PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richey Edwards (ranked 5216 p4p, 374 weight class) and André 3000 (ranked 5408 p4p, 380 weight class). 3000 has chosen So Fresh N So Clean as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Edwards
vs
3000

173 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richey Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, André 3000!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
3000 lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. 3000 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.

Edwards clinches up against the cage.
3000 lands on the inside with an uppercut.
3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Edwards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
3000 jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edwards walks away with a smile on his face. 3000 gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from 3000.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from 3000.
Edwards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
3000 takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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 walks forward, straight into a front kick from 3000.
3000 misses with a body kick.
3000 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
3000 goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
André 3000 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards connects with a nice looking jab.
3000 wants to clinch.
3000 throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
3000 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
3000 throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edwards on the side of the head.
3000 has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
3000 lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
3000 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from 3000.
3000 lands with a kick to the ribs.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Edwards moves away from the strike by 3000.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edwards seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for 3000.
3000 throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
3000 jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
3000 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.
3000 misses with a looping right.
3000 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
A jab from 3000 finds it's way through Edwards's defenses.
3000 throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
3000 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
3000 jabs Edwards to the body, keeping him at a distance.
3000 lands with a straight right. Edwards didn't see that one coming.
Edwards on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
3000 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Edwards walks into a straight right hand from 3000.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
3000 misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
3000 throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards slips a jab from 3000.
A lazy left from Edwards finds it's target.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but 3000 manages to avoid it.
3000 throws a front kick aimed at Edwards's knee but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards is looking to counter the offense by 3000 and move into the clinch.
3000 lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Edwards drives through and clinches with 3000 against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edwards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
3000 tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing 3000 back against the cage.
Edwards controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Edwards.
Edwards lands a left hand.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Edwards.
3000 is trying to force a seperation but Edwards has the dominant position.
3000's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Edwards - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Edwards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Edwards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards lands an uppercut.
A short right from Edwards on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
3000 misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
3000 takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards.
3000 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Edwards.
3000 being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but André 3000 will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

3000 dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
3000 scores with a sloppy right hand. Edwards should have avoided that one.
Edwards seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Edwards takes one on the button.
3000 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
3000 scores with a leg kick.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but 3000 was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from 3000.
Edwards throws a body punch but 3000 moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
3000 throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
3000 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
3000 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
3000 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Edwards blocks the low kick.
Edwards seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
3000 misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards digs a good hook to 3000's body.
Edwards throws a body punch but 3000 moves out of range.
3000 swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch.
Edwards is pushing 3000 up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.
Edwards seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
3000 misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Edwards as 3000 tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Edwards.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
3000 throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards is pushing 3000 up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Edwards to work.
3000 tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing 3000 back against the cage.
3000 lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edwards.
3000 misses with the head strike.
3000 is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Edwards is keeping busy.
Edwards lands a hook that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Edwards pressing his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Edwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Edwards will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning 3000 up against the cage.
3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
3000 can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edwards displaying some good clinch control by pressing 3000 up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Edwards for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Richey Edwards.
3000 throws a big shot that misses.
3000 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from 3000, right into the meat.
Edwards slips under a jab from 3000.
3000 lets loose with a powerful body kick. Edwards will feel that in the morning.
3000 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
3000 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
3000 lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
3000 lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Edwards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from 3000.
3000 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
3000 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from 3000.
Edwards scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
3000 thows a left - swing and a miss!
3000 lands a nice shot that snaps Edwards's head back.

Edwards drives through and clinches with 3000 against the cage.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
3000 misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
3000 throws a head punch that misses.
3000 tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

André 3000 showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

3000 throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
3000 thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edwards if he has to take too many more of those.

Edwards moves into range and clinches up with 3000.
3000 tries to stall but Edwards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
3000 is trying to break free.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards digs a right hand underneath 3000's ribcage. 3000 let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edwards blocks a body shot from 3000.
3000 looking to slow down the pace here.
3000 is looking to control Edwards's arms but Edwards gets an underhook and turns him. Now 3000 has his back to the cage.
3000 is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Edwards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Edwards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body.
Edwards blocks a body shot from 3000.
3000 misses with the head strike.
Edwards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands with a short shot to the head.
3000 is trying to break the clinch but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
3000 tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
3000 is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks.
3000 misses with a short punch on the inside.
3000 working aggressively here.
3000 tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards is leaning against 3000 and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
3000 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
3000 takes a shot to the head.
Edwards holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Edwards pushes 3000 back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edwards taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
André 3000 is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Richey Edwards.
3000 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from 3000.
3000 fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from 3000 misses.
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!
3000 tries to land a front kick but Edwards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
3000 throws a lazy uppercut

and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch.
3000 is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
3000 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richey Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwards stalling.
Richey Edwards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edwards pressing his opponent against the cage.
Edwards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edwards stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Edwards - that landed with a thud.
3000 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
3000's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with 3000's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richey Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
I think 3000 has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... André 3000!