PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Redding (ranked 4386 p4p, 5011 weight class) and Tim The Killa From Manila (ranked 475 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Redding
vs
The Killa From Manila

178 cm
25
158
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aiden Redding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim The Killa From Manila!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redding is looking to clinch but The Killa From Manila is avoiding it.

Redding closes the distance and clinches.
The Killa From Manila jumps guard but Redding stands there with The Killa From Manila around his waist. The Killa From Manila gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Redding jumps into guard, dragging The Killa From Manila to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Killa From Manila won't allow Redding to get back to his feet.
The Killa From Manila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redding is keeping the position for now.
The Killa From Manila stopping the sweep attempt from Redding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redding keeping moving, preventing The Killa From Manila from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redding is on top in guard.

Redding won't allow The Killa From Manila to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Killa From Manila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redding defends it easily.
The Killa From Manila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Redding wants to control from the top but The Killa From Manila keeps moving.

The Killa From Manila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

The Killa From Manila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Redding stays in close to The Killa From Manila's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Redding avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redding showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The Killa From Manila looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Redding passes into side control.

Redding stands up and beckons The Killa From Manila to his feet.

Redding changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Killa From Manila looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redding remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The Killa From Manila wants to control but Redding postures up.
Redding has control of an arm but The Killa From Manila manages to advance to Redding's back!
Redding looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

The Killa From Manila working for the choke.
Redding can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Redding is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Redding is trying to break free.

Redding is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if The Killa From Manila gets his way!

The Killa From Manila has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Killa From Manila trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden Redding dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The Killa From Manila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redding.

The Killa From Manila scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Redding looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The Killa From Manila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Killa From Manila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redding keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redding trying to control but The Killa From Manila postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redding keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The Killa From Manila trying to pass the guard but Redding defending well.
Redding trying to hold on to The Killa From Manila's head to control him but The Killa From Manila postures up.

The Killa From Manila is trying to work for a kimura but Redding is defending well.
Redding holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Killa From Manila blocks the strikes from Redding.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The Killa From Manila dives in and scores a takedown into Redding's guard.
The Killa From Manila wants to control from the top but Redding keeps moving.
The Killa From Manila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Killa From Manila stands and throws Redding's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Killa From Manila wants to control but Redding is keeping him busy.
The Killa From Manila tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Killa From Manila is trying to get an arm triangle but Redding is defending well.
Redding is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The Killa From Manila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Redding makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redding.
The Killa From Manila wants to control from the top but Redding keeps moving.
Redding looking to control.
Redding wants to stand and escape but The Killa From Manila is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Redding keeping moving, preventing The Killa From Manila from controlling successfully.
The Killa From Manila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redding swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redding looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Redding has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. The Killa From Manila is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Redding.

The Killa From Manila goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Redding rolls with the submission and now he's on top in The Killa From Manila's guard! Nice work there by Redding!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redding's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Killa From Manila wants to improve his position but instead Redding has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim The Killa From Manila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Redding instigates a clinch.
The Killa From Manila can't get the takedown.
The Killa From Manila tries for a takedown but Redding manages to get underhooks.

Redding wants the takedown. The Killa From Manila is fighting it off but Redding persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in The Killa From Manila's guard against the cage.

The Killa From Manila looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Redding passes into half guard.
Redding works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redding trying to control but The Killa From Manila is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Killa From Manila is in all sorts of trouble here.
Redding throws some wild stikes that The Killa From Manila manages to avoid easily.
The Killa From Manila is working to get back to half guard.
Redding avoids the attempt from The Killa From Manila to control.
The Killa From Manila is trying to reverse the position but instead Redding has taken his back - oops!
Good control from Redding.

Redding has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Killa From Manila has hold of Redding's leg, trying to break free but it's let Redding lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! The Killa From Manila is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Redding throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aiden Redding!