PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Das Boot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Redman
vs
Boot

165 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Das Boot!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman tries to clinch up but Boot circles away and keeps his distance.
Boot lands a nice shot that snaps Redman's head back.
Redman wants to land a leg kick but Boot is out of range.

Boot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Redman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boot scoring with punches and elbows.
Boot throws a strike aimed at the side of Redman's head but Redman avoids it well.
Redman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Boot.
Redman tries to buck Boot off but Boot is having none of it.
Boot working the ground and pound.

Boot swings around for an armbar but Redman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boot's guard.
Redman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boot is keeping the position for now.
Redman trying to control the position from guard on top but Boot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Boot had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Redman is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Boot Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Redman's back instead.
Boot is trying to stick to Redman's back but Redman is turning into Boot. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boot's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Redman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman postures up.

Boot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boot trying to control the position.
Redman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boot is looking for a sweep.
Redman 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.
Boot is trying to control Redman's posture but Redman avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boot looks gassed!
The ground and pound from Redman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redman gets a takedown into half guard.
Redman wants to free his trapped foot but Boot is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Redman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boot is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Redman jumps into side control!
Redman working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Boot's face as Redman controls the position.
Boot is looking to reverse the position.
Redman blocks the strikes from Boot.
You can see the frustration on Boot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boot manages to get back to half guard.

Boot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redman.
Boot wants to control the action here but instead Redman manages to pass to full mount!
Redman trying to control but Boot is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boot is trying to reverse the position but instead Redman has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boot grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Redman is hanging on to Boot's back as he tries to escape.
Boot grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Boot is really stuck here.

Redman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Boot defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Redman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boot trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Redman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Boot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Redman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boot misses with a few strikes there.
Redman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Redman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boot trying to control from the bottom.

Boot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boot tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Redman is thwarting Boot's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boot keeping hold of Redman's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redman is trying to work for a kimura but Boot is defending well.
Boot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Redman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Redman's back!
Boot tries to get the hooks in deep but Redman pushed the leg off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Redman is in bad spot here.
Boot scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Redman is looking for a way out.
Redman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Redman takes a big shot to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boot is hanging on to Redman's back as he tries to escape.

Boot looking for the RNC.
Redman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Redman wants to get back to full guard but Boot has passed into side control.
Boot punishing his opponent with strikes.
Redman is desperately trying to improve his position but Boot has a good base and remains in mount.
Boot scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boot lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boot lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Redman hang on?
Boot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Boot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Redman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mason Redman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Redman is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Boot pulls his head out easily.
Redman strikes from the bottom but Boot uses the opportunity to move to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Redman tries to bench press Boot off him but Boot keeps the position.
Boot wants to control but Redman is keeping him busy.

Boot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boot trying to control the position but Redman is working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Redman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Redman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boot defending well though.
Boot trying to hold on to Redman's head to control him but Redman postures up.
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 Mason Redman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Redman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Redman shoots in but Boot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boot swats away the attempt to clinch by Redman.
Boot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redman.

Boot moves into the clinch.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.

Boot manages to break the clinch.
Redman tries to clinch but Boot moves away
and Boot counters with a series of strikes. Redman will be more careful next time no doubt.

Boot forces Redman back against the ropes and clinches.
Redman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boot walks away with a smile on his face. Redman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Redman dodges the punch combination from Boot.
Boot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boot thuds his right hand into Redman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boot misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman tries to clinch but Boot moves away
and Boot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boot lands a head kick!
Boot with a hook.
Boot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redman swivels and escapes.
Redman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boot swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Redman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redman circles away quickly and effectively.
Boot throws an overhand right that lands on Redman's shoulder, as Redman tries to avoid the shot.
Boot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason Redman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman has his takedown stuffed

and Boot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boot.
Boot lands a left hand.
Redman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Boot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Boot as Redman shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boot!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boot looks to land a combination. Redman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Boot.
Boot scoring with punches from side control.
Redman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Boot is looking for a kimura here.
Redman is looking for a sweep. Boot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Boot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redman sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boot.

Boot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Redman gets back to full guard.
Boot preventing the sweep.
Boot controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boot tries to free his leg and advance position but Redman is retaining full guard.
Boot throws a big right hand that misses.
Redman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boot puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redman defending well though.
Boot prevents Redman from improving his position.
Redman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boot.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redman circles away quickly and effectively.
Redman moves away from the strike by Boot.
Redman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Das Boot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Redman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Das Boot!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Das Boot!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Das Boot!

Das Boot wins by unanimous decision!