PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troyer Edgecombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgecombe has chosen Killling in the Name - Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hughes
vs
Edgecombe

175 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
28
170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troyer Edgecombe!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes shoots and misses
and Edgecombe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Edgecombe misses with a two punch combination.
Edgecombe scores with a jab to the body.
Edgecombe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edgecombe scores with a three punch combo!

Hughes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Edgecombe was covering up waiting for the punch and Hughes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edgecombe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hughes throws and elbow that misses. Edgecombe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Edgecombe!
Edgecombe content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Edgecombe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Troyer Edgecombe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Edgecombe circles away easily
and Edgecombe counters with a series of strikes. Hughes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edgecombe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Edgecombe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hughes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edgecombe.
Danga de danga de dang - Edgecombe scores with a four punch combination!

Edgecombe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hughes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Edgecombe throws a strike there. Hughes manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe not doing much here.
Hughes won't allow Edgecombe to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Edgecombe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hughes's guard.
Edgecombe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes has his hands on Edgecombe's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgecombe preventing the sweep.

We're going to have a standup here because Matt Hughes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Edgecombe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edgecombe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Edgecombe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edgecombe throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
Edgecombe swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Edgecombe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edgecombe.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Edgecombe from controlling successfully.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edgecombe is one step ahead there.

Edgecombe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hughes, up you get!
Troyer Edgecombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Edgecombe circles away easily
enabling Edgecombe to counter with a crisp jab.
Edgecombe throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes fails with the takedown
and Edgecombe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Edgecombe.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Edgecombe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edgecombe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hughes rather than just go for the knockout.
Hughes blocks the body kick.
Edgecombe works the jab nicely.
Hughes fails with the takedown
and Edgecombe counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troyer Edgecombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hughes.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edgecombe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Edgecombe counters with a shoot takedown. Hughes fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Edgecombe from controlling successfully.
Hughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgecombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Troyer Edgecombe hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Edgecombe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Edgecombe sprawls well.

Hughes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edgecombe on his heels. He'll look to pass Edgecombe's guard now, I'm sure.
Hughes throws a strike but Edgecombe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Edgecombe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hughes's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edgecombe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Edgecombe is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Troyer Edgecombe hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Edgecombe digs a good body shot into Hughes's ribs.
Edgecombe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Troyer Edgecombe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Edgecombe scores with a takedown into Hughes's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hughes holds on and takes a little breather.
Edgecombe trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes has his hands on Edgecombe's head, controlling the position.
Matt Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Troyer Edgecombe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Matt Hughes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Edgecombe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troyer Edgecombe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edgecombe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troyer Edgecombe!