PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Edwards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Like a surgeon. Thomson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. If I cant kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Edwards
vs
Thomson

192 cm
25
214 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

202 cm
26
260 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Thomson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Edwards explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Thomson.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomson is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Thomson.
Thomson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards tries to score with a low kick but Thomson moves his leg out of the way.

Edwards shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edwards showed some decent athleticism there.
Edwards trying to mount his opponent but Thomson defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thomson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Edwards.
Thomson keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Thomson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thomson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a strike but Thomson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Edwards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomson stops Edwards from standing up.
Thomson wanted to stand there but Edwards had control of the position.
Edwards is trying to keep Thomson in close.
Edwards is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to keep Thomson in close.
Edwards is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Blake Edwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edwards.
Thomson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Thomson gets caught napping as Edwards dives in and scores a takedown. Thomson manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Thomson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Edwards throws an off balance right hand
and Thomson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Thomson.
A slow jab from Thomson misses its intended target.
Thomson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomson.
Edwards slips a jab from Thomson.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomson.
Edwards shoots in but Thomson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomson throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.

Edwards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thomson tries to kick Edwards off but Edwards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Edwards thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control from half guard but Thomson is working away.
Thomson pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Edwards is just content to waste time from the top position. Thomson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Edwards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Blake Edwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomson. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Edwards.
Thomson swinging wildly here.
Edwards with a hook.
Craig Thomson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomson misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomson but Thomson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
Edwards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomson sprawls well. Thomson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Thomson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomson is just out of range.
Thomson lands with a nice body punch.
Thomson throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomson misses with a series of wild punches.
Edwards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomson is fending him off so far but Edwards persists. Nope, Thomson circles away and we're back to standing.
Craig Thomson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws the left hand but Thomson avoids the punch easily.
Thomson swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Thomson avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Thomson.
Thomson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomson.

Edwards shoots in and bounces Thomson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Edwards dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Thomson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomson.
Thomson avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Thomson takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards lands a jab to Thomson's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Thomson.
Thomson misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thomson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thomson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edwards doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice takedown defense from Thomson. No joy for Edwards on that attempt.
Thomson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Craig Thomson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Edwards catches Thomson right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomson moves away.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Thomson.
Thomson moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.

Edwards has managed to clinch.
Thomson avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.
Edwards cracks Thomson with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Edwards.
Thomson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson tries to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling the position.
Edwards putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edwards.
Edwards stalling the fight.
Edwards lands an elbow inside that Thomson shrugs off.

It looks like Craig Thomson has been cut.
Thomson is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomsons head.
Edwards unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thomson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
Edwards misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomson backwards.
Blake Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Thomson fails to land.
Nice elbow from Edwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edwards is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Edwards for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Thomson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards jumps guard but Thomson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomson misses with the head strike.
Thomson misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Edwards as the two fighters clinch.
Thomson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Edwards stalls.
Thomson working hard to break the clinch.
Edwards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomson walks away with a smile on his face. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Edwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Thomson.
Thomson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Craig Thomson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edwards, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Edwards!
Blake Edwards very nearly forgot to thank Undead clothing. All items 10$ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.