PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Ramsberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsberg comes to the cage accompanied by Immigrant Song. Edwards has chosen Like a surgeon as his entrance music. Blake Edwards has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thorbjorn Ramsberg's chin.

Ramsberg
vs
Edwards

190 cm
38
278 lbs
40 - 19 - 0

192 cm
36
237 lbs
32 - 11 - 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 40 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thorbjorn Ramsberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards slips under a jab.
Ramsberg pushes Edwards away with a front kick.
Edwards takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Ramsberg works the jab nicely.
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!
Ramsberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Ramsberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramsberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramsberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramsberg.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Ramsberg.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramsberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edwards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramsberg lands with a nice body punch.
Edwards walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramsberg.
Ramsberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramsberg throws a shot to the body.
Ramsberg misses with a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards thumps Ramsberg with a low kick.
Ramsberg lands with a straight right. Edwards didn't see that one coming.
Edwards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Edwards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramsberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramsberg throws a good cross that connects.
Ramsberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Ramsberg.
Ramsberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Edwards throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ramsberg counter with a right hand.
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!
Donk. Ramsberg catches Edwards right on the button with a cross.
Ramsberg throws a head kick that Edwards semi-blocks.
A jab from Ramsberg misses.
Edwards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramsberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg jabs at Edwards's body.
Edwards throws a sloppy body shot
letting Ramsberg counter with a right hand.
Ramsberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
Edwards tests Ramsberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramsberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ramsberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edwards on the side of the head.
Edwards stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Thorbjorn Ramsberg has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Ramsberg. No joy for Edwards on that attempt.
Edwards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramsberg moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Ramsberg misses.
Ramsberg catches Edwards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edwards takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg connects with a crisp jab.

That has opened up Blake Edwards's cut even more.
Ramsberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Ramsberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edwards lands a right hook to the body.
Edwards slips under a jab from Ramsberg.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramsberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramsberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramsberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramsberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramsberg scrambles back to his feet.
Ramsberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ramsberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Ramsberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsberg throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edwards swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg connects with a crisp jab.
Edwards slips a jab from Ramsberg.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramsberg throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Ramsberg.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramsberg throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramsberg misses the jab.
Ramsberg looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramsberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramsberg punishes Edwards's body with a nice straight punch.
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramsberg counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwards scores with a shot to the body.
Ramsberg throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Ramsberg.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Ramsberg ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorbjorn Ramsberg dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.
Ramsberg throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Ramsberg misses with a looping right.
Ramsberg misses with a low kick.
Edwards takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Edwards defending well as Ramsberg loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Ramsberg as he checks the leg kick.
Ramsberg throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramsberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Ramsberg misses.
Edwards misses with a combination
and Ramsberg counters with a good low kick that Edwards was not able to check.
Ramsberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards stuns Ramsberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramsberg. That's going to slow Edwards down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a combination. Ramsberg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramsberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramsberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thorbjorn Ramsberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Ramsberg.
Ramsberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Ramsberg.
A head kick from Ramsberg lands but Edwards takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramsberg.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Thorbjorn Ramsberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramsberg should have avoided that one.
Ramsberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramsberg.
Ramsberg misses with a head kick.
Ramsberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ramsberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramsberg misses with a looping right.
Ramsberg misses with a few strikes there.
Ramsberg takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Ramsberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsberg looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Ramsberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Nice shot lands for Ramsberg.

The cut above Blake Edwards's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Ramsberg throws a lazy uppercut

and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Edwards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramsberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Edwards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramsberg is just riding it out for now. Edwards eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to pass to full mount but Ramsberg defends it.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramsberg defending well though.

Edwards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramsberg defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg is staying active underneath Edwards, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Edwards trying to mount his opponent but Ramsberg defends it.
Edwards with the ground and pound but Ramsberg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ramsberg pulls Edwards in close to prevent any damage.
Ramsberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwards advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Blake Edwards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a two punch combination.
Ramsberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Ramsberg.
Ramsberg throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Ramsberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edwards throws a right hand that misses
and Ramsberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramsberg slips under a jab from Edwards.
Ramsberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramsberg misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Ramsberg.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramsberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramsberg defends it nicely.
Ramsberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
A slow jab from Ramsberg misses its intended target.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edwards shoots in and drives through. Ramsberg sprawls well.
Ramsberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edwards.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards motions for Ramsberg to come forward. Edwards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards throws a body punch but Ramsberg moves out of range.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg misses with a straight left.
Ramsberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramsberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramsberg scores with a hook to the body. Edwards takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edwards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Ramsberg thuds a left hand into Edwards's body.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramsberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Edwards misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramsberg. That snapped Edwards's head back.
Ramsberg lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
Good leg kick by Ramsberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramsberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Ramsberg catches Edwards right on the button with a cross.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Ramsberg.
Ramsberg looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edwards. Ramsberg shrugs it off though.
Ramsberg jabs at Edwards's body.
A head kick from Edwards lands but Ramsberg takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramsberg checks a leg kick.
Ramsberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Ramsberg saw that one coming.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards takes a swing at Ramsberg's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramsberg.
Edwards lands with a hook. Ramsberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramsberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramsberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramsberg connects with a body shot that sends Edwards's belly button to the back.
Edwards drops his hands momentarily and Ramsberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramsberg.
Ramsberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
Thorbjorn Ramsberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Edwards.
Ramsberg cracks Edwards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thorbjorn Ramsberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramsberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorbjorn Ramsberg!
Thorbjorn Ramsberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.