PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zoolander
vs
Edgar

173 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Zoolander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georges Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoolander stuns Edgar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edgar swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Edgar misses.
Edgar throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoolander.
Zoolander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zoolander lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zoolander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edgar moves away.
Edgar misses with an uppercut.
Edgar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zoolander looks to score with a jab to the body but Edgar is just out of range.
Edgar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoolander.
Zoolander misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edgar throws a shot from downtown. Zoolander moves away and avoids it.
Zoolander moves out of range of the strikes.
Edgar misses with a few strikes there.
Zoolander digs a good body shot into Edgar's ribs.
Edgar ducks right into an uppercut from Zoolander.
Zoolander works Edgar's body with a nice hook.
Edgar throws a shot from downtown. Zoolander moves away and avoids it.
Zoolander lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Edgar backs up against the cage.
Edgar throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoolander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Zoolander gets a clinch.
Zoolander wants to get back to striking at distance but Edgar won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edgar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edgar takes one to the chin there.
Zoolander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zoolander is defended easily by Edgar.
Edgar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edgar there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Zoolander misses.
Edgar jabs Zoolander right on the nose. Zoolander blinks but takes it well.
Zoolander walks into a left hand.
Zoolander is looking to wear down Edgar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edgar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zoolander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Edgar looks gassed!
Zoolander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zoolander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edgar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Edgar drops his hands momentarily and Zoolander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edgar swinging wildly here.
Zoolander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zoolander slips a jab from Edgar.

Zoolander closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoolander wants to pass to mount but Edgar is defending the position.
Zoolander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edgar defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edgar defending well though.
Zoolander thows a huge punch but Edgar dodges it nicely.
Zoolander not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zoolander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zoolander trying to control the action but Edgar is working from the bottom.
Edgar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zoolander.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Edgar does no damage.
Zoolander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edgar was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoolander.
Zoolander lands with a straight right. Edgar didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the body from Edgar misses
and Zoolander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throws a combination that misses
and Zoolander counters with a series of strikes. Edgar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edgar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zoolander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zoolander just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoolander lands a body shot.
Zoolander jabs at Edgar's body.
Zoolander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zoolander bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edgar's head.
Zoolander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edgar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edgar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Zoolander finds it's way through Edgar's defenses.
Zoolander with a nice cross.
Zoolander is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Edgar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zoolander.
Jab by Zoolander.
Zoolander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edgar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Zoolander darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zoolander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edgar keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander trying to mount his opponent but Edgar defends it.
Zoolander frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zoolander controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zoolander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zoolander lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Edgar misses with a wild body shot.
Zoolander scores with a punch to the head.
Edgar throws a jab when Zoolander was well out of range.
Zoolander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zoolander fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Edgar. That snapped Zoolander's head back.
Edgar scores with a nice right hand.
Edgar throws a big shot that misses.
Edgar digs a good body shot into Zoolander's ribs.
Edgar misses with a wild combination.
Edgar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zoolander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Zoolander misses.
Zoolander ducks under a wild hook from Edgar.
Zoolander throws a predictable looking body shot
and Edgar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zoolander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edgar's waist but Edgar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zoolander off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Zoolander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoolander digs a good body shot into Edgar's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar scores with a punch to the head.
Edgar scores with a hook.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
Edgar throws a sloppy body shot

and Zoolander counters with a single leg into guard. Edgar didn't expect that.
Zoolander trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoolander sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zoolander pushes down on Edgar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zoolander has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Zoolander seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zoolander in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edgar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zoolander thows a huge punch but Edgar dodges it nicely.
Zoolander performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Zoolander is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edgar sees it coming and defends easily.

Zoolander is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edgar has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander is looking to advance position but Edgar won't allow it.

Zoolander is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edgar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edgar has his hands clasped together around Zoolander's back. He's all about the action.
Edgar trying to hold on to Zoolander's head to control him but Zoolander postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zoolander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zoolander passes to side control.
Zoolander is looking to take a break and control but Edgar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Derek Zoolander will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice cross by Edgar.
Derek Zoolander is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoolander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edgar lands a jab to Zoolander's midsection.
Edgar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zoolander throws a hook but Edgar avoids it easily.
Edgar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Edgar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zoolander walks into a straight right hand from Edgar.
Edgar swings for the body but Zoolander moves out of range.
Zoolander throws a shot to the body.
Zoolander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zoolander works over Edgar's head and body with a nice combination.
Edgar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zoolander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zoolander takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Edgar misses.
Edgar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edgar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Edgar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edgar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoolander staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Edgar misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar walks into a left hand.
Zoolander lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoolander lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edgar lands a slapping body shot.
Edgar throws the left hand but Zoolander avoids the punch easily.
Zoolander misses with a hook.
Zoolander fails with the takedown.
Edgar throws a body punch but Zoolander moves out of range.
Edgar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zoolander.
Zoolander jabs at Edgar's body.
Edgar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoolander was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Edgar's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Edgar duly obliges.
Zoolander lands a body shot.
Edgar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zoolander throws a head kick that misses.
Edgar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edgar stuns Zoolander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zoolander scores with a hook to the body. Edgar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Zoolander.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander scores with a three punch combo!
Zoolander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Zoolander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoolander misses with a body shot.
Zoolander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoolander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edgar.
Edgar slips a jab from Zoolander.
Edgar throws a sloppy body shot
and Zoolander counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edgar thinking.
Georges Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zoolander lands a nice hook to Edgar's body. Edgar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edgar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zoolander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edgar at a distance.
Zoolander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edgar.
Zoolander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edgar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zoolander moves out of range as Edgar strikes.
Zoolander thuds a left hand into Edgar's body.
Edgar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zoolander connects with a body shot.
Derek Zoolander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zoolander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zoolander shoots for a double leg takedown but Edgar sprawls well. He's pushed Zoolander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zoolander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Edgar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edgar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edgar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edgar cracks Zoolander with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zoolander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edgar.
Zoolander misses with a wild body shot.
Zoolander scores with a nice strike.
Zoolander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edgar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zoolander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edgar.
Zoolander scores with a jab.
Edgar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zoolander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edgar misses the jab.
Zoolander lands with a cross.
Edgar works Zoolander's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander digs a good hook to Edgar's body.
Edgar just misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Edgar throws the left hand but Zoolander avoids the punch easily.

Zoolander closes the distance and clinches.
Edgar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Zoolander breaks from the clinch.
Zoolander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edgar circles away quickly and effectively.
Zoolander connects with the punch.
Zoolander thuds a left hand into Edgar's body.
Zoolander moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Edgar ducks under a wild hook from Zoolander.
Zoolander misses the shot to the body.
Zoolander tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Edgar is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Left hook, right uppercut from Edgar.
Edgar throws a hook but Zoolander avoids it easily.
Zoolander lands a jab to the head.
Edgar loads up on a big right hand but Zoolander slips the punch.
Georges Edgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Zoolander with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Zoolander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zoolander 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Zoolander!