PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattias Steinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mattias Steinsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Edwards
vs
Steinsson

160 cm
26
253 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

193 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Steinsson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steinsson as he avoids it easily.
Edwards misses with a takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steinsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steinsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
Steinsson is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steinsson but Steinsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mattias Steinsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steinsson as he jumps to the side.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Steinsson sprawls well.
Edwards misses with a takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Steinsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Steinsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steinsson continues to drive forward.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards dives in and grabs Steinsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steinsson pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Steinsson is looking for the big counter here.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Steinsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Steinsson, which made it look bad.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steinsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Steinsson throws a counter combo.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steinsson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steinsson circles away.
Steinsson is looking for the big counter here.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Steinsson, which made it look bad.
As Edwards backs off Steinsson throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steinsson counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattias Steinsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Steinsson as Edwards shoots in.
As Edwards backs off Steinsson throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
As Edwards backs off Steinsson throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edwards.
Steinsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards shoots in and drives through. Steinsson sprawls well.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards fails with the takedown.
Steinsson unleashes a big counter combination but Edwards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Edwards fails with the takedown.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Steinsson sprawls well.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steinsson sprawls well. Steinsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mattias Steinsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steinsson's waist but Steinsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Steinsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steinsson sprawls well. Steinsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steinsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards shoots in but Steinsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Steinsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edwards has his takedown stuffed
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steinsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a takedown
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Steinsson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steinsson tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steinsson to the ground. Steinsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steinsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steinsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattias Steinsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Steinsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steinsson is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steinsson defends it nicely.
Steinsson unleashes a big counter combination but Edwards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Steinsson shows good takedown defense.
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Steinsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steinsson but Steinsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Steinsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edwards looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Edwards with a poor takedown
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards with a poor takedown
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steinsson as he jumps to the side.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Edwards might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards misses with a takedown
and Steinsson counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards has his takedown stuffed
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steinsson tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steinsson to the ground. Steinsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Steinsson, which made it look bad.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steinsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Steinsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mickey Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards dives in and grabs Steinsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steinsson pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steinsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.
Steinsson throws a counter combo.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Edwards. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Steinsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mattias Steinsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steinsson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Steinsson!