PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Vand Der Weil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vand Der Weil has chosen 2Pac - Watch Ya Mouth as his entrance music. Alexei Vand Der Weil is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Redfield
vs
Vand Der Weil

172 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexei Vand Der Weil!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vand Der Weil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redfield defends it nicely.
Vand Der Weil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redfield.
Redfield throws a big shot that misses.
Redfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vand Der Weil fails with a takedown attempt.
Vand Der Weil moves away from the strike by Redfield.
Redfield misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Vand Der Weil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peter Redfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Vand Der Weil.
Vand Der Weil goes for a double leg but Redfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Redfield continues to drive forward.
Vand Der Weil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redfield swivels and escapes.
Vand Der Weil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vand Der Weil shoots in looking for a takedown. Redfield tries to sprawl out of it but Vand Der Weil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Redfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vand Der Weil.
Vand Der Weil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redfield as he avoids it easily.
Vand Der Weil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redfield defends it nicely.
Vand Der Weil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vand Der Weil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redfield tries to avoid it but Vand Der Weil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redfield to the ground. Redfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Redfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vand Der Weil.
Peter Redfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vand Der Weil.
Vand Der Weil fails with the takedown
and Redfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vand Der Weil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vand Der Weil fails with a takedown attempt.
Redfield scores with a jab to the head.
Redfield works Vand Der Weil's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Redfield.
Redfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vand Der Weil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redfield defends it nicely.
Vand Der Weil tries for a takedown but Redfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redfield, as that shot connected.
Redfield missing with a left hand there. Vand Der Weil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Vand Der Weil tries to counter it with a takedown but Redfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Redfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Redfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vand Der Weil.
Redfield appears to be looking for a big counter.
Redfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redfield misses with a hook.
Vand Der Weil darts in looking for a takedown but Redfield gets double underhooks and turns Vand Der Weil into the cage.
Vand Der Weil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Redfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vand Der Weil.
Redfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vand Der Weil shoots for a double leg takedown but Redfield sprawls well. He's pushed Vand Der Weil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vand Der Weil.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vand Der Weil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Redfield misses with a straight left.
Redfield throws a shot from downtown. Vand Der Weil moves away and avoids it.
Redfield throws out a loose jab but Vand Der Weil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vand Der Weil has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redfield lands with a hook. Vand Der Weil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Vand Der Weil is just out of range.
Vand Der Weil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redfield but Redfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Redfield thuds his right hand into Vand Der Weil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Redfield 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.

Redfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vand Der Weil.
Redfield lands a jab to Vand Der Weil's midsection.
Redfield scores with a jab.
Vand Der Weil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vand Der Weil somewhat.
Peter Redfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Redfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vand Der Weil moves away from the strike by Redfield.
Vand Der Weil with the counter takedown but Redfield avoids it easily.
Redfield throws a lazy right hand but Vand Der Weil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vand Der Weil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peter Redfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Vand Der Weil.
Vand Der Weil takes a jab right on the kisser.
Redfield tests Vand Der Weil's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield looks to land a left hand but Vand Der Weil moved out of range nicely.
Vand Der Weil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Redfield digs a good hook to Vand Der Weil's body.
Vand Der Weil doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Redfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Redfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vand Der Weil was well out of range. Poor timing from Redfield.
Vand Der Weil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vand Der Weil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redfield misses with a looping left.
Vand Der Weil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redfield cracks a nice hook into Vand Der Weil's ribs.
Vand Der Weil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Redfield misses with a straight right.
Redfield cracks Vand Der Weil with an open hand slap.
Vand Der Weil looks for a takedown but Redfield sprawls well.
Vand Der Weil is trying desperately to land a takedown but Redfield is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vand Der Weil.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Redfield throws a hook but Vand Der Weil blocks it.
Vand Der Weil has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vand Der Weil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redfield looks to throw the jab but Vand Der Weil is out of range.
Redfield throws a jab when Vand Der Weil was well out of range.
Redfield thuds his right hand into Vand Der Weil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Redfield throws a looping overhand right but Vand Der Weil ducks down to avoid it.
Redfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vand Der Weil can do to turn this around?
Redfield misses the shot to the body.
Vand Der Weil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redfield.
Redfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Vand Der Weil tries to counter it with a takedown but Redfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Redfield lands a nice shot that snaps Vand Der Weil's head back.
Redfield cracks Vand Der Weil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vand Der Weil darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Vand Der Weil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vand Der Weil prevents Redfield from improving his position.

Vand Der Weil is looking for a kimura here.
Vand Der Weil wants to take a breather but Redfield is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vand Der Weil has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Redfield defend it? Vand Der Weil steps over the head and cranks it - Redfield is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Vand Der Weil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Vand Der Weil!
Our winner, Alexei Vand Der Weil, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.