PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Redding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader's entrance music is Same Ol' Road. A fine choice. Lord Vader has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Vader
vs
Redding

225 cm
36
295 lbs
25 - 15 - 2

195 cm
32
290 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lord Vader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Redding!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redding defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vader.
Redding misses with a hook
and Vader counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Redding throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vader finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vader gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Redding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tom Redding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redding misses with an uppercut
and Vader makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Redding pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vader back to the cage. Redding follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Lord Vader has been cut.
Redding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vader.
Vader dives in and grabs Redding's left leg, looking for a takedown. Redding pushes down on Vader's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redding leaves Vader with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redding moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redding swings widly with a right hand
and Vader counters with a left and a right that stings Redding.
Redding cracks Vader with an open hand slap.
Vader misses with a few strikes there.
Redding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redding throws a combination that misses
and Vader counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redding misses with a hook

and Vader counters by clinching up.
Redding lands a right hand.

Vader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Vader.
Redding throws a lazy uppercut

so Vader counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Redding is trying to control the position but Vader postures up.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Redding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redding swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vader wants to get up but he can't break Redding's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vader throws a big elbow that misses.
Vader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Redding is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vader changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redding fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redding takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redding bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vader's head backwards.
Redding throws a shot from downtown. Vader moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Redding misses its intended target.
Redding rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vader counters with a solid body kick.
Vader looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redding is fending him off so far but Vader persists. Nope, Redding circles away and we're back to standing.
Redding stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redding wants it to stay on the feet.
Vader slips under a jab.
Redding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vader.
Redding misses with a left hand
and Vader counters with an outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redding avoids it really well and circles away.

Redding lands a big right hand that sends Vader crashing to the mat! Redding stays standing though and waves Vader back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Vader.
Redding throws a shot from downtown. Vader moves away and avoids it.
Vader shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redding throws a jab when Vader was well out of range.

Vader has closed the distance and engaged Redding in a clinch.
Redding keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vader's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Redding dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lord Vader's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Redding swings widly with a right hand
and Vader counters with an outside leg kick.

Vader shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Redding is trying to defend but Vader finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Vader stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A jab from Redding misses.
Redding swings widly with a right hand
and Vader counters with a good, hard body kick but Redding shrugs it off.
Vader fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Redding misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redding misses with an uppercut. Vader saw that one coming.
Vader defending well as Redding loads up on a big left hand.
Vader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redding.
Redding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Redding.
Tom Redding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redding misses with a hook
and Vader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Redding pinned against the cage. Redding gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Redding listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vader scores with a takedown into Redding's guard.
Redding wants to stand up but Vader is controlling him.
Vader throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Redding has his hands on Vader's head, controlling the position.
Redding controls Vader momentarily but Vader frees himself.
Vader throws an elbow that misses. Redding uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vader's guard. Nice move by Redding!
Redding trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vader is looking for a triangle but Redding pushes his legs off easily.

Vader had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redding defends it easily.

Vader looking for subs off his back but Redding has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vader 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.
Vader tries to roll over but Redding keeps him under control.
Redding content to control rather than advance.
Redding wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vader keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redding is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lord Vader overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redding stops Vader from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redding is looking to take a break and control but Vader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tom Redding hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redding moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redding misses with the combination.
Redding misses with a right hand
and Vader counters with a nice body kick.
Redding scores with a hook to the body. Vader takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vader gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Redding counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Redding showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lord Vader's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Redding jabs Vader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redding lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redding stuns Vader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redding throws the left hand but Vader avoids the punch easily.
Redding just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Vader lands but Redding takes it in his stride.
Redding misses with an uppercut

and Vader counters with a single leg into guard. Redding didn't expect that.

Redding kicks Vader off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redding throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vader counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Redding misses.
Redding leaves Vader with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redding.
Redding is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Redding throws a good cross that connects.
Redding connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redding misses with a straight right.
Vader misses with a takedown attempt
and Redding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redding throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redding swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vader counters with a leg kick.
Redding fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Redding throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Redding misses its intended target.
Vader moves away from the strike by Redding.
Redding listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Redding rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Vader counters with a single leg into guard. Redding didn't expect that.
Vader with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redding preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Redding wants to sweep here but Vader controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redding is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vader is controlling him.
Lord Vader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vader pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redding is keeping the position for now.

Redding has his feet on Vader's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vader throws a series of punches but Redding moves out of range.
Redding misses with a left hand

and Vader counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Redding pulls Vader in close to prevent any damage.
Vader wants to get up but he can't break Redding's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tom Redding is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redding pulls Vader in close to his closed guard and prevents Vader from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redding is on top in guard.
Redding is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Redding wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
Redding pushing down on Vader's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redding prevents Vader from improving his position.
Vader is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Redding comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Redding winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Redding!
Tom Redding made sure to mention his sponsor, Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# in his post fight interview.