PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romano Redz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syd Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsik has chosen Let The Rhythm Hit Em as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Redz
vs
Datsik

180 cm
23
187 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

182 cm
31
190 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano Redz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Syd Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redz tries to clinch up but Datsik circles away and keeps his distance.
Redz closes the distance and clinches up with Datsik, looking for a takedown. Redz pushes Datsik against the cage but Datsik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Redz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redz slips under a jab.
Datsik connects with a jab.
A big right from Datsik misses.
Redz looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Redz jabs Datsik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redz missing with a left hand there. Datsik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Redz there.
Redz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Datsik looks to score with a jab to the body but Redz is just out of range.
Datsik swings widly with a right hand
and Datsik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Datsik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redz avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Datsik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redz.
Redz looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.

Redz drives through with a takedown into Datsik's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Redz throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Redz trying to control but Datsik is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Redz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Redz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redz controlling from the top position.
Redz postures up in Datsik's guard and throws a big left but Datsik blocks it.
Datsik wants to sweep but no luck.
Redz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Datsik's head.
Redz slips nicely into half guard.
Redz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Datsik defending well though.

Redz seems to be looking for submissions.
Datsik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Redz seems to be looking for submissions.
Redz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Datsik keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Datsik is defending against the submission attempts here by Redz.
Datsik is trying to maintain the position but Redz is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Redz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Redz is trying for a kimura here. Datsik looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Redz wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Romano Redz!
A victorious Romano Redz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.