PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxer Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Edgar
vs
Guy

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

(GTI) - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boxer Guy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Guy won't allow Edgar to get back to his feet.
Guy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Guy stops Edgar from standing up.
Guy trying to control but Edgar is working from the bottom.
Guy looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
Guy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edgar defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boxer Guy.
Edgar swinging wilding here.
Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Guy looks to land a combination but Edgar avoids it well.
Guy tries for a takedown but Edgar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Edgar stuffs the takedown attempt from Guy. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
Guy tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.
Guy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guy.
Edgar throws a combination that misses

and Guy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Edgar won't be happy with that.
Edgar tries to escape but Guy is in control.
Guy wants to stand but Edgar is controlling his arm.

Guy swings around for an armbar but Edgar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guy's guard.
Guy looks gassed!
Guy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy trying to keep a closed guard but Edgar is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Edgar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edgar misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Guy with that takedown attempt.
Guy shoots for a double leg takedown but Edgar sprawls well. He's pushed Guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boxer Guy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Guy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edgar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guy somewhat.
Edgar fails to land with a series of punches.
Edgar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edgar wants it to stay on the feet.

Guy has managed to clinch.
Edgar prevents the takedown attempt.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boxer Guy.
Edgar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Guy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Edgar uses from the top position.
Guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edgar trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edgar trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Edgar trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Guy wants to stand but Edgar is controlling the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Guy clinches up against the cage.

Guy lands a takedown into guard.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to control from the top but Edgar keeps moving.
Guy content to stall in guard here.
Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edgar is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to control from the top but Edgar keeps moving.
Guy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Edgar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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.
Guy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Guy closes the distance and clinches.

Guy jumps guard.
Guy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Guy is trying to control the position but Edgar postures up.
Edgar prevents Guy from getting back to his feet.
Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edgar being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boxer Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Edgar avoids the head kick by Guy.
Edgar stuffs the takedown attempt from Guy. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Edgar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guy counters with a stiff right hand.
Guy shoots in but no luck this time.
Guy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boxer Guy.
Guy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edgar circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy looks for the body kick but Edgar saw that one coming.
No joy there for Guy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy moves in looking to clinch but Edgar pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar throws the kick towards the body but Guy avoids it.
Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frankie Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edgar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edgar as he avoids it easily.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Guy avoids it well.
Edgar avoids the head kick by Guy.
Guy closes the distance and clinches up with Edgar, looking for a takedown. Guy pushes Edgar against the cage but Edgar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Guy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Edgar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy taking a break here but Edgar is having none of it and regains half guard.
Guy tries to stand and escape but Edgar is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edgar defending well though.
Guy trying to control the action but Edgar is working from the bottom.

Guy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edgar is just riding it out for now. Guy eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guy slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Guy gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boxer Guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boxer Guy!