PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thizin Pais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Redmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thizin Pais has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pais
vs
Redmond

166 cm
21
153 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

166 cm
21
157 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thizin Pais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Redmond!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pais misses with a body punch
and Redmond counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pais thinking.
Pais tried to score with a low kick but Redmond checks it.
Redmond fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pais tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redmond is able to avoid easily.
Pais is looking to land body kicks.
Redmond throws a combination that misses
and Pais counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redmond tries for a takedown but Pais sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Redmond uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pais has time to react.

It looks like Thizin Pais has been cut.
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!
Redmond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pais throws a hook to the side of Redmond's head but Redmond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pais just misses with a punch to the body.
Pais defending well as Redmond loads up on a big left hand.
Redmond closes the distance and clinches up with Pais, looking for a takedown. Redmond pushes Pais against the cage but Pais circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thizin Pais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Redmond.
Pais lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Redmond takes a swing at Pais's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pais wants to slow Redmond down by chopping away at his legs.
Redmond throws a right and a left that Pais avoids nicely.
Pais checks a low kick from Redmond.
Redmond avoids the body shot from Pais.
Pais moves out of range as Redmond strikes.
Pais takes a swing at Redmond's ribcage but misses.
Redmond misses with a double jab
and Pais counters with an inside leg kick.
Pais displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Redmond.
Pais misses with a looping left.
Redmond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pais looks to land a right hand but Redmond moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pais as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Nathan Redmond has been cut.

Pais gets caught flat footed, as Redmond shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Redmond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pais works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pais trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Redmond is in close to Pais's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pais lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Redmond!
Redmond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pais controlling from the full mount.
Pais throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Redmond because Pais loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redmond is working to get back to half guard.
Pais takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Redmond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Redmond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redmond tries to hold on but Pais pushes him away.
Pais can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Redmond is looking to escape.
Redmond is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redmond tries to reverse the position but Pais maintains control.
Pais looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pais avoids the attempt from Redmond to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pais controlling his opponent.
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 Thizin Pais will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Redmond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Redmond.
Nathan Redmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redmond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pais connects with the punch.
Pais throws a big shot that misses.
Pais avoids a punch combination nicely.

Redmond closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pais quickly recovers to half guard.
Redmond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pais manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redmond throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pais working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redmond.
Pais keeping moving, preventing Redmond from controlling successfully.
Pais is adopting a defensive guard.
Pais is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pais has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Redmond works to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmond looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pais stopping the sweep attempt from Redmond.
Redmond wants to control but Pais passes easily into half guard.
Redmond wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pais moves nicely into side control.
Pais wants to control but Redmond is keeping him busy.
Redmond can't do much from the bottom here.
Redmond is trying to improve his position.
Redmond is not content to let Pais control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pais working the ground and pound but Redmond is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pais tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Redmond manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pais is looking for a sweep. Redmond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redmond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redmond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pais keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pais trying to control but Redmond postures up.
Redmond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Redmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Redmond works Pais's body with a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redmond.
Redmond misses with a double jab
and Pais counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redmond thinking.
Pais throws a series of strikes that have Redmond backpedaling.
Redmond looks to land a combination but Pais avoids it well.
Pais moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pais showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redmond.
Pais misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redmond.
Pais lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redmond at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pais misses with an uppercut. Redmond saw that one coming.
Pais checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nathan Redmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Redmond shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pais throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Redmond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Redmond is pressing down on Pais's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pais is holding on for now.
Redmond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pais is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Redmond jumps into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmond misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Redmond is trying to get an arm triangle but Pais is defending well.
Redmond throws an elbow but Pais slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nathan Redmond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redmond trying to control the action but Pais is working from the bottom.
Redmond wants to control for a moment but Pais uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Redmond in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pais wants to control but Redmond is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pais is refusing to be controlled, as Redmond sits in half guard.
Pais gets full guard.
Redmond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Redmond wants to control from the top but Pais keeps moving.
Redmond throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redmond throws a big elbow that misses.
Redmond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Redmond is staying tight to Pais's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Redmond postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Check out the look on Redmond's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Redmond landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pais defending against the ground and pound.
Redmond cracks Pais with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Redmond trying to control the position but Pais is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Redmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redmond 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Redmond!
Nathan Redmond really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.