PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Licud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Redmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Licud
vs
Redmond

177 cm
20
168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Licud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Redmond!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redmond has his takedown stuffed
and Licud counters with a straight right hand.
Licud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redmond manages to avoid it.
Redmond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Licud.
Licud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redmond avoids the head kick by Licud.
Licud throws a head kick but Redmond moves out of range.
Licud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Licud throws a looping overhand right but Redmond ducks down to avoid it.
Licud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redmond doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Licud counters with a three punch combo that has Redmond backing up. Redmond nods at Licud to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmond slips a jab and a cross from Licud.
Licud scores with a kick to the midsection.
Licud wants to slow Redmond down by chopping away at his legs.
Licud tries to bum rush Redmond with a series of wild strikes but Redmond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Licud does no damage.
Licud scores with a one two! Redmond had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Licud lands a really nice looking cross but Redmond seems unphased.
Licud lands a slapping body shot.
Licud misses with a low kick.
Licud tries to bum rush Redmond with a series of wild strikes but Redmond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licud swings for the body but Redmond moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Redmond checks a leg kick.
Redmond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Licud.
Licud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redmond.
Licud looks to land a combination. Redmond sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Redmond moves away from the strike by Licud.
Licud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redmond momentarily.
A combination from Licud does no damage.
Redmond misses with a takedown
and Licud counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redmond thinking.
Alex Licud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Redmond.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redmond ducks right into an uppercut from Licud.
Licud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redmond.
Alex Licud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Licud.
Licud misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Licud catches Redmond right on the button with a cross.
Licud feints a jab promting Redmond to slip. Licud then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Redmond slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No joy there for Licud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Licud both land. Nice combination.
Licud tries to land a leg kick but Redmond saw it coming and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licud throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Licud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Licud throws a head kick that misses.
Licud throws a head kick but Redmond moves out of range.
Redmond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redmond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Licud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Licud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redmond manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Licud throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Redmond counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Licud has his hands on Redmond's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Licud dominated that round.
That's time! Licud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Redmond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redmond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Licud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redmond has time to react.
Licud throws a series of strikes that have Redmond backpedaling.
Licud scoring well with a low kick there.
Licud throws a right and a left that Redmond avoids nicely.
Licud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Redmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Licud.
Alex Licud is winning the standup battle so far.
Licud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redmond circles away quickly and effectively.
Licud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Licud missing with a left hand there. Redmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Licud throws a jab but it's blocked by Redmond.
Licud throws a sloppy head kick and Redmond moves out of range easily.
Licud misses with a left hand

and Redmond counters with a single leg into guard. Licud didn't expect that.
Redmond forces his way into half guard.
Redmond is looking to take a break and control but Licud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Licud wants to control but Redmond is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Licud tries to get out of the position.
Redmond trying to control from Licud's half guard. Licud has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redmond wants to control from the top but Licud keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jay Redmond hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Redmond gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Licud.
Redmond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Licud.
Licud misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Licud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redmond ducks under a wild hook from Licud.
Licud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Licud.
Redmond misses with a takedown
and Licud counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licud tries a low kick but Redmond avoids it.
Redmond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redmond moves forwards but Licud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Licud throws a nice looking combination but Redmond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Licud thows a body shot but no joy.
Licud tries to bum rush Redmond with a series of wild strikes but Redmond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Licud tries to work over Redmond's front leg with a kick but Redmond checks it.
Redmond slips a straight right by Licud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redmond shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Licud throws a right and a left that Redmond avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Licud dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.

Redmond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Licud is fending him off so far but Redmond persists. Nope, Licud circles away and we're back to standing.
Licud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Redmond.
Licud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Licud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Redmond crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Licud - the referee stops the clock and Redmond gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Licud. Redmond manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Licud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redmond.
Licud looks to throw the jab but Redmond is out of range.
A punch combination from Licud misses.
Licud lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alex Licud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licud throws a push kick but Redmond slaps the foot to one side.
Licud with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Licud. Redmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redmond shoots in but no luck this time.
Redmond dodges the punch combination from Licud.
Alex Licud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Licud misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redmond staying out of range there.
Redmond fails with the takedown
and Licud counters with a nice body kick.
Alex Licud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Redmond.
Redmond avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Redmond is out of range and Licud settles back down.
Licud throws a right hand that Redmond ducks under and follows up with a left that Redmond also avoids with ease.
Licud throws a right and a left that Redmond avoids nicely.
Licud misses with a body kick.
Licud lands a jab to Redmond's midsection.
Licud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Licud.
Redmond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Licud.
Licud throws a right and a left that Redmond avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redmond slips under a jab from Licud.
The fighters circling - Licud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Licud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redmond.
A clash of legs there as Redmond blocks the low kick.
Redmond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Licud.
Redmond has his takedown stuffed
and Licud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Licud throws the left hand but Redmond avoids the punch easily.
Licud throws the kick towards the body but Redmond avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Redmond or perhaps it was just good defense by Licud which made him look bad.
Licud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redmond is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Licud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Licud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alex Licud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Licud throws a hook but Redmond avoids it easily.
Licud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redmond is able to avoid easily.
Licud is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Redmond.
Jay Redmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Licud throws a head kick but Redmond moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Licud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Licud, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Licud!