PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Redshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Ngaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redshaw comes to the cage accompanied by Maksim - Flight of the Bumblebee. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Redshaw
vs
Ngaha

178 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Redshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Ngaha!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redshaw misses with a low kick.

Ngaha drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ngaha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redshaw is trying to keep Ngaha in close.
Redshaw pulls Ngaha in close to prevent any damage.

Ngaha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ngaha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ngaha trying to control but Redshaw is working from the bottom.
Redshaw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Ngaha drops back looking for a leg! Redshaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redshaw manages to kick Ngaha off! Ngaha jumps back into Redshaw's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Redshaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Redshaw throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Redshaw throws a low kick but Ngaha avoids it.
Ngaha checks a low kick from Redshaw.
Redshaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Ngaha. Ngaha gets slowly back to his feet.

Ngaha gets caught flat footed, as Redshaw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ngaha trying to keep a closed guard but Redshaw is proving a slippery customer.
Ngaha has momentary wrist control but Redshaw slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ngaha working for a triangle but Redshaw defends it easily.
Ngaha looks gassed!
Ngaha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Redshaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redshaw throws a strike but Ngaha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Redshaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Redshaw tries to get out of the position.
Redshaw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw managing to control the position.
Redshaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ngaha is one step ahead there.
Redshaw 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.
Redshaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Redshaw is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Ngaha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ngaha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ngaha trying to control the position from guard on top but Redshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redshaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Redshaw keeping moving, preventing Ngaha from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ngaha blocks a leg kick.
Ngaha checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Redshaw dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Redshaw misses with a low kick.

Redshaw is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ngaha's half guard.
Redshaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ngaha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redshaw scores with a couple of nice shots.
Redshaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ngaha trying to hold on to Redshaw's head to control him but Redshaw postures up.
Redshaw takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Redshaw with the ground and pound but Ngaha uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Redshaw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ngaha is breathing heavily.
Ngaha controls Redshaw momentarily but Redshaw frees himself.
Redshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Redshaw postures up in Ngaha's guard and throws a big left but Ngaha blocks it.
Redshaw scoring with some ground and pound.
Redshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngaha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redshaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Redshaw with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ngaha trying to control the position.
Redshaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redshaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ngaha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redshaw throwing strikes from guard but Ngaha blocks nicely.
Redshaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngaha is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Redshaw cracks the inside of Ngaha's front leg.
Redshaw misses with a low kick.

Redshaw decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ngaha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redshaw.
Redshaw is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Redshaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ngaha's head.
Ngaha is looking to control Redshaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ngaha avoid being mounted?
Redshaw lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Redshaw there.
Redshaw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redshaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redshaw is trying to control the action in half guard but Ngaha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Redshaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Redshaw scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Redshaw is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Redshaw looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ngaha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Redshaw dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Redshaw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ngaha sprawls well initially but Redshaw persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Redshaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redshaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ngaha's head.
Ngaha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Redshaw is working away from the top position though.
Redshaw winds up and cracks Ngaha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Redshaw looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ngaha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ngaha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Ngaha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redshaw winds up and cracks Ngaha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw working Ngaha over with strikes.
Redshaw trying to mount his opponent but Ngaha defends it.
Redshaw looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Redshaw lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Redshaw connects with a nice short shot to Ngaha's temple.
Dexter Redshaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redshaw is looking to advance position but Ngaha won't allow it.
Redshaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Redshaw there.
Redshaw slips a nice elbow through Ngaha's hands, connecting with Ngaha's forehead.
Redshaw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redshaw lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Redshaw working Ngaha over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngaha won't allow Redshaw to pass to mount.
Redshaw 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.
Redshaw winds up and cracks Ngaha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Redshaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ngaha's head.
Chad Ngaha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redshaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ngaha keeps working.
Redshaw lands strikes from half guard.
Redshaw wants to pass to mount but Ngaha is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Redshaw connects with a nice short shot to Ngaha's temple.
Redshaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ngaha's head.
Redshaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ngaha defending well though.
Redshaw looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ngaha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ngaha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redshaw.
Redshaw takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Redshaw landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Redshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redshaw 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Redshaw!