PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ife Edwards (ranked 935 p4p, 764 weight class) and Sergey Shipilov (ranked 131 p4p, 108 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Edwards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Damian Marley - Road to Zion. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Edwards
vs
Shipilov

189 cm
26
193
13 - 6 - 0

195 cm
24
195
9 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ife Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shipilov has time to react.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Shipilov looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Shipilov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shipilov can pounce on him.
Nice body kick there by Shipilov.
Shipilov defending well as Edwards loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shipilov.
Shipilov misses with a looping left.
Edwards thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Shipilov - just one landing.
Shipilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Shipilov moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Edwards throws a body punch but Shipilov moves out of range.
Shipilov tries a quick counter leg kick but Edwards is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Shipilov is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Edwards misses the jab.
Shipilov ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Shipilov avoids it.
Shipilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Shipilov avoids it.
As Edwards backs off Shipilov throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
Shipilov takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Shipilov.
Shipilov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Shipilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shipilov.
Shipilov lands an overhand right.
Shipilov tries a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shipilov lands with an uppercut that bounces Edwards off the cage and back into range.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Shipilov slips a straight right by Edwards.
Shipilov throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipilov scores with a kick to the body.
Edwards blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards lands a right hook to the body.
Shipilov swinging wildly here.
Shipilov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Shipilov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shipilov.
Edwards slips under a jab from Shipilov.
Shipilov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shipilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edwards paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shipilov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shipilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Shipilov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shipilov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shipilov duly obliges.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edwards 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 Shipilov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shipilov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shipilov.
Shipilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Shipilov.
Some wild striking there from Shipilov.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards looks to throw the jab but Shipilov is out of range.
Shipilov misses the shot to the body.
Shipilov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edwards is looking to score with low kicks.
Shipilov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shipilov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Shipilov lands but Edwards takes it in his stride.
Shipilov lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Shipilov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Edwards lands with a hook. Shipilov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edwards takes a swing at Shipilov's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Edwards.
Shipilov throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Edwards.
Shipilov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sergey Shipilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Shipilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shipilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Shipilov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shipilov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Edwards's head.
Shipilov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Shipilov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Shipilov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Shipilov misses with a low kick.
Shipilov looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Edwards might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shipilov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shipilov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice cross by Shipilov.

Edwards is rocked!
Shipilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Shipilov.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Shipilov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Shipilov as he checks the leg kick.
Sergey Shipilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Shipilov both land. Nice combination.
Shipilov looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shipilov.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shipilov just manages to avoid it.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shipilov 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 Edwards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edwards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shipilov throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edwards throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shipilov on the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shipilov - that will leave a mark!
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Shipilov avoids it.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shipilov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
Edwards tries to clinch there but Shipilov circles away.
Edwards takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shipilov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shipilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Edwards misses its target.
Shipilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Shipilov manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Edwards scores with a jab. Shipilov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Shipilov saw that one coming.
Shipilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Shipilov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shipilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shipilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shipilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Shipilov coming out on top.
Shipilov lands a nice looking body shot.
Shipilov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Shipilov lands a head kick. Edwards smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shipilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shipilov cracks Edwards with a good jab.
Shipilov throws a low kick, looking for Edwards's leg but Edwards calmly moves out of range.
Shipilov misses with a hook to the body
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Shipilov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipilov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Edwards lands a big uppercut and Shipilov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shipilov looks OK. Edwards waves Shipilov back to his feet!

Shipilov is rocked!
Edwards misses with a straight right.
Shipilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Shipilov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Shipilov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov scores with a jab. Edwards acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Shipilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Shipilov throws a head kick that half lands.
Edwards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Edwards misses with a hook. Shipilov ducked under it nicely.
Shipilov throws out a leg kick but Edwards moves out of range and Shipilov only half commits.
Shipilov throws a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Shipilov saw that one coming.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shipilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards scores with a body shot.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shipilov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body. Shipilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Shipilov 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. This is the final round!

Shipilov throws a leg kick but Edwards sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Shipilov misses.
Edwards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shipilov cracks Edwards with a right hand to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Shipilov blocks the leg kick.
Edwards works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Edwards.
Shipilov walks into a straight right hand from Edwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edwards checks a leg kick.
It looked like Edwards was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shipilov.
Shipilov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipilov is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
Edwards checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shipilov drops his hands momentarily and Edwards needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Shipilov just on the top of the head. Shipilov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Shipilov - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.