PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayful Edmond (ranked 817 p4p, 1296 weight class) and Tommy Weismuller (ranked 97 p4p, 141 weight class). Weismuller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Edmond
vs
Weismuller

190 cm
38
215
22 - 13 - 0

184 cm
33
222
15 - 11 - 0

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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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Weismuller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edmond lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.

Edmond clinches up against the cage.
Weismuller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Edmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Edmond.
Weismuller wants a takedown.

Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond throws a leg kick but Weismuller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weismuller shoots in looking for a takedown but Edmond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weismuller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Weismuller.
Edmond is looking to clinch but Weismuller is avoiding it.
Edmond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
Weismuller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edmond if he has to take too many more of those.
Good work by Weismuller as he checks the leg kick.
Edmond blocks a head kick by Weismuller.
Edmond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond connects with a leg kick.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown but Edmond shows good takedown defense.
Edmond is looking for a counter combo.
Edmond leaves Weismuller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weismuller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edmond.
Weismuller 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.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weismuller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weismuller throws a head kick that half lands.
Weismuller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edmond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses.
Weismuller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses.
Edmond connects with a nice looking jab.
Edmond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weismuller looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt.

Edmond lands a big uppercut and Weismuller crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Weismuller looks OK. Edmond waves Weismuller back to his feet!

Weismuller is rocked!
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick and Edmond moves out of range easily.

Edmond has Weismuller up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmond cracks Weismuller with a nice body shot.
Edmond pushes Weismuller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edmond misses with some punches.
Edmond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller moves out of range as Edmond strikes.
Edmond lands with a right that hurts Weismuller. Weismuller looks to clinch but Edmond throws a short knee that drops Weismuller. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Rayful Edmond!
A very excited looking Rayful Edmond made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.