PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haydar Hede Hede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dot Cotton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cotton has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hede Hede
vs
Cotton

189 cm
25
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

177 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haydar Hede Hede!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dot Cotton!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hede Hede doesn't manage to clinch there - Cotton circles away.
Hede Hede wants to clinch up but Cotton keeps it at a distance.
Hede Hede misses with a wild combination.
Hede Hede misses with a two punch combination.
Cotton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hede Hede.
Cotton closes the distance but Hede Hede moves to the side

and Hede Hede holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Hede Hede escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotton tries for a takedown but Hede Hede circles away easily
and Hede Hede counters with a nice uppercut.
Cotton tries for a takedown but Hede Hede circles away easily

and Hede Hede counters with a shoot takedown. Cotton fights it but they end up in guard.
Haydar Hede Hede has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dot Cotton.
Hede Hede looking to sit in guard and control but Cotton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cotton with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hede Hede is trying to control the position but Cotton postures up.

Cotton drops back looking for a leg! Hede Hede is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hede Hede manages to kick Cotton off! Cotton jumps back into Hede Hede's guard.

Hede Hede looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cotton has picked Hede Hede up and slammed him! Hede Hede can't keep hold of the triangle and Cotton manages to pass to side control!
Hede Hede pushes Cotton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cotton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hede Hede is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Cotton decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotton misses with a combination
and Hede Hede counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cotton closes the distance but Hede Hede moves to the side

and Hede Hede counters with a single leg into guard. Cotton didn't expect that.

Hede Hede stands and steps away. Cotton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Hede Hede has Cotton up against the cage in a clinch.
Cotton pushes off an throws an elbow but Hede Hede leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cotton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hede Hede on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Cotton breaks the clinch.
Dot Cotton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hede Hede moves out of range as Cotton strikes.

Cotton closes the distance and clinches.
Hede Hede can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hede Hede jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cotton walks away with a smile on his face. Hede Hede gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cotton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hede Hede moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hede Hede throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hede Hede misses with a head kick.
Cotton with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hede Hede counters by clinching up.
Hede Hede has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cotton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Hede Hede breaks from the clinch.

Cotton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotton landing strikes.
Cotton looks gassed!
Hede Hede tries to bench press Cotton off him but Cotton keeps the position.
Cotton working away.
Cotton prevents Hede Hede from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Hede Hede's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cotton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Cotton tries for a kimura but Hede Hede is defending well.
Cotton blocks the strikes from Hede Hede.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Hede Hede shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Hede Hede is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haydar Hede Hede dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hede Hede scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cotton in his tracks.
Cotton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hede Hede counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cotton wants to get back to his feet.
Hede Hede tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cotton.

Hede Hede decides to stand and escape the position.
Cotton with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hede Hede counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Hede Hede breaks from the clinch.
Hede Hede lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cotton is breathing heavily.
Cotton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hede Hede counters with a left and a right that stings Cotton.
Hede Hede is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hede Hede moves into the clinch.
Hede Hede looking to stall.
Cotton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Haydar Hede Hede has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dot Cotton.

Hede Hede breaks from the clinch.
Cotton doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hede Hede counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Hede Hede is working for a submission of some sort.
Hede Hede throwing shots but Cotton is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hede Hede is taking a breather. Cotton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Hede Hede is working for a kimura but Cotton is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Hede Hede seems content to control.
Hede Hede wants to pass the guard but Cotton is defending well.
Cotton pushes Hede Hede off looking to stand but Hede Hede dives back in and keeps control.

Hede Hede is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hede Hede is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cotton tries to get to full guard but Hede Hede has control of the leg.
Hede Hede not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cotton is trying to stand.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cotton wants to slow Hede Hede down by chopping away at his legs.
Hede Hede throws a head kick that misses.

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.
Hede Hede shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cotton pinned against the cage. Cotton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hede Hede misses with a double jab.
Cotton looks to clinch

and Hede Hede moves into the clinch.
Hede Hede scores with a shot to the side of Cotton's head.
Cotton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hede Hede blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Hede Hede's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hede Hede effectively controlling the action here.

Hede Hede has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cotton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hede Hede landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haydar Hede Hede dominated that second round.
That's time! Hede Hede's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Hede Hede clinches up against the cage.
Hede Hede jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cotton walks away with a smile on his face. Hede Hede gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cotton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hede Hede counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Hede Hede scores a takedown into full mount!
Cotton is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hede Hede trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Hede Hede there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hede Hede cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hede Hede scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cotton?
Hede Hede sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hede Hede punching from mount but Cotton doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hede Hede scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cotton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hede Hede controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hede Hede is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cotton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cotton!
Cotton wants to pass the guard but Hede Hede is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cotton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hede Hede wants to sweep here but Cotton controlling him for the moment.

Hede Hede is looking for a triangle but Cotton pushes his legs off easily.
Haydar Hede Hede overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Cotton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hede Hede looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cotton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hede Hede has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cotton has managed to get both his arms back between Hede Hede's legs - danger averted.
Cotton wants to stand but Hede Hede is controlling his posture from full guard.
Haydar Hede Hede is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hede Hede not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hede Hede is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cotton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cotton wants to control from the top but Hede Hede keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cotton looks to clinch

and Hede Hede counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotton is staying active underneath Hede Hede, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hede Hede tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cotton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cotton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hede Hede trying to control but Cotton is working from the bottom.
Cotton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hede Hede is controlling him.
Hede Hede looking to pass the guard.
Hede Hede sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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.
Cotton is looking to stand up but Hede Hede isn't so interested in that idea.
Hede Hede trying to control but Cotton is working from the bottom.
Hede Hede sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hede Hede pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cotton is keeping the position for now.
Dot Cotton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cotton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haydar Hede Hede showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hede Hede 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haydar Hede Hede!