PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman comes to the ring accompanied by Put Your Lights On . Eddy Edwards told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Redman
vs
Edwards

174 cm
23
159 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

165 cm
22
145 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddy Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Edwards misses with a hook.
A big right from Edwards misses.
Redman walks into a jab.
Edwards throws a shot to the body.
Jab by Redman.
Edwards cracks Redman with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman wants to clinch but Edwards slips to the side
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Edwards closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Redman quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edwards.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards working Redman over with strikes.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
Redman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Edwards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Redman is just riding it out for now. Edwards eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Edwards looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edwards thows a huge punch but Redman dodges it nicely.
Edwards wants to take a breather but Redman is having none of it.

Redman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.
Redman is trying to get back to full guard.
Edwards slips a nice elbow through Redman's hands, connecting with Redman's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Redman is defending against the submission attempts here by Edwards.
Redman tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redman defending well though.
Redman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edwards's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edwards's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to escape but Redman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Edwards turns into Redman and is now in his guard.
Edwards throws an elbow that misses. Redman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Edwards's guard. Nice move by Redman!

Edwards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redman tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.
Edwards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redman is one step ahead there.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Redman postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Edwards dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redman moves away.
Edwards fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redman on the side of the head.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
A left lands for Edwards.
Jab, jab by Edwards - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Redman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Redman moves away and avoids it.
Redman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edwards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redman is looking to counter the offense by Edwards and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Edwards catches Redman right on the button with a cross.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redman.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
Redman swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a jab when Redman was well out of range.
Redman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Redman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Edwards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Edwards.
Edwards swings widly with a right hand
and Redman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Redman closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Edwards throws an elbow but misses.

Edwards manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Redman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards scores with a sloppy right hand. Redman should have avoided that one.
Edwards fails with the takedown.
Redman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Eddy Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redman.
Redman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Redman just misses with a punch to the body.
Redman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edwards doesn't seem bothered though.
Redman is looking to wear down Edwards with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Redman is just out of range.
Edwards lands a body shot.
Edwards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Redman gets caught napping as Edwards dives in and scores a takedown. Redman manages to retain guard.
Eddy Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edwards postures up.
Redman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Redman takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Redman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Donk. Edwards catches Redman right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Edwards misses
and Redman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Edwards throws a right hand that misses
and Redman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Redman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edwards scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Redman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Redman throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Redman slips under a jab.

Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Redman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Edwards as Redman tries to tie him up.
Our sources have told us that Redman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Redman stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman has Edwards pushed against the ropes.
Redman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Redman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Edwards is keeping busy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Edwards looking to slow down the pace here.
Redman lands with a short shot to the head.
Edwards throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Edwards has Redman pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Edwards pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Redman tumbling to the mat - Edwards dives into Redman's guard.

Redman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Edwards is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman lands an uppercut.
Redman trying to control the position but instead, Edwards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Redman into the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Edwards.
Redman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards trying to control the position but instead, Redman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edwards into the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redman.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Edwards misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Edwards dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Edwards dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman tries to stall but Edwards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Edwards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edwards's brow.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redman.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Edwards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redman just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Redman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Edwards is looking for a takedown.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Redman lands an elbow just above Edwards 's eye.
Redman wants to stall.
Edwards digs a right hand into Redman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redman's gas tank.
Redman misses with some punches.

Edwards manages to pull guard.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
Redman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Redman stands up from Edwards's guard - Redman perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Redman clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Redman tries to counter by clinching up but Edwards breaks away and moves out of range.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Redman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Edwards lands a jab to the nose.
Redman throws a sloppy body shot
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redman misses with a jab to the body
and Redman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redman manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Edwards.
Edwards working the ground and pound but Redman is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Redman taking a bit of punishment here - Edwards scoring with strikes.
Edwards landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Edwards scores with punches from side control.
Edwards with the ground and pound but Redman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Edwards drops an elbow to the side of Redman's head.
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Redman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Edwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Redman looking to control.
Redman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edwards works over Redman with some ground and pound from guard.
Edwards working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Redman's head.
Redman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Redman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards postures up and lands a big shot to Redman's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.
Edwards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edwards lands a nice looking body shot.
Edwards takes a swing at Redman's ribcage but misses.
Redman is looking to counter the offense by Edwards and move into the clinch.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Redman ducks down to avoid it.
Redman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Redman counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edwards lands a jab to the head.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Redman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Edwards.
Edwards lands a really nice looking cross but Redman seems unphased.
Edwards throws a hook but Redman blocks it.
Edwards misses the jab.
Redman misses with a shot to the body
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Edwards dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Edwards darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edwards thuds a left hand into Redman's body.
Redman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.
It looked like Redman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Edwards.
Edwards with a hook.

Edwards closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Redman's guard.
Edwards throws a strike but Redman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Redman trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards trying to keep a closed guard but Redman is proving a slippery customer.

Redman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Redman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.
Edwards connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redman. Redman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Edwards closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Redman to the mat! Redman manages to get full guard.
Edwards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Redman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
Edwards trying to control but Redman is working from the bottom.
Redman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
Edwards slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the liver by Edwards. Beautiful body shot.
Damien Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman throws an off balance right hand
and Redman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eddy Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redman moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Edwards swings for the body but Redman moves out of range.
Edwards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Redman takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edwards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redman moves away.
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redman's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Edwards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redman doesn't seem phased though.
Edwards lands a jab to the nose.
Redman misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Redman counters with a nice body shot.
Redman takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edwards 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:49
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Edwards!
Eddy Edwards decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.