PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei On (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

On
vs
Edwards

177 cm
25
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei On!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Edwards!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
On misses with a wild combination.
Edwards shoots in but no luck this time.
Edwards misses with a body kick.

Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
Edwards can't break the clinch.
On using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edwards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
On tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
On with a knee to the head.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but On is controlling the position.
On looking to throw knees to the head but Edwards is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edwards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A knee to the head by On.
On misses with a knee strike.
Edwards tries to break free but On pushes him back against the cage.

Edwards breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
On defending well as Edwards loads up on a big left hand.
On defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.

Edwards gets a clinch.
On tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.

Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
On tries to clinch up
and On takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

On closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
On misses with a knee to the head.
On keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Edwards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
On throws a knee to the head but misses.
On tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
On tries to land a knee to the head but Edwards blocks with his arms.
On throws a knee to the head but misses.
On throws a knee to the head but misses.
On with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but On is controlling the position.
On using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edwards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards tries to break free but On pushes him back against the cage.

Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Edwards swinging wildly here.
Edwards misses with a body shot
and On counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around On's waist but On gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Andrei On has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Edwards.
On tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as On sprawls well. On wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
On wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown. On tries to sprawl out of it but Edwards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. On manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
On takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwards misses with a combination
and On counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. On looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.
Edwards misses with a jab, cross combination.
On looks to clinch
and Edwards counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrei On is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
On displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
On tries to clinch but Edwards moves away
and Edwards counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but On swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - On looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phil Edwards will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but On manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phil Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards misses with a hook.

Edwards gets a clinch.
On with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but On is controlling the position.
On misses with a knee to the head.
On tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
On with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
On with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
On keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edwards's efforts to push away.
On using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edwards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards is looking to break free of the clinch but On has double underhooks.
On tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
On tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
On tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
On misses with a knee strike.
On is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edwards is defending well for now.
Edwards wants to break free but On has control.
On using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edwards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
On tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
On tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
On tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards is trying to push On away but On has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Edwards lands a body shot.
Edwards tries to break free but On pushes him back against the cage.

Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - On sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andrei On has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Edwards.
Edwards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract On.
On looks to clinch

and Edwards counters by clinching up.
Edwards tries to break free but On pushes him back against the cage.
On misses with a knee strike.
On looking to throw knees to the head but Edwards is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
On looking to throw knees to the head but Edwards is blocking nicely.
On has Edwards pressed against the cage, preventing Edwards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
On misses with a knee to the head.
On prevents Edwards from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
On with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but On is controlling the position.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch but On keeps him there for the moment.
On misses with a knee to the head.

Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Edwards shoots in but no luck this time.
Edwards throws a series of punches but On moves out of range.
Good work by On as he checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
On tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
On gets cracked there but stands up to it.
On showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - On looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
On tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Edwards counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
On moves to clinch but Edwards breaks away
and Edwards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
On is looking to clinch.
Edwards throws a series of punches but On avoids them all with ease.

Edwards darts in and clinches On up against the cage.
On throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Edwards blocks it with crossed arms.
On looking to throw knees to the head but Edwards is blocking nicely.
On looking to throw knees to the head but Edwards is blocking nicely.
On tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
On tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
On tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edwards lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. On obliges.
On keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards working hard to break the clinch.

Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
On is looking to clinch.
Edwards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. On defends it nicely.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
On tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards misses with a combination
and On connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
On is looking to clinch.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with On, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes On against the cage but On circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andrei On has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Edwards.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

On moves into the clinch.
On with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
On misses with a knee to the head.
On throws a knee to the head but misses.
On throws a knee to the head but misses.
On prevents Edwards from breaking the clinch.
On looking to throw knees to the head but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but On is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to break free but On has control.
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
On with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
On tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edwards wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by On.
On tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
On tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edwards is looking to break free of the clinch but On has double underhooks.
On with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edwards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
On tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Edwards manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
On wants to clinch but Edwards slips to the side

and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch.
On tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards can't break the clinch.

Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from On. No joy for Edwards on that attempt.
On stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - On sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andrei On has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrei On.
I think Edwards has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Phil Edwards!