PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Menzies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Menzies has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Menzies
vs
Redfield

170 cm
26
140 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

180 cm
31
140 lbs
12 - 16 - 2

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Menzies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Menzies moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Redfield tries to clinch but Menzies moves out of range.
Redfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Menzies circles away.

Redfield moves into range and clinches up with Menzies.

Menzies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Menzies looks to land a right hand but Redfield moved out of range.

Redfield closes the distance and clinches.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Menzies.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Menzies.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfield misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
Redfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menziess head.
Redfield lands with a left to the head.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menzies wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menzies tries a body shot but Redfield blocks it.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Menzies.
Still in the clinch, Redfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Menzies blocks an uppercut.
Redfield misses with some punches.
Redfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfield misses with some punches.
Redfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redfield misses with some punches.
Menzies blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Redfield lands a nice uppercut.
Redfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Menzies leaning his opponent against the cage.
Menzies has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redfield avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menzies.
Menzies is trying to maintain a safe position but Redfield gets an underhook and turns Menzies into the cage.
Menzies blocking some punches.
Menzies is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Menzies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Menzies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Menzies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menzies.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Menzies.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Menzies.
Menzies blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Redfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
Redfield lands a nice uppercut.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Menzies blocking some punches.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Menzies.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Menzies uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Menzies.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
Redfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Menzies is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Redfield is keeping busy.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Menzies.
Menzies is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menzies trying to land knees to the body.
Redfield misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Menzies is working Redfield over against the cage.
Redfield misses with some punches.
Menzies blocking some punches.
Redfield throws a head punch that misses.
Menzies goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redfield prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Menzies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menzies tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Redfield avoiding damage as Menzies throws knees to the body.
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!
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Menzies looking to slow down the pace here.
Redfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Redfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Redfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menzies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Menzies jabs at Redfield's body.
Redfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menzies.
Redfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Menzies paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Menzies closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Redfield did well to prevent Menzies getting side control.
Menzies prevents Redfield from improving his position.
Menzies seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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. Menzies connects with a nice short shot to Redfield's temple.
Menzies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Menzies controlling the action here.
Redfield keeping control of the position.
Redfield wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menzies is pressing down on Redfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Redfield is holding on for now.
Menzies perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Menzies prevents Redfield from standing back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redfield tries to clinch but Menzies is having none of it.
Redfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Menzies counter with a right hand.
Menzies connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Menzies lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Redfield clinches.
Redfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redfield misses with some punches.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Menzies.
Menzies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menzies blocking some punches.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menzies is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Redfield working aggressively here.
Chris Redfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Menzies.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menzies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Menzies backwards.
Menzies tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Menzies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Menzies.
Menzies tries to land knees in the clinch but Redfield avoids the damage to the body.
Menzies tries to work over Redfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
Menzies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
Menzies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Menzies.
Redfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Menzies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Menzies is trying to break free.
Menzies blocking some punches.
Redfield prevents a body shot from Menzies.
Menzies pushes Redfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menzies has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redfield after a bit of a struggle.
Redfield prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Menzies. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menzies looking to slow down the pace here.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Menzies.
Menzies blocks an uppercut.
Redfield throws a head punch that misses.
Menzies blocking some punches.
Menzies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Menzies is trying to stall.
Redfield working aggressively here.
Redfield working aggressively here.
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.
Menzies blocks an uppercut.
Menzies is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Menzies tries a body shot but Redfield blocks it.
Menzies misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Redfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Redfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Menzies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Menzies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redfield tries to clinch but Menzies moves out of range.

Menzies throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Redfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Menzies finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menzies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Menzies is working Redfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Menzies postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menzies is controlling him.
Redfield keeping moving, preventing Menzies from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menzies looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menzies makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menzies sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steve Menzies.
Redfield is looking to clinch but Menzies is avoiding it.
Redfield fails in his attempt to clinch.

Menzies manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Redfield on his heels. He'll look to pass Redfield's guard now, I'm sure.
Menzies 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.
Redfield trying to control the position here.
Redfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield wants to control the position but Menzies says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Menzies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redfield keeps working.
Redfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menzies. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redfield wants to get back to full guard but Menzies has mounted him!
Menzies punching from mount but Redfield doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Redfield avoids a series of strikes thrown by Menzies.
Menzies breaks from Redfield's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menzies is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Redfield is trying to stand.
Menzies throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Menzies landing shots from mount.

Redfield is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menzies scoring with strikes but Redfield is staying in there.
Redfield is still in real trouble! Can Menzies finish him?
Steve Menzies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menzies raining down hammerfists from mount.
Menzies postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Redfield looks a forlorn figure.
Menzies loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Redfield scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Menzies land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Menzies stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Menzies!
A very excited looking Steve Menzies made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.