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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Barella misses with a double jab.
Barella swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barella lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Barella.
Barella misses with a hook.
Barella looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redd is fending him off so far but Barella persists. Nope, Redd circles away and we're back to standing.
Redd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barella checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Redd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barella's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd wants to control from the top but Barella keeps moving.
Barella seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Redd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barella wants to sweep but no luck.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Barella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barella is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Barella looking to pass the guard.
Barella trying to move into half guard but instead Redd has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Redd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Redd trying to control but Barella is working from the bottom.
Redd stands up over Barella, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Redd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barella is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Redd lands a couple of elbows.
Barella is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Barella.
Barella has control of Redd's left arm, preventing Redd from doing any damage.
Redd is in close to Barella's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barella working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redd.
Redd preventing the sweep.
Barella trying to keep a closed guard but Redd is proving a slippery customer.
Barella working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redd. #T3#
Redd trying to control but Barella is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barella looking for a guillotine here but Redd defends easily.
Redd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barella can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Redd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barella has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Redd but great work by Barella.
Redd is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Redd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redd.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Barella from controlling successfully.
Redd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barella working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barella trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barella avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barella content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Redd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barella chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sonny Barella will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Barella closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barella lands in his opponent's guard.
Barella throwing strikes but missing.
Barella is looking to work some ground and pound but Redd has wrist control.#SU#
Barella stands up and waves to Redd to follow him.
Barella fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redd on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella looks to clinch
and Redd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barella connects with a leg kick.
Barella swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Barella is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redd can do to turn this around?
Barella misses with a takedown
and Redd counters with an outside leg kick.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redd as he avoids it easily.
Barella throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Redd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barella is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Barella slows down the pace here.
Redd goes for a takedown attempt but Barella pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Redd blocks a head kick by Barella.
Barella throws a combination that misses
and Barella takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Barella paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barellas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barella throws a series of punches but Redd moves out of range.
Redd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redd tries to avoid it but Barella manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redd to the ground. Redd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barella throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redd counters with a straight right hand.
Barella throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barella shoots for a double leg takedown but Redd sprawls well. He's pushed Barella's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barella does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barella throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Barella throws a sloppy head kick and Redd moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Redd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Redd slips a jab and a cross from Barella.
Some wild striking there from Barella.
Barella walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Redd lands a nice hook to Barella's body. Barella takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good work by Redd as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Redd does it's job there.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redd looks to land a right hand but Barella moved out of range.
Redd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barella doesn't seem bothered though.
Barella closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redd was well out of range. Poor timing from Barella.#T4#
A jab from Barella finds it's way through Redd's defenses.
Sonny Barella is winning the standup battle so far.
Redd throws a big shot that misses.
Barella throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barella misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redd with the counter takedown but Barella avoids it easily.
Barella tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Redd defends well and Barella ends up having to push Redd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Redd wants a takedown but no success here.
Barella wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barella goes for a takedown attempt but Redd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barella shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Redd eats them both and turns towards Barella to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Barella dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Barella. Those never looked like landing.
Barella throws a low kick but Redd moves out of range easily.
Barella on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redd. Redd obviously looking to wear him down.
Redd misses with a hook.
Barella doesn't manage to clinch there - Redd circles away.
Barella throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Redd's waist but Redd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barella off to one side. #TD2#
Redd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barella manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Redd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sonny Barella 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.
Redd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redd is thwarting Barella's attempts to control the position.
Barella moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB#
Barella working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Redd has passed into half guard!
Redd is looking to advance position but Barella won't allow it.
Redd keeps trying to improve his position.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Barella is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barella gets back to full guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Redd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barella has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Redd has passed into side control.
Redd controlling the position.
Redd wants to control but Barella is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Redd is working to tighten his grip on Barella's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Barella has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Redd is really squeezing tight and eventually Barella passes out! Redd breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kodiyak Redd!
A very excited looking Kodiyak Redd 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.
The defeated Sonny Barella had this to say: 'I'll be back'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 42
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Wolfgang Von Wild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kodiyak Redd!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Von Wild fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Redd takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Redd is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Von Wild can't fight it off and eventually Redd manages to take the fight to the floor. Von Wild looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Von Wild (0) vs (2) Redd
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Von Wild.
Redd looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Redd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Wild wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Von Wild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Redd passes Von Wild's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Von Wild regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Von Wild is looking to cinch up a triangle. Redd throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Von Wild's body to avoid the submission. Von Wild has instead reached around Redd's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Von Wild arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wolfgang Von Wild!
After the fight, Wolfgang Von Wild was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CFC CG 38
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Stanley Yelnats! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kodiyak Redd!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yelnats tries to clinch but Redd moves out of range. #CL2#
Redd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yelnats is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redd is defending well.
Yelnats tries for a takedown but Redd manages to get underhooks.
Yelnats is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Yelnats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yelnats tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Yelnats has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Redd clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Yelnats (4) vs (0) Redd
Redd is keeping busy.
Yelnats seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd tries to escape but Yelnats has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Yelnats wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Yelnats has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Redd's body.
#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Yelnats has the hooks in. Redd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Redd fending off the submission attempt from Yelnats.
Yelnats struggling to keep hold of the position.
Redd is really stuck here.
Redd breaks Yelnats's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (4) vs (2) Redd
Redd is pushing down on Yelnats's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yelnats is fighting to maintain full guard but Redd has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Redd tries to pass to full mount but Yelnats defends it.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yelnats keeps working.
Yelnats holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Redd trying to mount his opponent but Yelnats defends it.
Yelnats is looking to improve his position.
Yelnats is positioning himself well to prevent Redd advancing to mount.
Yelnats is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Yelnats is looking to control Redd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yelnats avoid being mounted?
Redd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yelnats knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Redd is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Redd is looking for a kimura but Yelnats is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Redd to get the leverage.
Yelnats makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yelnats.
Redd slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Yelnats has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Redd is working away from the top position though.
Yelnats desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yelnats tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yelnats keeps working. #T5#
Yelnats regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Redd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yelnats is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yelnats has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (6) vs (2) Redd
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yelnats defends well.#SUB2#
Redd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yelnats trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
Yelnats is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6##SUB2#
Redd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yelnats controlling from the top position.
Yelnats wants to pass the guard but Redd is keeping the position.
Yelnats passes Redd's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Yelnats seems to be looking for submissions.
Redd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yelnats's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yelnats's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yelnats (6) vs (6) Redd
Yelnats manages to reverse the position and now he's in Redd's guard. Nice work there by Yelnats.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (8) vs (6) Redd
Yelnats trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Redd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yelnats is aware though and is defending well.
Yelnats is pushing down on Redd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redd is fighting to maintain full guard but Yelnats has managed to sneak the leg through.
Redd tries to get to full guard but Yelnats has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Redd manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Yelnats trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
Redd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Redd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (8) vs (8) Redd
Yelnats manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redd manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (10) vs (8) Redd
Yelnats controlling from the top position.
Yelnats looking to sit in guard and control but Redd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (10) vs (10) Redd
Redd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yelnats is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Yelnats bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (12) vs (10) Redd#SUB2#
Redd throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yelnats escapes and throws Redd's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yelnats (15) vs (10) Redd#SUB#
Yelnats tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yelnats has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yelnats is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Redd is looking to regain half guard here but Yelnats keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Yelnats controlling from side mount.
Yelnats tries to advance to mount but can't.
Redd is not content to let Yelnats control the position.
Yelnats has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yelnats (17) vs (10) Redd
Redd is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Yelnats wants to control the pace but Redd is squirming around nicely.
Yelnats seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Redd is holding on tight.
Redd is desperately trying to improve his position but Yelnats has a good base and remains in mount.
Yelnats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Redd is looking to escape.
Redd tries to hold on but Yelnats postures up.
Redd has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yelnats (20) vs (10) Redd#T12#
Yelnats controlling the position well here. Redd rolled but Yelnats kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yelnats has the hooks in. Redd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Redd keeps trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yelnats controlling the positon.
Redd is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Redd rolls, trying to escape but Yelnats keeps control of the position.
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.
Redd breaks Yelnats's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (20) vs (12) Redd#T13#
Yelnats keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Yelnats is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redd is aware though and is defending well.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Yelnats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yelnats has his hands on Redd's head, controlling the position.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Yelnats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yelnats looking for a sweep. Not yet Yelnats, not yet. #T14#
Yelnats seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Redd trying to control but Yelnats is working from the bottom.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yelnats swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yelnats lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yelnats (22) vs (12) Redd
Yelnats is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yelnats takes the fight on points by 22 to 12. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Redd shoots in and gets a takedown into Legendary's guard.
Redd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Legendary looks winded!
Redd sitting in guard here, content to control.
Redd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Redd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Redd 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.
Redd controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Redd is working to tighten his grip on Legendary's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Legendary has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Redd is really squeezing tight and eventually Legendary passes out! Redd breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kodiyak Redd!
Kodiyak Redd thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 1071 Cruz vs Brown
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Redd. That snapped Burnett's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
Burnett looks to throw the jab but Redd is out of range.
Burnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redd moves away.#TD2#
Burnett gets caught napping as Redd dives in and scores a takedown. Burnett manages to retain guard.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burnett is adopting a defensive guard.
Redd pushes down on Burnett's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Redd trying to mount his opponent but Burnett defends it.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnett keeps working.
Burnett wants to get back to full guard.
Burnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnett is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnett is not content to let Redd control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Redd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burnett is not content to let Redd control the position.
Redd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burnett is refusing to be controlled, as Redd sits in half guard.
Redd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burnett defending well though.
Burnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redd.
Redd not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB2#
Redd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Redd.
Redd is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Burnett reverses the position - he's now on top in Redd's guard. #SUB2#
Redd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redd looking to control.
#T4#
Redd 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.
Redd is looking to sweep but instead, Burnett has passed into half guard.
Redd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Redd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Redd has his foot on Burnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burnett works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Redd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burnett momentarily.
Redd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Redd.
Burnett throwing a counter right hand but Redd manages to avoid it.
Burnett throws a big shot that misses.
Redd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redd swings for the body but Burnett moves out of range.
Redd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
Redd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Redd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnett manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Burnett misses the target.
Redd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burnett's waist but Burnett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Redd off to one side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Burnett.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Redd saw that one coming.
Burnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redd counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redd. Burnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Redd fails to land the takedown.
Redd moves away from the strike by Burnett. #T2#
A left lands for Redd.
Redd misses with a lunging right hand
and Burnett counters with a nice uppercut.
Redd slips a straight right by Burnett.
Burnett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Redd misses.
A big left from Burnett misses.
Redd feints a counter leg kick.
Burnett misses with an uppercut.
Burnett misses with a body shot.
A big right from Burnett misses. #T3#
Burnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redd.
Burnett looks to land a right hand but Redd moved out of range.
Redd fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalil Burnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kodiyak Redd.
Redd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redd throws out a counter right but Burnett avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Redd does it's job there.#TD2#
Redd gets the takedown into side control.
Burnett prevents Redd from moving into mount. #T4#
Redd lands a few punches from side control.
Burnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redd on the ground.
Redd is working Burnett over with some ground and pound from side control.
Burnett wants to control but Redd postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Redd working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
An elbow from Redd crashes against the mat.
Redd working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Redd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redd landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redd moves into full mount!
Redd throws some wild stikes that Burnett manages to avoid easily.
Burnett tries to hold on but Redd postures up.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Burnett finds it's target.
Kodiyak Redd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redd moves out of range of the strikes.
Burnett throws an overhand right that drops Redd like a sack of potatoes! Burnett dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Burnett! |
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Event:
SYN 1066 Cruz vs Ocampo
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD2#
Redd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hall's half guard.
Redd is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hall wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Redd there. #T1#
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 Hall's temple. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
Redd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Hall's temple.
Redd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Redd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Redd moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hall.
Hall regains half guard.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Redd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hall is pressing down on Redd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a triangle but Redd pushes his legs off easily.
Redd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Hall is looking for a triangle here but Redd uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Redd cracks Hall with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hall manages to get back to half guard.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily.
Redd wants to free his trapped foot but Hall is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hall looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Redd pushes past his half guard into mount!
Redd landing shots from mount.
Redd lands a heavy elbow.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Hall tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Hall gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Redd working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Redd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Redd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Redd trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
Hall is in trouble now - Redd has advanced to mount!
Redd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Redd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Redd stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Redd passes into side control.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd trying to mount his opponent but Hall defends it.
Redd is nestled in close to Hall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redd forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd passes to side control.
Redd scores with punches from side control.
Redd advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Redd.
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redd prevents Hall from getting the reversal.#T3#
Hall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Redd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd passes to side control.
Hall taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hall tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.#SUB2#
Redd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Redd is working Hall over with some ground and pound from side control.
Redd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redd passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hall!
Redd raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Hall manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall has hold of Redd's hands but Redd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hall moves out of range of the body kick from Redd.
Hall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Redd.
Kodiyak Redd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robbie Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Redd gets a takedown into half guard.
Hall wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redd 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. #T1##SUB2#
Redd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Redd works his way into side control.
Hall takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redd gets to mount! Hall was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Redd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robbie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Redd keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Redd looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Redd trying to control but Hall postures up.
Redd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Redd tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hall trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
Redd has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Redd working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Redd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Redd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Redd! #REVB#
Hall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Redd off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB#
Hall is persistently looking for the submission but Redd is defending it well.
Hall gets his hands free as Redd looks to control.
Hall has the hooks in. Redd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hall is trying to stick to Redd's back but Redd is turning into Hall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Redd.#SUB#
Hall has an active guard here but Redd has managed to pass into half guard.
Redd wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Redd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hall has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Redd. Oh but Hall has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Redd goes limp - he's gone! Hall jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robbie Hall!
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Event:
SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Short stuffs the takedown.
Short has a takedown stuffed.
Short misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Redd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Short won't be happy with that.
Short wants to control but Redd postures up.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Short keeps working.
Redd grinds an elbow into Short's temple.
Redd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Short is trying to control Redd's posture but Redd avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Short keeps working.
Redd working the ground and pound from side control.
Short manages to work his way to half guard, despite Redd's best efforts.#T1#
Redd tries to pass to full mount but Short defends it.
Redd drops an elbow to the side of Short's head.
Short is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Short's temple.
Short trying to hold on to Redd's head to control him but Redd postures up.
Redd lands strikes from half guard.
We've been hearing that Redd has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Short wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Redd is working for a submission of some sort.
Short is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Short punching from the bottom.
Redd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Short has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Short is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Redd.
Redd is keen to just control but Short is a slippery customer.
Short has hold of Redd's hands but Redd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Redd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Short wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Short might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Redd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Redd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Short is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Short is defending against the submission attempts here by Redd.
#SUB#
Redd trying to work for an americana but Short has managed to regain full guard.
Redd slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Short.
Redd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Redd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Short trying to control here.
Redd working over Short with some ground and pound. Short looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Redd trying to control the action but Short is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Redd. #SUB2#
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd drops an elbow to the side of Short's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Short closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Short lands in his opponent's guard.
Redd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Short has passed into side control.
Redd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Redd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Short can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Redd tries to pass to full mount but Short defends it. #SUB2#
Short is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Redd is tapping! Great win for Short!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Short! |
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Event:
SYN 1061 Diggs vs Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Redd moves out of range as Finlayson strikes.
Redd feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Redd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Finlayson wants to control but Redd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Redd throwing shots but Finlayson is blocking nicely.
Redd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Redd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Finlayson tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd looks to land a strike but Finlayson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finlayson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finlayson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Redd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Finlayson keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully.
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Finlayson is retaining full guard.
Finlayson looking for a sweep. Not yet Finlayson, not yet.
Redd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Redd misses with the ground and pound.
Finlayson is trying to get back to half guard.
Finlayson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Redd's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
Finlayson is looking for a sweep. Redd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Finlayson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redd prevents Finlayson from improving his position.
Redd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Finlayson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Redd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Redd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Redd working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Finlayson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Redd trying to control from Finlayson's half guard. Finlayson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Redd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finlayson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
Finlayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redd moves away.
Finlayson checks a low kick from Redd.
Finlayson throws a poor cross that misses
and Redd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Finlayson cracks Redd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Redd misses with a body shot
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redd.
Finlayson looks to land a left hand but Redd moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Redd.
Redd with the counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it easily.
Redd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Finlayson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redd looks to score with a jab to the body but Finlayson is just out of range.
Finlayson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Redd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finlayson rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Finlayson misses.
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.#R2#
Redd throws a push kick but Finlayson slaps the foot to one side.
Redd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redd stuns Finlayson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finlayson misses with a right hand
letting Redd counter with a right hand.
Redd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finlayson.
Redd scores with a body shot.
Finlayson misses with a hook.
Redd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finlayson lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Finlayson misses.
Redd gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Finlayson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 1058 Hlervu vs De Geno
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Redd misses with a low kick.
Redd avoids the body shot from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov connects with a body shot.
Redd fails to land the takedown.
Vinogradov throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
so Redd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinogradov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Redd defends well.#SUB2#
Vinogradov working for a triangle but Redd defends it easily.
#T1#
Redd scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Vinogradov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vinogradov has his hands on Redd's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Redd defends well.
Redd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinogradov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Vinogradov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Redd has picked Vinogradov up and slammed him! Vinogradov can't keep hold of the triangle and Redd manages to pass to side control!
Vinogradov struggling a bit here.
Vinogradov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Redd is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Vinogradov wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Redd lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vinogradov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vinogradov manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Redd passes Vinogradov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Redd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vinogradov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Redd there.
Redd passes into side control, despite Vinogradov's attempt to control the position.
Vinogradov struggling a bit here.
Vinogradov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've been hearing that Redd has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vinogradov tries to improve position but can't.
Redd working the head with strikes.
Redd is chipping away with strikes.
Vinogradov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Vinogradov is looking to reverse the position.
Vinogradov gets back to half guard.
Redd is keen to just control but Vinogradov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Vinogradov actively working from the bottom here.
Vinogradov is pressing down on Redd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Vinogradov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Redd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Vinogradov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Redd escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Redd!
Vinogradov struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vinogradov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a shot from downtown. Redd moves away and avoids it.
Vinogradov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vinogradov throws a right and a left that Redd avoids nicely.
Vinogradov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vinogradov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redd on the side of the head.
Vinogradov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redd avoids the body shot from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redd.
Redd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vinogradov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vinogradov there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Redd lands a nice shot that snaps Vinogradov's head back.
Vinogradov staying out of range there.
Vinogradov lands with a straight right. Redd didn't see that one coming.
Redd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Redd tries to move into range but Vinogradov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vinogradov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vinogradov lands with a nice body punch.
Redd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vinogradov misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Redd counters with a shoot takedown. Vinogradov fights it but they end up in guard. #T2##SUB2#
Vinogradov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redd is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redd landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Vinogradov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Redd uses it to pass to side control.
Redd landing strikes.
Vinogradov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Vinogradov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Redd's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Redd! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Vinogradov has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kodiyak Redd!
An out of breath Kodiyak Redd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 1051 McCarthy vs Kamara
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Redd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
As Redd tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Redd manages to avoid the attempt.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redd.
Hall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Redd scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
Redd shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Hall is looking to counter the offense by Redd and move into the clinch.
Redd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Hall as he checks the leg kick.
Hall takes one to the side of the head.
Redd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Redd.#T1##TD2#
Redd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hall!
Hall tries to bench press Redd off him but Redd keeps the position.
Redd tries to advance to mount but Hall denies him.
A lull in the action here as Redd stalls from top position.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Redd has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hall!
Hall can't escape the position.
Redd pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Redd controlling the position easily from mount.
Redd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hall looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Redd wants to finish this one by submission but Hall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Redd.
Redd unloading with bombs!
Redd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hall is looking to improve his position but Redd isn't that keen on the idea.
Redd pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Redd lands a big shot there that rocks Hall but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Redd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd works his way into side control.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Redd looks up at the clock and then as Hall takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Redd smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Redd advances to mount. #T4#
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Redd slips a nice elbow through Hall's hands, connecting with Hall's forehead.
Redd sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Redd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Redd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Redd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redd trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Redd gets full guard.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Redd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Redd defends easily.
#SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Redd defends well.#SUB#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Hall 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.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redd is working Hall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redd is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Redd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Redd passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Redd 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. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
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 Hall's temple. #SUB2#
Redd is working for a submission of some sort.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Redd in his half guard.
Redd tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Redd is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Redd working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Redd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Redd's back!
Hall tries to get the hooks in deep but Redd pushed the leg off.
Redd tries to escape the position.
Redd keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall not allowing Redd to control his hands. #SUB#
Redd defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Redd 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 Hall gets his way!
#SUB#
Redd defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Redd right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall doesn't have the hooks in and Redd manages to turn into his guard.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redd throws out the jab.
Hall attempts a counter takedown but Redd avoids it well and moves away.
Kodiyak Redd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Redd misses its intended target.
Hall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Robbie Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Redd.
Redd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hall avoids it really well and circles away.
As Redd tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Redd manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd connects with an inside leg kick.
Redd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robbie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kodiyak Redd.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Redd tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Robbie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Redd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
As Redd tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Redd manages to avoid the attempt.
Redd throws a shot to the body.
Kodiyak Redd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redd lands a head shot.
Redd throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Redd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kodiyak Redd has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Redd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Hall tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.
Redd wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Redd connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hall some visible discomfort.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redd is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Redd wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Redd winds up and cracks Hall with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall has hold of Redd's hands but Redd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hall tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kodiyak Redd!
A relieved looking Kodiyak Redd thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SYN 1046 De Minaur v Takahashi
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Redd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trollslayer moves away.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trollslayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Redd is predictable there #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Redd won't be happy with that.
Trollslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Redd managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Trollslayer.
Redd taking a bit of punishment here - Trollslayer scoring with strikes. #ROC#Redd is rocked!
Trollslayer lands a strong strike to the head of Redd. That's dazed him! Trollslayer looking to finish here. Redd is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Trollslayer lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer! |
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Event:
SYN 1041 Balin vs Sergey
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Greene blocks a jab.
Greene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redd doesn't manage to clinch there - Greene circles away.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Redd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Greene back to the cage. Redd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Greene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greene wants it to stay on the feet.
Greene takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greene slips under a jab.
Redd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Redd as he connects with a hook.
Redd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Greene misses with a combination
and Redd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redd looks for the body kick but Greene saw that one coming.
Redd throws a wild body kick that Greene sees coming a mile off.
Greene wants to counter the offense by Redd and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Greene as he checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Greene's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
A low kick from Redd misses #TD2#
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura here.
Redd wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
Redd's coaches at Pure Progress Fitness have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Redd trying to hold on to Greene's head to control him but Greene postures up.
Redd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Redd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.
Redd keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass. #T2#
Greene won't allow Redd to sweep him here.
Redd keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass. #SUB#
Redd working for a triangle but Greene defends it easily.
#SUB#
Redd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greene doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greene manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greene passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Greene slows the pace down. #T3#
Redd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greene wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Greene trying to control the action but Redd is working from the bottom.
Redd is looking to regain half guard here but Greene keeps moving and retains side control.
Redd is trying to control Greene's posture but Greene avoids it.
Redd is looking for a sweep.
Greene wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Redd is looking for a sweep.
Greene working away.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redd keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Redd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Redd closes the distance and clinches up with Greene, looking for a takedown. Redd pushes Greene against the cage but Greene circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greene misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd moves in looking to clinch but Greene pushes him off.
Greene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Greene looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Redd!
Redd tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Red Greene will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Redd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greene swivels and escapes.
Redd throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redd misses with a straight right.
Greene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redd throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.#TD#
Redd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Greene keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Red Greene has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redd passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Greene takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Redd in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Greene looking for a sweep but Redd has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Redd with shots to the head and body - Greene looks very uncomfortable down there.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greene is desperately trying to improve his position but Redd has a good base and remains in mount.
Redd landing strikes from the mount.
Redd with good strikes from the mount here!
Redd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greene is looking to escape.
Redd is landing with some decent strikes but Greene is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Greene tries to hold on but Redd postures up.
Redd scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Greene?
Redd looking to control but Greene is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greene takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene holds on for dear life, controlling Redd's posture momentarily.
Redd prevents Greene from getting the reversal.
Redd lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Greene tries to hold on but Redd postures up.
Greene slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Greene wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Redd trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene wants to control but Redd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greene is looking to improve his position.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.
Redd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.#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.
Redd works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Greene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redd is working Greene over with some ground and pound from side control.
Greene is being controlled here.
Greene sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Redd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Redd throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Redd clinches up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Greene.
Redd blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Redd manages to break the clinch.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene checks the leg kick.
Greene tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redd.
Redd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Redd is looking to clinch but Greene is avoiding it.
Greene is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Redd takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Greene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Red Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redd missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene throws a jab when Redd was well out of range.
Redd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greene pinned against the cage. Greene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greene is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Redd misses with a low kick.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Redd moved out of range.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redd moves away.
Greene lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Redd. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Greene misses.
Greene misses with the combination.
Redd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Redd gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redd prevents Greene from improving his position.
Redd slips a nice elbow through Greene's hands, connecting with Greene's forehead.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Redd is trying to control the action in half guard but Greene is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Redd is stalling here. Greene is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Redd seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Greene has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Redd is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Greene thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Redd can't do much from the bottom here.
Greene controls the position from side control.#T4#
Redd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Redd is looking to advance position but Greene won't allow it.
Redd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Redd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Redd is pressing down on Greene's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greene is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kodiyak Redd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redd 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kodiyak Redd!
Kodiyak Redd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 1036 Danger vs McGuire
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Shalashaska thows a leg kick but Redd checks it #TD#
and Redd counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shalashaska!
Shalashaska tries to bench press Redd off him but Redd keeps the position.
Redd working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shalashaska is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shalashaska tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Redd presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shalashaska working to try and regain half guard.
We've been hearing that Redd has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Redd lands a heavy elbow.
Redd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shalashaska is squirming around, avoiding Redd's attempts to control the action.
Shalashaska taking shots to the head.
Redd has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shalashaska's face.
Shalashaska is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Redd lands a big shot there that rocks Shalashaska but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shalashaska has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Redd tries to control but Shalashaska wriggling away.
Shalashaska is trying to escape the mount.
Redd lands a nice shot to the head.
Redd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shalashaska can't escape the position.
Redd lands a big elbow.
Redd scoring with strikes but Shalashaska is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Redd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shalashaska is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redd with good strikes from the mount here!
Shalashaska is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Redd lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Redd is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shalashaska can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shalashaska can't escape the position.
Redd looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shalashaska can't escape the position.
Redd fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalashaska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shalashaska landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead. #SUB#
Redd working for a guillotine from mount but Shalashaska is in no mood to give up.
Redd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shalashaska is looking to improve his position but Redd isn't that keen on the idea.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Redd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Redd looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Redd 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.
Shalashaska can't escape the position.
Shalashaska regains half guard.
Redd wants to control but Shalashaska is keeping him busy.
Redd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Redd works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shalashaska tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Redd raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shalashaska tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Redd wants to control the pace but Shalashaska is squirming around nicely.
Redd lands with some strikes.
Shalashaska sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shalashaska misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shalashaska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shalashaska manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Shalashaska had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redd defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shalashaska will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Redd is in close to Shalashaska's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Redd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shalashaska dives in for a single leg takedown but Redd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Redd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Shalashaska drives through and clinches with Redd against the cage.
Shalashaska scores with a shoulder strike.
Shalashaska looking to throw knees to the head but Redd is blocking nicely.
Shalashaska misses with some punches.
Shalashaska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redd's elbow.
Shalashaska wants a takedown but no success here.
Redd tries to score a body lock takedown but Shalashaska shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalashaska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska working aggressively here.
#BC#
Redd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redd swats away the attempt to clinch by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Redd slips a straight right by Shalashaska.
It looked like Redd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shalashaska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Redd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Shalashaska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Shalashaska looks to move away, Redd throws a big counter combo but Shalashaska just gets out of the way.
Shalashaska gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shalashaska! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kodiyak Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shalashaska tries to close the distance and clinch but Redd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redd swats away the attempt to clinch by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shalashaska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shalashaska moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Redd.#T2#
Redd throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Shalashaska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Redd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shalashaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Redd.
Shalashaska throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalashaska.
Redd blocking some punches.
#TD#
Redd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shalashaska uses from the top position. #SUB#
Redd is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Shalashaska has his hands clasped together but Redd extends and breaks Shalashaska's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Redd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kodiyak Redd!
Our winner, Kodiyak Redd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Adam Shalashaska had this to say: 'You're pretty good.'. |
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Event:
SYN 1029 Return of Tarver
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Shalashaska lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shalashaska throws a big shot that misses.
Redd throws a hook but Shalashaska blocks it.
Adam Shalashaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalashaska smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shalashaska throws out a loose jab but Redd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalashaska misses the jab.
Shalashaska connects with a solid leg kick.
Shalashaska throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Redd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shalashaska gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Shalashaska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing that Redd has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Redd chips away with some ground and pound.
Shalashaska keeping full guard, as Redd tries to pass.
Shalashaska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Shalashaska had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redd defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shalashaska trying to control the position.
#T1#
Redd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shalashaska is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Shalashaska tries to free his leg and advance position but Redd is retaining full guard.
Shalashaska preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shalashaska working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Shalashaska's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Redd looking for a guillotine here but Shalashaska defends easily.
Redd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Redd working some strikes from top position.
Redd postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Redd trying to control but Shalashaska is working from the bottom.
Shalashaska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redd won't allow Shalashaska to sweep him here.
Redd stands and throws Shalashaska's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shalashaska is looking to reverse the position.
Redd in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shalashaska is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Redd has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shalashaska is trying to control Redd's posture but Redd avoids it.
Shalashaska tries to improve position but can't.
Redd scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Redd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Shalashaska takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Redd has hold of Shalashaska's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shalashaska tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Redd cranks the arm and Shalashaska screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shalashaska, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kodiyak Redd!
Our winner, Kodiyak Redd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Adam Shalashaska had this to say: 'You're pretty good.'. |
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Event:
SYN 1016 Danger vs Choke II
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Barbosa looks to land a combination. Redd sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Redd moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Redd avoids nicely.
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Redd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Redd is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Redd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Barbosa'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.
Redd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Redd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbosa 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#
Redd manages to get to full guard.
Redd trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Redd 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.
Redd working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom. #T2#
Redd wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Redd is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Redd looking for a guillotine here but Barbosa defends easily.
#SUB2#
Redd is looking for a triangle but Barbosa pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Redd is looking to sweep but instead, Barbosa has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Redd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barbosa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barbosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barbosa prevents Redd from getting the reversal.#T4#
Barbosa tries to control but Redd wriggling away.
Redd sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Redd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy.
Redd is controlling Barbosa's trapped leg to prevent Barbosa from advancing to side control.
Redd gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucas Barbosa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barbosa tries to bum rush Redd with a series of wild strikes but Redd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Redd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Redd moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Redd avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redd.
Barbosa lands an overhand right.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redd throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Redd counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Redd slams his shin into Barbosa's torso.
Redd dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Redd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Redd dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redd ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Redd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Redd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redd cracks Barbosa with a big right hand but Barbosa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Redd's best efforts.#T2#
Redd trying to mount his opponent but Barbosa defends it.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg.
Redd is trying to control the action in half guard but Barbosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Redd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #T3#
Barbosa is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Redd seems to be looking for submissions.
Barbosa is not content to let Redd control the position.
Barbosa wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Kodiyak Redd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Barbosa has his foot on Redd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redd works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa is trying to keep Redd in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Redd does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Redd tries to counter it with a takedown but Barbosa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Redd looks to clinch #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Redd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Redd keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Barbosa 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#
Barbosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Redd moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Redd avoids nicely.
Barbosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Redd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Redd avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redd dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redd doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Redd shoots in.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Redd avoids it well.
Redd moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.#CL2#
Redd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Barbosa has clasped his hands together around Redd's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redd, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Redd felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Redd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redd passes the guard and advances to mount!
Barbosa tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Redd lands a big shot there that rocks Barbosa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working. #T3#
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
Barbosa gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Redd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redd lands a couple of digs.
Redd won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Redd wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #SUB#
Redd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Redd has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SYN 1009 Troll vs Fin III
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Hall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redd lands a jab to Hall's midsection.#TD#
Redd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hall was covering up waiting for the punch and Redd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hall working for a triangle but Redd defends it easily.
Redd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully. #T1#
Redd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redd defends it easily.
Redd stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hall working for a triangle but Redd defends it easily.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall has his foot on Redd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redd works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hall 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. #SUB2#
Redd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully.
Redd lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Hall working for a triangle but Redd defends it easily.
Redd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB2#
Hall working for a triangle but Redd defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redd trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Redd pushing down on Hall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hall manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Redd uses it to pass to side control.
#T4#
Redd cracks Hall with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Redd scores with punches from side control.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Redd controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Redd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Redd throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Redd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy.
Redd is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Hall is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Redd is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SYN 999 Olsen vs Washington
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Redd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Redd avoids the body shot from Green.
#TD2#
Redd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Green to the mat! Green manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Green 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#
Redd felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Redd defends the submission attempt.
Redd manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Redd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green passes into half guard.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Redd is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Green keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Redd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Redd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Redd defends it.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Redd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Redd 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.
Green looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green postures up.
Green won't allow Redd to sweep him here.
Green controlling from the top position.
Green passes Redd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Redd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Redd is looking to improve his position.
Green is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Redd has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Green 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 Redd.
Green wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy. #T3#
Redd prevents Green from improving position.
Redd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Green's best efforts.
Green trying to control from half guard but Redd is working away.
Redd is in trouble now - Green has advanced to mount!
Redd prevents Green from taking his back.#T4#
Redd is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Green looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Redd is controlling an arm, preventing Green from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Redd manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Redd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd pulls Green in close to his closed guard and prevents Green from doing any damage or advancing position.
Green passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Green shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redd defends it nicely.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Green preventing the sweep.
Redd can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Redd is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green is looking to advance position but Redd won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to take a breather but Redd is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.
Redd tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Redd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green pushing down on Redd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Redd gets back to full guard.
Green wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving. #SUB2#
Redd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Green gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green postures up.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Redd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redd can do to turn this around?
Green wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving.
Redd throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Redd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Green misses with a hook.
Ed Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redd as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Redd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Green tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Redd is in Green's guard.
Redd preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Redd connects with a couple of short punches.
Redd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Green's head.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redd passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Redd 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.
Green moves into full guard.
#T4#
Redd postures up and lands a big shot to Green's brow.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redd.
Redd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Redd pushes down on Green's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Green with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Green makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Green.#SUB#
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kodiyak Redd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Redd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Redd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Green can't do much from the bottom here.
Green tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.
Green gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Redd throwing shots but Green is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redd lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Redd.
Green is pressing down on Redd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green 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##SUB#
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Redd is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Green trying to control from half guard but Redd is working away.
Green prevents Redd from improving his position.
Redd trying to control but Green postures up.
#SUB#
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redd is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Redd defends it.
Green is controlling the pace.
Green is looking to advance position but Redd won't allow it. #SUB#
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green passes to full mount! #T3##SUB#
Green working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Redd is controlling an arm, preventing Green from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Redd is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
Redd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Redd tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Redd is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Green prevents Redd from improving his position.#T4#
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green uses his free foot to push down on Redd's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Redd.
Redd is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
Green is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Redd is in real trouble.
Green tries to get the hooks in deep but Redd pushed the leg off.
Green keeps control of the position as Redd tries to break free.
Green is riding his opponent, not letting Redd buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd tries to break free.
#SUB#
Redd preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Green.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Green!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ed Green made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SYN 990 Joad vs Morrison
Date: Jun 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Dinklage tries for a takedown but Redd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Redd connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Dinklage clinches.
Redd prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Dinklage turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dinklage working the strikes but Redd uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dinklage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dinklage trying to control from half guard but Redd is working away. #SUB2#
Redd looking for submissions off his back.
Redd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Dinklage is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dinklage throws a strike but Redd avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Redd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dinklage's guard. #REVB#
Dinklage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redd.
Redd is pushing down on Dinklage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dinklage is fighting to maintain full guard but Redd has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd is thwarting Dinklage's attempts to control the position.
Redd is pressing down on Dinklage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dinklage is holding on for now.
Dinklage is looking for a sweep. Redd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Nice strikes from Redd there.
Dinklage tries to roll over but Redd keeps him under control.
Dinklage controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage is pressing down on Redd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinklage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinklage wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Redd throwing strikes from guard but Dinklage blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Redd misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage tries to counter with a takedown but Redd is quick to defend against it.
Redd throws a right hand that misses
and Dinklage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redd thinking.
Redd takes a swing at Dinklage's ribcage but misses.
Dinklage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Redd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Dinklage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Dinklage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinklage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Redd pinned against the cage. Redd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Dinklage closes the distance and clinches.
Redd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinklage avoids it.#BC2#
Redd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Dinklage counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dinklage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dinklage scores with punches from side control. #ROC#Redd is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Dinklage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Redd throws a shot from downtown. Dinklage moves away and avoids it.
Dinklage drops down looking for a counter takedown but Redd sprawls and moves away.
Redd is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinklage finish him?
Dinklage slips a jab from Redd.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Dinklage rushes Redd and presses him up against the cage.
Dinklage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinklage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dinklage throws a big uppercut that drops Redd! More strikes from Dinklage and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Redd lies dazed against the cage as Dinklage celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
Dan Dinklage took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Northern Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SYN 981 Balin vs. Finlayson
Date: May 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Short fails with a takedown attempt.
Redd tries to bum rush Short with a series of wild strikes but Short uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Redd tries to sprawl but Short drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Redd gets back to full guard.
Redd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Short drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redd manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Short has Redd in his guard.#REVR#
Short trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd pushing down on Short's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Redd seems content to control.#T1#
Short moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at Gold Samurai's Gym inform us that Short has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Redd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Redd passes into half guard.
Redd passes the guard and advances to mount!
Short is in all sorts of trouble here.
Short tries to lock up and control but Redd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Short is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Short taking shots to the head.
Short sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Short tries to roll over but Redd keeps him under control.
Redd not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Short makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Short with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redd to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Redd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Short doesn't seem phased though.
Redd looks to score with a jab to the body but Short is just out of range.
Short shoots in for a takedown but Redd shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Redd. No joy for Short on that attempt.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.#T3##TD2#
Short scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Redd is looking to reverse the position.
Redd gets back to half guard.
Redd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Short looking to sit in guard and control but Redd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Redd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Short manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redd manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Short trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Short pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redd is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Redd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB2#
Short thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Short postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Redd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Short, into his guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Short can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Redd controls the pace.#SUB2#
Redd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Short is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kodiyak Redd will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Donk. Redd catches Short right on the button with a cross.
Redd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Short looks for a takedown but Redd sprawls well.
Redd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Short shoots for a double leg takedown but Redd sprawls well. He's pushed Short's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redd connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Redd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Redd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Short backwards.
Short drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.#T1#
Short has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redd.
A left lands for Redd.#TD2#
Short changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Redd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Redd is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Short off and has taken his back!
Redd has good solid back control here.
Redd tries to get the hooks in deep but Short pushed the leg off.
Short wants to control his opponent's hands but Redd gets his hands free.
Short is keeping busy.
Short can't escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
What can Short do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T2#
Short turns into Redd and is now in his guard.
Redd is trying to control the position but Short postures up.
Short throws a big elbow that misses.
Short throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Redd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Redd holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Short postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Redd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Short, into his guard. #REVR#
Short tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Short looking for a guillotine here but Redd defends easily.
#SUB2#
Short had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redd defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Redd is stalling in the full guard.
Jerry Short has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Short's guard.
Short is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Redd passes to full mount! #T4#
Redd looking to control but Short is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Redd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Short is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Short regains half guard.
Redd wants to pass to mount but Short is defending the position.
Short is refusing to be controlled, as Redd sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd trying to control from half guard but Short is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Short shoots in for a double leg but Redd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Short as he jumps to the side.
Short takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Redd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick from Redd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Short moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Redd has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Short walks into a jab.
Redd moves in looking to clinch but Short pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short darts in looking for a takedown but Redd gets double underhooks and turns Short into the cage. #TD#
Redd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redd in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Short tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Redd is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Short is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Redd is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Redd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Short is in all sorts of trouble here.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kodiyak Redd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Short tries to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Redd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Redd prevents Short from getting the reversal.
Redd fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Redd controlling the position easily from mount.
Redd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Short is looking to escape. #T3#
Short tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Redd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Short wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Redd content just to control the position here.
Short tries to hold on but Redd postures up.
Short gets back to half guard.
Redd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Short is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Redd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Redd trying to control the pace.
Short is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Redd tries to pass to full mount but Short defends it. #SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Redd in particular looking to stall.
Redd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Short for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kodiyak Redd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redd 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kodiyak Redd!
Kodiyak Redd thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 975 Fedetenko vs. Young
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Redd has clasped his hands together around Barbosa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Barbosa'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.
Redd trying to control the position but Barbosa is working away.
Barbosa is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barbosa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd lands an elbow. #T1#
Barbosa tries to improve position but can't.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Redd cracks Barbosa with a big elbow.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
Redd cracks Barbosa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
Redd throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Redd slows the pace down.
It looks like Redd might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Redd tries to move to mount but Barbosa blocks the move with his legs.
Redd tries to score with some ground and pound. Barbosa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redd scores with a couple of short elbows.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Redd wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barbosa wants to control but Redd postures up.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redd landing a few strikes.
Redd has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Redd prevents Barbosa from getting the reversal.#T4#
BOOM! Redd connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Barbosa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barbosa is in trouble now - Redd has advanced to mount!
Redd tries to control but Barbosa wriggling away.
Barbosa taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barbosa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barbosa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Redd is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Redd avoids it well and moves away.
Redd connects with a jab.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Redd thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a single leg into guard. Redd didn't expect that.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Redd is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Barbosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Redd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Redd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Redd! #REVB#
Redd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa is trying to control Redd's posture but Redd avoids it. #T1#
Redd works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Redd trying to control the position but Barbosa is working away.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Redd working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbosa prevents Redd from improving position. #T2#
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redd tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barbosa's legs.
Redd looks up at the clock and then as Barbosa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Redd smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Redd trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Redd advances to full mount. #T3#
Barbosa is looking to improve his position but Redd isn't that keen on the idea.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barbosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Redd has a good base and remains in mount.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Redd is pressing down on Barbosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barbosa is holding on for now.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Redd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #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.
Redd wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Barbosa gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Redd defends easily.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Redd misses #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown. Redd fights it but they end up in guard.
Barbosa advances position into side control!#SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Redd is defending well. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Redd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barbosa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Barbosa trying to control the action but Redd is working from the bottom.
Barbosa working away.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Redd is working away. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barbosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kodiyak Redd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
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.
Redd is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa happy to just control the position for now.
Redd struggling a bit here.
Redd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barbosa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Redd struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kodiyak Redd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab. #CL2#
Redd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Redd has clasped his hands together around Barbosa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Redd wants to free his trapped foot but Barbosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barbosa tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Redd has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Redd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barbosa is looking to escape. #T4#
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Redd controlling the pace for now.
Redd wants to control the pace but Barbosa is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucas Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lucas Barbosa.
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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kodiyak Redd!
After winning the bout, Kodiyak Redd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 969 Tarver vs. Greene
Date: Mar 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T1#
Redd scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
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.#SUB2#
Redd is trying to work for a kimura but Munhoz is defending well.
#SUB2#
Redd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Munhoz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#R2#
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. #BC2#
Redd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munhoz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
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. #CL2#
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.#BC#
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.#TD2#
Redd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
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. #T3##SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
Redd trying to control the action but Munhoz is working from the bottom.
Munhoz manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
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.#R3##TD#
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!#REVB#
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.#T1#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T2##SUB2#
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?#SUB#
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!#T3#
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.
#T4#
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. |
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Event:
SYN 963 Tarver vs. Bar
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Redd misses with a body shot.
Pjetlic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redd throws a hook to the side of Pjetlic's head but Pjetlic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Pjetlic. No joy for Redd on that attempt.
Redd throws a lazy right hand but Pjetlic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pjetlic.
Redd shoots and misses
and Pjetlic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redd misses with an uppercut
and Pjetlic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd moves out of range as Pjetlic strikes.
Redd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Redd tries for a takedown but Pjetlic circles away easily
and Pjetlic counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Redd is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kodiyak Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pjetlic shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Redd takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Pjetlic sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Redd bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maro Pjetlic!
A relieved looking Maro Pjetlic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SYN 955 Trollslayer vs. Tarver
Date: Feb 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Redd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinklage.
Dinklage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinklage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dinklage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Redd defends it well.
Dinklage tries to clinch up but Redd circles away and keeps his distance.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Redd.
Dinklage has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dinklage enables Redd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dinklage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dinklage 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.
Dinklage controlling Redd's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Redd trying to control but Dinklage is working from the bottom.
Dinklage managing to control the position.
Redd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dinklage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redd looking to pass the guard.
Redd controlling from the top position.
Redd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redd works to advance to full mount. Dinklage defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dinklage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dinklage holds on for dear life, controlling Redd's posture momentarily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Redd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dinklage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Dinklage regains half guard.
Dinklage gets full guard.
Dinklage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dinklage 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.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Redd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Redd wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Dinklage looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dinklage looking for a sweep. Not yet Dinklage, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Redd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dinklage tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg.
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.#R2#
Redd shoots in looking for a takedown. Dinklage tries to sprawl out of it but Redd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dinklage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Redd tries to keep at a distance but Dinklage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redd prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd has Dinklage pressed against the cage, preventing Dinklage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Redd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Dinklage feints and as Redd raises his hands in defense, Dinklage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Redd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dinklage is one step ahead there.
Dinklage works over Redd with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Dinklage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dinklage working the ground and pound but Redd is defending the strikes.
Dinklage looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Redd is avoiding damage well.
Dinklage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redd keeps working.
Redd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#Redd is rocked!
Redd is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Redd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dinklage lands a huge shot from side control! Redd is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Dinklage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 209
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Redd swinging wildly here.
Redd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Tarver misses its intended target.
Tarver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redd.
Tarver wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Redd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Redd.
Redd throws a shot from downtown. Tarver moves away and avoids it.
Tarver is looking to counter the offense by Redd and move into the clinch.#T1#
Tarver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redd.
As Redd tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Redd manages to avoid the attempt.
Tarver looks to throw the jab but Redd is out of range.
Tarver closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Redd to counter with a crisp jab.
Redd is looking to chop away at Tarver's legs.
A swing and a miss from Redd.
Tarver ducks under a wild hook from Redd.
Redd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Redd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Redd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarver looks to score with a jab to the body but Redd is just out of range.
Redd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tarver.#CL#
Tarver takes the fight into the clinch.
Redd tries to throw a body punch but Tarver avoids it by throwing Redd back against the cage. #T2#
Redd misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Tarver.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Redd to keep the fight standing.
Tarver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Redd has him pressed against the cage.
Tarver jumps guard but Redd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Tarver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Redd has him pressed against the cage.
Redd swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarver tries to pull guard but Redd won't allow it.
#BC2#
Redd breaks the clinch.
Tarver tries to clinch there but Redd circles away.
Redd misses with a straight left. #T3#
A big right from Redd misses.
Nice defenses there by Tarver.
Tarver slips under a jab from Redd.
Tarver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Redd manages to circle out of the way.
Redd misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Tarver moves into the clinch.
Redd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarver's elbow.
Tarver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Tarver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tarver lands a right hand.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Redd has him pressed against the cage.
Redd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tarver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redd throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Tarver counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Redd gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tarver regains guard.
Redd trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Redd lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Tarver has a closed guard, preventing Redd from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tarver looking for a triangle here. Redd is fighting it but it looks tight! Tarver pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Redd is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver retains his bantamweight title!
Antonio Tarver decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Highland 200
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Redd looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Redd throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Hall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redd circles away.#TD2#
Hall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Redd to the ground. Hall is now in Redd's guard.
Redd looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Redd is looking for a triangle here but Hall uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Hall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Redd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hall's guard! Nice work there by Redd!
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Redd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Redd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Hall is not content to let Redd control the position.
Hall tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.
Redd working the body and head with strikes.
Redd scores with punches from side control.
Redd lands a nice forearm strike.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.#T3#
Hall dodges the ground and pound from Redd.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Redd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Redd trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall struggling a bit here.
Redd trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Redd tries to move to mount but Hall blocks the move with his legs.
Hall is not content to let Redd control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redd.
Hall with the counter takedown but Redd avoids it easily.
Redd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Redd.
Redd tries to clinch up.
Redd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hall slips under a jab from Redd.
Redd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hall is defended easily by Redd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Hall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown. Redd tries to sprawl out of it but Hall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Hall.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Redd as Hall shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Redd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Redd misses with a body shot.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Redd.
Hall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Redd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Hall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Redd quickly recovers to half guard.
Hall prevents Redd from improving his position.
Robbie Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Redd wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Redd is not content to let Hall control the position.
Redd wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall is looking to advance position but Redd won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Redd defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Redd controlling the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hall is taking a breather. Redd says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Redd trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Redd stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall has his takedown stuffed
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall slips a jab from Redd.
Hall feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redd is defended easily by Hall.
Hall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redd counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Redd rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Redd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Redd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hall wants to get back to his feet but Redd is dominant here and he's now got Hall's back!
Redd gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Redd tries to keep control of the position but Hall is staying busy.
Redd lands strikes to the head.
Hall tries to escape but Redd has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Redd wants to control the position but Hall frees himself and scrambles - Redd manages to regain control in side control.
Redd tries to move to mount but Hall blocks the move with his legs.
Hall is pushing Redd's head away, looking to escape. Redd manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Redd tries to advance to mount but Hall instead regains half guard.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Redd is very close to passing his half guard.
Redd content to control rather than advance.
Hall has his hands clasped together around Redd's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hall is staying active underneath Redd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Robbie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Redd pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
You get the feeling that Hall really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Redd tries to control but Hall wriggling away.
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Redd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redd is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.#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.
Hall trying to control but Redd postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redd lands a nice short elbow.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Hall is in trouble now - Redd has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kodiyak Redd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redd 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
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. |
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Event:
TR82: Thibby’s Birthday
Date: Aug 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Crosser tries to clinch but Redd moves away #TD#
and Redd counters with a shoot takedown. Crosser fights it but they end up in guard.
Redd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Redd has gone for a leg lock! Crosser slips out almost immediately though and dives into Redd's guard.#REVB#
Redd has control of Crosser's left arm, preventing Crosser from doing any damage. #SUB#
Redd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crosser doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Redd is tightening it up a little... Crosser has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Crosser reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Crosser taps out! Nice BJJ there by Redd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). 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. |
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Event:
VFC 102 Schwarzschild vs Welch
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Redd closes the distance and clinches up with Thorne, looking for a takedown. Redd pushes Thorne against the cage but Thorne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Redd has been working on his balance at LA Fitness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thorne.
Thorne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorne works the jab nicely.#TD#
Redd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thorne's guard.
Thorne pulls Redd in close to prevent any damage.
Redd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorne is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd throws a big elbow that misses.
Thorne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redd wants to control from the top but Thorne keeps moving.
Thorne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Redd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thorne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Redd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Redd looks for a takedown but Thorne sprawls well.
Redd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kodiyak Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thorne defends well and Redd ends up having to push Thorne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Thorne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redd being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Redd ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Redd no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2##SUB#
Redd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Thorne is posturing up here but Redd has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Thorne tries to roll out but it's too tight and Thorne has to tap! Slick submission there by Redd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kodiyak Redd!
Kodiyak Redd retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Kodiyak Redd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VFC 99
Date: Jul 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Redd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knights can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Redd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knights knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Redd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Redd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knights is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Redd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
You can see the frustration on Knights's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knights keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knights can't do much from the bottom here.
Redd in side control, throwing shots but Knights defends.
Who's going to make the next move?#T1#
Knights is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knights really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Redd wants to control but Knights is keeping him busy.
Redd fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knights keeps working.
Redd working the head with strikes.
Redd tries to score with some ground and pound. Knights controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Knights tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Knights is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knights is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Redd working away.
Redd postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Knights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Redd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Redd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Redd cracks Knights with a big right hand but Knights just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Knights can't do much from the bottom here.
Redd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Knights is working to avoid the ground and pound but Redd connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Redd tries for a kimura but Knights is defending well.
Knights parries the strikes from Redd easily there. Redd is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knights to escape.
Redd trying to control the position but Knights is working away.
Knights tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Redd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knights, who protects the arm well.
Knights defending against the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
A control attempt from Knights but he's now mounted!
Redd avoids the attempt from Knights to control.
Knights is wriggling around trying to escape.
Redd is landing with some decent strikes but Knights is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Redd misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Knights really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Redd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Knights working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Redd lands a big elbow. #CUT#It looks like Nightey Knights has been cut.
Knights tries to hold on but Redd postures up.
Knights is bucking up trying to escape but Redd cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knights wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Redd.
Knights is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knights tries to lock up and control but Redd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Redd lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Redd cracks Knights with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knights is trying to escape the mount.
Knights wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
That's time! Redd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Knights swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Redd has closed the distance and engaged Knights in a clinch.
#BC#
Redd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Redd gets a double leg takedown into Knights's guard.
Redd trying to control but Knights is working from the bottom.
Redd won't allow Knights to sweep him here.
Redd postures up and lands a big shot to Knights's brow.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Knights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knights looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there.
Redd 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.
Redd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redd lands a couple of elbows.
Knights manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redd manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Redd keeping moving, preventing Knights from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knights defends well.
Knights trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knights is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Redd wants to sweep here but Knights controlling him for the moment.
Knights controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knights stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Redd looking for a guillotine here but Knights defends easily.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Redd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knights controls the pace.
Redd wants to sweep here but Knights controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Redd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knights can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redd looking to control.
Knights engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kodiyak Redd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knights looking to pass the guard.
Knights is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Redd wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Redd working for a triangle but Knights defends it easily.
Knights sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knights pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redd is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knights defends well.
Knights controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knights advances position into side control!
The referee asks Knights politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Knights prefers to stall for the moment though.
Redd is trying to control Knights's posture but Knights avoids it.
Redd prevents Knights from moving into mount.
Redd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knights controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knights trying to control the position but Redd is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kodiyak Redd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Knights lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knights misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redd.
Knights changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knights connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Redd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Knights wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Redd drops an elbow to the side of Knights's head.
Knights avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redd. #SUB#
Redd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Redd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Knights is looking for a sweep. Redd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knights wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
Knights is concentrating on defense, preventing Redd from advancing position. #SUB#
Redd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knights controlling the position for now.
Knights is looking to control Redd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knights avoid being mounted?
Redd trying to mount his opponent but Knights defends it.
Knights is trying to control but Redd passes into side control!
Knights is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Knights gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Knights wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Redd.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Redd throwing strikes here but Knights is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB#
Redd has hold of Knights's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Knights manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Redd misses with a head shot.
Redd trying to control but Knights is having none of it.
Redd with the ground and pound from mount.
Knights avoids a series of strikes thrown by Redd.
#T3#
Knights tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knights wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Redd wants to control the pace but Knights is squirming around nicely.
Knights doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Knights keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redd lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Knights hang on?
Knights tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Knights takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Redd looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Knights is trying to escape the mount.
Redd is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Knights can't escape the position.
Knights tries to hold on but Redd postures up.
Knights is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Redd is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knights to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knights shrugs it off.
Redd wants to control the pace but Knights is squirming around nicely.
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!
Knights is trying to escape the mount.
Redd lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
That's time! Redd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Knights scores with a sloppy right hand. Redd should have avoided that one. #TD#
Redd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Knights's guard.
Redd works over Knights with some ground and pound from guard.
Redd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knights looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knights seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Redd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knights is pulling down on Redd's head to control his posture.
Knights trying to keep a closed guard but Redd is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights has control of Redd's left arm, preventing Redd from doing any damage.
Knights not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Redd pushing down on Knights's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Knights is in trouble now - Redd has advanced to mount!
Redd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Redd avoids the attempt from Knights to control.
Redd lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Redd raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Redd.#SUB#
Redd looking for a guillotine from mount but Knights is having none of it.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Redd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Knights wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Redd pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knights is trying to escape the mount.
Redd breaks from Knights's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knights tries to lock up and control but Redd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Redd connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Knights is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Redd has control of Knights's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Knights regains control of the situation pretty easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Knights is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Redd throwing strikes here but Knights is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Knights can't escape the position.
Knights tries to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Redd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knights can do to turn this around?
Redd throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Knights just holding on.
Knights wants to control but Redd is having none of it.#T3#
Redd scoring with strikes but Knights is staying in there.
Redd working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Redd lands a couple of good shots and Knights has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Knights holding on to Redd's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB#
Redd working for the choke.
Redd is not going to allow Knights to sit and survive in this position.
Knights tries to roll but Redd sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Knights preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Redd.
Knights tries to escape but Redd has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Knights is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Redd is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Redd sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Knights taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kodiyak Redd!
Kodiyak Redd is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kodiyak Redd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VFC 95 Hall vs Ivkov
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Hilton Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hilton Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Redd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but Redd is having none of it.
Redd throws out a counter right but Hilton Jr avoids it with no problem.
Hilton Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Hilton Jr misses.
Hilton Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hilton Jr misses the target.
Redd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redd throws a body shot but no joy.
Hilton Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr throws a jab when Redd was well out of range.#TD2#
Redd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hilton Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Redd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd won't allow Hilton Jr to sweep him here. #T1#
Hilton Jr keeping full guard, as Redd tries to pass.
Redd being controlled here momentarily.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position.
Hilton Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hilton Jr 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.#SUB#
Hilton Jr 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.
Hilton Jr working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Hilton Jr is retaining full guard.
Hilton Jr is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
Redd has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Redd looking to pass the guard.
Redd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Redd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hilton Jr.
Hilton Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Redd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redd scores with a jab. Hilton Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up but Redd circles away and keeps his distance.
Redd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hilton Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redd! But no joy.
Hilton Jr is looking to clinch but Redd is avoiding it.
Hilton Jr looks for the body kick but Redd saw that one coming.
Redd slips under a jab from Hilton Jr.
Redd moves out of range as Hilton Jr throws a body kick.
Redd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hilton Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redd unleashes a big counter combination but Hilton Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hilton Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hilton Jr is looking to clinch.
Hilton Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redd.
Redd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hilton Jr's head backwards.
Davey Hilton Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Redd looks to land a left hand but Hilton Jr moved out of range nicely.
Redd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hilton Jr slips a jab from Redd.
Redd looks to land a left hand but Hilton Jr moved out of range nicely.
Redd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hilton Jr throws a shot from downtown. Redd moves away and avoids it.
Redd tries to counter with a clinch but Hilton Jr shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Hilton Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Redd is trying to push Hilton Jr away but Hilton Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Redd is looking to break free of the clinch but Hilton Jr has double underhooks. #TD2#
Redd works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilton Jr is keeping the position for now.
Redd won't allow Hilton Jr to sweep him here.
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.#R2##CL2#
Redd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hilton Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Redd avoids the damage to the body.
Hilton Jr trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Redd manages to break the clinch.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but Redd is having none of it. #CL2#
Redd rushes Hilton Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Redd avoiding damage as Hilton Jr throws knees to the body.
Hilton Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redd is defending well for now.
Hilton Jr trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Redd.
Hilton Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Redd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hilton Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body.
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redd avoids it.
Hilton Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body.
Hilton Jr landing knees to the head.
Hilton Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Redd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Redd lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Redd content to control rather than advance.
Redd is trying to control. Hilton Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hilton Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Redd wants to control but Hilton Jr is keeping him busy. #T2#
Hilton Jr wants to control but Redd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hilton Jr is looking for a sweep. Redd 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.
Hilton Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Redd working the head and body with strikes.
Hilton Jr trying to hold on to Redd's head to control him but Redd postures up.
Hilton Jr wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redd working over Hilton Jr with some ground and pound. Hilton Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Redd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Redd thows a huge punch but Hilton Jr dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Redd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hilton Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hilton Jr is looking to control Redd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hilton Jr avoid being mounted?
Hilton Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Redd wants to pass the guard but Hilton Jr is defending well.
Redd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hilton Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Redd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hilton Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Redd from advancing position.
Redd not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hilton Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hilton Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Hilton Jr closes the distance and pushes Redd back into the cage.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hilton Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redd throws out the jab.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but Redd moves out of range.
Redd avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Redd drives through with a takedown into Hilton Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Hilton Jr.
Redd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd postures up.
#T1#
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Hilton Jr is retaining full guard.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Redd moves out of range of the strikes.
Hilton Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hilton Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hilton Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Davey Hilton Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Hilton Jr is looking to clinch.
Hilton Jr throws a leg kick but Redd moved away.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch there but Redd circles away.
Redd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Redd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2##CL#
Hilton Jr instigates a clinch.
Hilton Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Redd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hilton Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redd's elbow.
Hilton Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davey Hilton Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hilton Jr landing knees to the body.
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body.
Hilton Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redd blocks it with crossed arms.
Hilton Jr tries to throw a body punch but Redd avoids it by throwing Hilton Jr back against the cage.
Redd is pushing Hilton Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Redd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hilton Jr backwards. #T3##TD2#
Redd has Hilton Jr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Redd pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hilton Jr tumbling to the mat - Redd dives into Hilton Jr's guard.
Hilton Jr keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Hilton Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Redd has passed into half guard!
Redd uses his free foot to push down on Hilton Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hilton Jr.
Davey Hilton Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hilton Jr tries to hold on but Redd pushes him away. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Redd.
Redd raining down shots from the mount!
Hilton Jr wants to control but Redd is having none of it.
Redd landing shots from mount.
Redd raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hilton Jr is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hilton Jr taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kodiyak Redd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Redd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kodiyak Redd!
Kodiyak Redd thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Knights lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knights comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knights takes a swing at Redd's ribcage but misses.
Knights connects with the punch.#TD#
Redd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knights is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
Redd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knights keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully.
Knights is controlling Redd's posture.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Knights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knights is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knights is continuing to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knights can do anything to dispel that myth.
Redd wants to control from the top but Knights keeps moving.
Knights wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Knights wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knights.
Knights scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Redd scores with a takedown into Knights's guard.
Knights pulls Redd in close to prevent any damage.
Redd wants to control from the top but Knights keeps moving.
Knights pulls Redd in close to prevent any damage.
Knights looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there.
Knights keeping full guard, as Redd tries to pass. #T2#
Knights looking to control.
Redd preventing the sweep.
Redd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knights looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there.
Knights controlling the position.
Redd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knights managing to control the position.
Knights really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redd passes Knights's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Knights moves into full guard.
#T3#
Redd is working Knights over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knights 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.
Knights is pulling down on Redd's head. It's preventing any offense from Redd, at least for the moment.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Knights.
Redd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knights is pulling down on Redd's head to control his posture.
The adventures of Knights the control monster continue. Boring.
Knights working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redd.
Knights is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Redd trying to control but Knights is working from the bottom.
Knights seems keen to control Redd's posture.
Knights wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment.
Redd looking to pass the guard.
Redd preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd pushing down on Knights's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knights wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
Redd slips a nice elbow through Knights's hands, connecting with Knights's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kodiyak Redd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knights defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redd.
It seemed like Knights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Redd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've been informed that Knights has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knights manages to get to full guard.
Knights has his hands on Redd's head, controlling the position.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Knights.
Knights is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
Redd advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights is looking to improve his position.
Knights makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knights.
Redd throwing strikes but missing.
Redd wants to pass the guard but Knights is keeping the position.#T1#
Redd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Knights.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knights holds on and takes a little breather.
Knights is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
Knights is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Knights looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knights pulls Redd in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knights scores with a body shot.
Knights lands a nice looking body shot.
Knights scores with a sloppy right hand. Redd should have avoided that one.
Knights lands a jab to Redd's midsection.
No luck for Redd with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knights lands a slapping body shot.
Knights is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Redd rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot lands for Knights.
Knights misses with a hook.
Redd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Knights! Redd is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Caetano throws a lazy right hand but Redd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redd ducks under a wild hook from Caetano.
Caetano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redd.
Caetano throws a shot from downtown. Redd moves away and avoids it.
Caetano misses with a lunging right hand
and Redd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Redd misses its intended target. #TD2#
Caetano feints and as Redd raises his hands in defense, Caetano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Caetano tries to free his leg and advance position but Redd is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Redd is looking for a triangle but Caetano pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd can't keep his opponent in guard - Caetano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Caetano trying to pass the guard but Redd defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Caetano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Caetano tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Redd trying to control but Caetano postures up.
Caetano is trying to control. Redd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caetano trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Caetano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caetano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Redd is looking for a sweep. Caetano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Redd is defending against the submission attempts here by Caetano.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Redd gets full guard.#T3#
Redd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caetano manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Caetano.
Redd landing with the ground and pound.
Caetano looking for a sweep. Not yet Caetano, not yet.
Caetano is trying to keep Redd in close.
Redd trying to control but Caetano is working from the bottom.
Caetano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there. #T4#
Redd with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd landing some decent shots from guard.
Redd advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joaquim Caetano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Redd moves out of range as Caetano strikes.
Redd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Caetano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redd was well out of range. Poor timing from Caetano.
Redd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Redd scores with a takedown into Caetano's guard.
Redd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caetano is keeping the position for now.
Redd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Redd is looking to work some ground and pound but Caetano has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Caetano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Redd defends well.
Redd wants to control from the top but Caetano keeps moving. #T1#
Redd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Redd is looking to work some ground and pound but Caetano has wrist control.
Caetano keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Redd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Caetano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Caetano has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Caetano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Caetano advances nicely into full mount.
Caetano tries to control but Redd wriggling away.
Caetano wants to take Redd's back but he can't do it this time.
Caetano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Redd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caetano fails to move to back control.
Redd can't escape the position.
Joaquim Caetano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Caetano with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Redd is squirming around, avoiding Caetano's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Caetano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Redd is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Redd and Caetano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Caetano has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Redd!#T4#
Redd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Caetano is looking for a kimura but Redd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caetano to get the leverage.
Caetano is looking to take a break and control but Redd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Caetano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caetano.
Redd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joaquim Caetano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Caetano throws a poor cross that misses
letting Redd counter with a right hand.
Redd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caetano shoots in and drives through. Redd sprawls well.
Redd misses with a hook.
And Caetano tries to counter it with a takedown but Redd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Caetano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Redd tries to move into range but Caetano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Caetano throws a right hand that misses
and Redd counters with a right hand to the body.
Caetano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Caetano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Caetano wants to stand but Redd has his arm trapped.
Redd is trying to control Caetano's posture but Caetano avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Caetano is looking to take a break and control but Redd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redd is looking to control Caetano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Redd avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Redd is defending against the submission attempts here by Caetano.
Redd trying to control but Caetano postures up.
Caetano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kodiyak Redd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Caetano is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Redd reverses the position - he's now on top in Caetano's guard.
Redd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Caetano wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Caetano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Redd 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 Caetano.
Caetano tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Redd presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Redd fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Redd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Caetano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Redd breaks from Caetano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Redd.
Caetano is in a horrible position here. Redd smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Redd landing strikes from the mount and Caetano is in trouble!
Joaquim Caetano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Redd raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Caetano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redd controlling the pace for now.
Redd landing punches.
Caetano is trying desperately to improve position.
Caetano is bucking up trying to escape but Redd cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kodiyak Redd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caetano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Kodiyak Redd!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Kodiyak Redd!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Kodiyak Redd!
Kodiyak Redd wins by unanimous decision!
Kodiyak Redd thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Redd gets a clinch.
Santos taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Redd.
Santos tries to pull guard but Redd won't allow it.
Santos wants a takedown.
Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Santos.
Redd pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1##BC#
Redd breaks the clinch.
Santos needs to keep his hands up - Redd had a free shot at his head there.
Santos shoots and misses
and Redd counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Santos is rocked!
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redd circles away.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Redd finish him?
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Redd, which made it look bad.
Redd drops Santos with a huge uppercut! Santos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Redd is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kodiyak Redd!
A relieved looking Kodiyak Redd thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Baker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redd avoids it really well and circles away.
Redd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Redd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redd swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.#TD#
Redd shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baker is trying to defend but Redd finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd passes into side control, despite Baker's attempt to control the position.
Baker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Redd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Baker won't allow Redd to pass to mount.
Baker desperately trying to maintain 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. Redd connects with a nice short shot to Baker's temple. #ROC#Baker is rocked!
Redd controlling the action here.
Baker is still in real trouble! Can Redd finish him?
Redd lands a big elbow - Baker is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Redd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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. |
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Event:
VFC 89 Island Bash
Date: Jun 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Hall gets a clinch.
Redd tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Redd back against the cage.
Hall avoiding damage.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Redd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Redd can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Redd letting Hall take a breather here.
Hall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Redd breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Hall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall leaning against his opponent.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Redd to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Hall.
Redd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Hall is trying to pull guard but Redd has him pressed against the cage.
Hall jumps guard but Redd stands there with Hall around his waist. Hall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Redd throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall is stalling here.
Redd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall is stalling here.
Hall is struggling to control the position.
Redd works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Redd wants a takedown.
Hall tries to pull guard but Redd won't allow it.
Redd dodges an elbow strike from Hall.
#TD#
Hall gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Redd regains guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Redd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Redd has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LAFC Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hall trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hall has passed into side control.
#T3#
Redd is trying to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Redd is letting Hall control him for a moment.
Redd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redd being controlled for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redd gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Redd throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redd can do to turn this around?
Redd misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redd.
Hall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Redd sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Hall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Redd sprawls well initially but Hall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Redd is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall stalling. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Hall stalling.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Redd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Redd! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Redd is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Hall mounts Redd! Really nice guard pass there!
Hall controlling his opponent.
Redd is squirming around, avoiding Hall's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Redd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Redd is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Hall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Redd has worked his arm free - good work by Redd!
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Redd misses with a looping right.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Redd avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall throws a front kick aimed at Redd's knee but Redd avoids it well. #CL#
Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redd smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hall dominated that second round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Redd fails with a takedown attempt.
Kodiyak Redd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redd misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Redd is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd misses the shot to the body.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Redd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1##CL#
Hall gets a clinch. #TD#
Hall drags the fight down to the ground.
Redd wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Redd postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Redd wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Richard Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall 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#
Redd is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Hall trying to pass the guard but Redd defending well.
Redd wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redd sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hall is pressing down on Redd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Redd is holding on for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Redd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Redd throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Redd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hall avoids it really well and circles away.
Hall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hall clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Hall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redd to score with a decent uppercut.
Redd shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Redd throws a leg kick #TD#
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Redd has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hall 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 Redd.
Redd is looking for a sweep.
Redd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
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.
Redd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redd.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Redd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hall drops back looking for a leg! Redd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redd manages to kick Hall off! Hall jumps back into Redd's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Redd looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Redd is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Redd has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Redd tries to break free.
#SUB#
Hall 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!#SUB#
Hall working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Redd is doing well to defend. Hall seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Redd is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his bantamweight title!
Richard Hall 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. |
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Event:
VFC 76 Fowel vs Redd
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Redd - just one landing.
Fowel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redd as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Fowel with that takedown attempt.
Redd leaves Fowel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robby Fowel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fowel shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Redd does no damage.
Fowel feinted with a counter takedown.
Fowel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Redd cracks Fowel with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Fowel is looking to clinch.
Redd loads up on a big right hand but Fowel slips the punch.
Redd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Redd is looking to chop away at Fowel's legs.
Fowel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Redd manages to circle out of the way.
Redd misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Fowel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Redd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Fowel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Redd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fowel's best efforts.#T2#
Redd tries to roll over but Fowel keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fowel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Redd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fowel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Redd is looking for a sweep. Fowel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fowel is trying to control. Redd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Fowel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redd defends it well. #SUB2#
Redd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Fowel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Fowel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fowel is looking to stall here but Redd recovers full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Redd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Redd trying to control but Fowel is working from the bottom.
Redd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Fowel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Redd to the mat! Redd manages to get full guard.
Redd 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.
Fowel wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Redd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fowel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Fowel from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Redd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fowel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Fowel content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Redd has locked up a guillotine! Redd's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fowel is holding on here and Redd must be using up a lot of energy. Fowel has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Redd gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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. |
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Event:
VFC 67 French vs Redd
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Redd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
French tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg.
Redd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. French defending well though.
Redd trying to mount his opponent but French defends it.
Redd moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd lands an elbow. #T1##SUB#
Redd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Redd throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Redd looking to punish the body of his opponent here but French is avoiding damage well.
French is not content to let Redd control the position.
Redd controls the position.
Redd working away.
Redd advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Redd sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Redd throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The referee warns French that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Redd looking to secure an arm triangle but French defends it well.
Redd looking to ground and pound but French is blocking nicely.
Redd misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
French looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Redd lands with some vicious ground and pound - can French hang on?
French is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Redd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redd landing strikes from the mount and French is in trouble!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if French can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Redd throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Redd fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
French is working to get back to half guard.
French really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redd working the ground and pound effectively.
Redd 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.
French is working to get back to half guard.
Redd avoids the attempt from French to control.#T4#
French wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Redd.
French is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Redd throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
French blocking the ground and pound.
Redd landing strikes from the mount.
Redd trying to control but French is having none of it.
Redd is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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.#R2#
French jabbing away but nothing is landing.
French is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redd.
Redd tries to counter with a takedown but French is quick to defend against it.
Redd with a lazy takedown attempt
and French cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redd blocks a jab.
Redd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
French connects with the punch.
French swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redd.
French fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
French scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd just misses with a punch to the body.
French fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redd manages to avoid it.
French stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
French misses the body punch #TD#
and Redd counters with a nice double leg into side control. French won't be happy with that. #T1#
French is not content to let Redd control the position.
Redd misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Redd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Redd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Redd tries to advance to mount but French denies him.
Sloppy strikes there by Redd.
Redd trying to control the action but French is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Redd in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... French is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kodiyak Redd!
A relieved looking Kodiyak Redd thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VFC 61 Ramos vs Lorentz
Date: Apr 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Redd scores with a three punch combo!
Redd blocks a jab.
Freeman lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Redd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Freeman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Redd there. #SUB#
Redd 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! Freeman is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kodiyak Redd!
After winning the bout, Kodiyak Redd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VFC 52 Madness
Date: Mar 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Redd throws a low kick, looking for Lambeth's leg but Lambeth calmly moves out of range.
Lambeth moves in looking to clinch but Redd pushes him off.
Redd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lambeth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redd swivels and escapes.#TD#
Redd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lambeth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Redd creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lambeth sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lambeth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lambeth can't do much from the bottom here.
Redd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lambeth taking a bit of punishment here - Redd scoring with strikes.
Redd landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lambeth gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lambeth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lambeth is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Lambeth tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Redd content just to control the position here.
Lambeth is bucking up trying to escape but Redd cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Redd looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lambeth takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lambeth is squirming around, avoiding Redd's attempts to control the action.
Redd lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Redd.
Lambeth throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T2#
Redd lands a couple of good shots and Lambeth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redd trying to control momentarily.
The referee is taking a good look at Lambeth as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Redd!
Lambeth is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Redd off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lambeth breaks Redd's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lambeth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redd is keeping the position for now.
Lambeth controlling from the top position.
Lambeth trying to control the position from guard on top but Redd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lambeth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lambeth trying to stand up but can't free himself from Redd's guard.
Lambeth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lambeth looking to sit in guard and control but Redd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lambeth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lambeth can't keep his opponent in guard - Redd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Redd is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Lambeth is bucking up trying to escape but Redd cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lambeth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Redd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Redd wants to sweep but no luck.
Redd looking to control.
Redd is really struggling to control Lambeth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lambeth misses with a wild combination.
Redd feinted with a counter takedown.
Lambeth needs to keep his hands up - Redd had a free shot at his head there.
Lambeth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redd.
Redd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Redd backs off Lambeth throws a huge counter combo but Redd manages to avoid it all.
Lambeth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redd.
Lambeth wants to clinch but Redd slips to the side#TD#
and Redd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Redd there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambeth is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redd lands a nice short elbow.
Redd prevents Lambeth from improving his position.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redd lands a nice short elbow.
Redd prevents Lambeth from improving his position.
Lambeth is still trying to improve position.
Redd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambeth can do to turn this around?
Redd working Lambeth over with strikes.
Lambeth is trying to maintain the position but Redd is very close to passing his half guard.
Lambeth gets back to full guard.
Kodiyak Redd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Redd throwing strikes but missing.
Redd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Redd trying to control but Lambeth is working from the bottom.
Lambeth 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.
Lambeth wants to stand but Redd is controlling the position.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lambeth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Redd passes into half guard.
Redd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Redd trying to control the action but Lambeth is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lambeth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Redd lands strikes from half guard.
Redd trying to control the action but Lambeth is working from the bottom.
Redd missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lambeth keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lambeth trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lambeth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lambeth closes the distance and clinches up with Redd, looking for a takedown. Lambeth pushes Redd against the cage but Redd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Redd stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Redd. #TD#
Redd shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lambeth is trying to escape back to his feet but Redd uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lambeth tries to clinch #TD#
so Redd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lambeth has momentary wrist control but Redd slips an elbow through the middle.
Redd 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#
Lambeth working for submissions but it's allowed Redd to get to half guard.
Lambeth trying to control but Redd postures up.
Redd trying to pass the guard but Lambeth defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd moves nicely into side control.
Lambeth felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Redd tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1##SUB#
Redd is trying to get an arm triangle but Lambeth is defending well.
Redd scoring with punches and elbows.
Lambeth wants to get back to his feet but Redd drags him back down.#SUB#
Redd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lambeth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Redd tries to move to mount but Lambeth blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lambeth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Redd working away.
Redd working the ground and pound from side control.
Lambeth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lambeth takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Redd landing strikes.
Redd trying to control the position but Lambeth is working away. #SUB#
Redd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Redd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lambeth is not content to let Redd control the position.
Redd landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lambeth tries to improve position but can't.
Redd in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Redd in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lambeth is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kodiyak Redd!
A relieved looking Kodiyak Redd thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VFC 40 Murder in March
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Redd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redd wants it to stay on the feet.
Redd tries to counter with a takedown but McGavin is quick to defend against it.
McGavin swinging wildly here.
McGavin shoots in looking for a takedown. Redd tries to sprawl out of it but McGavin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGavin.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian McGavin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redd is defended easily by McGavin.
McGavin shoots in looking for a takedown. Redd tries to sprawl out of it but McGavin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Redd fails with a takedown attempt.
McGavin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Redd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McGavin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redd.
Redd trying to pass the guard but McGavin defending well.
McGavin is trying to stand up here but Redd is controlling him well.
Redd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Redd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGavin is trying to stand.
Redd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redd stops McGavin from getting back to his feet.
Redd tries to pass to full mount but McGavin defends it.
Redd thows a huge punch but McGavin dodges it nicely.
Redd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Redd 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.
McGavin is not content to let Redd control the position.
Redd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGavin defending well though.
Redd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Redd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Redd throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGavin to regain full guard.
McGavin wants to stand and escape but Redd is having none of it.
Redd trying to control but McGavin is working from the bottom.
McGavin looking to control but Redd passes into half guard.
#T4#
Redd works his way into full mount!
McGavin wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.#SUB#
McGavin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Redd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGavin tries to lock up and control but Redd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGavin really wants to buck Redd off and get back to his feet.
McGavin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redd with shots to the head and body - McGavin looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Redd has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and McGavin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGavin stalling away here and it's allowed Redd to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McGavin stopping the sweep attempt from Redd.
Kodiyak Redd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGavin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redd throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McGavin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGavin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd 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#
Redd passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
McGavin working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Redd goes for an armbar but McGavin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McGavin.
Redd wants to sweep here but McGavin controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
McGavin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Redd dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Redd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Redd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGavin is trying to keep Redd in close.
McGavin is pulling down on Redd's head. It's preventing any offense from Redd, at least for the moment.
Redd forces his way into half guard.
McGavin is in trouble now - Redd has advanced to mount! #T3#
Redd lands a nice shot to the head.
McGavin wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Redd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB#
Redd is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGavin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGavin!
Redd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McGavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Redd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Redd looking for a sweep. Not yet Redd, not yet.
McGavin passes into half guard. #SUB2#
McGavin seems to be working for a kimura but Redd defends the submission attempt.
Redd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Redd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Redd trying to keep a closed guard but McGavin is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McGavin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redd is fending him off so far but McGavin persists. Nope, Redd circles away and we're back to standing.
McGavin shoots in looking for a takedown but Redd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGavin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Redd goes for a double leg but McGavin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGavin continues to drive forward.
McGavin throws a counter combo.
McGavin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
McGavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGavin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGavin wants it to stay on the feet.
McGavin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGavin shoots in for a double leg but Redd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian McGavin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGavin.
Redd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGavin can do to turn this around?#T1#
Redd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGavin but McGavin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGavin has a takedown stuffed.
McGavin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redd swivels and escapes.
Redd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redd tries for a takedown but McGavin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Redd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGavin did well to prevent Redd getting side control.
McGavin wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
Redd controlling the action here. #T2#
McGavin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Redd passes the guard and advances to mount!
McGavin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Redd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Redd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
McGavin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Redd raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
McGavin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Redd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
McGavin wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Redd has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! McGavin taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kodiyak Redd!
Julian McGavin was interviewed post fight and said 'Not fair boy I was just getting started'. |
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Event:
VFC 20 Hump Day Humbling
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Redd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Redd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Redd shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoshino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoshino delivers a nice body kick.
Redd ducks right into an uppercut from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Redd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Redd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hoshino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redd on the ground.
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!
Hoshino parries the strikes from Redd easily there. Redd is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hoshino to escape.
Hoshino tries to bench press Redd off him but Redd keeps the position.
Redd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshino is not content to let Redd control the position.
Redd throws a strike aimed at the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino avoids it well.#T1#
Hoshino dodges the ground and pound from Redd.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd is working Hoshino over with some ground and pound from side control.
Redd has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hoshino!
Redd landing shots from mount.
Redd content just to control the position here.
Redd is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Redd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hoshino looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2#
Redd is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hoshino has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hoshino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoshino tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Redd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Redd is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hoshino to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hoshino shrugs it off.
Hoshino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Redd throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hoshino is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The referee warns Hoshino that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Redd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Redd raining down hammerfists from mount.
Redd looking to ground and pound but Hoshino is blocking nicely.
Redd is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Redd misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Redd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hoshino avoids a series of strikes thrown by Redd.
Hoshino wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Hoshino is working to get back to half guard.
Redd looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Redd unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Redd is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Redd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kodiyak Redd! |
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