PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Tweedie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tweedie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snow Patrol - Chocolate. Edwards has chosen Like a surgeon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tweedie
vs
Edwards

197 cm
31
261 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

192 cm
38
237 lbs
32 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Callum Tweedie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Edwards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tweedie is trying to defend but Edwards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tweedie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edwards.
Tweedie tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tweedie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tweedie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Edwards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tweedie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edwards wants to pass to mount but Tweedie is defending the position.
Tweedie is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tweedie wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edwards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tweedie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Edwards trying to control from Tweedie's half guard. Tweedie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tweedie keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Tweedie is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tweedie tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
Tweedie moves out of range of the body kick.
Tweedie throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Tweedie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Tweedie saw that one coming.
Tweedie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Tweedie moves into the clinch.
Edwards throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Tweedie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Tweedie avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Tweedie avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tweedie blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tweedie avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Edwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tweedie misses with a body punch.
Tweedie taking a breather.
Tweedie blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edwards scores with a shoulder strike.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Tweedie avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards is trying to push Tweedie away but Tweedie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Tweedie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards lands with a short shot to the head.
Edwards wants to stall.
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Edwards dominated that round.
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.

Edwards blocks a low kick nicely.
Edwards fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tweedie is out of range.
Tweedie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tweedie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Tweedie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Tweedie as he checks the leg kick.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Tweedie moved out of range nicely.
Edwards scores with a three punch combo!
Tweedie works Edwards's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Tweedie.
Blake Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Edwards pushes Tweedie up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Edwards holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tweedie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Tweedie tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Tweedie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tweedie's efforts to push away.
Edwards is leaning against Tweedie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to push Tweedie away but Tweedie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tweedie blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards misses with some punches.
Edwards lands a body shot.
Tweedie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tweedie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tweedie prevents it.
Tweedie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edwards misses with an elbow over the top.
Edwards stalling.
Blake Edwards seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tweedie avoids it.
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
Tweedie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tweedie tries to stall but Edwards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tweedie misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards is looking to control Tweedie's arms but Tweedie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edwards has his back to the cage.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Edwards misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tweedie misses with a hook to the ribs.

Tweedie manages to break the clinch.
Tweedie misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Edwards.
Edwards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tweedie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Edwards backs up against the cage.

It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Callum Tweedie is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Tweedie moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Tweedie sees it coming and moves out of range.
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.
The cut man is working on Blake Edwards's cut.
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. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tweedie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tweedie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tweedie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tweedie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Edwards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tweedie is trying to defend but Edwards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tweedie defending well though.
Tweedie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tweedie has his hands on Edwards's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tweedie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tweedie is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.
Tweedie keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edwards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tweedie is trying to keep Edwards in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tweedie's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tweedie throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.
Tweedie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards misses with a looping left.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Tweedie is just out of range.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tweedie throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards tries to clinch but Tweedie moves out of range.
Tweedie misses with a looping right.

Edwards pushes Tweedie up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Edwards is struggling to control the position.
Tweedie blocks an elbow strike.
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.
Tweedie blocks an uppercut.
Tweedie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tweedie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edwards up against the cage.
Tweedie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Edwards.
Edwards tries a body shot but Tweedie blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tweedie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edwards misses with some punches.
Edwards avoiding damage.
Edwards is trying to stall.
Callum Tweedie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tweedie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tweedie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edwards smiles and moves away.
Edwards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tweedie pinned against the cage. Tweedie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edwards winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Edwards!
Blake Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.
Callum Tweedie spoke after the fight, saying 'Eh..... Ok.....'.