PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Hall (ranked 653 p4p, 549 weight class) and Kodiyak Redd (ranked 29 p4p, 24 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Andy Shauf: The Magician. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hall
vs
Redd

165 cm
34
148
24 - 13 - 1

165 cm
34
141
22 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Robbie Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kodiyak Redd!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

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.

Hall actively working from the bottom here.

Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Redd there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Redd connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.

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.

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.

Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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.

Redd moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hall.
Hall regains half guard.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Hall gets back to half guard.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall manages to regain half guard. Good work.

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.

Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hall looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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!

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.

Redd gets a takedown into half guard.
Hall wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.

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.

Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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!

Redd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robbie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
Redd has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position.

Redd working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.

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!

Hall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Redd off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

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!
Robbie Hall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.