PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Munhoz (ranked 760 p4p, 801 weight class) and Kodiyak Redd (ranked 41 p4p, 42 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Munhoz
vs
Redd

177 cm
30
180
15 - 7 - 0

165 cm
30
141
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Munhoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kodiyak Redd!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Redd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Redd scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Redd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Munhoz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Munhoz wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd lands a couple of elbows.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Munhoz.
Munhoz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munhoz wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment.
Munhoz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Redd stands up over Munhoz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munhoz trying to control the position.
Redd stays in close to Munhoz's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd scoring with punches to the head and body.

Munhoz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Redd escapes and throws Munhoz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Munhoz is not content to let Redd control the position.
Munhoz regains half guard.

Redd is trying to work for a kimura but Munhoz is defending well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Munhoz gets back to full guard.
Redd wants to control from the top but Munhoz keeps moving.
Redd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Redd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Munhoz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munhoz wants to sweep but no luck.
Redd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munhoz is keeping the position for now.

Munhoz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd pushes down on Munhoz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Munhoz wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Redd connects with a nice short shot to Munhoz's temple.
Redd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Munhoz!
Munhoz is working to get back to half guard.
Redd working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Munhoz is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Munhoz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Redd holds on and takes a little breather.
Munhoz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Redd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munhoz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munhoz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munhoz is one step ahead there.
Munhoz tries to free his leg and advance position but Redd is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
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.

Redd throws a jab when Munhoz was well out of range.
Redd takes a swing at Munhoz's ribcage but misses.
Munhoz shoots in for a double leg but Redd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Munhoz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redd throws out a powerful jab.
Munhoz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redd counters with a stiff right hand.
Redd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Redd looks to score with a jab to the body but Munhoz is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Munhoz dives in for a single leg takedown but Redd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Munhoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munhoz tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munhoz prevents a body shot from Redd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munhoz.

Redd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munhoz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munhoz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redd.
Redd lunges at Munhoz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Munhoz's hand.
Redd scores with a leg kick.
Munhoz closes the distance and clinches up with Redd, looking for a takedown. Munhoz pushes Redd against the cage but Redd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Redd missing with a left hand there. Munhoz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Redd clinches.
Redd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munhoz's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Munhoz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Munhoz breaks the clinch.
Munhoz shoots for a takedown but Redd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Munhoz fails with the takedown.
Good shot there by Redd.
Kodiyak Redd seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Redd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Redd trying to control but Munhoz is working from the bottom.
Munhoz wants to sweep but no luck.
Redd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Redd passes Munhoz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Munhoz wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Munhoz wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
Redd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Redd connects with a nice short shot to Munhoz's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Munhoz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd trying to control the action but Munhoz is working from the bottom.
Munhoz is looking to control Redd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Munhoz avoid being mounted?
Redd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Redd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Redd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Redd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Munhoz sees it coming and defends easily.
Munhoz tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg.
Redd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd trying to control the action but Munhoz is working from the bottom.
Munhoz manages to get to full guard.

Munhoz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Munhoz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Redd gets to mount! Munhoz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Munhoz is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Munhoz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Redd gets caught flat footed, as Munhoz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Redd has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Munhoz is looking to advance position but Redd has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Munhoz is looking to get to half guard.
Munhoz is working hard here to advance position.
Redd lands a big elbow.
Redd wants to control the pace but Munhoz is squirming around nicely.
Munhoz is desperately trying to improve his position but Redd has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd with shots to the head and body - Munhoz looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Munhoz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munhoz is desperately trying to improve his position but Redd has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd lands a couple of good shots and Munhoz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Redd is trying to stick to Munhoz's back but Munhoz is turning into Redd. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Redd's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Munhoz.

Redd working for a triangle but Munhoz defends it easily.
Redd looking for a sweep. Not yet Redd, not yet.
Redd working a defensive guard here.
Munhoz slips nicely into half guard.
Redd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munhoz is working away from the top position though.
Munhoz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redd keeps working.
Kodiyak Redd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Redd actively working from the bottom here.
Munhoz trying to mount his opponent but Redd defends it.
Redd is looking to control Munhoz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Redd avoid being mounted?

Munhoz is working for a kimura but Redd is defending it quite comfortably.
Redd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Munhoz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Munhoz's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Redd go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Redd keeps control of the position as Munhoz tries to break free.
Redd has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Munhoz's body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Redd's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Redd is landing with strikes from the back.
Redd has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Munhoz's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz tries to escape the position.
Munhoz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Redd controlling the action here.
Munhoz is trying to get back to full guard.
Alex Munhoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kodiyak Redd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redd 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kodiyak Redd!
A victorious Kodiyak Redd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.