PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Skepta - Shut Down. Redd has chosen Cauterize by Tremonti as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Redd

170 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
207 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Redd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee drives through and clinches with Redd against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redd prevents it.
Redd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Redd to keep the fight standing.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Redd scores with a shoulder strike.
Redd misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Redd prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redd lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Redd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redd misses with a short punch on the inside.

Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redd.
Redd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Redd's waist but Redd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.

Redd closes the distance and clinches.
Redd misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Redd lands with a left to the head.
Redd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redd has him pressed against the cage.
Lee could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Redd is struggling to control the position.
Redd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
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!
Redd lands with a right to the head.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Redd lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Lee is trying to push Redd away but Redd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Redd is controlling the position.
Redd struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Redd throws a head punch that misses.
Redd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Redd to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Redd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Redd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redd lands with a short shot to the head.
Redd throws a head punch that misses.
Lee is trying to push Redd away but Redd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Redd has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Redd fails to land.
Redd misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Redd dominated that round.
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.

Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Redd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Redd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Redd can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Redd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Redd won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Redd has double underhooks.
Tobias Redd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee is trying to stall.

Lee pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Redd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee trying to control the action but Redd is working from the bottom.

Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Redd is defending well.
Redd is trying to stand up here but Lee is controlling him well.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redd keeps working.
Redd looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lee stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee tries to circle away but Redd has him pinned against the cage.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Redd won't allow it.
Redd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Redd working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lee letting Redd take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Redd.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Redd walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Redd has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lee is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Redd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Redd prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd lands a right hand.
Redd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Redd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.

Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redd misses the shot to the body.
James Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Redd clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Redd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Redd has him pressed against the cage.
Redd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Redd keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd lands a nice uppercut.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redd just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd lands with a short shot to the head.
Redd is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redd down to the mat. Redd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Redd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
letting Redd counter with a right hand.
Redd scores with a jab to the head.

Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Redd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Redd keeps him there for the moment.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Redd walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Redd has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Redd is controlling the position.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Lee clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee taking a breather.
Lee tries to pull guard but Redd holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Redd lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Redd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redd pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Redd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Redd.
Redd content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Redd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee tries to pull guard but Redd holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redd content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Redd has the dominant position.
Lee tries to break free but Redd pushes him back against the cage.
Redd has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Redd is keeping busy.
Lee is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Redd lands with a short shot to the head.
Redd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Redd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Redd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Redd!
Tobias Redd was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.