbow strike from Redman. #T2#
Man tries to pull guard but Redman won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jontte Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Man trying to control the position but instead, Redman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Man into the cage.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman blocks the elbow strike.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Man landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Man takes an elbow to the temple.
Man tries to pull guard but Redman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
Man avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage. #T3#
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Man is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Man lands a nice elbow.
Our sources have told us that Man has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Redman avoids a wild elbow strike from Man.
Man misses with an elbow strike.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses.
Man takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Jontte Man's cut is getting worse.
Man creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redman's defenses.
Man tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Redman gets an underhook and turns Man into the cage.
Man working Redman over with knees to the body.
Redman is trying to stall.
Man misses with an elbow strike.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Man, against the cage. #T4#
Man trying to land knees to the body.
Man creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Redman is keeping busy.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Man is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Man avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Man avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Man with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Man working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jontte Man will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jontte Man's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Redman throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Man rushes Redman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Redman - that landed with a thud.
Man tries a knee to the head but Redman blocks it.
Man tries to pull guard but Redman won't allow it.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Man avoiding damage.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Redman lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Man decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Man's guard.
Redman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Redman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Man keeping full guard, as Redman tries to pass. #SUB#
Man has his feet on Redman's thighs here. He's pushed Redman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Redman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jontte Man!

Event: MMMA 63 Moors vs Alatalo 2
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Redman checks a low kick from Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a looping overhand right but Redman ducks down to avoid it.
Marttinen lands a head shot.
Marttinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redman checks a leg kick nicely.
Marttinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redman.
Redman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marttinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A lazy body kick from Marttinen
and Redman counters with an outside leg kick.
Redman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redman misses with a kick to the body.
Marttinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Redman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marttinen throws the left hand but Redman avoids the punch easily.
Marttinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redman.
Redman avoids the head kick by Marttinen.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marttinen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marttinen throws a jab when Redman was well out of range.#T1#
Redman lands a nice hook to Marttinen's body. Marttinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Redman!
Marttinen with a nice cross.
Redman fakes the leg kick and cracks Marttinen in the body.
Marttinen tried to score with a low kick but Redman checks it.
Redman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marttinen misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marttinen, right into the meat.
Redman throws a solid leg kick but Marttinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redman.
Redman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marttinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marttinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redman is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Redman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marttinen looks for the body kick but Redman saw that one coming.
Redman tries to clinch but Marttinen moves out of range. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marttinen fails with the takedown.
Marttinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Redman.
Marttinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marttinen swinging wildly here.
Marttinen avoids a kick to the body.
Redman misses with a body kick.
Marttinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marttinen sizes up Redman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marttinen moves out of range of the body kick from Redman.
Marttinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redman. Redman obviously looking to wear him down.
Marttinen feints and then cracks Redman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redman down.
Marttinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Redman throws a chopping leg kick but Marttinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marttinen.
Redman avoids the head kick by Marttinen. #T3#
Redman doesn't manage to clinch there - Marttinen circles away.
Nice defenses there by Redman.
Redman throws a wild body kick that Marttinen sees coming a mile off.
Redman blocks a head kick by Marttinen.
Redman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marttinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a hook but Redman blocks it.
Redman scores with a kick to the body.
Marttinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Redman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marttinen. Redman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marttinen manages to circle out of the way.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marttinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marttinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redman misses with a body kick.
Marttinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Redman.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redman slips under a jab.
Marttinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marttinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4##CL#
Redman forces Marttinen back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marttinen misses with a punch to the body.
Marttinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Marttinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marttinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Redman avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman.
Marttinen blocks the elbow strike.
Marttinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Marttinen in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marttinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marttinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marttinen throws out a loose jab but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redman walks into a stiff left hand from Marttinen.
Redman misses with a kick to the body.
And Marttinen responds with a good body kick, but Redman manages to step out the way in time.
Marttinen throws a solid leg kick but Redman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marttinen.
Redman avoids the head kick by Marttinen.
Redman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marttinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Redman's calf.
Redman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Esko Marttinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marttinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redman doesn't seem bothered though.
Redman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Marttinen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen throws a good cross that connects.
Marttinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Redman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marttinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marttinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Redman if he has to take too many more of those.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marttinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Marttinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marttinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marttinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marttinen.
Redman is looking to wear down Marttinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marttinen scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marttinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Redman can't do much from the bottom here.
Redman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marttinen is controlling him well.
Marttinen trying to control the position but Redman is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marttinen tries for a kimura but Redman is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2##SUB2#
Marttinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redman, who protects the arm well.
Redman is not content to let Marttinen control the position.
Redman is trying to get back to half guard.
Redman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Redman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Marttinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marttinen working away.
Marttinen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marttinen is looking to take a break and control but Redman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marttinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marttinen wants to control but Redman is keeping him busy.
Redman stops Marttinen from passing to mount.
Marttinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redman tries to bench press Marttinen off him but Marttinen keeps the position. #SUB2#
Marttinen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Redman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marttinen but great work by Redman.
Marttinen regains half guard.
Redman controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marttinen is not content to let Redman control the position.
Marttinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Redman is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Marttinen.
Redman thumps Marttinen with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marttinen.
Marttinen lands a jab to the nose.
Redman defending well as Marttinen loads up on a big left hand.
Marttinen shoots for a takedown but Redman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Marttinen backs away, Redman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Redman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marttinen is looking to land body kicks.
Marttinen is looking to slow Redman down with leg kicks.
Marttinen shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Marttinen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen throws an off balance right hand
and Redman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Marttinen. Beautiful body shot.
Marttinen takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
Marttinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Redman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marttinen checks it well.
Redman 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.#T1#
Marttinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Marttinen.
Marttinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Marttinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marttinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marttinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Redman throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marttinen.
Marttinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Redman sprawls well. He's pushed Marttinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redman is looking to clinch but Marttinen is avoiding it.
Redman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marttinen throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marttinen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redman. That's going to slow Marttinen down.
Marttinen throws a push kick but Redman slaps the foot to one side.
Marttinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marttinen connects with a leg kick. Redman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Redman just misses with a punch to the body.
Marttinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marttinen throws the left hand but Redman avoids the punch easily.
Redman tried to counter with a leg kick but Marttinen avoided it.#T2#
Marttinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Redman looks for the body kick but Marttinen saw that one coming.
Redman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Redman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marttinen gets through Redman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marttinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marttinen gets through Redman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marttinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
Marttinen blocks an elbow strike.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Marttinen misses with the head strike.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Marttinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Damien Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marttinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Marttinen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Marttinen fails to land.
Marttinen misses with some punches.
Marttinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Damien Redman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman is stalling here.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Marttinen dodges an elbow strike from Redman. #TD2#
Marttinen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marttinen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Marttinen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Redman escapes and throws Marttinen's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Redman decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4##CL#
Redman clinches up against the cage.
Marttinen working aggressively here.
Redman is stalling here.
Marttinen avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Marttinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marttinen is trying to drag Redman to the mat but Redman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Marttinen shrugs off.
Marttinen working aggressively here.
Marttinen misses with the head strike.
Marttinen can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Marttinen has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damien Redman.
I think Marttinen 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Marttinen!
Esko Marttinen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMMA 60 Champion vs Champion
Date: Jan 21, 2018

#R1#
That kick from Snow tenderised Redman's leg. Redman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Redman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redman throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range.
We've been told by Snow's head coaches at the smoker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Snow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Snow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Redman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Snow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snow.
Snow moves out of range of the body kick from Redman.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Redman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snow to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Redman avoids a kick to the body.
Snow lets loose with a powerful body kick. Redman will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Redman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snow.
Snow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Redman's calf.
Snow throws a front kick aimed at Redman's knee but Redman avoids it well.
Redman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redman misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redman. That's going to slow Snow down.
Redman throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range.
Redman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick from Snow lands but Redman takes it in his stride.
Redman throws a wild body kick that Snow sees coming a mile off.
Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Redman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redman lands with a kick to the temple. Snow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Nik Snow has been cut.
Redman throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow connects with a body shot.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Snow.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Snow.
Redman misses with the body kick
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
Redman is looking to land body kicks.
As Redman backs away, Snow returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Snow tenderised Redman's leg. Redman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snow is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snow.
Snow dips to his left and cracks Redman with an uppercut!
Redman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snow.
Snow clobbers Redman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Snow lands a nice shot to the body.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snow. #T3#
Snow throws a front kick that sends Redman stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Redman, right into the meat.
Snow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Snow if he has to take too many more of those.
Snow misses with a leg kick
and Redman counters with a good, hard body kick but Snow shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
Redman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snow finds it's way round the side to connect with Redman's head.
Redman throws a leg kick but Snow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Snow thinks about countering with a body kick.
Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Snow tried to score with a low kick but Redman checks it.
Redman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Snow rather than just go for the knockout.
Snow throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Snow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redman throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Snow. #T4#
A big left from Snow misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Redman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redman throws a body shot but no joy.
Snow lands a glancing blow to the side of Redman's head.
Snow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Snow lands a body shot.
Redman pushes Snow away with a front kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Redman blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow thows a body kick. Redman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Snow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Snow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redman circles away quickly and effectively.
Redman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Snow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nik Snow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Redman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redman. That's going to slow Snow down.
Snow connects with a looping right hand.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
Jab by Snow.
Redman checks a low kick from Snow.
Some wild striking there from Redman.
Redman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Snow misses its target.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Redman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Redman is out of range and Snow settles back down.
Snow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Snow as he connects with a hook.
Redman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snow to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Snow misses with a looping left.
Redman counters with a body kick.#T1#
Snow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redman misses the shot to the body.
Snow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redman throws a low kick but Snow avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Snow misses the target.
Redman wants to counter the offense by Snow and move into the clinch position.
Redman throws a head kick that misses.
Redman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Redman feints a counter leg kick.
Redman ducks right into an uppercut from Snow.
Nik Snow is winning the standup battle so far.
Snow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snow throws a looping overhand right but Redman ducks down to avoid it.
Snow lands with a good body shot.
Redman fakes the leg kick and cracks Snow in the body.
Snow scores with a head kick. Redman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman connects with a high kick.
Redman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab from Snow.
Redman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy body kick from Redman
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redman misses with a body kick.
Snow throws a big counter combination but Redman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Redman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Snow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snow blocks a head kick by Redman.
Snow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redman. Redman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snow.
Snow with a hook.
Snow scores with a kick to the midsection.
Snow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Redman slips a jab from Snow.
Redman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Redman throws a solid leg kick but Snow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redman.
Redman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Snow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Redman is rocked!
Redman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snow jabs at Redman's body.
Redman is still on wobbly legs! Can Snow finish him?
Snow fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Redman to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Redman looks to clinch but Snow throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Redman taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nik Snow!
Nik Snow took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: MMMA 54 Van Gaal vs Singh 2
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Here closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Here is looking for a kimura here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Here working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Here is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redman sees it coming and defends easily.
Here trying to control from half guard but Redman is working away.
Here prevents Redman from improving his position.
Here wants to control but Redman is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Here wants to work for an arm triangle but Redman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Here in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Here is trying to work for a kimura but Redman is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Here is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Here is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Here is looking for a kimura here.
Here content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Redman trying to hold on to Here's head to control him but Here postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Here is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Redman wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Here is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Redman keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Redman wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
A lazy left from Here finds it's target.#CL2#
Here gets a clinch. #TD2#
Here gets control of Redman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Here will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Redman trying to control but Here is working from the bottom.
Redman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Redman wants to stand but Here has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Redman stands up and waves to Here to follow him. #CL2#
Here gets a clinch. #T4##TD2#
Here pulls guard.
Here is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Redman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Redman passes Here's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Here tries to roll over but Redman keeps him under control.
Redman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Redman tries to stand and escape but Here is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redman trying to control from half guard but Here is working away.
Redman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Your Name Here dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Here takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Here thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redman half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Here has Redman up against the cage in a clinch.
Redman tries to stall but Here uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Here wants to take the fight to the mat but Redman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Here takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Your Name Here has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Here's brow.
Redman prevents the takedown attempt.
Redman controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Here is looking to take this one to the mat.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Your Name Here.
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 a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman blocks a body shot from Here.
Redman prevents the takedown attempt.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Here controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Here tries to work over Redman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Here is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Here has Redman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redman gets underhooks to prevent Here's takedown attempt.
Here can't get the takedown.
Here is breathing heavily.
Here tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Here back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Here wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Here has Redman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Here tries for a takedown but Redman manages to get underhooks.
Here takes an elbow to the forehead.
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 is leaning against Here and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Redman prevents the takedown attempt.
Here lands a body shot.
Redman gets underhooks to prevent Here's takedown attempt.
Redman stops a takedown attempt from Here.
Redman stops a takedown attempt from Here.
A hook to the body from Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Here avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Here is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redman is defending well.
Here blocks the elbow strike. #TD2#
Here pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Redman stands up and waves to Here to follow him.
Here connects with a body shot that sends Redman's belly button to the back.#T3##CL#
Redman has Here up against the cage in a clinch.
Redman blocking some punches.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Here shrugs off.
Here is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Here goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
Here misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Here shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Your Name Here's cut even more.
Here is trying to break free.
Here lands a hook that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
Here lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Here takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Here is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Redman prevents the takedown attempt.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Here is looking to break free of the clinch but Redman has double underhooks.
Here takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Here dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Here is looking to take this one to the mat.
Damien Redman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Here is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Here tries for a takedown but Redman manages to get underhooks.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Redman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Here shrugs off.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman scores with a hook to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman. #CUT#
The cut above Your Name Here's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Here is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Your Name Here's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Here gets tackled into the cage by Redman. Redman maintains the clinch.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Here tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Here back against the cage.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Here avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Redman stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Here takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Here trying to control the position but instead, Redman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Here into the cage.
Here tries for a takedown but Redman manages to get underhooks.
Here is trying to drag Redman to the mat but Redman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Here dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Here is keeping busy.#T1#
Here drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Your Name Here.
Here takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redman has Here pushed against the cage.
Redman lands an elbow just above Here 's eye. #CUT#
Your Name Here's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman prevents Here from breaking the clinch.
Here changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Here moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Redman instigates a clinch.
Here lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Redman or not.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Here takes an elbow to the forehead.
Here tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Your Name Here's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Redman!
Damien Redman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMMA 48 Alatalo vs Moors
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Redman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redman darts in trying to clinch
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Redman misses the body punch
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Redman.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryan dips to his left and cracks Redman with an uppercut!
Redman misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Redman.
Redman throws a leg kick
and Redman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Ryan lands a slapping body shot.
Redman avoids the body shot from Ryan.
As Ryan looks to move away, Redman throws a big counter combo but Ryan just gets out of the way.
Redman throws a leg kick
and Redman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Redman's head but Redman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Redman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Redman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ryan.
Ryan lands with a straight right. Redman didn't see that one coming.
Ryan looks to throw the jab but Redman is out of range. #T2#
Redman misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redman throws a leg kick
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan misses with a right hand
and Redman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ryan's knee momentarily.
Redman throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Ryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Redman with a body shot.
Redman is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs.
Redman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryan throws a head kick that half lands.
Redman looks to land a body kick but Ryan moved away.
Redman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Redman avoids it with no problem.#T3##CL#
Redman clinches up against the cage.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Andrew Ryan has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Redman stalling in the clinch but Ryan improves position.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Ryan. #T4#
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ryan's brow.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ryan tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redman misses the shot to the body.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Redman moved out of range.#CL#
Redman rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Ryan is trying to break free.
Redman misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Redman is predictable there
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan lands a nice hook to Redman's body. Redman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Ryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Redman clinches.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryan digs a right hand underneath Redman's ribcage. Redman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Andrew Ryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ryan tries to work over Redman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow.
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman stalling against the cage.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is trying to break the clinch but Redman is controlling him.
Redman blocks a body shot from Ryan. #BC2#
Ryan breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Redman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Redman scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Redman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Redman.
Andrew Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redman throws a leg kick
and Ryan counters with a left to the body.
Redman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Redman sets himself, and Ryan steps forward looking for the clinch! Redman avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Redman.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Redman moves out of range.
Redman looks to throw a body kick
and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Redman throws a body kick that misses
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redman scores with a leg kick.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redman throws a body kick that misses
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Redman misses
and Redman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redman is looking to wear down Ryan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Redman wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Ryan as he connects with a hook.
Redman connects with a body shot that sends Ryan's belly button to the back.
A shot to the body from Redman misses
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan moves out of range as Redman throws a body kick. #T3#
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ryan tests Redman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redman misses the shot to the body.
Ryan avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Ryan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Redman throws a sloppy body shot
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Redman tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Redman tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Redman throws a body kick that misses
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Redman avoids it with no problem.
Redman misses with a body punch
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Redman stalks Ryan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ryan's face. Ryan staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Redman.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Redman avoids it with no problem.
Redman misses with a kick to the body
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Redman misses with a low kick.
Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Redman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Ryan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Redman motions for Ryan to come forward. Redman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redman throws a leg kick
and Ryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Redman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redman on the side of the head.
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan connects with a body shot that sends Redman's belly button to the back.
Redman misses with a right hand
and Ryan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Redman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redman. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Damien Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman wants to clinch but Ryan slips to the side
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Ryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Redman scores with a body shot.
Redman throws a nice head kick!
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Redman moved out of range.
Redman misses with a kick to the body
and Ryan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Redman throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redman throws a leg kick
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan scores with a jab.
Redman ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Redman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Redman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Redman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redman moves to clinch but Ryan breaks away
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redman moves away.
Redman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Redman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redman.
Ryan blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Damien Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Ryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Redman tries a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redman.
A countering left hand to the body from Ryan misses.
Redman thows a leg kick but Ryan checks it
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Redman misses with a left hand
and Ryan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Redman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan.
Ryan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Redman back to the cage. Ryan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Redman throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick lands from Redman.
Redman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Redman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Redman scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Redman is predictable there
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Redman misses with a body kick.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Redman.
Redman lands with a good body shot.
Ryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redman misses with a double jab
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryan 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Ryan!
A very excited looking Andrew Ryan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 21
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1##CL#
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.#BC#
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.#T1#
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. #CL2#
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. #T2#
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!#CL#
Here moves into the clinch.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Here blocks an elbow strike.
Redman lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
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. #T3#
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.#BC#
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.#CL#
Here moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
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!#BC#
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.
#R2#
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. #CL#
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.#TD#
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.#SU#
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!#CL2#
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.#T1##BC#
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.#CL2#
Redman clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Here gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
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. #T2#
Here blocks a head kick by Redman.
Here tries to counter by clinching up but Redman breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
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. #SU2#
Redman stands up.
Here fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Redman clinches up against the cage.#T3#
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.#CL#
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.#T4#
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. #CL#
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!
#R3#
Here misses with a lunging right hand
and Redman counters with a low kick, right behind Here 's knee. #CL#
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.#T1#
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!#CUT2#
Your Name Here's cut is getting worse.#T2#
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. #TD#
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.#ES2#
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. #CL2#
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. #T3#
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.#CL2#
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. #TD#
Here lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
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. #T4##ES2#
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. #CUT2#
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. #CL#
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.#BC#
Here breaks from the clinch.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
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.

Event: MMMA 37: Bestarsson vs Booney
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
De Crote swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Redman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman lands a body punch.
Redman misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
De Crote pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Crote tries a head kick but it misses.
Redman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but De Crote blocks it well.
Redman lands a nice shot to the body.
Redman slips a jab from De Crote.
De Crote goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from De Crote misses its intended target.
De Crote keeps the fight on the outside.
Redman misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from De Crote on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Crote jabs at Redman's body.
De Crote blocks the body kick.
Redman throws a wild body kick that De Crote sees coming a mile off.
De Crote throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
De Crote has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
De Crote takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman throws a wild body kick that De Crote sees coming a mile off.
Redman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
De Crote lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Crote connects with a solid leg kick.
Redman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Crote takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Redman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Redman misses with a low kick.
Redman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Crote misses with a low kick.
Redman flicks out a counter leg kick but De Crote steps away.
Redman misses with a wild body shot.
Redman misses with a body kick.
De Crote scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redman in his tracks.
De Crote connects with a looping right hand.
Redman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Crote.
Redman pushes De Crote away with a front kick.
Redman lands a head kick. De Crote smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman misses with a body kick.
Redman throws a head kick but De Crote moves out of range. #CL2#
Redman clinches. #T2#
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Crote avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Crote.
De Crote softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redman is looking to control De Crote's arms but De Crote gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redman has his back to the cage.
De Crote dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
De Crote tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
De Crote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Crote pushes Redman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Crote lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Redman or not.
De Crote tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
De Crote escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Crote darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Crote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redman tries to clinch there but De Crote circles away. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Crote. Redman shrugs it off though.
Redman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Crote.
De Crote looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Crote bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Redman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Crote connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Crote cracks the inside of Redman's front leg.
De Crote scores with a hook.
Redman blocks a low kick nicely.
A lazy left from De Crote finds it's target.
De Crote throws a leg kick which misses Redman's front leg but catches the back leg as Redman tries to avoid it.
Redman scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Crote misses with a low kick as Redman jumps back.
De Crote throws a head kick that Redman semi-blocks.
A big right from De Crote misses.
Redman avoids the head kick by De Crote.
De Crote checks a leg kick.
De Crote cracks the inside of Redman's front leg. #T4#
De Crote throws a body shot but no joy.
Redman counters with a body kick.
De Crote lands an overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Redman.
Redman defending well as De Crote loads up on a big left hand.
De Crote misses with a looping right.
Redman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Crote misses with a leg kick.
Redman ducks under a wild hook from De Crote.
Redman moves out of range as De Crote throws a body kick.
Redman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Crote steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Redman. That one must have hurt.
Redman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Crote takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Crote throws a leg kick
and Redman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Crote moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Redman misses with a body kick.
De Crote will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Crote throws a big shot that misses.
Redman misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piere De Crote dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Redman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as De Crote blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from De Crote.
Redman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Crote 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 Redman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Redman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Redman tries to clinch up but De Crote circles away and keeps his distance.
Redman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Redman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Crote has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Crote scores with a push kick.
Redman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Redman tries to clinch but De Crote is having none of it.
De Crote doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Redman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Crote rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redman lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Crote takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Redman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redman is looking to clinch but De Crote is avoiding it.
De Crote connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Redman scores with a leg kick.
Redman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Crote connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Crote lands a jab to the head.
Redman checks a leg kick nicely.
Redman tries to counter with a clinch but De Crote shakes him off and moves away.
De Crote cracks Redman with an open hand slap.
De Crote throws a lazy head kick
and Redman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Redman misses with a body kick.
Redman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Crote cracks the inside of Redman's front leg.
De Crote walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Redman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redman misses with a leg kick.
De Crote blocks the body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Crote throws an overhand right that lands on Redman's shoulder, as Redman tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Crote swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redman.#CL2#
Redman moves into range and clinches up with De Crote.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Crote tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
De Crote misses with a body punch.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Crote is keeping busy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redman lands an elbow just above De Crote 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Piere De Crote has been cut.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped De Crote in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from De Crote fails to land.
Redman blocking some punches.
De Crote works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Crote dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Crote is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Crote misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Crote is keeping busy.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but De Crote leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De Crote tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Crote as Redman tries to tie him up.
Damien Redman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Crote misses with the head strike.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Crote is looking to control Redman's arms but Redman gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Crote has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Crote's brow.
De Crote missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Redman.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but De Crote leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Redman.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Crote takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
De Crote can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Crote's defenses.
De Crote goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman tries to throw a body punch but De Crote avoids it by throwing Redman back against the cage.
De Crote lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow. #BC#
De Crote breaks the clinch.
De Crote misses with a leg kick.
Redman connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by De Crote - just one landing.
De Crote connects with a leg kick. Redman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from De Crote misses the target.
De Crote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Crote wants to land a leg kick but Redman is out of range.
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 Piere De Crote's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by De Crote.
Redman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Crote.
Redman moves out of range as De Crote throws a body kick.
Redman throws a fast counter high kick but De Crote manages to duck under it in time.
Piere De Crote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Crote tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Crote.
Redman throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Crote connects with a leg kick. Redman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Crote lands a high kick!
De Crote misses with a head kick.
Redman tries to land a front kick but De Crote steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Piere De Crote is winning the standup battle so far.
De Crote tries to score with a low kick but Redman moves his leg out of the way.
Redman tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Crote throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab from De Crote.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Crote wants to slow Redman down by chopping away at his legs.
Redman misses with a looping left.
Redman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Crote connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Redman scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
De Crote throws a head kick that misses
and Redman counters with an outside leg kick.
Redman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from De Crote.
A big right from De Crote misses.
De Crote checks a low kick from Redman.
Redman avoids the head kick by De Crote.
De Crote throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Redman's head.
Redman delivers a nice body kick.
Redman connects with a body shot.
De Crote throws a push kick but Redman slaps the foot to one side.
De Crote tries to land a front kick but Redman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Crote fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redman checks it well.
De Crote circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redman checks a leg kick.
De Crote fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redman on the side of the head.
Redman swings for the body but De Crote moves out of range. #T2#
Redman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Crote throws a front kick that sends Redman stumbling back into the cage.
De Crote scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Redman misses with a head kick.
De Crote scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Crote lands with a kick to the ribs.
Redman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Crote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Crote lunges at Redman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Redman's hand.
De Crote missing with a left hand there. Redman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Crote manages to avoid it.
Redman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Crote lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Redman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Redman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Crote appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Crote moves out of range of the body kick.
De Crote throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redman ducks under a wild hook from De Crote.
Redman throws a leg kick but De Crote checks it.
Redman fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Crote fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redman checks it well.
De Crote misses with a head kick.
Redman throws a head kick that misses.
De Crote lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Redman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Crote.
De Crote cracks Redman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crunch! De Crote slams his shin into Redman's torso.#CL2#
Redman clinches up with De Crote and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Redman.
Nice body punch from De Crote - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
De Crote lands a left hand.
De Crote stalling in the clinch.
Redman blocks an uppercut.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Crote blocks the elbow strike.
De Crote avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.#BC#
De Crote breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Redman.
Redman wants to counter with a clinch but De Crote pushes him away.
Redman misses with a low kick.
De Crote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Crote connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Crote.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Crote scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by De Crote.
De Crote paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piere De Crote showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Crote has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piere De Crote!
Piere De Crote tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMMA 34: Night of Champions 2
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Redman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bestarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Bestarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redman, pushing him back against the cage.
Bestarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Bestarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bestarsson fails to land.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Bestarsson avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Bestarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bestarsson blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Bestarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Redman blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Redman blocks with his arms.
A short right from Bestarsson on the inside.
Bestarsson missing with knees to the body.
Bestarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bestarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Bestarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bestarsson landing knees to the head.
Redman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bestarsson lands a knee to the head.
Bestarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
Redman blocks a body shot from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bestarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Redman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Bestarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bestarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bestarsson pushes Redman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bestarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Redman controls his hands.
A short right from Redman.
Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
Bestarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redman.
Bestarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Redman blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redman lands an elbow just above Bestarsson 's eye.
Redman wants to stall.
Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bestarsson dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Bestarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bestarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bestarsson blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Bestarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Redman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Redman is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bestarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bestarsson.
Bestarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
Bestarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bestarsson landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bestarsson works on Redman's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Bestarsson as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Bestarsson - that landed with a thud. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson pushes Redman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bestarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Bestarsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bestarsson connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bestarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Redman is rocked!
Bestarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Redman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bestarsson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Redman to his knees! Bestarsson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Bestarsson!
Viktor Bestarsson is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Viktor Bestarsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMMA 29: Spector vs Pedan
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Bonney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redman.
Bonney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonney throws a right and a left that Redman avoids nicely.
Bonney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Redman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Redman scoring well with a low kick there.
Redman throws a low kick but Bonney avoids it.#CL2#
Redman clinches.
Bonney is trying to break the clinch but Redman has him pressed against the cage.
Bonney takes an elbow to the temple.
Bonney misses with the head strike.
Bonney blocks an elbow strike.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Redman tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Bonney breaks the clinch.
Bonney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bonney tests Redman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Redman takes the fight into the clinch.
Redman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bonney blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bonney is trying to pull guard but Redman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bonney jumps guard but Redman stands there with Bonney around his waist. Bonney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Bonney breaks the clinch.
Redman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Bonney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bonney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redman can pounce on him.
Bonney misses with a body shot.
Bonney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Redman avoids the body shot from Bonney.
Bonney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redman is fending him off so far but Bonney persists. Nope, Redman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Henry Bonney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redman scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonney jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Redman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bonney misses with a combination
and Redman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Bonney connects with a high kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonney, right into the meat.
Bonney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bonney tries a low kick but Redman avoids it.
Redman avoids the head kick by Bonney.
Redman loads up on a big right hand but Bonney slips the punch.
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonney misses with a double jab.
Damien Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonney counters with a series of strikes. Redman will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Bonney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redman misses with a jab to the body
and Bonney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Redman misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Redman misses.
Redman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonney tried to counter with a leg kick but Redman avoided it.
Redman misses with a body kick.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonney misses with a wild body shot.
Bonney misses with a wild body shot.
Bonney throws a head kick but Redman moves out of range.
Bonney throws a body punch but Redman moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Henry Bonney dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Redman scores with a head kick.
Bonney scores with a nice head shot.
Redman looks to land a body kick but Bonney moved away.
Redman 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.
Bonney thumps Redman with a low kick.
Bonney swats away the attempt to clinch by Redman.
Bonney looks to score with a jab to the body but Redman is just out of range.
William Henry Bonney is winning the standup battle so far.
Redman misses with a low kick.
William Henry Bonney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman thows a body kick. Bonney tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bonney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redman sprawls well. Redman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonney gets slowly back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Redman.#T1#
Redman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bonney's head.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonney somewhat.
Redman wants to slow Bonney down by chopping away at his legs.
Redman throws a solid leg kick but Bonney takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redman.
Redman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonney.
Redman misses with a low kick.
Bonney changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Bonney blocks the leg kick.
Redman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bonney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redman throws a lazy body kick
and Bonney counters with a nice body kick.
Bonney checks a leg kick. #T2#
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonney feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Redman looks to land a body kick but Bonney moved away.
Bonney looks to score with a jab to the body but Redman is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bonney. Beautiful body shot.
Redman blocks a head kick by Bonney. #TD#
Bonney dives in and scores a takedown into Redman's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman keeping full guard, as Bonney tries to pass.
Redman is controlling Bonney's posture.
Bonney trying to control the position from guard on top but Redman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redman is looking to stand up but Bonney isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redman trying to control the position here. #T3#
Redman being controlled here, momentarily.
Bonney trying to control but Redman is working from the bottom.
Bonney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonney lands a nice looking body shot.
Bonney looks to land a combination but Redman avoids it well.
Bonney throws a leg kick
and Redman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Redman is looking to land body kicks.
Redman scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Bonney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Redman motions for Bonney to come forward. Redman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redman throws a front kick aimed at Bonney's knee but Bonney avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Redman.
Redman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Redman backs away, Bonney returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bonney looks to land a body kick but Redman moved away.
Redman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bonney has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redman.
Redman connects with an inside leg kick.
Bonney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Redman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damien Redman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Bonney avoids the head kick by Redman.
Bonney fires out a quick counter leg kick but Redman just manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redman.
Redman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bonney checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Redman checks a low kick from Bonney.
Bonney is looking to wear down Redman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney scores with a decent looking hook.
Bonney misses with a wild body shot.
Redman tries to work over Bonney's front leg with a kick but Bonney checks it.
Bonney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redman wants to counter with a clinch but Bonney pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws a wild body kick that Bonney sees coming a mile off.
Bonney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bonney checks the leg kick.
Redman tries to land a body kick
and Bonney counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Redman clinches with his opponent.
Bonney misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Bonney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Bonney blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Redman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bonney's brow.
Redman throws a head punch that misses.
Bonney working hard to break the clinch.
Redman tries to work over Bonney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Redman pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Bonney prevents a body shot from Redman.
Damien Redman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bonney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redman has him pressed against the cage.
Bonney works on Redman's body with a couple of short punches.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman is pressed up against the cage. Bonney 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.
Redman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bonney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonney shoots in for a double leg but Redman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danga de danga de dang - Bonney scores with a four punch combination!
Redman scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman is looking to clinch.
Redman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonney throwing a counter right hand but Redman manages to avoid it.#T3#
Redman cracks Bonney with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonney manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonney. #TD#
Bonney shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redman napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Redman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bonney loads up on a big right hand but Redman slips the punch.
Redman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Bonney.
As Redman backs away, Bonney returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Bonney fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Henry Bonney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redman tries to clinch up.
Bonney appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bonney lands a leg kick that knocks Redman off balance momentarily.#T4#
Bonney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Redman moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bonney.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Bonney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Bonney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonney will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD#
Bonney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Redman is trying to defend but Bonney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bonney looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bonney is trying to control. Redman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Redman lands a leg kick that knocks Bonney off balance momentarily.
Redman blocks a head kick by Bonney.
Redman thinks about the counter body kick.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonney stalks Redman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Redman's face. Redman staggers backwards, shaken.
Redman tries to land a front kick but Bonney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Redman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redman.
Redman throws a wild body kick that Bonney sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bonney misses with a body shot.
Redman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bonney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Redman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonney manages to avoid it.
Bonney connects with a body shot.
Redman throws the kick towards the body but Bonney avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Redman checks a leg kick.
Redman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonney is out of range and Redman settles back down.
Redman misses with a low kick as Bonney jumps back.
Redman thumps Bonney with a low kick.
Redman tries to land a front kick but Bonney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Redman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bonney connects with the punch.
Bonney lands a glancing blow to the side of Redman's head.
Bonney is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Redman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Redman checks the leg kick.
Bonney checks a low kick from Redman.
Bonney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redman tries to avoid it but Bonney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redman to the ground. Redman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bonney connects with a body shot that sends Redman's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redman circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick.
Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redman.
Bonney throws a big counter combination but Redman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Redman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Bonney takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Redman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bonney swings for the body but Redman moves out of range.
Redman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bonney is looking to slow Redman down with leg kicks. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bonney lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Bonney manages to pull guard.
Redman tries to stand but Bonney is controlling from the bottom.
Redman trying to control but Bonney is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bonney is controlling Redman's posture.
Redman is looking to stand up but Bonney won't let him.
Bonney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Redman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bonney has a closed guard, preventing Redman from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Bonney.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Bonney misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Redman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that William Henry Bonney will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Bonney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redman's sensitive parts.
Bonney throws a big shot that misses.
Redman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Redman tries a quick counter leg kick but Bonney is wise to it.
Redman dodges the punch combination from Bonney.
Redman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Redman throws a head kick but Bonney moves out of range.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Bonney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonney. That did some damage!
Redman throws a one two combo.
Bonney connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Redman pushes Bonney away with a front kick.
Redman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redman wants it to stay on the feet.
Redman misses with a kick to the body.
Redman throws a head kick but Bonney moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Redman.
Redman misses with a leg kick
and Bonney counters with an inside leg kick.
Redman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A clash of legs there as Redman blocks the low kick.
Redman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bonney lands with an uppercut that bounces Redman off the cage and back into range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonney.
Bonney throws a body shot but no joy.
Redman thuds his shin into the meat of Bonney's side.#T2#
Redman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bonney checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Redman closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bonney has Redman pushed against the cage.
Redman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bonney up against the cage.
Redman tries to stall but Bonney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Bonney tries to work over Redman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Bonney avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Bonney is struggling to control the position.
Bonney blocks the elbow strike.
Bonney slowing the pace effectively.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonney taking a breather.
Bonney tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Redman lands with a right to the head.
Bonney tries for a takedown but Redman manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Henry Bonney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bonney blocks an elbow strike from Redman. #T4#
Redman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonney jumps guard but Redman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bonney looking for a takedown. #BC#
Bonney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redman swings for the body but Bonney moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redman.
Bonney will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bonney avoids a kick to the body.
Bonney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bonney tries to counter with a takedown but Redman is quick to defend against it.
Bonney misses the body punch
and Redman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bonney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bonney tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman looking to land some kicks to the body here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Redman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Redman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Damien Redman!
Damien Redman is the new lightweight champion!
Damien Redman 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.

Event: USFC 152
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Redman is looking to slow Boxer down with leg kicks.
Redman moves out of range of the strikes.
Redman misses with a shot to the body
and Boxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boxer misses with a body kick.
Boxer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redman.
Boxer moves out of range of the body kick from Redman.
Redman misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Boxer misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boxer - that will leave a mark!
Redman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Redman moves away from the strike by Boxer.
Redman is looking to clinch.
Redman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boxer looks to land a combination but Redman avoids it well.
We've been informed that Redman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boxer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Boxer as he checks the leg kick.
Damien Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Redman has managed to clinch.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redman. Redman obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redman.
A good leg kick by Redman.
Redman wants to slow Boxer down by chopping away at his legs.
Redman throws a body kick that misses.
Boxer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redman.
Redman scores with a leg kick.
Redman throws a leg kick
and Boxer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Boxer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Boxer.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redman throws a leg kick but Boxer checks it.
Boxer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Redman.
A shot to the liver by Boxer. Beautiful body shot.
Redman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redman blocks the body kick.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Redman throws a solid leg kick but Boxer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redman.
Redman lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Boxer tries to keep at a distance but Redman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to Boxer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Boxer tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Boxer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman.
Redman prevents a body shot from Boxer.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boxer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.
Redman lands an elbow just above Boxer 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Boxer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redmans head.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Boxer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Boxer avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kick Boxer has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Boxer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Boxer manages to break the clinch.
Redman fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxer throws a push kick but Redman slaps the foot to one side.
Redman slips a jab from Boxer.
Redman wants to land a leg kick but Boxer is out of range.
Boxer moves out of range of the body kick from Redman.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Redman.
Redman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boxer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Redman throws a push kick but Boxer slaps the foot to one side.
Boxer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Redman jabs at Boxer's body.
Redman tries to clinch up but Boxer circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damien Redman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kick Boxer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boxer misses with the combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redman.
Boxer works Redman's body with a nice hook.
Redman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Redman walks into a left hand.
Redman tries to work over Boxer's front leg with a kick but Boxer checks it.
Boxer misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Boxer misses the target.
Redman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Redman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Redman misses with a body kick.
Redman misses with a kick to the body.
Redman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redman misses with a kick to the body
and Boxer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redman checks a leg kick.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Redman.
Redman lands a leg kick that knocks Boxer off balance momentarily.
Redman slips a straight right by Boxer.
Redman moves out of range of the strikes.
Redman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boxer on the side of the head.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redman scoring well with a low kick there.
Boxer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Nice body kick there by Redman.
Boxer misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman pushes Boxer away with a front kick.
Boxer cracks a nice hook into Redman's ribs.
Redman throws a head kick that misses.
Boxer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boxer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Redman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boxer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boxer tries to land a leg kick but Redman saw it coming and moves away.
Redman misses with the body kick
and Boxer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Redman misses with a body kick.
Boxer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Boxer jabs at Redman's body.
Redman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boxer lands with a shot to the body.
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boxer blocks the body kick.
Boxer throws a body punch but Redman moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boxer checks a leg kick.
Boxer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boxer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boxer lands a nice looking body shot.
A left lands for Boxer.
Redman blocks a head kick by Boxer.
Boxer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redman was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
A bone on bone clash there as Boxer blocks the leg kick.
Boxer tried to score with a low kick but Redman checks it.
Redman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boxer's calf.
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
Redman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redman lands a high kick!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Redman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boxer blocks a head kick by Redman.
Redman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
Redman is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kick Boxer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kick Boxer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Redman looks to clinch
and Boxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Redman moves into the clinch successfully.
Boxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxer blocks a body shot from Redman.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Boxer in his tracks for a moment.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boxer lands an uppercut.
Redman blocking some punches.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Boxer wants to get back to striking at distance but Redman won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer scores with a shot to the side of Redman's head.
Boxer blocks an elbow strike.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boxer slows down the pace here.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Boxer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Redman prevents a body shot from Boxer.
A short uppercut from Boxer.
Boxer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Boxer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer has had enough of the clinch but Redman keeps him there for the moment.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boxer digs a right hand into Redman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redman's gas tank.
Boxer dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Boxer is trying to break free.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Redman.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxer digs a right hand underneath Redman's ribcage. Redman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Boxer.
Redman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boxer lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Boxer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer swings wildly with an uppercut but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Boxer stalls.
Boxer blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Boxer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boxer is leaning against Redman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Boxer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Boxer swings wildly with an uppercut but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer is trying to stall.
Boxer avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
A left hand lands to the body for Boxer.
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boxer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman. #BC#
Boxer breaks from the clinch.
Boxer scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Boxer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Damien Redman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boxer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boxer.
Redman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boxer rather than just go for the knockout.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Boxer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redman has time to react.
Redman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redman defending well as Boxer loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman tries to clinch but Boxer moves out of range.
Redman moves out of range as Boxer strikes.
Redman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Redman looks to move away, Boxer throws a big counter combo but Redman just gets out of the way.
Redman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boxer is out of range and Redman settles back down.
Boxer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Redman.
Redman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kick Boxer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boxer 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Redman!
A very excited looking Damien Redman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: USFC 145
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Redman throws a sloppy head kick and Bush moves out of range easily.
Redman scores with a head kick. Bush tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Bush has been cut.
Bush looks for a takedown but Redman sprawls well.
Redman tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been informed that Redman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bush crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Redman - the referee stops the clock and Bush gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Redman. Bush manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman misses with a left hand #CL#
and Bush counters by moving into the clinch.
Bush blocks an elbow strike.
Bush is trying to drag Redman to the mat but Redman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bush wants to take the fight to the mat but Redman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Bush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Come on Redman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bush blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redman gets underhooks to prevent Bush's takedown attempt.
Bush is trying to drag Redman to the mat but Redman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Bush shrugs off.
Redman lands an elbow just above Bush 's eye. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Bush drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redman pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Redman rushes Bush and presses him up against the cage.
Bush taking a breather.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Bush is looking to take this one to the mat.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Bush in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Bush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Bush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redman throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Redman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bush.
Redman blocks a head kick by Bush.
Redman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bush tries to work over Redman's front leg with a kick but Redman checks it.
Redman wants to counter the offense by Bush and move into the clinch position.
Bush shoots and misses #CL2#
and Redman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Bush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redman.
Redman takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bush.
Bush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Redman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redman.#CUT2#
Billy Bush's cut is getting worse.
Bush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Redman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush throws a head kick that misses.
Redman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Redman! Bush is out on his feet! Redman rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bush is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bush is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Redman!
Damien Redman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: USFC 141
Date: Feb 27, 2017

#R1#
Qasi throws a jab when Redman was well out of range.
Qasi scores with a jab to the body.
Redman throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
Qasi throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Redman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Redman.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Qasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Qasi looking for a takedown.
Qasi has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Qasi controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Qasi misses with some punches. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Qasi.
A body shot lands from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Qasi tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Qasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Qasi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Qasi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Qasi has Redman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azar Qasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Qasi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Qasi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman prevents a body shot from Qasi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qasi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman.
Qasi swings wildly with an uppercut but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redman after a bit of a struggle.
Qasi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Qasi pushes Redman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qasi lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Qasi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Qasi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Qasi can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Qasi is working Redman over against the cage.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman. #BC#
Qasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Qasi looks to land a left hand but Redman moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Redman.
Redman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Redman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redman moves out of range as Qasi strikes.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi sets himself, and Redman steps forward looking for the clinch! Qasi avoids it this time.
A lazy left from Redman finds it's target.#T3#
A big left from Qasi misses.
Redman tries a quick counter leg kick but Qasi is wise to it.
Qasi takes a swing at Redman's ribcage but misses.
Redman throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Qasi punishes Redman's body with a nice straight punch.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redman moves away.
Qasi throws a head kick that Redman semi-blocks.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Redman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Redman tries to counter by closing the distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Qasi.
Qasi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Qasi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Redman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4##CL2#
Redman darts in and clinches Qasi up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman blocks an uppercut.
Qasi takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Qasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Qasi misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Qasi clinches with his opponent.
Redman trying to stall but Qasi improves his position.
Qasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman blocking some punches.
Qasi can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Qasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Qasi avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Qasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azar Qasi dominated that round.
That's time! Qasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Qasi forces Redman back against the cage and clinches.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redman blocks a body shot from Qasi.
Qasi has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Redman blocks a body shot from Qasi.
Redman just leaning against Qasi, taking a breather.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Qasi shrugs off.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Qasi blocks the elbow strike.
Azar Qasi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Qasi avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Qasi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Qasi's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Qasi avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Qasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around?
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qasi blocks an elbow strike from Redman. #BC#
Qasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Qasi is looking to wear down Redman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Redman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T1#
Qasi throws a body punch but Redman moves out of range.
Redman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Qasi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Qasi dives in for a single leg takedown but Redman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Redman wants to counter with a clinch but Qasi pushes him away.#CL#
Qasi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redman, pushing him back against the cage.
Redman is stalling here.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Qasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qasi cracks Redman with a nice body shot.
Redman blocking some punches.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Qasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Qasi misses with the head strike.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Qasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Qasi misses with a body punch.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Qasi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Qasi blocks the elbow strike.
Redman blocks an uppercut.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Qasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Qasi blocks an elbow strike.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Qasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qasi pushes Redman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Qasi on the inside.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Qasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Qasi avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.#T3#
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Qasi or not.
Redman trying to control the position but instead, Qasi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Redman into the cage.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Qasi wants a takedown but no success here.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Qasi blocks an elbow strike.
Qasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman blocking some punches.
Qasi lands a shoulder strike.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Redman blocks a body shot from Qasi.
Redman prevents a body shot from Qasi. #T4#
Qasi blocks the elbow strike.
Qasi dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Qasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Redman controls his hands.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Qasi.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman stalling against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Qasi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qasi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Qasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Qasi misses with a looping right.
Redman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Qasi lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Qasi's corner calls for a 1-2. Qasi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Qasi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Redman has closed the distance and engaged Qasi in a clinch.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Qasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow.
Redman wants to stall.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Qasi gets an underhook and turns Redman into the cage.
Qasi blocks the elbow strike.
Qasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qasi scores with a shot to the side of Redman's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Qasi.
Redman is looking to control Qasi's arms but Qasi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redman has his back to the cage.
Redman lands an elbow just above Qasi 's eye.
Qasi throws a head punch that misses.
Redman throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Qasi tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Qasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qasi dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Qasi shrugs off.
Qasi blocks the elbow strike.
Qasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow.
Qasi misses with a body punch.
A short right from Qasi on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Qasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qasi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redman tries to throw a body punch but Qasi avoids it by throwing Redman back against the cage.
Qasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow.
Redman prevents a body shot from Qasi.
Qasi throws a head punch that misses.
Redman throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Qasi tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Qasi back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Qasi's brow.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qasi.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Qasi lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Qasi is keeping busy.
Qasi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Qasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redman lands an elbow just above Qasi 's eye.
Qasi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Qasi tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Damien Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Qasi tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qasi is trying to break the clinch but Redman is controlling him.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Qasi scores with a shot to the side of Redman's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Qasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman is stalling here.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Qasi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azar Qasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qasi avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage. #TD#
Qasi has picked Redman up - he's going for a ride! Qasi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Redman is staying active underneath Qasi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Qasi tries to pass to full mount but Redman defends it.
Redman is trying to stand up here but Qasi is controlling him well. #T4##SUB2#
Redman with the active half guard here but Qasi passes nicely into side control.
Redman is looking to reverse the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Qasi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Qasi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Redman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Redman prevents Qasi from improving position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Redman.
I think Qasi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Azar Qasi!
Our winner, Azar Qasi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Redman.
Dee throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Redman counters by moving into the clinch.
Redman lands an elbow just above Dee 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Dee has been cut.
Dee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redman has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redman.
The referee calls for Redman to work.
Dee takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Dee in his tracks for a moment.
Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Redman. #CUT2#
Jack Dee's cut is getting worse.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Redman.
Redman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Redman has Dee pushed against the cage.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dee's defenses.
Dee is trying to push Redman away but Redman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redman lands a shot to the body.
Redman slowing the pace effectively.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dee's defenses. #CUT2#
Jack Dee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman. #T2#
Redman scores with a shot to the side of Dee's head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Jack Dee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dee takes an elbow to the temple.
Dee letting Redman take a breather here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damien Redman.
Redman pushes Dee away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Redman.
Dee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redman. Redman obviously looking to wear him down.
Redman pushes Dee away with a front kick.#CL2#
Redman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dee, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Dee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Redman!
Damien Redman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MFN 366: End of an Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Officer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redman is fending him off so far but Officer persists. Nope, Redman circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Officer's head coaches at LOD: Black Label that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Officer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redman is looking to score with low kicks.
Officer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redman tries to avoid it but Officer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redman to the ground. Redman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Officer.
Redman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Redman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redman throws a head kick that misses.
Damien Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Officer lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by Redman.
Redman misses with the body kick#TD#
so Officer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Redman pushes Officer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've been informed that Redman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman is looking to clinch but Officer is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Officer.
Officer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Officer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redman circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Police Officer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Officer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redman can pounce on him.
Officer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redman tries to clinch but Officer is having none of it.
Officer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Redman walks into a jab.
Officer misses with a body punch
and Redman counters with a low kick, right behind Officer 's knee.
Officer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Officer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Officer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Officer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Officer blocks a head kick by Redman.
A head kick misses from Redman.
Redman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Officer.
Officer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Redman connects with a solid leg kick.
Officer takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Police Officer has been cut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Officer misses with a wild body shot.
Redman counters with a body kick.
Redman cracks the inside of Officer's front leg.
Officer throws a shot to the body.
Redman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Redman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redman tried to score with a low kick but Officer checks it.
Redman misses with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Redman. #TD#
Officer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Officer looking to sit in guard and control but Redman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Officer working for a triangle but Redman defends it easily.
Redman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB#
Officer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Redman stays in close to Officer's body and controls the position.
Redman wants to get up but he can't break Officer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Redman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Officer has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Redman is looking to defend but Officer has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Redman! Officer pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Redman taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Police Officer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Police Officer made sure he mentioned Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MFN 362: Olympics Round 1
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Rockin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rockin throws a lazy head kick
and Redman counters with a stiff right hand.
Rockin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rockin throws a jab but it's blocked by Redman.
It seemed like Redman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rockin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robbie Rockin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Redman counters by moving into the clinch.
Redman keeps control of Rockin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've been informed that Redman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockin misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Rockin avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Redman avoiding damage.
Rockin takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Robbie Rockin has been cut.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rockin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman blocking some punches.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rockin misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Redman digs a right hand into Rockin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rockin's gas tank.
Rockin can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Rockin misses with a punch to the body.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockin is trying to break the clinch but Redman is controlling him.
Rockin tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Rockin is trying to break the clinch but Redman is controlling him.
Rockin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stalling in the clinch from Redman.
Rockin has a couple of punches blocked by Redman. #T3#
Redman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Redman misses with a body punch.
Rockin throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Redman misses with some punches.
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rockin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Rockin.
Redman lands an elbow just above Rockin 's eye. #BC#
Rockin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockin clobbers Redman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rockin connects with a leg kick. Redman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockin misses with a straight left.
Redman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damien Redman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie Rockin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rockin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rockin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rockin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redman walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rockin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Redman slips a straight right by Rockin.
Redman tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockin looks to throw the jab but Redman is out of range.
Redman wants to counter the offense by Rockin and move into the clinch position.
Redman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Rockin lands with a good body shot.
Rockin misses with an uppercut. Redman saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redman! But no joy.
Rockin ducks under a wild hook from Redman.
Rockin throws a big counter combination but Redman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Redman connects with an inside leg kick.
Rockin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redman's head.
Rockin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redman throws a shot to the body.
Rockin throws a leg kick but Redman checks it. #T2#
Redman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockin.
Rockin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rockin misses with a lunging right hand
and Redman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rockin looks to land a body kick but Redman moved away.
Redman misses the shot to the body. #T3##CL2#
Redman darts in and clinches Rockin up against the cage.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman is struggling to control the position.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redman prevents a body shot from Rockin.
Rockin blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Damien Redman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rockin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Redman has Rockin pressed against the cage, preventing Rockin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Rockin.
Redman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Rockin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rockin gets tackled into the cage by Redman. Redman maintains the clinch.
Rockin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rockin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Rockin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Rockin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Redman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rockin tries a head kick but it misses.
Robbie Rockin is winning the standup battle so far.
Redman misses with a body shot.
Rockin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rockin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rockin tests Redman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman slips under a jab from Rockin.
Redman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Redman blocks a jab.
Rockin backing away here, and Redman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Rockin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rockin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Redman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Redman blocking some punches.
Rockin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rockin swings wildly with an uppercut but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockin stalling.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rockin swings wildly with an uppercut but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rockin can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action. #BC#
Rockin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rockin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Redman moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockin throws a hook to the side of Redman's head but Redman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockin circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Good work by Redman as he checks the leg kick.
Redman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rockin misses with a hook.
Redman ducks under a wild hook from Rockin.
Rockin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rockin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Rockin. Beautiful body shot.
Redman slips a jab from Rockin.
Redman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Redman looks to land a combination but Rockin avoids it well.
Rockin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rockin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockin.
Rockin throws out a loose jab but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redman unleashes a big counter combination but Rockin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rockin looks to score with a jab to the body but Redman is just out of range.
Redman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rockin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Rockin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rockin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Rockin!
Robbie Rockin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MFN 356: Event Horizon
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1#
Loredo misses with a right hand
and Redman counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvin Loredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loredo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loredo was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
Redman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redman connects with a body shot.
Loredo throws a lazy right hand but Redman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loredo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Redman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Loredo thinking.
Redman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Redman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loredo manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Loredo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Loredo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redman counters with a nice uppercut.
Redman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loredo moves away.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redman. Loredo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##CL#
Redman closes the distance and clinches.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Loredo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Redman stalling in the clinch.
Loredo tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Loredo back against the cage.
Loredo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redman stalling the fight.
Redman prevents a body shot from Loredo.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Loredo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loredo throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Redman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loredo tries to work over Redman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman.
Redman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
A short uppercut from Redman.
Redman prevents a body shot from Loredo.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Redman.
Redman slows down the pace here.
Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loredo misses with some punches.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Loredo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loredo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Redman lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Loredo is looking to control Redman's arms but Redman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Loredo has his back to the cage.
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loredo throws a head punch that misses.
Loredo misses with a punch on the inside.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Loredo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loredo blocks the elbow strike.
Loredo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Loredo misses with a punch to the body.
Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Loredo is trying to maintain a safe position but Redman gets an underhook and turns Loredo into the cage.
Loredo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow. #T4#
Redman blocks an uppercut.
Loredo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Loredo's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loredo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loredo.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Alvin Loredo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loredo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Loredo in his tracks for a moment.
Redman lands an elbow just above Loredo 's eye.
Loredo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Loredo avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Redman lands a shot to the body.
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 Alvin Loredo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Loredo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Redman counter with a right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Loredo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Loredo throws a big shot that misses.
Redman throws a head kick but Loredo moves out of range.
Redman misses the body punch
and Loredo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loredo throws a series of punches but Redman moves out of range.
Loredo throws a right hand that misses
and Redman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Loredo misses with a right hand
and Redman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Loredo throws a lazy right hand but Redman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Loredo does no damage.
Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Loredo is just out of range.
Redman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Loredo on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loredo throws a big shot that misses.
Redman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Loredo manages to circle out of the way.
Loredo is breathing heavily.
Loredo misses with a hook
and Redman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Loredo is rocked!#T1#
Redman throws a series of punches but Loredo avoids them all with ease.
Loredo is still on wobbly legs! Can Redman finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Redman. Loredo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Loredo under the eye.
Loredo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loredo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Loredo tries to get set, Redman tries to push him back and clinch up but Loredo manages to avoid the attempt.
Redman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loredo.
Redman thuds his shin into the meat of Loredo's side.#CL#
Redman has managed to clinch.
Loredo has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman lands with a right to the head.
Redman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loredo can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Loredo is pressed against the cage. Redman pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Loredo! Two more big strikes from Redman and Loredo crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Damien Redman!
In his post fight interview, Damien Redman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Infinity: Jungle Warfare
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Redman lands a body shot.
Hitscock misses the body punch
and Redman counters with a left to the body.
Hitscock connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Redman coming out on top.
Redman lands a nice hook to Hitscock's body. Hitscock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitscock moves away.
Hitscock lands a glancing blow to the side of Redman's head.
Hitscock throws a hook but Redman blocks it.
Hitscock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redman sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Hitscock misses with an uppercut
and Redman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Hitscock's head coaches at Dave's Dumb Belles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hitscock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hitscock scoring well with a low kick there.
Redman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redman scores with a jab to the body.
Hitscock misses with a looping left.
Hitscock misses the shot to the body.
Redman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hitscock.#T2#
Hitscock throws the left hand but Redman avoids the punch easily.
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitscock was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
Hitscock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hitscock checks the leg kick.
Redman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitscock.
Redman tries a quick counter leg kick but Hitscock is wise to it.
Redman connects with a body shot that sends Hitscock's belly button to the back.
Hitscock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitscock is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hitscock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitscock.
Redman throws a leg kick which misses Hitscock's front leg but catches the back leg as Hitscock tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hitscock. That's going to slow Redman down.
Hitscock throws a lazy right hand but Redman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hitscock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitscock.
A countering left hand to the body from Redman misses.
Hitscock tests Redman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hitscock rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Hitscock avoids the body shot from Redman.
Hitscock throws a chopping leg kick but Redman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitscock lands with an overhand left.
Redman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hitscock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hitscock 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 Redman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Redman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alfred Hitscock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hitscock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Redman jabs at Hitscock's body.
Hitscock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitscock takes a swing at Redman's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hitscock.
Hitscock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redman is out of range.
As Hitscock backs off Redman throws a huge counter combo but Hitscock manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redman.
Redman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitscock.
Hitscock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alfred Hitscock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hitscock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hitscock throws a lazy uppercut
and Redman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Redman misses with a low kick as Hitscock jumps back.
Redman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitscock throws out the jab.
Redman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Redman lands a leg kick that knocks Hitscock off balance momentarily.#T2#
Hitscock lands with a good body shot.
Redman misses with a shot to the body
and Hitscock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Hitscock misses its intended target.
Hitscock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hitscock throws a body punch but Redman moves out of range.
Hitscock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitscock misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Redman counters by clinching up.
Redman has Hitscock pressed against the cage, preventing Hitscock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Hitscock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redman after a bit of a struggle.
Redman is pushing Hitscock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Hitscock to work.
Hitscock avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Hitscock is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Hitscock.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman lands a shot to the body.
Hitscock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hitscock tries to break free but Redman pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
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.
Hitscock lands a shoulder strike.
Hitscock tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Hitscock back against the cage.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Hitscock can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman is pushing Hitscock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hitscock blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hitscock lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damien Redman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hitscock throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Redman moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Redman to work.
Redman misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hitscock.
Hitscock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hitscock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redman leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Hitscock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitscock sizes up Redman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redman is looking to clinch.
Hitscock misses with an uppercut.
Redman tries to counter with a clinch but Hitscock shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Hitscock scores with a nice head shot.
Redman lands a high kick!
Hitscock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hitscock throws a body shot but no joy.
Redman flicks out a counter leg kick but Hitscock steps away.
A good leg kick by Hitscock. #CL2#
Redman gets a clinch.
Redman blocking some punches. #T2#
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Hitscock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Hitscock gets an underhook and turns Redman into the cage.
A short uppercut from Redman.
Hitscock throws a head punch that misses.
Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hitscock tries to pull guard but Redman holds him up against the cage and eventually Hitscock drops back down to his feet.
Hitscock throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Damien Redman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Redman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hitscock backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitscock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redman smiles and moves away.
Hitscock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Redman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Redman throws a front kick aimed at Hitscock's knee but Hitscock avoids it well.
Hitscock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitscock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redman.
Hitscock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Hitscock throws a looping overhand right but Redman ducks down to avoid it.
Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hitscock with a body shot.
Redman lands a body shot.
Redman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Hitscock is predictable there
and Redman counters with a straight right hand.
Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Hitscock misses
and Redman counters with a low kick, right behind Hitscock 's knee.
Redman tries to land a front kick but Hitscock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alfred Hitscock.
I think Hitscock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alfred Hitscock!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alfred Hitscock thanked Bullet Proof System for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Infinity: 155 Title Tournament
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redman checks it well.
Molovgomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redman throws out a counter right but Molovgomedov avoids it with no problem.
Redman lands a leg kick that knocks Molovgomedov off balance momentarily.
Molovgomedov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Molovgomedov rushes Redman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Molovgomedov tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Molovgomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redman leaning against his opponent.
Molovgomedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Redman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman prevents a body shot from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Redman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Molovgomedov is leaning against Redman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Molovgomedov . #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redman.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redman avoiding damage as Molovgomedov throws knees to the body.
Redman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Redman blocks with his arms.
Molovgomedov misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Molovgomedov 's brow.
Redman being controlled against the cage.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Redman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman tries a body shot but Molovgomedov blocks it. #T2#
Molovgomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Molovgomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Redman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Molovgomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Molovgomedov lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov digs a right hand into Redman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redman's gas tank.
Redman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molovgomedov looking to stall.
Molovgomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molovgomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Molovgomedov 's brow. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Redman stalling the fight.
Molovgomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov prevents a body shot from Redman.
Molovgomedov wants to stall.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Molovgomedov in his tracks for a moment.
Molovgomedov is leaning against Redman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molovgomedov misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Redman wants to stall.
Molovgomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
Redman lands an elbow just above Molovgomedov 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Molovgomedov controls the action.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.
Molovgomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molovgomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Molovgomedov tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Molovgomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redman is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov .
Redman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Molovgomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Molovgomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook
and Redman counters with a left to the body.
Molovgomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Molovgomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Molovgomedov missing with a left hand there. Redman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Redman closes the distance and clinches.
Molovgomedov blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman. #CUT2#
It looks like Henry Molovgomedov has been cut.
Molovgomedov crunches a lovely knee into Redman's ribcage.
Redman looking to stall.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Molovgomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Molovgomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Molovgomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Molovgomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Molovgomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Redman lands a shoulder strike.
Redman stalling against the cage.
Molovgomedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman stalls.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Molovgomedov .
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Molovgomedov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Molovgomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Redman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Molovgomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Molovgomedov takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Molovgomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Molovgomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Redman controls his hands.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Molovgomedov lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.
Molovgomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Molovgomedov with a knee to the head.
Molovgomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Molovgomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around?
Redman blocks an elbow strike.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Molovgomedov landing knees to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molovgomedov misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Molovgomedov .
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman lands a shot to the body.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Molovgomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Redman tries to work over Molovgomedov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molovgomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redman blocks it with crossed arms.
Molovgomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Molovgomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman blocks a body shot from Molovgomedov . #T4#
Redman is pushing Molovgomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Redman wants to stall.
Molovgomedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Molovgomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redman stalling in the clinch.
Molovgomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Henry Molovgomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molovgomedov lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Molovgomedov fails to land.
Molovgomedov working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Molovgomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Molovgomedov 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Redman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Redman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Molovgomedov .
An inside leg kick lands from Molovgomedov .
Henry Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov .
Redman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Molovgomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Redman tries to sprawl out of it but Molovgomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Molovgomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redman moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redman. Molovgomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molovgomedov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redman misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Redman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but Redman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molovgomedov moves away.
Redman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Molovgomedov 's calf.#T1#
Molovgomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Molovgomedov scores with a leg kick.
Redman lands with a shot to the body.
Redman connects with a body shot.
Molovgomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redman manages to avoid it.
Redman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Redman cracks Molovgomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molovgomedov . #CL#
Molovgomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Molovgomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Molovgomedov controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redman.
Redman effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Molovgomedov scores with a shot to the side of Redman's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Molovgomedov .
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Molovgomedov avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Molovgomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Molovgomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Damien Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Molovgomedov scores with a hook to the body.
The referee calls for Redman to work.
Molovgomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Redman misses with the head strike.
Molovgomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Molovgomedov is keeping busy.
Molovgomedov prevents a body shot from Redman.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Molovgomedov taking a breather.#T4#
Molovgomedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Molovgomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Henry Molovgomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Molovgomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Molovgomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Molovgomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Molovgomedov letting Redman take a breather here.
Molovgomedov avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Molovgomedov .
Well Molovgomedov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Molovgomedov !

Event: ROV 72
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Redman jabs at Benn Jnr's body.
Benn Jnr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benn Jnr throws a wild body kick that Redman sees coming a mile off.
Benn Jnr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benn Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr feints and then cracks Redman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redman down.
Benn Jnr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benn Jnr closes the distance and clinches up with Redman, looking for a takedown. Benn Jnr pushes Redman against the ropes but Redman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benn Jnr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redman.
Benn Jnr misses with a head kick.
Redman checks a leg kick.
Redman wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jnr pushes him away.
Redman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but Redman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Redman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick
enabling Redman to counter with a crisp jab.
Benn Jnr misses with a body kick.
Benn Jnr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benn Jnr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benn Jnr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good work by Redman as he checks the leg kick.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benn Jnr - that will leave a mark!
Benn Jnr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benn Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redman moves away.
Benn Jnr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Redman moves into the clinch.
Benn Jnr takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benn Jnr backwards.
Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
Benn Jnr misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Benn Jnr.
Redman scores with a shot to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benn Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
Redman taking a breather.
Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benn Jnr is trying to stall.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Benn Jnr gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.#T3#
Redman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benn Jnr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Benn Jnr gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damien Redman.
Benn Jnr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benn Jnr throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
Redman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benn Jnr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redman avoids the head kick by Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Redman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benn Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redman throws out the jab.
Benn Jnr lands a head kick. Redman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Benn Jnr tries to land a leg kick but Redman saw it coming and moves away. #T4##TD#
Benn Jnr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benn Jnr showed some decent athleticism there.
Benn Jnr stalling away here and it's allowed Redman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Benn Jnr forces his way into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman is not content to let Benn Jnr control the position.
Benn Jnr wants to pass to mount but Redman is defending the position. #T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benn Jnr in particular looking to stall.
Benn Jnr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benn Jnr is keen to just control but Redman is a slippery customer.
Redman is concentrating on defense, preventing Benn Jnr from advancing position.
Benn Jnr is trying to control the action in half guard but Redman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benn Jnr works his way into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Benn Jnr tries to move to mount but Redman blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Benn Jnr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES2#
Redman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A nice leg kick lands there from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr throws a sloppy head kick
and Redman counters with a straight right hand.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benn Jnr swings for the body but Redman moves out of range. #T7#
Benn Jnr misses with a leg kick
and Benn Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr throws a head kick that misses.
Nigel Benn Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn Jnr fails with a takedown attempt.
Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benn Jnr with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Benn Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benn Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benn Jnr.
Redman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benn Jnr misses with a leg kick.
Redman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benn Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T8#
Redman avoids the head kick by Benn Jnr.
Redman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benn Jnr shoots in looking for a takedown but Redman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benn Jnr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benn Jnr is looking to chop away at Redman's legs.
A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benn Jnr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Redman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Benn Jnr throws a head kick that misses
and Redman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benn Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Redman avoids it.
Benn Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Redman is just out of range.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick
and Redman counters with a nice uppercut. #T9#
Redman blocks a leg kick.
Redman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benn Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Benn Jnr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benn Jnr is looking to wear down Redman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick which misses Redman's front leg but catches the back leg as Redman tries to avoid it.
Benn Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benn Jnr misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benn Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redman's corner calls for a 1-2. Redman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benn Jnr tried to score with a low kick but Redman checks it.
Redman wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jnr pushes him away.
Benn Jnr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benn Jnr is looking to slow Redman down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Benn Jnr dominated that round.
That's time! Benn Jnr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Benn Jnr throws a head kick that misses
and Redman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benn Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Benn Jnr misses #CL2#
and Redman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benn Jnr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redman has him pressed against the ropes.
Redman blocks an elbow strike from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr is looking to break free of the clinch but Redman has double underhooks.
Benn Jnr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redman blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Redman.
Benn Jnr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman stalling.
Redman trying to stall but Benn Jnr improves his position.
Redman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redman stops a takedown attempt from Benn Jnr.
A knee to the head by Benn Jnr. #T1#
Benn Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redman digs a right hand into Benn Jnr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benn Jnr's gas tank.
A short right from Redman.
Benn Jnr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redman blocks it with crossed arms.
Benn Jnr is trying to break free.
Benn Jnr wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redman lands with a right to the head.
Benn Jnr lands a nice elbow.
Benn Jnr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Redman has Benn Jnr pressed against the ropes, preventing Benn Jnr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Benn Jnr.
Redman lands with a left to the head.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benn Jnr's defenses. #T2#
Benn Jnr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Damien Redman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Redman stalling in the clinch.
Redman blocks the elbow strike.
Benn Jnr is trying to break the clinch but Redman has him pressed against the ropes.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Benn Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Benn Jnr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benn Jnr throws a front kick aimed at Redman's knee but Redman avoids it well.
Redman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benn Jnr swats away the attempt to clinch by Redman.
Benn Jnr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benn Jnr is looking to land body kicks.
Benn Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Benn Jnr wants to land a leg kick but Redman is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benn Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Redman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benn Jnr shoots for a takedown but Redman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Benn Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benn Jnr throws a lazy right hand but Redman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redman digs a good body shot into Benn Jnr's ribs.
Redman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benn Jnr to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but Redman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Redman lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Redman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr obviously looking to wear him down.
Redman misses with a wild body shot.
Redman moves in looking to clinch but Benn Jnr pushes him off.
Redman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Redman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redman is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benn Jnr moves away.
An inside leg kick from Benn Jnr misses.
Redman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benn Jnr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Redman's calf.
Benn Jnr shoots in for a double leg but Redman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr obviously looking to wear him down. #T5#
Benn Jnr avoids the body shot from Redman.
Benn Jnr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benn Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redman is out of range.
Benn Jnr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redman throws a body shot but no joy.
Benn Jnr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benn Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redman checks a leg kick.
Benn Jnr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Redman wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jnr pushes him away.
Benn Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redman is out of range.
Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benn Jnr with a body shot.
Nigel Benn Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick
letting Redman counter with a right hand. #T6#
Redman lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Redman moves into range and clinches up with Benn Jnr.
Redman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Redman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Benn Jnr up against the ropes.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Redman.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benn Jnr's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman prevents a body shot from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr misses with a body punch.
Benn Jnr tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Benn Jnr looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T7#
Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Benn Jnr is leaning against Redman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benn Jnr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redman blocks it with crossed arms.
Benn Jnr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman has Benn Jnr pressed against the ropes.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benn Jnr's defenses.
Benn Jnr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benn Jnr missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Redman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T8#
Redman stalling in the clinch but Benn Jnr improves position.
Redman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Benn Jnr avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Redman is working Benn Jnr over against the ropes.
Benn Jnr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redman has him pressed against the ropes.
Benn Jnr misses with a body punch.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Benn Jnr, against the ropes.
Benn Jnr lands a nice elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redman lands with a short shot to the head.
Redman avoids a wild elbow strike from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr being controlled against the ropes.#T9##BC#
Benn Jnr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benn Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redman.
Benn Jnr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benn Jnr pushes Redman away with a front kick.
Benn Jnr throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Redman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A body shot lands from Redman.
Redman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Nigel Benn Jnr has been cut.
Benn Jnr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benn Jnr takes an elbow to the temple.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Benn Jnr.
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 Nigel Benn Jnr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick
and Redman counters with a nice body shot.
Redman misses with a body punch #TD#
and Benn Jnr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Benn Jnr is looking to take a break and control but Redman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr is trying to control the action in half guard but Redman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Benn Jnr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman is refusing to be controlled, as Benn Jnr sits in half guard.
Benn Jnr thows a huge punch but Redman dodges it nicely. #T1#
Benn Jnr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benn Jnr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Redman misses.
Benn Jnr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redman's head.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Redman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redman lands a right hook to the body.
Redman avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benn Jnr tries to bum rush Redman with a series of wild strikes but Redman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benn Jnr stuns Redman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Benn Jnr misses with a body kick.
Benn Jnr closes the distance and clinches up with Redman, looking for a takedown. Benn Jnr pushes Redman against the ropes but Redman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Redman wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jnr pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benn Jnr misses with a kick to the body
and Redman counters with a nice body shot.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but Redman moved away.
Benn Jnr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benn Jnr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick
and Redman counters with a nice body shot.
Benn Jnr lands a head kick. Redman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benn Jnr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Benn Jnr misses with a head kick.
Redman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benn Jnr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Benn Jnr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Benn Jnr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redman checks a low kick from Benn Jnr.
Redman cracks Benn Jnr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Redman just misses with a punch to the body.
Benn Jnr throws a low kick, looking for Redman's leg but Redman calmly moves out of range.
Redman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benn Jnr with a body shot.
Benn Jnr swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Redman has managed to clinch. #T4#
Benn Jnr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redman blocks it with crossed arms.
Redman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Benn Jnr wants to break free but Redman has control.
Benn Jnr blocks an elbow strike.
Benn Jnr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Benn Jnr.
Redman prevents a body shot from Benn Jnr.
Redman lands an elbow just above Benn Jnr 's eye.
Redman taking a breather.
Benn Jnr is trying to force a seperation but Redman has the dominant position.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benn Jnr trying to land knees to the body. #T5#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman dodges an elbow strike from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr missing with knees to the body.
Benn Jnr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Redman avoiding damage as Benn Jnr throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Redman - that landed with a thud.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benn Jnr tries to pull guard but Redman holds him up against the ropes and eventually Benn Jnr drops back down to his feet.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Benn Jnr.
Redman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Benn Jnr in his tracks for a moment.
Benn Jnr misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman trying to stall but Benn Jnr improves his position. #BC#
Benn Jnr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T6#
Benn Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benn Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Redman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Redman pushes Benn Jnr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Benn Jnr blocks the elbow strike.
Benn Jnr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman has Benn Jnr pressed against the ropes, preventing Benn Jnr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Benn Jnr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redman checks the leg kick.
Redman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Redman blocks a head kick by Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr throws a front kick aimed at Redman's knee but Redman avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman cracks a nice hook into Benn Jnr's ribs.
Redman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benn Jnr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Redman scrambles back to his feet.#T7#
Benn Jnr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn Jnr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benn Jnr is looking to land body kicks.
Redman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Redman moves out of range as Benn Jnr throws a body kick.
Redman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Redman checks a leg kick nicely.
Redman avoids the head kick by Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr blocks a low kick nicely.
Benn Jnr lands a head kick! #CL2#
Benn Jnr tries to keep at a distance but Redman has taken the fight into the clinch.#T8#
Redman avoiding damage as Benn Jnr throws knees to the body.
Benn Jnr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benn Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
Benn Jnr trying to control the position but instead, Redman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benn Jnr into the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Redman.
Redman tries to stall but Benn Jnr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benn Jnr's brow.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.
Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
Redman stalling in the clinch but Benn Jnr improves position. #T9#
Benn Jnr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Redman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benn Jnr or not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benn Jnr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Redman dodges an elbow strike from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benn Jnr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Redman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Benn Jnr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Redman is stalling here.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Benn Jnr, against the ropes.
Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benn Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Benn Jnr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jnr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Redman checks a low kick from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Benn Jnr.
Redman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Benn Jnr. Beautiful body shot.
Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Benn Jnr is just out of range.
Redman throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benn Jnr.
A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman checks a low kick from Benn Jnr.
Redman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Benn Jnr drives through with a takedown into Redman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benn Jnr throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Redman managing to control the position.
Benn Jnr wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.
Benn Jnr connects with a couple of short punches.
Benn Jnr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nigel Benn Jnr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Redman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benn Jnr tries a low kick but Redman avoids it.
Benn Jnr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redman as he avoids it easily.
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benn Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
Benn Jnr looks to land a right hand but Redman moved out of range.
Redman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benn Jnr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benn Jnr connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benn Jnr. Redman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Redman doesn't manage to clinch there - Benn Jnr circles away.
Benn Jnr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Redman just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Redman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benn Jnr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Redman wants to counter the offense by Benn Jnr and move into the clinch position.
Benn Jnr lands with an uppercut that bounces Redman off the ropes and back into range.
Benn Jnr walks into a straight right hand from Redman.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick
and Redman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Redman defending well as Benn Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
Benn Jnr misses with a hook. Redman ducked under it nicely.
Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Benn Jnr is just out of range.
Benn Jnr attempts a counter takedown but Redman avoids it well and moves away.
Benn Jnr connects with a looping right hand.
A leg kick checked by Redman.#T4#
Benn Jnr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benn Jnr wants to land a leg kick but Redman is out of range.
Benn Jnr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benn Jnr with a body shot.
Benn Jnr lands a nice hook to Redman's body. Redman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Benn Jnr.
Redman dips to his left and cracks Benn Jnr with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn Jnr looks to throw the jab but Redman is out of range.
A nice side step and Redman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benn Jnr misses with a low kick as Redman jumps back.
Benn Jnr wants to slow Redman down by chopping away at his legs.
Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benn Jnr with a body shot.#T5#
Benn Jnr wants to land a leg kick but Redman is out of range.
A low kick from Benn Jnr is predictable there
letting Redman counter with a right hand.
Benn Jnr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Redman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benn Jnr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Benn Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benn Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Benn Jnr misses #CL2#
and Redman counters by moving into the clinch.
Redman leaning against his opponent.
Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Benn Jnr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redman's defenses.
Redman stalling in the clinch but Benn Jnr improves position.
Benn Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T6#
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Benn Jnr controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Redman.
A frustrated look appears on Benn Jnr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Redman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Redman has Benn Jnr pushed against the ropes.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benn Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Benn Jnr manages to break the clinch.
Benn Jnr tries to score with a low kick but Redman moves his leg out of the way.
Redman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redman fails to land with a series of punches. #T7#
Benn Jnr throws a lazy head kick
and Redman counters with a left to the body.
Redman lands a nice looking body shot.
Benn Jnr stuns Redman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Redman closes the distance and clinches.
Redman scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr is trying to break the clinch but Redman is controlling him.
Redman has Benn Jnr pressed against the ropes, preventing Benn Jnr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redman lands an uppercut.
Benn Jnr lands a nice elbow.
Redman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T8#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benn Jnr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman lands with a short shot to the head.
Benn Jnr is looking to control Redman's arms but Redman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benn Jnr has his back to the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Benn Jnr.
Redman holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Benn Jnr avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
A short left from Redman. #BC#
Benn Jnr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redman moves out of range of the leg kick from Benn Jnr.
Redman wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jnr pushes him away.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T9#
A bone on bone clash there as Redman blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redman! But no joy.
Redman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Redman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick which misses Redman's front leg but catches the back leg as Redman tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Benn Jnr misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Redman misses.
Benn Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redman.
Redman slips a jab from Benn Jnr.
Redman avoids a kick to the body.
Benn Jnr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benn Jnr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benn Jnr with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nigel Benn Jnr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jnr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Benn Jnr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Redman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redman wants it to stay on the feet.
That kick from Benn Jnr tenderised Redman's leg. Redman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benn Jnr is out of range.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but Redman checks it. #TD#
Redman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benn Jnr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Benn Jnr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jnr trying to control but Redman is working from the bottom. #T1#
Benn Jnr throwing strikes but missing.
Benn Jnr is pushing down on Redman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redman is fighting to maintain full guard but Benn Jnr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Benn Jnr is keen to just control but Redman is a slippery customer.
Benn Jnr trying to pass the guard but Redman defending well.
Redman is staying active underneath Benn Jnr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benn Jnr is taking a breather. Redman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Benn Jnr wants to take a breather but Redman is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benn Jnr scores with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Redman checks a leg kick.
Benn Jnr cracks the inside of Redman's front leg.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benn Jnr - that will leave a mark!
Benn Jnr scores with a kick to the body.
Benn Jnr shoots for a takedown but Redman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Redman unleashes a big counter combination but Benn Jnr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Redman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Benn Jnr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benn Jnr can pounce on him.
Redman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benn Jnr attempts a counter takedown but Redman avoids it well and moves away.
Benn Jnr throws a push kick but Redman slaps the foot to one side.
Redman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benn Jnr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benn Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but Redman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Redman as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Benn Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benn Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Redman wants to counter the offense by Benn Jnr and move into the clinch position.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr throws out a loose jab but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benn Jnr misses with a body kick.
Redman is looking for the big counter here.
Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Redman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Redman just misses with a punch to the body.
Redman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redman avoids the head kick by Benn Jnr. #T5#
Benn Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr throws a low kick but Redman avoids it.
Benn Jnr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Redman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Benn Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benn Jnr misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Redman misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benn Jnr.
It seemed like Redman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Redman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benn Jnr, pushing him back against the ropes.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr missing with knees to the body. #T6#
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Benn Jnr shrugs off.
Benn Jnr is trying to force a seperation but Redman has the dominant position.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Benn Jnr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it.
Benn Jnr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benn Jnr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Benn Jnr misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman gets through Benn Jnr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benn Jnr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redman blocks it with crossed arms.
Redman blocks an elbow strike.#T7#
Redman stalling.
A hook to the body from Benn Jnr.
Redman avoiding damage as Benn Jnr throws knees to the body.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Benn Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benn Jnr as Redman tries to tie him up.
Redman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benn Jnr backwards.
Benn Jnr looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Redman.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benn Jnr is keeping busy.
Redman blocks the elbow strike.
Redman is leaning against Benn Jnr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redman avoiding damage.
Damien Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
Redman taking a breather.
Benn Jnr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Benn Jnr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Redman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Benn Jnr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benn Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Benn Jnr back against the ropes.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Benn Jnr, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benn Jnr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benn Jnr stalling in the clinch but Redman improves position.
Redman prevents Benn Jnr from breaking the clinch.#T9#
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benn Jnr's defenses.
Benn Jnr misses with the head strike.
Benn Jnr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman has Benn Jnr pressed against the ropes, preventing Benn Jnr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benn Jnr's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benn Jnr's brow.
Redman tries to stall but Benn Jnr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Benn Jnr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Benn Jnr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redman is trying to stall.
Redman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Benn Jnr up against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redman lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Benn Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benn Jnr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:46
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Benn Jnr!
Nigel Benn Jnr is the new featherweight champion!

Event: ROV 70
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Griffin throws an overhand right that lands on Redman's shoulder, as Redman tries to avoid the shot.
Redman slips under a jab.
Redman tried to score with a low kick but Griffin checks it.
Griffin tries to counter with a takedown but Redman is quick to defend against it.
Redman misses with a hook.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Redman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Redman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redman scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Griffin has been cut.
Griffin fails with the takedown.
Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griffin with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with the body kick#KD2#
and Redman counters with a crisp one two that drops Griffin! Redman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Griffin to his feet! Griffin is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some bone on bone action there as Redman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Redman checks a low kick from Griffin.
A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Redman stuns Griffin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffin seems to have got his legs back now.
Griffin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Redman moves into the clinch.
Redman slowing the pace effectively.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griffin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redman after a bit of a struggle.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Griffin goes for a takedown attempt but Redman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Griffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Redman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Redman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Redman lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redman counters with a right hand to the body.
Griffin is breathing heavily.#T2#
Redman lands a jab to Griffin's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin shoots for a takedown but Redman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Griffin tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Redman is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Griffin buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Griffin!! Griffin is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Redman throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Redman!
In his post fight interview, Damien Redman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ROV 68
Date: Apr 20, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Redman digs a good hook to Matador's body.
Redman connects with a crisp jab.
Matador walks into a straight right hand from Redman.#CL2#
Redman has Matador up against the ropes in a clinch.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD#
Matador gets control of Redman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matador will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Matador pushes Redman off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Redman darts in and clinches Matador up against the ropes.#T1##TD#
Matador drags the fight down to the ground.
Matador managing to control the position.
Matador wants to stand but Redman is controlling the position.
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.
Redman won't allow Matador to sweep him here.
Matador is working hard here to advance position.
Matador wants to get back to his feet but Redman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matador controlling the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matador trying to keep a closed guard but Redman is proving a slippery customer. #ES#
Matador has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Redman is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
Matador has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Redman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman lands a right hand.
Redman tries to stall but Matador uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Matador works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Redman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matador is looking to work some ground and pound but Redman has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Redman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matador can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matador has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matador throwing strikes but missing.
Matador throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Matador trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matador throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matador throwing strikes from guard but Redman blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matador throws a big right hand that misses.
Matador throws a strike but Redman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Matador is looking to sweep but instead, Redman has passed into half guard.
Matador wants to get back to his feet.
Matador tries to get to full guard but Redman has control of the leg.
Matador is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Matador is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matador trying to control but Redman postures up.
Matador wants to get back to his feet.
Matador is trying to control but can't.
Redman controlling the pace.
Matador tries to kick Redman off but Redman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Redman is looking to advance position but Matador won't allow it.
Matador is controlling Redman's trapped leg to prevent Redman from advancing to side control.
Matador is trying to stand up here but Redman is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damien Redman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Redman throws a body punch but Matador moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Matador is just out of range.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
Redman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matador. Matador circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws a body punch but Matador moves out of range.
Matador tries to counter with a takedown but Redman is quick to defend against it.
Matador takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Redman lands a head shot.
Jab from Redman.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Redman tries to clinch there but Matador circles away.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matador tries to counter by clinching up but Redman breaks away and moves out of range.
El Matador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Redman looks to land a combination. Matador sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Redman closes the distance and clinches.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Matador gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matador goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
Matador is working for takedown but Redman is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman lands a nice uppercut.
Redman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Matador tightens his grip and picks Redman up, before dumping him to the ground. Redman manages to land in guard.
Matador postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matador lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Matador postures up and lands a big shot to Redman's brow.
Redman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Redman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matador. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matador throwing strikes from guard but Redman blocks nicely.
Matador stopping the sweep attempt from Redman.
Matador postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matador postures up in Redman's guard and throws a big left but Redman blocks it.
Matador landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matador's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Matador throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Matador drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matador has Redman in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Redman stands up and waves to Matador to follow him.
Redman lands with a thumping leg kick.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Redman lands a really nice looking cross but Matador seems unphased.
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matador was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
Redman lands a jab to the nose.
Redman punishes Matador's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman lands a slapping body shot.
Redman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Matador takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matador is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Redman connects with a body shot that sends Matador's belly button to the back.
Matador checks a leg kick.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Matador drops his hands momentarily and Redman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redman. Matador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matador appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Redman scores with a punch to the head.
Matador takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matador takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Redman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Damien Redman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redman lands a nice shot to the body.
Redman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redman throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Redman just leaning against Matador, taking a breather.
Matador is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matador.
Our sources have told us that Matador has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Matador is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matador tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redman just stands there and leans against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
Redman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Redman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redman tries to clinch but Matador moves out of range. #CL2#
Redman pushes Matador up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matador blocks an elbow strike.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Matador tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Redman taking a breather.
Matador goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Redman.
A right handed body shot lands from Redman.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matador.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matador.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Damien Redman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Redman gets through Matador's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matador is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Redman to work.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Matador shrugs off. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matador can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Redman as the two fighters clinch.
Matador looking for a takedown.
Matador drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redman lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matador has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Redman is looking to slow Matador down with leg kicks. #T3#
Redman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redman lands a jab.#CL2#
Redman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T4#
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matador has Redman pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matador tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matador is working for takedown but Redman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matador is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matador can't break the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Matador changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redman lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Matador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Redman scores with a jab to the body.
Redman misses with a low kick.
Matador attempts a counter takedown but Redman avoids it well and moves away.
Redman's corner calls for a 1-2. Redman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redman lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Redman thuds a left hand into Matador's body.
Redman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matador rather than just go for the knockout.
Matador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Redman lands a body shot.
Redman throws a series of punches but Matador moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redman. Matador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matador tries to counter by clinching up but Redman breaks away and moves out of range.#T2##CL2#
Redman clinches.
Matador wants to take the fight to the mat but Redman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matador blocks the elbow strike.
Matador avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matador goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Redman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Redman - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Redman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Redman lands an elbow inside that Matador shrugs off.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matador's defenses.
Matador wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matador wants a takedown but no success here.
Matador prevents a body shot from Redman.
Matador tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman pushes Matador back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redman is looking to control Matador's arms but Matador gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redman has his back to the ropes.
Redman pushes Matador back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Redman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matador backwards.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matador changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4##CL2#
Redman closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Redman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Matador gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
El Matador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Redman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Redman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 42:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 42:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 42:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Redman!
Damien Redman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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