PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kujansuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes to the cage accompanied by Like a surgeon. Kalle Kujansuu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Edwards
vs
Kujansuu

192 cm
30
237 lbs
23 - 6 - 0

190 cm
33
255 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kujansuu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards wants to clinch up but Kujansuu keeps it at a distance.
Kalle Kujansuu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards tries to land a leg kick but Kujansuu saw it coming and moves away.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kujansuu was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Kujansuu tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Kujansuu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kujansuu throws a leg kick but Edwards moved away.
Kujansuu checks a leg kick nicely.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Kujansuu.
Kujansuu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kujansuu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edwards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edwards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kujansuu misses with a few strikes there.
Edwards lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kujansuu takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kujansuu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kujansuu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kujansuu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujansuu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edwards tries to bum rush Kujansuu with a series of wild strikes but Kujansuu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kujansuu misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kujansuu misses the target.
Edwards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kujansuu.
Kujansuu throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Kujansuu dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
Edwards 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.
Kalle Kujansuu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kujansuu thuds his right hand into Edwards's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kujansuu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kujansuu misses with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kujansuu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards swings for the body but Kujansuu moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a low kick but Kujansuu avoids it.
Edwards gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kujansuu lands a head kick. Edwards smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kujansuu swivels and escapes.
Kujansuu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kujansuu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Kujansuu misses with a head kick.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Kujansuu.
Kujansuu misses with a low kick as Edwards jumps back.
Kujansuu lands a head kick. Edwards smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kujansuu.
Kujansuu scores with a nice head shot.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Kujansuu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kujansuu throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kujansuu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Kujansuu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Kujansuu misses with a few strikes there.
Kujansuu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kujansuu misses with a lunging right hand
and Edwards makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kujansuu really felt that one!
Kujansuu throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kujansuu throws an off balance right hand
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Kujansuu misses with a low kick as Edwards jumps back.
Kujansuu slips a jab from Edwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kujansuu is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
Kujansuu digs a good hook to Edwards's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kujansuu blocks a jab.
Edwards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kujansuu.
Edwards takes a swing at Kujansuu's ribcage but misses.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kujansuu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kujansuu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Edwards had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kujansuu looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Edwards blocks the low kick.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards looks to throw the jab but Kujansuu is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kujansuu manages to avoid it.
Kujansuu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kujansuu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kujansuu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Edwards's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Kujansuu pushes him off.
Kujansuu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kujansuu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kujansuu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kujansuu cracks Edwards with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edwards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kujansuu.

Edwards shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edwards showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Edwards is looking for a kimura here.
Kujansuu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edwards's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edwards's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Edwards can't escape the position.
Kujansuu has good solid back control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edwards trying to control the hands but Kujansuu breaks the grip.
Edwards can't escape the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Blake Edwards wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Edwards swings for the body but Kujansuu moves out of range.
Edwards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kujansuu!
Edwards throws a right hand that Kujansuu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kujansuu also avoids with ease.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kujansuu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kujansuu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Edwards lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kujansuu will feel that in the morning.
Kujansuu connects with a jab.
Edwards is looking to wear down Kujansuu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Edwards moves into range and clinches up with Kujansuu.
Kujansuu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards.
Kujansuu wants to get back to striking at distance but Edwards won't allow it.
Kujansuu tries to stall but Edwards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edwards throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Edwards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kujansuu or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to take the fight to the mat but Kujansuu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards has Kujansuu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kujansuu manages to improve position though 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.
Edwards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Edwards creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kujansuu's defenses.
Edwards misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Kujansuu avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kujansuu is trying to break the clinch but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Kujansuu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edwards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kujansuu is defending well for now.
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 Blake Edwards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Edwards's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Edwards takes a swing at Kujansuu's ribcage but misses.
Kujansuu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Kujansuu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kujansuu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Edwards scores with a jab. Kujansuu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kujansuu.
Kujansuu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edwards. Edwards circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kujansuu throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Kujansuu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Edwards's head.
Kujansuu throws a leg kick but Edwards moved away.
Kujansuu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kujansuu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Kujansuu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards digs a good body shot into Kujansuu's ribs.
Kalle Kujansuu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kujansuu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edwards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edwards works over Kujansuu's head and body with a nice combination.
Kujansuu misses with a low kick.
Kujansuu slips under a jab from Edwards.
Kujansuu slips a jab from Edwards.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kujansuu.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Jab by Edwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
Kujansuu throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kujansuu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses
and Kujansuu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kujansuu avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Edwards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kujansuu.
Kujansuu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kujansuu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edwards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kujansuu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kujansuu lands a glancing blow to the side of Edwards's head.
A slow jab from Kujansuu misses its intended target.
Edwards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Edwards fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kujansuu, pushing him back against the cage.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Kujansuu controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands a left hand.
Kujansuu wants to get back to striking at distance but Edwards won't allow it.
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Kujansuu breaks the clinch.
Kujansuu throws a lazy head kick
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.

Kujansuu is rocked!
Kujansuu bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Edwards comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Kujansuu falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Kujansuu was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake Edwards!
A relieved looking Blake Edwards thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.