PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry HuaHua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry HuaHua will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cottingham
vs
HuaHua

175 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

168 cm
24
140 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Cottingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry HuaHua!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HuaHua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
HuaHua connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - HuaHua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cottingham appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
HuaHua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cottingham drops down looking for a counter takedown but HuaHua sprawls and moves away.
HuaHua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
HuaHua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cottingham momentarily.
Cottingham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cottingham drops down looking for a counter takedown but HuaHua sprawls and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by HuaHua. That's going to slow Cottingham down.
HuaHua cracks Cottingham with a good jab.
HuaHua tries to bum rush Cottingham with a series of wild strikes but Cottingham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
HuaHua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cottingham checks a leg kick nicely.
HuaHua has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cottingham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
HuaHua tries a head kick but it misses.
HuaHua throws a leg kick that is checked

and Cottingham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cottingham.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottingham controlling from the top position.

Cottingham drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and HuaHua dives on top into guard.

Cottingham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. HuaHua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
HuaHua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
HuaHua throws a strike but Cottingham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cottingham pushes down on HuaHua's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cottingham not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cottingham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cottingham throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing HuaHua to regain full guard.
Cottingham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HuaHua is keeping the position for now.
Cottingham postures up and lands a big shot to HuaHua's brow.
HuaHua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cottingham.
HuaHua has control of Cottingham's left arm, preventing Cottingham from doing any damage.
Cottingham passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottingham is just content to waste time from the top position. HuaHua takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cottingham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cottingham is looking to work some ground and pound but HuaHua has wrist control.

Cottingham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but HuaHua manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cottingham has HuaHua in his guard.
HuaHua trying to control but Cottingham is working from the bottom.

Cottingham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but HuaHua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Cottingham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but HuaHua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
HuaHua trying to control but Cottingham is working from the bottom.
HuaHua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
HuaHua with a nice head shot there.
Cottingham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cottingham managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
HuaHua controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henry HuaHua will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cottingham shoots for a double leg takedown but HuaHua sprawls well. He's pushed Cottingham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from HuaHua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cottingham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
HuaHua throws a head kick that half lands.
HuaHua connects with a leg kick. Cottingham looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
HuaHua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cottingham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cottingham checks a leg kick.
HuaHua misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HuaHua throws a low kick but Cottingham avoids it.
HuaHua throws a sloppy head kick

and Cottingham counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
HuaHua tries to kick Cottingham off in order to stand up. Cottingham Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
HuaHua tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cottingham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottingham trying to control the action but HuaHua is working from the bottom.

Cottingham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
HuaHua tries to buck Cottingham off but Cottingham is having none of it.

Cottingham is trying to get an arm triangle but HuaHua is defending well.
HuaHua is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cottingham in the domination position with HuaHua hanging on.
Cottingham is looking to take a break and control but HuaHua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cottingham in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cottingham is working HuaHua over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cottingham tries for a kimura but HuaHua is defending well.
Cottingham wants to control but HuaHua is keeping him busy.

Cottingham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cottingham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
HuaHua tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cottingham cracks HuaHua with a big elbow.

Cottingham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Cottingham is trying to get an arm triangle but HuaHua is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cottingham working away.
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 Richard Cottingham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cottingham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

That kick from HuaHua tenderised Cottingham's leg. Cottingham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cottingham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as HuaHua sprawls well. HuaHua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cottingham gets slowly back to his feet.
HuaHua throws a fast counter high kick but Cottingham manages to duck under it in time.
Cottingham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from HuaHua.
HuaHua lands the left hand.
HuaHua throws a leg kick that misses.
Henry HuaHua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cottingham defending well as HuaHua loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from HuaHua misses.
Cottingham fails with a takedown attempt.
HuaHua cracks a nice hook into Cottingham's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HuaHua misses with a head kick.
HuaHua throws a leg kick

and Cottingham counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for HuaHua!
HuaHua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
HuaHua can't do much from the bottom here.
HuaHua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cottingham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Cottingham tries for a kimura but HuaHua is defending well.
HuaHua struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cottingham tries for a kimura but HuaHua is defending well.
HuaHua wants to get back to his feet but Cottingham drags him back down.
HuaHua is not content to let Cottingham control the position.
HuaHua tries to buck Cottingham off but Cottingham is having none of it.
HuaHua is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua tries to improve position but can't.
Cottingham throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and HuaHua works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Cottingham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Cottingham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but HuaHua sees it coming and defends easily.
HuaHua wants to get back to full guard.

Cottingham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. HuaHua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cottingham.
HuaHua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cottingham.
Richard Cottingham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four 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.
Cottingham controlling the action here.
Cottingham wants to free his trapped foot but HuaHua is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cottingham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
HuaHua throws a leg kick

and Cottingham counters with a nice double leg into side control. HuaHua won't be happy with that.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry HuaHua.
I think HuaHua 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry HuaHua!