PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Mortz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Edgar
vs
Mortz

168 cm
21
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Mortz!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortz misses with a body shot.
Mortz lands a nice hook to Edgar's body. Edgar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mortz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edgar doesn't seem bothered though.
Mortz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mortz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mortz wants it to stay on the feet.
Edgar misses with a takedown attempt - Mortz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mortz stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mortz scores with a jab to the body.
Edgar tries for a takedown but Mortz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Edgar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mortz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mortz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Mortz catches Edgar right on the button with a cross.
Edgar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mortz is fending him off so far but Edgar persists. Nope, Mortz circles away and we're back to standing.
Mortz throws a body punch but Edgar moves out of range.
Edgar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mortz swivels and escapes.
Mortz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mortz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Edgar rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck for Edgar with that takedown attempt.
Mortz lands with a nice body punch.
Lance Mortz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mortz lands a nice hook to Edgar's body. Edgar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edgar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mortz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edgar thinking.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
Mortz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frankie Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortz stuffs the takedown.
Mortz lands a nice looking body shot.
Mortz moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mortz digs a good hook to Edgar's body.
Mortz misses with a body shot.
Mortz works Edgar's body with a nice hook.
No luck for Edgar with that takedown attempt.
Mortz lands a jab-cross combination.
Mortz thuds a left hand into Edgar's body.
Edgar takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mortz finds it's way through Edgar's defenses.
Mortz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edgar.
Mortz digs a good body shot into Edgar's ribs.
Edgar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mortz digs a good hook to Edgar's body.
Mortz feints a jab promting Edgar to slip. Mortz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Edgar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mortz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Edgar eats them both and turns towards Mortz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Edgar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mortz finds it's way round the side to connect with Edgar's head.
Edgar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mortz defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortz lands a nice shot to the body.
Mortz lands a nice looking body shot.
Edgar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edgar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mortz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Edgar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mortz swivels and escapes.
Edgar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mortz misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edgar is defended easily by Mortz.
Mortz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Mortz dominated that round.
That's time! Edgar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mortz lands a nice shot to the body.
Mortz throws a shot to the body.
Mortz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mortz catches Edgar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mortz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edgar manages to avoid it.
Mortz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edgar moves away.
Edgar misses with a takedown
and Mortz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mortz digs a good body shot into Edgar's ribs.
Mortz scores with a shot to the body.
Mortz scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar misses with a takedown attempt
and Mortz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mortz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mortz lands a nice hook to Edgar's body. Edgar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mortz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mortz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mortz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mortz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No luck for Edgar with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mortz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mortz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortz's corner calls for a 1-2. Mortz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edgar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Edgar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mortz stuns Edgar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lance Mortz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Mortz does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edgar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mortz.
Edgar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mortz counters with a three punch combo that has Edgar backing up. Edgar nods at Mortz to acknowledge the strikes.
Edgar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frankie Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edgar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice combination there by Mortz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edgar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mortz lands a nice shot to the body.
Mortz lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mortz. Beautiful body shot.
Edgar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mortz scores with a hook to the body. Edgar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mortz as he jumps to the side.
Mortz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mortz lands a body shot.
Mortz lands a jab to Edgar's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Edgar. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mortz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edgar under the eye.
Edgar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mortz.
Edgar fails to land the takedown.
Mortz lands a nice looking body shot.
Edgar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mortz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown but Mortz shows good takedown defense.
Edgar shoots in and drives through. Mortz sprawls well.
Mortz scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Mortz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mortz thuds a left hand into Edgar's body.
Edgar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mortz throws a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mortz.
Edgar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mortz just misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mortz but Mortz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mortz scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mortz lands a jab to Edgar's midsection.
Mortz scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mortz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Edgar has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mortz lunges at Edgar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edgar's hand.
Mortz jabs Edgar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edgar fails with the takedown.
Mortz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mortz throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edgar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Mortz.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mortz.
Edgar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mortz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mortz lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mortz works Edgar's body with a nice hook.
Mortz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mortz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mortz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortz lands a right hook to the body.
Mortz scores with a hook to the body. Edgar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mortz thuds a left hand into Edgar's body.
Mortz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mortz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mortz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mortz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mortz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edgar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortz lands a nice looking body shot.
Mortz looks to score with a jab to the body but Edgar is just out of range.
Mortz lands a nice looking body shot.
Mortz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mortz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edgar doesn't seem phased though.
Frankie Edgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mortz with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mortz defends it nicely.
Edgar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Mortz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mortz 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 William Peck scores the fight for Lance Mortz!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Lance Mortz!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Lance Mortz!

Lance Mortz wins by unanimous decision!