PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cross A Zoo (ranked 736 p4p, 104 weight class) and Ife Edwards (ranked 711 p4p, 100 weight class). Edwards comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Damian Marley - Road to Zion kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

A Zoo
vs
Edwards

183 cm
22
179 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

189 cm
21
186 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cross A Zoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ife Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Edwards tenderised A Zoo's leg. A Zoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as A Zoo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cross A Zoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Zoo misses with a two punch combination.
A Zoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Edwards just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromA Zoo.
Edwards looks to land a body kick but A Zoo moved away.
A Zoo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A Zoo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Edwards throws a front kick aimed at A Zoo's knee but A Zoo avoids it well.
A Zoo moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
A Zoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A Zoo with a nice cross.
A Zoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
A Zoo misses the body punch
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind A Zoo 's knee.
A Zoo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A Zoo closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of A Zoos head.
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
A Zoo misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch.

Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for A Zoo.

A Zoo pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
A Zoo lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards blocks the elbow strike.
Edwards tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.

Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by A Zoo.
Edwards misses with the body kick
and A Zoo counters with a leg kick.

A Zoo clinches up against the cage.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
Edwards tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo working aggressively here.
Edwards avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Edwards controlling the action here for a moment.
Edwards presses A Zoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Edwards in his tracks for a moment.

Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by A Zoo.
A Zoo tries to work over Edwards's front leg with a kick but Edwards checks it.
A Zoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
A Zoo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
and A Zoo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick
and A Zoo counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
A Zoo checks a low kick from Edwards.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
A Zoo scoring well with a low kick there.
A Zoo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edwards back to the cage. A Zoo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and A Zoo counters with a body kick that stops Edwards in his tracks momentarily.
Edwards scores with a push kick.
A Zoo moves to clinch but Edwards breaks away
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
Edwards thumps A Zoo with a low kick.
A Zoo misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cross A Zoo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from A Zoo.
Edwards throws a front kick aimed at A Zoo's knee but A Zoo avoids it well.
Edwards lands a jab to the head.
A Zoo tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A shot to the liver by A Zoo. Beautiful body shot.
Edwards connects with the punch.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by A Zoo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards scores with a leg kick.
A Zoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by A Zoo.
Edwards steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from A Zoo. That one must have hurt.
Edwards looks for the body kick but A Zoo saw that one coming.
A Zoo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A Zoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by A Zoo.
A Zoo throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards flicks out a counter leg kick but A Zoo steps away.
A Zoo checks a low kick from Edwards.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A Zoo tries to clinch
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from A Zoo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Edwards.
Edwards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Edwards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards misses with a hook
and A Zoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Edwards blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from A Zoo misses.
Edwards flicks out a counter leg kick but A Zoo steps away.
A Zoo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edwards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.

A Zoo moves into the clinch successfully.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cross A Zoo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Edwards is working A Zoo over against the cage.
A Zoo misses with the head strike.
Edwards pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Edwards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Zoo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards is trying to stall.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Edwards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edwards pressing his opponent against the cage.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cross A Zoo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Edwards misses with a hook
and A Zoo counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as A Zoo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edwards doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - A Zoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards misses with a left hand
and A Zoo counters with a good low kick that Edwards was not able to check.
Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edwards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A Zoo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Edwards counters with a big head kick but A Zoo shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
A Zoo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edwards.

A Zoo gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edwards's defenses.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards blocks the elbow strike.

Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
A Zoo scores with a body shot.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Edwards breaks away and moves out of range.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!

A Zoo moves into range and clinches up with Edwards.
Cross A Zoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards taking a breather.
A Zoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Edwards 's eye.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.

Edwards manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A Zoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Edwards throws a body punch but A Zoo moves out of range.
A Zoo tries to clinch up.
A Zoo moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards feints a counter leg kick.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards ducks right into an uppercut from A Zoo.
A Zoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
A Zoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross A Zoo is winning the standup battle so far.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A Zoo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edwards falls off balance throwing a combination

and A Zoo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.

Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from A Zoo misses
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind A Zoo 's knee.
Edwards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edwards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A Zoo throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards counters with a body kick.

Edwards gets tackled into the cage by A Zoo. A Zoo maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards cracks A Zoo with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ife Edwards.
I think A Zoo 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cross A Zoo!
Cross A Zoo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.