PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 1146 p4p, 2128 weight class) and Rayful Edmond (ranked 157 p4p, 275 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Watson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Anarchy in the UK. Rayful Edmond has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paul Joseph Watson's chin.

Watson
vs
Edmond

190 cm
25
213
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
27
215
9 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Core Combat
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Edmond tried to score with a low kick but Watson checks it.
We've been hearing reports that Watson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Watson shoots for a takedown but Edmond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Edmond moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Edmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Watson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watson stuns Edmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Edmond gets caught napping as Watson dives in and scores a takedown. Edmond manages to retain guard.
Edmond wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Edmond keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond wants to get back to his feet but Watson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Watson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Edmond wants to stand but Watson is controlling the position.
Watson is stalling in the full guard.
Edmond wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two 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.
Edmond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edmond takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edmond throws a body shot but no joy.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Edmond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Watson misses with an uppercut. Edmond saw that one coming.
Watson sets himself, and Edmond steps forward looking for the clinch! Watson avoids it this time.
Edmond slips under a jab from Watson.
Watson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edmond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Edmond tries a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Watson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Watson.
A right-left combo lands from Edmond.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmond throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Edmond throws a lazy head kick

and Watson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Edmond kicks Watson off and gets back to his feet.
Edmond tries a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edmond as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmond looks to throw a body kick
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Edmond's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Edmond throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Edmond walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edmond.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Watson throws a shot to the body.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
Edmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edmond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Watson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edmond defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Edmond let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond scores with a sloppy right hand. Watson should have avoided that one.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmond at a distance.
Edmond blocks a jab.
Edmond is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Watson avoids the head kick by Edmond.

Watson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Watson controlling the pace.
Watson tries to pass to full mount but Edmond defends it.
Watson is keen to just control but Edmond is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edmond is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
Edmond is positioning himself well to prevent Watson advancing to mount.
Edmond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edmond wants to stand up but Watson is controlling him.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Edmond can't keep his opponent in guard - Watson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two 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.
Watson moves into full mount! Edmond won't be happy about that!

Watson working for a guillotine from mount but Edmond is in no mood to give up.
Watson avoids the attempt from Edmond to control.
Watson controlling from mount.
Watson fails to advance to Edmond's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond is desperately trying to improve his position but Watson has a good base and remains in mount.
Edmond stops Watson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Edmond is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Edmond really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Watson is stalling here but it's allowed Edmond to get half guard.
Watson prevents Edmond from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Watson is trying to control. Edmond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Edmond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Watson passes the guard and advances to mount!

Watson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Edmond turns into him and now he's in Watson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmond sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Watson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edmond tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edmond. Watson shrugs it off though.
Edmond throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
Edmond throws a poor cross that misses

and Watson counters with a takedown into side control.
Edmond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Watson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Watson throws an elbow but Edmond slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson trying to control the action but Edmond is working from the bottom.

Watson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Edmond rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Watson's guard! Nice work there by Edmond!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edmond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edmond has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.
Edmond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Edmond decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Watson, up you get!
Watson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edmond throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Edmond misses.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rayful Edmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edmond but Edmond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edmond appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Edmond.
The fighters circling - Edmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmond looks to land a combination. Watson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Edmond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson slips a jab and a cross from Edmond.
Edmond tries to clinch but Watson moves away
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edmond walks into a stiff left hand from Watson.
Edmond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edmond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmond takes one to the chin there.
Edmond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond leaves Watson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Watson misses.
Edmond fails to land with a series of punches.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Watson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Edmond has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Watson is on him like a limpet, forcing Edmond back against the cage.
Rayful Edmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Edmond.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Edmond on the inside.
Edmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.

Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Watson lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a hook but Edmond avoids it easily.
Watson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Edmond throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edmond tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edmond to the ground. Edmond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown. Edmond tries to sprawl out of it but Watson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edmond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Edmond on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Watson misses.
Edmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Edmond lands a right hook to the body.
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rayful Edmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.