PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards has chosen Like a surgeon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Falconowski
vs
Edwards

193 cm
33
260 lbs
25 - 20 - 1

192 cm
35
237 lbs
31 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falconowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Falconowski scores with a shot to the body.
Edwards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Falconowski at a distance.
Edwards checks a low kick from Falconowski.
Edwards throws a jab but it's blocked by Falconowski.
Edwards takes a swing at Falconowski's ribcage but misses.
Falconowski scores with a nice head shot.
Falconowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Finland in the buildup to the fight.
Falconowski cracks Edwards with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards looks to land a body kick but Falconowski moved away.
Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edwards has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falconowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Edwards's head.
Falconowski throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Falconowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Falconowski scrambles back to his feet.

It looks like Falcon Falconowski has been cut.
A punch combination from Falconowski misses.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards jabs Falconowski right on the nose. Falconowski blinks but takes it well.
Falconowski misses with a low kick.
Falconowski throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Edwards moves forwards but Falconowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Falconowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Falconowski misses with a hook.
Edwards misses with an uppercut.
Edwards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falconowski misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwards slips a jab from Falconowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falconowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Falconowski sees coming a mile off.
Sloppy strikes from Falconowski. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Falconowski.
Falconowski missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards needs to keep his hands up - Falconowski had a free shot at his head there.
Edwards lands with a shot to the body.
Edwards moves out of range as Falconowski strikes.
Falconowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blake Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards with a nice cross.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falconowski manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Falconowski scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards thuds a left hand into Falconowski's body.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards moves out of range as Falconowski strikes.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Falconowski moved out of range nicely.
Falconowski staying out of range there.
Edwards checks a leg kick nicely.
Falconowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Edwards lands a head shot.
Edwards falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Falconowski counter with a right hand.
Edwards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falconowski. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falconowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Falconowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a wild combination.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falconowski.
Falconowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Falconowski blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a hook. Falconowski ducked under it nicely.
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Edwards misses.
Falconowski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Edwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwards throws a hook to the side of Falconowski's head but Falconowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Falconowski throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Edwards dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Falconowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with a body kick.
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Falconowski is out of range and Edwards settles back down.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Falconowski avoids a kick to the body.
Falconowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown. Falconowski fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Edwards wants to control from the top but Falconowski keeps moving.
Edwards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falconowski is keeping the position for now.
Edwards trying to control but Falconowski is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards forces his way into half guard.
Edwards wants to free his trapped foot but Falconowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Edwards throwing shots but Falconowski is blocking nicely.
Falconowski is not content to let Edwards control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards misses with a head shot. Falconowski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Edwards slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edwards throwing shots but Falconowski is blocking nicely.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falconowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Edwards trying to control from half guard but Falconowski is working away.
Falconowski is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards thows a huge punch but Falconowski dodges it nicely.
Edwards wants to control but Falconowski is keeping him busy.

Edwards is looking for a kimura here.
Falconowski trying to control here.
Edwards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Falconowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edwards looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Edwards stalling away here and it's allowed Falconowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards trying to control but Falconowski is working from the bottom.
Falconowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Falconowski walks into a straight right hand from Edwards.
Falconowski misses with a straight right.
Falconowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falconowski throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Edwards stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Falconowski is defended easily by Edwards.
Donk. Falconowski catches Edwards right on the button with a cross.
Falconowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards tries a low kick but Falconowski avoids it.
Falconowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Edwards is out of range and Falconowski settles back down.
Falconowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Edwards scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards lands a jab to Falconowski's midsection.
Edwards works the jab nicely.
Falconowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Falconowski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edwards, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blake Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falconowski walks into a jab.
Falconowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edwards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Falconowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Falconowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Edwards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Edwards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Falconowski is not content to let Edwards control the position.
Blake Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Falconowski keeps moving.
Edwards sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Blake Edwards was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Edwards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falcon Falconowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Falconowski's calf.
Edwards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Edwards lands a nice shot that snaps Falconowski's head back.
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Falconowski's ribs.
Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falconowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falconowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Falconowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falconowski throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falconowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falconowski throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edwards 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Edwards!
Blake Edwards very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.