PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tank The Razors Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Ettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ettish has chosen With Karate I'll Kick Your Ass as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

The Razors Edge
vs
Ettish

188 cm
34
199 lbs
30 - 13 - 3

187 cm
29
198 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank The Razors Edge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fred Ettish!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Razors Edge defending well as Ettish loads up on a big left hand.
Ettish stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ettish.
The Razors Edge dips to his left and cracks Ettish with an uppercut!
Ettish fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Razors Edge checks it well.
The Razors Edge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ettish throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The Razors Edge misses with a jab to the body
and Ettish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Razors Edge thinking.
Nice body kick from Ettish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ettish throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Ettish
and The Razors Edge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ettish looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ettish.
Ettish cracks the inside of The Razors Edge's front leg.
Ettish throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Razors Edge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

The Razors Edge looking to score a takedown here. Ettish is defending well but The Razors Edge drives through and ends up in Ettish's guard.
The Razors Edge content to stall in guard here.
Ettish pulls The Razors Edge in close to his closed guard and prevents The Razors Edge from doing any damage or advancing position.
The Razors Edge throws a strike but Ettish rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge trying to keep a closed guard but Ettish is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Razors Edge wants to get back to his feet but Ettish is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Razors Edge pulls Ettish in close to his closed guard and prevents Ettish from doing any damage or advancing position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tank The Razors Edge wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The Razors Edge misses with a low kick as Ettish jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge throws a jab but it's blocked by Ettish.
The Razors Edge misses with a left hand
and Ettish counters with a body kick that stops The Razors Edge in his tracks momentarily.
A leg kick checked by The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge throws a push kick but Ettish slaps the foot to one side.
Ettish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from The Razors Edge.
Ettish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ettish scores with a spinning back kick!
Ettish throws a lazy right hand but The Razors Edge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for The Razors Edge with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for The Razors Edge.
Ettish is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ettish lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Razors Edge lands with a nice body punch.
The Razors Edge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ettish's calf.

The Razors Edge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ettish is pulling down on The Razors Edge's head. It's preventing any offense from The Razors Edge, at least for the moment.

Ettish pushes The Razors Edge off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fred Ettish will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The Razors Edge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Razors Edge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Razors Edge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Razors Edge swings for the body but Ettish moves out of range.
The Razors Edge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Razors Edge wants to clinch.
The Razors Edge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fred Ettish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ettish looks for the body kick but The Razors Edge saw that one coming.
Fred Ettish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ettish throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ettish scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body kick from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge throws a leg kick which misses Ettish's front leg but catches the back leg as Ettish tries to avoid it.
The Razors Edge lands a really nice looking cross but Ettish seems unphased.
Ettish digs a good hook to The Razors Edge's body.
Ettish lands a nice hook to The Razors Edge's body. The Razors Edge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ettish is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Razors Edge rather than just go for the knockout.
Ettish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ettish throws a looping overhand right but The Razors Edge ducks down to avoid it.
Ettish blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ettish blocks a low kick nicely.
The Razors Edge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ettish avoids it really well and circles away.
Ettish takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ettish misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Ettish.
Ettish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Razors Edge at a distance.
Ettish throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Razors Edge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ettish throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ettish is fending him off so far but The Razors Edge persists. Nope, Ettish circles away and we're back to standing.
Ettish misses with a body kick.
The Razors Edge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Ettish shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Razors Edge manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ettish wanted to stand there but The Razors Edge had control of the position.
Ettish won't allow The Razors Edge to sweep him here.
Ettish wants to stand but The Razors Edge has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge is trying to control the position but Ettish postures up.
Ettish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Razors Edge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ettish thows a leg kick but The Razors Edge checks it

and The Razors Edge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
The Razors Edge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ettish is doing well to control the position and prevent The Razors Edge from advancing to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ettish is looking for a sweep. The Razors Edge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Razors Edge wants to free his trapped foot but Ettish is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Ettish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ettish stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge jabs Ettish right on the nose. Ettish blinks but takes it well.
The Razors Edge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ettish throws a head kick but The Razors Edge moves out of range.
The Razors Edge gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ettish counters with a good low kick that The Razors Edge was not able to check.
Ettish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Razors Edge manages to avoid it.
The Razors Edge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ettish counters with an outside leg kick.
Ettish scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ettish 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.
Ettish checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some wild striking there from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ettish misses the body punch
and The Razors Edge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Ettish finds it's target.
The Razors Edge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ettish.
The Razors Edge wants to slow Ettish down by chopping away at his legs.
The Razors Edge misses with a leg kick
and Ettish counters with an outside leg kick.
Ettish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ettish takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ettish checks a low kick from The Razors Edge.
The fighters circling - The Razors Edge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Razors Edge throws out a loose jab but Ettish uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Razors Edge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Razors Edge just misses with a punch to the body.
Ettish steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Razors Edge. That one must have hurt.
A shot to the body from The Razors Edge misses
and Ettish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ettish lands a jab to the head.
Fred Ettish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ettish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Razors Edge.
Ettish tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Razors Edge is looking to clinch.
Ettish throws a solid leg kick but The Razors Edge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ettish.
Ettish lands a right hook to the body.
Tank The Razors Edge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Razors Edge cracks Ettish with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ettish with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Razors Edge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ettish fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettish ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Razors Edge fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Ettish.
The Razors Edge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ettish avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Razors Edge takes a swing at Ettish's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Razors Edge walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Ettish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ettish 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Ettish!
Fred Ettish very nearly forgot to thank Conviction 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.