PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Coxall (ranked 1322 p4p, 62 weight class) and Edward Scissorhands (ranked 1554 p4p, 70 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Coxall
vs
Scissorhands

167 cm
40
135 lbs
19 - 14 - 1

163 cm
36
145 lbs
33 - 17 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Coxall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Scissorhands!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissorhands misses with a hook.
Scissorhands misses the jab.
Coxall staying out of range there.
Scissorhands rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coxall counters with a leg kick.
Coxall lands a body shot.
Coxall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
We've been informed that Scissorhands has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Coxall misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coxall is looking to slow Scissorhands down with leg kicks.
Coxall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coxall moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Scissorhands. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scissorhands.
Scissorhands keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coxall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scissorhands's calf.
Scissorhands loads up on a big right hand but Coxall slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coxall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coxall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scissorhands circles away quickly and effectively.
Coxall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Coxall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Scissorhands there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coxall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick.
Coxall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands cracks the inside of Coxall's front leg.
Coxall ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
A telegraphed right hand from Scissorhands misses the target.
Coxall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses the jab.
Scissorhands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coxall.
Coxall tries to counter by clinching up but Scissorhands breaks away and moves out of range.
Coxall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coxall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick as Coxall jumps back.
Coxall tries a head kick but it misses.
Scissorhands misses with a straight left.
Coxall lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Scissorhands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scissorhands connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coxall momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Coxall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coxall is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coxall works Scissorhands's body with a nice hook.
Coxall slips under a jab.
Coxall lands a glancing blow to the side of Scissorhands's head.
Coxall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scissorhands's sensitive parts.
Coxall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coxall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Coxall's ribcage but misses.
Coxall misses with a body shot.
Coxall moves away from the strike by Scissorhands.
Coxall is looking to counter the offense by Scissorhands and move into the clinch.
Scissorhands throws a shot to the body.
Coxall moves away from the strike by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a looping overhand right but Coxall ducks down to avoid it.
Coxall defending well as Scissorhands loads up on a big left hand.
Scissorhands with a jab.
Coxall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Coxall misses the target.
Coxall moves out of range as Scissorhands strikes.
Scissorhands moves out of range as Coxall throws a body kick.
Coxall lands with a kick to the temple. Scissorhands shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coxall scores with a nice right hand.
Coxall misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Scissorhands blocks the low kick.
Coxall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coxall misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands misses with a hook. Coxall ducked under it nicely.
Scissorhands misses with a looping right.
Scissorhands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Scissorhands tries to get set, Coxall tries to push him back and clinch up but Scissorhands manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice shot by Scissorhands.
Coxall lands a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scissorhands connects with a body shot.
Scissorhands looks to land a left hand but Coxall moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scissorhands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands lands with a good body shot.
Scissorhands misses the jab.
Coxall throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut
and Coxall counters with a stiff right hand.
Scissorhands misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Coxall as he checks the leg kick.
Scissorhands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Scissorhands misses the target.
Scissorhands misses the jab.
Coxall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scissorhands. That did some damage!
Coxall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scissorhands checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coxall is looking to wear down Scissorhands with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Coxall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coxall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut.
Coxall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scissorhands connects with the punch.
Scissorhands connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coxall momentarily.
Scissorhands looks to throw the jab but Coxall is out of range.
Coxall looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Coxall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coxall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coxall moves out of range as Scissorhands strikes.
And Coxall counters with a quick kick to the body but Scissorhands blocks it.
Coxall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scissorhands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coxall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Scissorhands dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Good shot there by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scissorhands missing with a left hand there. Coxall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coxall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Coxall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scissorhands has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coxall lands with a shot to the body.
Scissorhands chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coxall can pounce on him.
Coxall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Scissorhands.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coxall blocks a leg kick.
Coxall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coxall manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Scissorhands throws a looping overhand right but Coxall ducks down to avoid it.
Coxall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Coxall.
Coxall misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coxall throws a big counter combination but Scissorhands scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scissorhands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coxall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands lands a nice shot that snaps Coxall's head back.
Coxall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scissorhands under the eye.
Coxall slips a straight right by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coxall.
Coxall throws a shot from downtown. Scissorhands moves away and avoids it.
Coxall throws a chopping leg kick but Scissorhands manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Coxall misses with a low kick.
Scissorhands feints a counter leg kick.
Coxall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Coxall might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Scissorhands has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coxall.
Scissorhands throws a wild body kick that Coxall sees coming a mile off.
Scissorhands misses with a straight left.
Scissorhands misses the jab.
Coxall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands motions for Coxall to come forward. Scissorhands throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coxall throws a series of punches but Scissorhands avoids them all with ease.
Scissorhands swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scissorhands's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coxall slips under a jab from Scissorhands.
Coxall lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Coxall slips a straight right by Scissorhands.
Coxall blocks the body kick.
Coxall throws a jab when Scissorhands was well out of range.
No joy there for Coxall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Scissorhands misses the target.
Coxall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coxall scores with a punch to the head.
Coxall swings for the body but Scissorhands moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scissorhands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Coxall.
Scissorhands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coxall lands a nice shot to the body.
Scissorhands is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coxall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scissorhands. That did some damage!
Coxall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coxall throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coxall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coxall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coxall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scissorhands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coxall is looking to clinch but Scissorhands is avoiding it.
Coxall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coxall.
Coxall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scissorhands.
Coxall lands a nice shot that snaps Scissorhands's head back.
Coxall throws a jab but it's blocked by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Coxall's head but Coxall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scissorhands blocks a head kick by Coxall.
Coxall digs a good hook to Scissorhands's body.
Coxall throws a head kick that misses.
Scissorhands is trying to counter with his kicks.
Scissorhands lunges at Coxall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coxall's hand.
Coxall throws a front kick aimed at Scissorhands's knee but Scissorhands avoids it well.
Coxall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scissorhands moves forwards but Coxall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coxall throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coxall moves away.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Coxall moves out of range of the strikes.
Coxall cracks the inside of Scissorhands's front leg.
Scissorhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Coxall is just out of range.
Coxall misses with a hook.
Scissorhands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coxall's head.
Coxall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Coxall.
Coxall misses the shot to the body.
Coxall ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
A left lands for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Coxall is rocked!
Scissorhands takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coxall 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 applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coxall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coxall.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coxall. Scissorhands shrugs it off though.
Coxall lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Coxall slips under a jab from Scissorhands.
Coxall scores with a hook to the body. Scissorhands takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scissorhands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coxall.
Scissorhands misses with a straight left.
Scissorhands scores with a punch to the head.
Coxall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coxall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scissorhands eats them both and turns towards Coxall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses.
Scissorhands takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scissorhands takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses.
Coxall throws a body shot but no joy.
Coxall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coxall is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target.
Coxall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Scissorhands misses the target.
Coxall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coxall.
Scissorhands misses with a right hand
and Coxall counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Coxall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scissorhands takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scissorhands throws a jab when Coxall was well out of range.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coxall thumps Scissorhands with a low kick.
Coxall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
Coxall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Coxall.
Scissorhands connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coxall's hands.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coxall throws a series of strikes that have Scissorhands backpedaling.
That kick from Coxall tenderised Scissorhands's leg. Scissorhands is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scissorhands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coxall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alex Coxall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands misses with a looping right.
Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but Coxall avoids it.
Coxall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Coxall.
Scissorhands throws a head kick but Coxall moves out of range.
Scissorhands takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scissorhands connects with a single shot there.
Coxall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scissorhands scores with a jab to the head.
Coxall throws a front kick aimed at Scissorhands's knee but Scissorhands avoids it well.
Coxall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scissorhands slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Scissorhands misses the target.
Coxall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
Coxall staying out of range there.
Scissorhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coxall cracks Scissorhands with a good jab.
Scissorhands uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coxall has time to react.
Coxall takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Coxall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coxall tries to score with a low kick but Scissorhands moves his leg out of the way.

Coxall has closed the distance and engaged Scissorhands in a clinch.
Coxall is working Scissorhands over against the cage.
Coxall seems to have got his legs back now.
Scissorhands lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coxall backwards.
Coxall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coxall has Scissorhands pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scissorhands manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scissorhands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coxall throws a punch but it's blocked by Scissorhands.
Coxall can't find room to land a body shot as Scissorhands controls the action.
Coxall tries a body shot but Scissorhands blocks it.
Coxall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scissorhands's elbow.
Scissorhands blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coxall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scissorhands's elbow.
Coxall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scissorhands avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scissorhands blocking some punches.
Scissorhands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coxall's elbow.
Coxall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scissorhands lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coxall backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coxall tries to work over Scissorhands's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coxall misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coxall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coxall being controlled against the cage.
Scissorhands prevents a body shot from Coxall.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Scissorhands.
I've got Scissorhands 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edward Scissorhands!
Edward Scissorhands spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.