PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Redshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo Landi ViSSer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redshaw's entrance music is Maksim - Flight of the Bumblebee. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Redshaw
vs
Landi ViSSer

178 cm
22
165 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

179 cm
21
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Redshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yo Landi ViSSer!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ViSSer connects with a single shot there.
Redshaw misses with a takedown attempt
and ViSSer counters with a stiff right hand.
Redshaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
ViSSer misses with a low kick.
ViSSer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

ViSSer moves into the clinch.
Redshaw is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Redshaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and ViSSer avoids it.
ViSSer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

ViSSer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Redshaw is just too persistent for him and manages to trip ViSSer to the mat. ViSSer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
ViSSer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redshaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redshaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redshaw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
ViSSer wants to sweep but no luck.
Redshaw looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
ViSSer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Redshaw drops back, looking for a kneebar! ViSSer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. ViSSer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from ViSSer!
A lull in the action here as ViSSer stalls from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Redshaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redshaw is looking for a sweep.
ViSSer scoring with punches and elbows.
ViSSer wants to control but Redshaw is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redshaw gets back to half guard.
ViSSer wants to control but Redshaw is keeping him busy.
Redshaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redshaw.
Redshaw 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.
ViSSer trying to control the position from guard on top but Redshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ViSSer postures up.
ViSSer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
ViSSer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ViSSer wants to control from the top but Redshaw keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yo Landi ViSSer.
Redshaw is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for ViSSer.
Redshaw throws a chopping leg kick but ViSSer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
ViSSer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Redshaw, right into the meat.
Redshaw is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw tries to land a body kick
and ViSSer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redshaw shoots in but no luck this time.
Redshaw checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
ViSSer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redshaw misses with a low kick.
ViSSer throws a body punch but Redshaw moves out of range.
Redshaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses ViSSer's sensitive parts.
Redshaw dives in and grabs ViSSer's left leg, looking for a takedown. ViSSer pushes down on Redshaw's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Redshaw or perhaps it was just good defense by ViSSer which made him look bad.
ViSSer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redshaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Redshaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Redshaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ViSSer but ViSSer pushes him off and we're back to square one.

ViSSer has taken the fight to the clinch.
ViSSer prevents a takedown attempt there.

ViSSer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yo Landi ViSSer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

ViSSer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Redshaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as ViSSer sprawls well. ViSSer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Redshaw gets slowly back to his feet.
ViSSer misses with a body shot.
Redshaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt ViSSer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redshaw.
ViSSer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
ViSSer punishes Redshaw's body with a nice straight punch.

ViSSer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
ViSSer avoiding damage as Redshaw throws knees to the body.
Redshaw tries to land knees in the clinch but ViSSer avoids the damage to the body.
Redshaw looking to stall.
ViSSer tries to land a knee to the head but Redshaw blocks with his arms.
Redshaw goes for a takedown attempt but ViSSer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Redshaw.
ViSSer stuns Redshaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as ViSSer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redshaw doesn't seem phased though.

ViSSer has closed the distance and engaged Redshaw in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redshaw lands an elbow just above ViSSer 's eye.
Redshaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Redshaw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ViSSer blocks it with crossed arms.
ViSSer pushes Redshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by ViSSer.
ViSSer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redshaw.
Redshaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. ViSSer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redshaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and ViSSer avoids it.
ViSSer managing to block the knees to the body from Redshaw.
ViSSer blocks an elbow strike from Redshaw.
ViSSer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
ViSSer prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from ViSSer.
ViSSer avoiding damage.
A short left from ViSSer.
Redshaw looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ViSSer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from ViSSer.
ViSSer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
ViSSer managing to block the knees to the body from Redshaw.
A nice right hand lands inside from ViSSer.
Redshaw trying to control the position but instead, ViSSer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Redshaw into the cage.
Redshaw is trying to drag ViSSer to the mat but ViSSer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
ViSSer lands a good knee to the midsection. Redshaw won't want to take too many of those.
Redshaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. ViSSer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Redshaw stalls.
ViSSer slowing the pace effectively.
Redshaw wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ViSSer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redshaw taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dexter Redshaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by ViSSer!
ViSSer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redshaw's sensitive parts.
ViSSer punishes Redshaw's body with a nice straight punch.
ViSSer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
ViSSer throws out a powerful jab.
ViSSer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redshaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from ViSSer.
ViSSer stuns Redshaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ViSSer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Redshaw.
Redshaw misses with a leg kick
and ViSSer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Redshaw throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
ViSSer lands a right hook to the body.

ViSSer has Redshaw up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ViSSer lands an uppercut.
Redshaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but ViSSer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - ViSSer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Redshaw darts in and clinches ViSSer up against the cage.
ViSSer scores with a nice hook to the head.
ViSSer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
ViSSer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redshaw backwards.
Redshaw lands a knee to the body.
Redshaw being controlled against the cage.
Redshaw goes for a takedown attempt but ViSSer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
ViSSer digs a good body shot into Redshaw's ribs.

ViSSer gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yo Landi ViSSer 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!

Thud! ouch! good body kick from ViSSer - that will leave a mark!
ViSSer stuns Redshaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ViSSer lands an overhand right.
Redshaw misses with a leg kick
and ViSSer counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from ViSSer.

ViSSer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redshaw, pushing him back against the cage.
ViSSer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from ViSSer as the two fighters clinch.
ViSSer stalling in the clinch but Redshaw improves position.
A bit of stalling here from Redshaw.
ViSSer managing to block the knees to the body from Redshaw.
Redshaw misses with a knee to the head.
Redshaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ViSSer.
Redshaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
ViSSer lands a left hand.
ViSSer pushes Redshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ViSSer managing to block the knees to the body from Redshaw.
Redshaw just leaning against ViSSer, taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redshaw trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by ViSSer.
ViSSer pushes Redshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from ViSSer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ViSSer wants to stall.
Redshaw letting ViSSer take a breather here.
Redshaw taking a breather.
ViSSer trying to control the position but instead, Redshaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed ViSSer into the cage.
Redshaw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has ViSSer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
ViSSer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Redshaw throws an elbow but it misses.
ViSSer managing to block the knees to the body from Redshaw.
ViSSer is working Redshaw over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
ViSSer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ViSSer throws an elbow but it misses.
ViSSer lands a nice elbow.
ViSSer throws a knee to the head but misses.

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.
ViSSer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
ViSSer stops a takedown attempt from Redshaw.
ViSSer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Redshaw is trying to maintain a safe position but ViSSer gets an underhook and turns Redshaw into the cage.
ViSSer blocks an elbow strike.
Redshaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ViSSer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
ViSSer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redshaw looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on ViSSer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Redshaw managing to block the knees to the body from ViSSer.
Yo Landi ViSSer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ViSSer looking to slow down the pace here.
Redshaw missing with knees to the body.
Redshaw tries to score a body lock takedown but ViSSer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redshaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but ViSSer prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw stalling in the clinch but ViSSer improves position.
Redshaw keeps control of ViSSer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
ViSSer prevents the takedown attempt.
Redshaw looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redshaw obliges.
ViSSer pushes Redshaw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dexter Redshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ViSSer stops a takedown attempt from Redshaw.
ViSSer stalling the fight.
Redshaw stalling the fight.
Redshaw lands a nice knee to the body.
Redshaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but ViSSer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dexter Redshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ViSSer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Redshaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Redshaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
ViSSer scoring well with a low kick there.
ViSSer checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Redshaw misses
and ViSSer counters with a stiff right hand.
ViSSer lands a slapping body shot.
ViSSer feints and then cracks Redshaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redshaw down.
ViSSer lands with a good body shot.
Redshaw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Redshaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
ViSSer connects with a solid leg kick.
Yo Landi ViSSer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redshaw fails to land the takedown.

ViSSer moves into the clinch.
Redshaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redshaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. ViSSer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yo Landi ViSSer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ViSSer 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yo Landi ViSSer!