Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#71 Ibaka vs Complex
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Lopez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Redding connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Redding chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopez can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Lopez - just one landing.
Lopez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redding's sensitive parts.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Redding.
Lopez scores with a hook.
Redding walks into a left hand.
Redding misses with a looping left.
Lopez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redding moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Lopez misses with a lunging right hand
and Redding counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Redding takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redding checks the leg kick.
Redding throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redding doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Redding is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Redding.
Redding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Redding gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been told by Lopez's head coaches at Elite Strikers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redding throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redding let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frank Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redding throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez slips under a jab.#T3#
Lopez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Redding throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body. Redding takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Redding moves out of range easily.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Redding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redding walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redding looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Redding shoots in but no luck this time.
Lopez scores with a head kick. Redding tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab from Lopez.
Redding throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez lands a head shot.
Lopez defending well as Redding loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redding has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redding jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lopez thuds a left hand into Redding's body.
Redding takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez misses with a shot to the body
and Redding counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lopez thinking.
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Redding manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redding on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lopez catches Redding with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frank Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Redding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez throws a quick counter head kick but Redding was just out of range.
Redding showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Nice cross by Lopez.
Redding takes one to the chin there.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Lopez. That snapped Redding's head back.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Lopez. #T2#
Lopez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
Lopez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lopez scores with a hook.
Redding takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#
Redding is rocked!
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redding can do to turn this around?
Lopez throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Redding crashing down! Redding tries to stagger back to his feet but Lopez just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Redding asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lopez!
A victorious Frank Lopez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Joshua Redding was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry to everyone I let down. I will take this experience, learn from it, and come back like a bat out of hell. You'll all see.'.

Event: DUEL#65 Esposito vs Gaultier
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1##CL#
Jalgratas clinches up against the cage.
Jalgratas is pressed up against the cage. Redding has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jalgratas down to the mat. Jalgratas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jalgratas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Jalgratas rushes Redding and presses him up against the cage.
Jalgratas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Redding fails to pull guard.
Jalgratas scores with a shoulder strike.
Redding avoids a wild elbow strike from Jalgratas.
Nice elbow from Jalgratas.
A right hook to the body lands for Jalgratas.
Jalgratas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redding backwards.
Jalgratas lands an elbow inside that Redding shrugs off.
Jalgratas pushes Redding back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jalgratas slows down the pace here.
A short right from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Redding throws a head punch that misses.
Redding tries a body shot but Jalgratas blocks it. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas with a knee to the head.
Redding letting Jalgratas take a breather here.
Jalgratas is working Redding over against the cage.
Jalgratas blocks a body shot from Redding.
Redding tries for a takedown but Jalgratas manages to get underhooks.
Jaan Jalgratas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Redding.
Jalgratas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jalgratas with a knee to the head.
Redding misses with a body punch.
Jalgratas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#KD#
Jalgratas drops Redding with a big knee straight up the middle! Redding is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Redding is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joshua Redding has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OH! Redding has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Jalgratas smells blood and charges in for the finish! Jalgratas unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Redding sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jaan Jalgratas!
Joshua Redding was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry to everyone I let down. I will take this experience, learn from it, and come back like a bat out of hell. You'll all see.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
Sobral scores with a nice strike.
Sobral lands an overhand right.
Sobral throws a jab but it's blocked by Redding.
Redding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sobral throws a sloppy head kick and Redding moves out of range easily.
Redding ducks right into an uppercut from Sobral.
Sobral connects with a looping right hand.
Sobral lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Sobral that sends Redding to the canvas. Redding tries to scramble back to his feet but Sobral brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#
Redding is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redding is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oh Redding is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Sobral's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB2#
Sobral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redding has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Sobral decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Redding avoids the head kick by Sobral.
Sobral and Redding are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Sobral throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Redding into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Sobral knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raimundo Sobral!
A victorious Raimundo Sobral thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Joshua Redding was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry to everyone I let down. I will take this experience, learn from it, and come back like a bat out of hell. You'll all see.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2017

#R1##TD#
Redding shoots in and bounces The BiG MaN off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Redding with a nice head shot there.
Redding advances position into side control!
Redding creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The BiG MaN is trying to get back to half guard.
Redding is putting a hurting on The BiG MaN here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The BiG MaN is trying to improve his position.
Redding lands a few punches from side control.
The BiG MaN is trying to improve his position.
The BiG MaN takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
Redding trying to control the action but The BiG MaN is working from the bottom.
Redding lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The BiG MaN is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Redding off and has taken his back!
The BiG MaN keeps control of the position as Redding tries to break free.
Redding 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.
The BiG MaN not allowing Redding to control his hands. #SUB2#
The BiG MaN has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
The BiG MaN is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Redding knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Redding for a finish. #T2##SUB2#
The BiG MaN is looking for a choke. Redding gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Redding manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Redding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redding is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Redding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Redding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Redding slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
The BiG MaN wants to control but Redding is keeping busy.
Redding prevents The BiG MaN from improving his position.
Redding working The BiG MaN over with strikes.
The BiG MaN tries to roll over but Redding keeps him under control.
The BiG MaN has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Redding is working away from the top position though.
Redding slows the pace down in half guard.
The BiG MaN is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Redding lands strikes from half guard.
Redding is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The BiG MaN is looking for a sweep. Redding is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Redding is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Redding working The BiG MaN over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redding wants to take a breather but The BiG MaN is having none of it. #SUB#
Redding is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The BiG MaN doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Redding.
Redding working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Redding dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Redding has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The BiG MaN.
The BiG MaN scores with a jab to the head.
Redding throws a head kick that misses.
The BiG MaN on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The BiG MaN throws a right hand that Redding ducks under and follows up with a left that Redding also avoids with ease.
Redding was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Redding and The BiG MaN goes tumbling to the canvas! Redding follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
The BiG MaN is rocked!
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!
Redding drops an elbow to the side of The BiG MaN's head.
The BiG MaN is still in real trouble! Can Redding finish him?
Redding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Joshua Redding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Redding is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, The BiG MaN is hurt! He's hurt bad - Redding fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save The BiG MaN from any more punishment! Congratulations to Redding! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Redding!
Joshua Redding thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Just Bleed 25
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kincaid.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kincaid.
Kincaid doesn't manage to clinch there - Redding circles away.
Redding avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot lands for Kincaid.
Kincaid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redding on the side of the head.
Kincaid walks into a stiff left hand from Redding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kincaid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kincaid struggles to land a body shot inside as Redding controls his hands.
Kincaid misses with a punch to the body.
Kincaid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redding's defenses.
Kincaid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redding is trying to pull guard but Kincaid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Redding takes a shot to the head.
Kincaid prevents a body shot from Redding. #BC#
Kincaid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redding swings widly with a right hand
and Kincaid counters with a left to the body.
Redding throws a lazy body kick
and Kincaid counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Kincaid and Redding goes tumbling to the canvas! Kincaid follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Redding is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Redding looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kincaid trying to control the pace. #T2#
Redding trying to control but Kincaid postures up.
Kincaid is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Redding wants to control but Kincaid is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kincaid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Redding takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Redding looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Kincaid misses with a looping left.
Kincaid sizes up Redding with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redding is still on wobbly legs! Can Kincaid finish him?
Kincaid is stalking Redding. Redding circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kincaid, and it's lights out! Redding really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reuben Kincaid!
Reuben Kincaid spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Joshua Redding had this to say: 'Sorry to everyone I let down. I will take this experience, learn from it, and come back like a bat out of hell. You'll all see.'.

Event: Just Bleed 21
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Redding misses with a kick to the body
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Jones forces Redding back against the cage and clinches.
Redding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones prevents a body shot from Redding.
Redding misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Redding is blocking nicely.
Redding pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redding blocks the elbow strike.
Redding tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redding creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redding goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Redding blocks with his arms.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redding has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Redding backwards.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Redding's face.
Jones lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Redding avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Redding misses with a punch to the body.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Redding working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redding tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redding takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Joshua Redding has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Redding 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.
Redding doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Redding is rocked!
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Redding is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Redding blocks with his arms.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Redding looks winded!
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clinched against the cage, Jones lands a big elbow that drops Redding! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Redding is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Jones!
Johnny Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Joshua Redding had this to say: 'Sorry to everyone I let down. I will take this experience, learn from it, and come back like a bat out of hell. You'll all see.'.

Event: Just Bleed 13/12
Date: Dec 13, 2016

#R1#
Abarai slips a jab and a cross from Redding.
Abarai avoids the body shot from Redding.
Redding keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Redding went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Redding circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redding misses with a hook.
Redding lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai moves in looking to clinch but Redding pushes him off.
Abarai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Redding moves out of range of the body kick from Abarai. #T1#
Abarai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai shoots for a double leg takedown but Redding sprawls well. He's pushed Abarai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Redding wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redding connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abarai. Abarai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redding definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redding but Redding pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joshua Redding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Redding circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abarai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redding is fending him off so far but Abarai persists. Nope, Redding circles away and we're back to standing.
Abarai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Redding wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2##TD2#
Abarai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Redding lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Redding throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Abarai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Redding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abarai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redding working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Abarai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Redding scoring with some ground and pound.
Redding 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.
Redding wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving.
Redding wants to pass the guard but Abarai is keeping the position.
Redding landing some decent shots from guard.
Abarai looking for a sweep. Not yet Abarai, not yet.
Redding looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Abarai is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Abarai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Redding avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redding won't allow Abarai to get back to his feet.
Abarai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redding.
Redding scoring with some ground and pound.
Redding postures up and lands a big shot to Abarai's brow. #SUB2#
Abarai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abarai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Redding puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Redding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Redding will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Redding trying to control the action but Abarai is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Redding dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Abarai is looking to clinch but Redding is avoiding it.
Abarai moves out of range of the body kick.
Abarai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redding thinks about countering with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Redding.
Renji Abarai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redding throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redding throws out the jab.
Abarai wants to clinch up but Redding keeps it at a distance.
Redding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abarai can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redding's corner calls for a 1-2. Redding obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redding lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abarai will feel that in the morning.
Abarai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redding sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Redding misses with a straight right.
Redding misses the jab.
Redding connects with a single shot there.
Abarai misses with a combination #KD#
and Redding lands a stunning uppercut that sends Abarai to the mat! #ROC#
Abarai is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redding working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Redding is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abarai defends it well.
Redding throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Abarai is trying to control but can't.
Abarai is looking for a sweep. Redding is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abarai is trying to maintain the position but Redding is very close to passing his half guard.
Redding stops Abarai from getting back to his feet.
Abarai is not content to let Redding control the position.
Redding controlling the action here.
Redding is trying to control. Abarai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abarai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redding.
Abarai is looking for a sweep. Redding is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Abarai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abarai is not content to let Redding control the position.#T3#
Abarai trying to control from the bottom.
Abarai is looking to improve his position.
Joshua Redding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redding thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abarai tries to get to full guard but Redding has control of the leg. #SUB#
Redding is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Redding is working for a kimura but Abarai is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Redding perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abarai tries to roll over but Redding keeps him under control.
Redding is thwarting Abarai's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Redding darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redding is thwarting Abarai's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Redding dominated that second round.
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#
Abarai moves out of range of the body kick from Redding.
Abarai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abarai ducks right into an uppercut from Redding.
Abarai wants to clinch up but Redding keeps it at a distance.
Abarai shoots in for a double leg but Redding sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redding swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redding moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
Redding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abarai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redding sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abarai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Redding counters with a two punch combo.
Abarai is still on wobbly legs! Can Redding finish him?#T1#
Abarai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redding swivels and escapes.
It appears Redding was looking to counter with a kick there.
Abarai seems to have recovered his senses.
Joshua Redding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Redding getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Abarai is rocked!
Abarai throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Redding counters with a beautiful punch that sends Abarai to the canvas!
Abarai is still in real trouble! Can Redding finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Redding drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abarai dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redding keeping full guard, as Abarai tries to pass.
Redding keeping moving, preventing Abarai from controlling successfully.
Abarai wants to stand but Redding is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abarai trying to control the position from guard on top but Redding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abarai seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##SUB#
Redding looking for a guillotine here but Abarai defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abarai trying to control but Redding is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Redding is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abarai is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Abarai drops back looking for a leg! Redding is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redding manages to kick Abarai off! Abarai jumps back into Redding's guard.
Abarai wants to control from the top but Redding keeps moving.
Abarai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Abarai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redding swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Abarai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redding is trying to control the position but Abarai postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Abarai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redding manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abarai has Redding in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Abarai has his foot on Redding's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redding works his way back into a safe position though.
Joshua Redding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Redding is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Abarai pulls Redding in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Abarai has his foot on Redding's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redding works his way back into a safe position though.
Abarai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abarai has momentary wrist control but Redding slips an elbow through the middle.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redding landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Redding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redding 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Just Bleed .
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Redding avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redding drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stenger sprawls and moves away.
Stenger lands a front kick.
Redding lands a really nice looking cross but Stenger seems unphased.
Stenger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redding momentarily.
Stenger works Redding's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Stenger tenderised Redding's leg. Redding is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redding feinted with a counter takedown.
Stenger swings for the body but Redding moves out of range.
Redding drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stenger sprawls and moves away.
Redding definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stenger loads up on a big right hand but Redding slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger scores with a nice head shot.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redding moves away.
Redding changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redding avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Stenger throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Stenger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redding tries to counter with a takedown but Stenger is quick to defend against it.
Stenger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stenger scores with a hook to the body. Redding takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Redding blocks the leg kick.
Stenger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redding throws a head kick that misses.
Redding moves out of range of the strikes.
Redding with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stenger to score with a decent uppercut.
Stenger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redding doesn't seem bothered though.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redding.
Stenger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Redding.
Stenger tests Redding's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Stenger misses with a straight left.
Redding appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stenger lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Redding.
Redding drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stenger sprawls and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stenger. Redding shrugs it off though.
Stenger has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL2#
Stenger moves into the clinch.
Stenger lands a good knee to the midsection. Redding won't want to take too many of those.
A body shot lands from Stenger.
Stenger landing knees to the body.
Redding is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Stenger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redding takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2#
Stenger lands a big head kick that sends Redding tumbling to the mat! Stenger takes a step backwards and waves Redding back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Redding is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Redding has been cut.
Stenger misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Redding is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Redding will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Crack! A monster head kick from Stenger and Redding falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Stenger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aksel Stenger! Aksel Stenger retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Aksel Stenger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Joshua Redding spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry to everyone I let down. I will take this experience, learn from it, and come back like a bat out of hell. You'll all see.'.

Event: Just Bleed 8
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Kush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kush is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Redding swings widly with a right hand
and Redding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redding pushes Kush away with a front kick.
Kush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Redding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Redding looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kush is looking to control Redding's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kush avoid being mounted?
Kush is trying to escape back to his feet but Redding uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Redding sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kush is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Redding working the ground and pound.
Redding lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redding wants to control but Kush is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kush wants to get back to his feet.
Redding looks up at the clock and then as Kush takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Redding smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
My spies in $1000 Crouching Stoner Hidden Ground Game inform me that Redding has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Redding wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kush keeps working. #SUB2#
Redding tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Redding has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kush is trying to get back to half guard.
Redding taking a break here but Kush is having none of it and regains half guard.
Redding is trying to control. Kush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Redding lands with a punch from half guard.
Redding lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Kush actively working from the bottom here.
Kush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redding.
Redding is nestled in close to Kush, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Redding missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Kush is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redding pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kush has hold of Redding's hands but Redding slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Redding content to control rather than advance.
Redding lands strikes from half guard.
Redding working over Kush with some ground and pound. Kush looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Kush looking for submissions off his back.
Kush tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Redding manages to move to mount!
Kush is trying to escape the mount.
Redding tries to control but Kush wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Kush really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Redding looking to finish Kush with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kush!
Kush is desperately trying to improve his position but Redding has a good base and remains in mount.
Redding lands a big elbow.
Redding unloading with bombs!
Redding landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Kush is rocked!
A big strike lands for Redding! That's really hurt Kush and he's turned his back - Redding keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Redding jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Redding!
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Redding thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Just Bleed 3
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Redding.
A head kick from Stenger lands but Redding takes it in his stride.
Joshua Redding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redding looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
Stenger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stenger scores with a shot to the body.
Stenger scores with a kick to the body.
Stenger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stenger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Redding lands with an uppercut that bounces Stenger off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redding throws a wild body kick that Stenger sees coming a mile off.
We've been told by Stenger's head coaches at Team Migraine that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Stenger has knocked Redding down with a huge combo! Stenger steps away and waves a wobbly Redding back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Redding is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenger.
Redding is still on wobbly legs! Can Stenger finish him?
Stenger seems to be stalking Redding here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Redding drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aksel Stenger!
A very excited looking Aksel Stenger 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.
Joshua Redding was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry to everyone I let down. I will take this experience, learn from it, and come back like a bat out of hell. You'll all see.'.

Event: MFN 329
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCoy.
Redding misses with a straight left.
McCoy avoids a kick to the body.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redding as he avoids it easily.
McCoy takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Redding decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McCoy kicks off Redding and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redding sprawls well. Redding wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Redding throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of McCoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCoy. #TD2#
Redding tries to sprawl but McCoy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Redding is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redding defending well though. #T1#
McCoy wants to get back to his feet.
Redding definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
McCoy is working for a kimura here but Redding manages to reverse the position and he's now in McCoy's guard. #SUB2#
McCoy has his foot on Redding's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redding works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McCoy is looking for a triangle but Redding pushes his legs off easily.
Redding distracts McCoy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Redding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCoy wants to stand and escape but Redding is having none of it.
Redding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCoy's head.
Redding landing some decent shots from guard.
McCoy working a defensive guard here.
Redding throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Redding wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
McCoy is trying to keep Redding in close. #SUB2#
McCoy is looking for a triangle here but Redding uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McCoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Redding lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on McCoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCoy taking punishment in the form of punches.
McCoy can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Redding thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on McCoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redding is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCoy is pushing Redding's head away, looking to escape. Redding manages to hold on to the position though.
McCoy holding on.
McCoy tries to improve position but can't.
McCoy keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on McCoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCoy wants to control but Redding postures up.
Redding landing a few strikes.
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
McCoy can't do much from the bottom here.
McCoy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McCoy defending against the ground and pound.
McCoy struggling a bit here.
McCoy tries to bench press Redding off him but Redding keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Redding dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Redding throws a big shot that misses.
Redding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
McCoy has managed to clinch.
Redding lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redding lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redding goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redding lands a shot to the body.
Redding can't get the takedown.
Redding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redding tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Redding tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Redding.
McCoy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Joshua Redding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cage McCoy.
McCoy takes an elbow to the temple.
Redding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?#T1#
Redding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redding struggles to land a body shot inside as McCoy controls his hands.
Redding trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Redding breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redding throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCoy on the side of the head.
McCoy tries to clinch there but Redding circles away.
Redding throws a hook but McCoy avoids it easily.
McCoy tries to counter with a clinch but Redding shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Redding does it's job there.
McCoy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redding's sensitive parts.
Redding throws a poor cross that misses
and McCoy counters with a body kick.
Redding throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Redding throws a body kick that misses.
Joshua Redding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McCoy moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
McCoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCoy dodges an elbow strike from Redding.
Redding misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
McCoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redding smiles and moves away.
Redding throws an overhand right that lands on McCoy's shoulder, as McCoy tries to avoid the shot.
Redding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redding throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCoy on the side of the head. #TD2#
Redding gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCoy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McCoy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCoy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Redding keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
McCoy 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#
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Redding.
Redding avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Redding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCoy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Redding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redding goes for a double leg but McCoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCoy continues to drive forward.#CL2#
McCoy instigates a clinch.
Redding throws a head punch that misses.
McCoy blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Redding.
A shot in the inside from Redding. #T4#
Redding lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redding scores with a shoulder strike.
Redding lands a left hand.
McCoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redding pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cage McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redding throws a big shot that misses.
McCoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redding throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redding, as that shot connected. #ROC#
McCoy is rocked!
Redding cracks McCoy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McCoy falls backwards against the cage. Redding follows up with more strikes that drop McCoy to his knees. Redding keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McCoy! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Redding!
Joshua Redding decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Cage McCoy was interviewed post fight and said 'It's how you bounce back! I'll be back!!'.

Event: ROV 72
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Redding misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Redding 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.
Redding throws a body punch but Kush moves out of range. #TD2#
Redding changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kush looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kush tries to buck Redding off but Redding is having none of it.
Kush defending against the ground and pound.
Redding working the ground and pound but Kush is defending the strikes.
Kush is looking to regain half guard here but Redding keeps moving and retains side control.
Kush regains half guard there - taking advantage of Redding's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kush moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redding.
Redding with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Redding got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kush has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Redding has managed to get both his arms back between Kush's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Kush is trying to keep Redding in close.
Redding works over Kush with some ground and pound from guard.
Kush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kush is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Redding taking some punishment here, with Kush in his half guard. #SUB#
Kush is looking for a kimura here.
Redding is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kush winds up and cracks Redding with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kush prevents Redding from improving his position.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kush is trying to control. Redding wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Redding works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Kush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redding has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kush has managed to get both his arms back between Redding's legs - danger averted.
Kush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kush wants to control from the top but Redding keeps moving.
Kush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Redding looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kush connects with a couple of short punches.
Kush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redding swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kush lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Kush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kush postures up and lands a big shot to Redding's brow.
Kush wants to control from the top but Redding keeps moving.
Kush cracks Redding with a solid left hand.
Kush 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.#SUB2#
Redding had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kush defends it easily.
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.#SUB2#
Redding throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kush is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kush with a nice head shot there.#T4##SUB2#
Kush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redding has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kush has managed to get both his arms back between Redding's legs - danger averted.
Kush scoring with some ground and pound.
Kush is in close to Redding's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Redding is rocked!
Kush is working Redding over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Redding is still in real trouble! Can Kush finish him?
Kush lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Redding is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kush not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kush loads up on a big left hand. Redding felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kush looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Redding can't hide his disappointment, as Kush celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Kush!
Bubba Kush retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Bubba Kush thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Joshua Redding spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry to everyone I let down. I will take this experience, learn from it, and come back like a bat out of hell. You'll all see.'.

Event: ROV 69
Date: May 07, 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.#CL#
Sims takes the fight into the clinch.
Sims creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sims misses with an elbow over the top.
Redding fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Redding drags the fight down to the ground.
Redding working a defensive guard here.
Redding tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Redding is trying to control the position but Sims postures up.
Redding manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sims manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sims tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redding throwing strikes from guard but Sims blocks nicely.
Sims is trying to control the position but Redding postures up. #T1#
Redding advances to half guard.
Sims is not content to let Redding control the position.
Redding is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sims pushes Redding off looking to stand but Redding dives back in and keeps control.
Redding lands strikes from half guard.
Redding looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Redding not doing much here.
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.
Redding trying to mount his opponent but Sims defends it.
Nice strikes from Redding there. #T2#
Redding lands with a punch from half guard.
Sims on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sims tries to get out of the position.
Sims is looking to improve his position.
Redding is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Redding working Sims over with strikes.
Redding looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sims with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redding thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sims's head.
Ground and pound from Redding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redding lands a nice short elbow.
Sims has hold of Redding's hands but Redding slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Redding thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sims's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redding tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sims knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Sims blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redding.
Redding has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redding sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sims defending well though.
Sims avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redding.
Redding wants to take a breather but Sims is having none of it.
We've been informed that Redding has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sims tries to roll over but Redding keeps him under control.
Redding is trying to control. Sims wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Redding wants to free his trapped foot but Sims is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Redding lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sims is staying active underneath Redding, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sims knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redding on the ground.#T4#
Sims trying to control here. #SUB2#
Redding is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sims is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joshua Redding!
Joshua Redding thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ROV 67
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Redding throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Equation counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Equation are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Redding struggling a bit here.
Equation throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Redding wants to control but Equation postures up.
Redding is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Equation is staying active.
Equation tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Equation wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redding, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redding is looking for a sweep.
Equation throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Redding tries to buck Equation off but Equation is having none of it.
Equation tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Equation throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Redding is not content to let Equation control the position.
Equation is trying to ground and pound but Redding uses the momentary lack of control by Equation to regain half guard.
Equation thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redding's head. #SUB2#
Redding looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Equation is looking for a kimura but Redding is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Equation to get the leverage.
Redding trying to control but Equation postures up.
Redding might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Equation haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Equation prevents Redding from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Redding is refusing to be controlled, as Equation sits in half guard.
Equation controlling the action here.#SUB#
Equation is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redding doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Equation. #SUB#
Equation seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Equation thows a huge punch but Redding dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Equation seems to be looking for submissions.
Equation trying to control from half guard but Redding is working away.
Redding gets back to full guard.
Equation might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Redding keeping moving, preventing Equation from controlling successfully.
Equation controls from within his opponent's guard.
Equation tries to free his leg and advance position but Redding is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Redding working for a triangle but Equation defends it easily.
Equation throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Equation landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Equation drops back looking for a leg! Redding is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redding manages to kick Equation off! Equation jumps back into Redding's guard.
Equation controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redding keeping moving, preventing Equation from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Human Equation dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big left from Equation misses.
Redding is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Equation with a body shot.#TD#
Equation gets a takedown into half guard.
Equation slows the pace down in half guard.
Redding is trying to get back to full guard.
Human Equation overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Equation thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redding's head.
Equation throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Equation is thwarting Redding's attempts to control the position.
Redding keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Equation seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redding does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Equation is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Redding is trying to maintain the position but Equation is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Equation is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Redding is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Redding manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Redding had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Equation defends it easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Equation trying to control the position from guard on top but Redding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redding pulls Equation in to control the position.
Equation's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Equation is looking to work some ground and pound but Redding has wrist control.#SUB2#
Redding has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Equation can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redding being controlled here, momentarily.
Equation trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Redding fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Equation feints and as Redding raises his hands in defense, Equation changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Equation engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Equation in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Equation controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Redding escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Equation gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Equation passes Redding's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Equation wants to take a breather but Redding is having none of it.
Redding is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Equation seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Redding is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Human Equation!
In defeat, Joshua Redding stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry to everyone I let down. I will take this experience, learn from it, and come back like a bat out of hell. You'll all see.'.

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