PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Cottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Put Your Lights On . Richard Cottingham struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Redman
vs
Cottingham

174 cm
22
159 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Fast

Spartan Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cottingham!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cottingham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cottingham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Redman clinches up against the ropes.
Redman stalling in the clinch but Cottingham improves position.
Cottingham avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Cottingham takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Richard Cottingham has been cut.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Cottingham tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cottingham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cottingham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Cottingham.
Cottingham is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottingham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cottingham has Redman pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Redman tries to stall but Cottingham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Redman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Redman seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damien Redman.

Cottingham tries to keep at a distance but Redman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cottingham's coach down at Cobra Kai Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cottingham's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Redman slowing the pace effectively.
Cottingham can't get the takedown.
Redman misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman tries a body shot but Cottingham blocks it.
Cottingham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cottingham has Redman pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redman scores with a shoulder strike.
Cottingham takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Cottingham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redman is defending well.
Cottingham has Redman pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cottingham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cottingham.
Cottingham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A hook to the body from Redman.
Cottingham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cottingham misses with a takedown attempt - Redman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Redman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cottingham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Cottingham's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Redman stuffs the takedown attempt from Cottingham. Cottingham gets slowly back to his feet.
Cottingham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redman swivels and escapes.
Cottingham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redman avoids it really well and circles away.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Cottingham.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cottingham moves away.

Redman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cottingham letting Redman take a breather here.
Cottingham tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cottingham can do to turn this around?
Cottingham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Cottingham shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Cottingham in his tracks for a moment.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Cottingham blocks a body shot from Redman.
Redman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redman tries a body shot but Cottingham blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cottingham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Redman tries a body shot but Cottingham blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Redman.
Redman misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Redman as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman just leaning against Cottingham, taking a breather.
Redman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Redman tries a body shot but Cottingham blocks it.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from Redman.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cottingham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Redman as the two fighters clinch.
Redman tries to throw a body punch but Cottingham avoids it by throwing Redman back against the ropes.
Cottingham takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman pushes Cottingham back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Redman to work.
Redman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redman gets underhooks to prevent Cottingham's takedown attempt.
Redman trying to control the position but instead, Cottingham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Redman into the ropes.
Damien Redman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redman stalling against the ropes.

That's four 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 blocks the elbow strike.
Cottingham looking for a takedown.
Cottingham blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cottingham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cottingham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cottingham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Cottingham gets tackled into the ropes by Redman. Redman maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cottingham's elbow.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman just leaning against Cottingham, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Cottingham's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Redman moves into the clinch.
Redman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Redman pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Cottingham blocks an elbow strike.
Redman tries a body shot but Cottingham blocks it.
Redman is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cottingham is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Cottingham controls his hands.
Redman prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Redman.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.
Redman misses with a body punch.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cottingham has had enough of the clinch but Redman keeps him there for the moment.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Cottingham controls his hands.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Cottingham wants to take the fight to the mat but Redman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Cottingham.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Redman tries to work over Cottingham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cottingham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Redman lands an elbow just above Cottingham 's eye.
Redman stalling against the ropes.
Cottingham takes an elbow to the temple.
Redman tries a body shot but Cottingham blocks it.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cottingham.
Cottingham tries for a takedown but Redman manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman tries a body shot but Cottingham blocks it.
Redman prevents the takedown attempt.
Redman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cottingham's elbow.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Cottingham controls his hands.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cottingham's defenses.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Cottingham shrugs off.
Redman misses with a body punch.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Cottingham controls his hands.
Cottingham is working for takedown but Redman is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman effectively controlling the action here.
Redman tries a body shot but Cottingham blocks it.
Cottingham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Cottingham controls the action.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Cottingham gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.
Redman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cottingham up against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redman digs a right hand into Cottingham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cottingham's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Cottingham's cut.
That's time! Redman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cottingham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cottingham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redman sprawls well. Redman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cottingham gets slowly back to his feet.
Cottingham tries for a takedown but Redman circles away easily
and Redman counters with a right hand to the body.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Cottingham.

Redman clinches with his opponent.
Redman slowing the pace effectively.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman tries to work over Cottingham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cottingham prevents a body shot from Redman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Cottingham gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.
Cottingham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A shot to the liver by Redman. Beautiful body shot.

Cottingham gets tackled into the ropes by Redman. Redman maintains the clinch.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman presses Cottingham against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cottingham is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redman gets underhooks to prevent Cottingham's takedown attempt.
Cottingham is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Redman works on Cottingham's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cottingham blocks a body shot from Redman.
Redman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman leaning against his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Redman tries a body shot but Cottingham blocks it.
Redman lands an elbow just above Cottingham 's eye.
Redman leaning against his opponent.
Redman slows down the pace here.
Redman is pushing Cottingham up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damien Redman.

Redman rushes Cottingham and presses him up against the ropes.
Cottingham blocks a body shot from Redman.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Cottingham controls his hands.
Redman digs a right hand into Cottingham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cottingham's gas tank.
Cottingham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Redman tries to throw a body punch but Cottingham avoids it by throwing Redman back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman cracks Cottingham with a nice body shot.
Redman tries a body shot but Cottingham blocks it.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
Redman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redman looking to stall.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Cottingham gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.
Maybe Redman would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice elbow from Redman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redman leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman had his way with Richard Cottingham in that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Cottingham's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Redman moves into range and clinches up with Cottingham.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Cottingham controls his hands.
Redman looking to stall.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cottingham's defenses.
Redman leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damien Redman.
Redman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Cottingham tries to keep at a distance but Redman has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redman tries a body shot but Cottingham blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Cottingham in his tracks for a moment.
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redman has Cottingham pressed against the ropes.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Cottingham controls the action.
Redman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Redman taking a breather.
Cottingham blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cottingham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cottingham takes an elbow to the temple.
A right handed body shot lands from Redman.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Cottingham shrugs off.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Cottingham controls the action.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cottingham has Redman pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Cottingham.
Redman misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Redman as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redman is looking to control Cottingham's arms but Cottingham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redman has his back to the ropes.
Redman scores with a hook to the body.
Cottingham is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice elbow from Redman.

Cottingham is rocked!
Redman lands an elbow inside that Cottingham shrugs off.
Cottingham is still on wobbly legs! Can Redman finish him?
Cottingham blocks a body shot from Redman.
Redman taking a breather.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman prevents the takedown attempt.
Cottingham being controlled against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Redman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Richard Cottingham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cottingham.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Redman.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Cottingham in his tracks for a moment.
Redman lands an elbow just above Cottingham 's eye.
Redman has Cottingham pressed against the ropes.
Redman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman is struggling to control the position.
Redman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cottingham's elbow.
Redman works on Cottingham's body with a couple of short punches.

Cottingham has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Redman regains guard immediately.

The fighters are working up against the ropes. Redman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Redman to work.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cottingham wants a takedown but no success here.
Redman cracks Cottingham with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Redman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:40
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:40
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Redman!
A less than humble Damien Redman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.