PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crash by Decyfer Down. Datu has chosen Ridin Dirty as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Redman
vs
Datu

178 cm
23
152 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
150 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

[MMABR]BEST NUTRITION,no doping
[MMABR] WIN Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Redman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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

Redman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Datu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Redman has Datu in his guard.

Datu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Datu has Redman in his guard.
Redman prevents Datu from getting back to his feet.

Redman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Datu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Redman has Datu in his guard.

Redman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu trying to control the position from guard on top but Redman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Datu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Datu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Redman is looking to reverse the position.
Datu wants to control but Redman is keeping him busy.
Redman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Datu connects with a decent elbow.
Redman is looking to reverse the position.

Datu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redman, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redman is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Datu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Redman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Datu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redman, who protects the arm well.

Datu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Redman tries to bench press Datu off him but Datu keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Redman sneaks back into half guard.
Redman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Datu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Redman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Datu, into his guard.

Redman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Datu dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Redman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Redman fails with the takedown.

Datu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Redman sprawls well initially but Datu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Redman has a hand on Datu's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Datu takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Redman is trying to reverse the position but instead Datu has taken his back - oops!
Redman tries to escape the position.
Datu struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Redman is squirming around, avoiding Datu's attempts to control the action.
Datu prevents Redman from getting the reversal.
Datu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Redman looks a forlorn figure.
Redman is desperately trying to improve his position but Datu has a good base and remains in mount.
Datu scoring with strikes but Redman is staying in there.
Datu lands a heavy elbow.
Datu working Redman over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman is working to get back to half guard.
Datu landing punches.
Datu lands a big shot there that rocks Redman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Datu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Redman has worked his arm free - good work by Redman!
Redman is trying to escape the position but Datu is controlling the position.
Redman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Datu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Datu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Redman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Datu but great work by Redman.
Datu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Redman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Redman passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Redman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Datu has worked his arm free - good work by Datu!
Redman working away.
Jericho Datu has got the better of the ground game so far.

Redman is trying to get an arm triangle but Datu is defending well.

Redman tries for a kimura but Datu is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datu is looking to reverse the position.

Redman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Datu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Datu is looking for a sweep.

Redman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Redman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Datu 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.

Datu scores with a head kick.
Redman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redman with a poor takedown
and Datu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Datu. That's going to slow Redman down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Datu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Datu counters with a series of strikes. Redman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Redman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datu.
Datu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redman.
Datu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Datu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Redman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Datu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Redman to the mat! Redman manages to get full guard.
Datu scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Datu distracts Redman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Redman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Datu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Datu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Datu wants to free his trapped foot but Redman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Datu wants to control but Redman is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Datu winds up and cracks Redman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Redman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Datu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Datu's back!

Datu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Datu just trying to survive but Redman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Redman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Datu tries to break free.

Redman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Datu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Redman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Datu showing good submission defense here.

Datu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Redman.
Datu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Datu really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Datu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Datu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Datu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Datu wants to control the action but instead Redman gets a body lock and reverses into Datu's guard! Nice work!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Datu holds on and takes a little breather.
Redman passes Datu's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Datu!

Redman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Datu is on top in guard.
Redman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Datu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Datu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Redman has an active guard here but Datu has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman is looking for a sweep. Datu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Datu misses with a head shot. Redman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Datu wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Datu defends it easily.

Datu has gone for a leg lock! Redman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Datu's guard.

Redman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Datu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Redman has Datu in his guard.
Datu postures up in Redman's guard and throws a big left but Redman blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datu passes Redman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Redman is not content to let Datu control the position.
Datu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Redman works his way to full guard. Good work.

Datu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Redman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Redman has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jericho Datu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Datu misses with the combination.
Datu throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datu throws a leg kick which misses Redman's front leg but catches the back leg as Redman tries to avoid it.

Datu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Datu trying to control but Redman is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redman has an active guard here but Datu has managed to pass into half guard.
Datu tries to stand and escape but Redman is controlling the position.

Datu is working for a submission of some sort.
Datu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Datu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tommy Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Datu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redman defending well though.
Datu is keen to just control but Redman is a slippery customer.
Redman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Datu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Datu has Redman in his guard.

Redman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Datu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Datu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Datu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Redman works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Datu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Redman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Datu seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Datu thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Redman to regain full guard.

Redman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Datu stacks Redman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Datu!

Datu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Datu with the ground and pound but Redman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jericho Datu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Datu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Datu! Jericho Datu retains his featherweight title!