PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Hobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Edgar
vs
Hobson

185 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

172 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitchell Hobson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobson has a takedown stuffed.
Edgar throws a lazy head kick
and Hobson counters with a straight right hand.
Edgar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hobson.
Hobson misses with a head kick.
Edgar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hobson.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Hobson.
Hobson shoots for a double leg takedown but Edgar sprawls well. He's pushed Hobson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Hobson clinches.
Hobson has Edgar pressed against the cage, preventing Edgar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edgar is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.

Edgar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frankie Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edgar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hobson.

Hobson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hobson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobson prevents Edgar from getting back to his feet.
Hobson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hobson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edgar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edgar keeping moving, preventing Hobson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mitchell Hobson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hobson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edgar moves forwards but Hobson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hobson stalks Edgar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Edgar's face. Edgar staggers backwards, shaken.
Edgar with a nice cross.
Hobson tries to clinch but Edgar moves away
and Edgar counters with a head kick. That will keep Hobson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edgar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hobson somewhat.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.
Hobson wants to clinch.
Hobson tries to clinch but Edgar is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hobson.
Nice uppercut there from Hobson.

Hobson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hobson keeps control of Edgar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Edgar can't break the clinch.
Edgar working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hobson dominated that round.
That's time! Edgar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A nice leg kick lands there from Edgar.
Edgar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hobson on the side of the head.
Edgar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hobson circles away quickly and effectively.

Hobson clinches with his opponent.
Edgar tries to break the clinch but Hobson is controlling the position.
Edgar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Edgar is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.
Hobson tries to score a body lock takedown but Edgar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Edgar tries to break free but Hobson pushes him back against the cage.
Edgar is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike.
Edgar is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Edgar can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hobson slowing the pace effectively.
Edgar wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobson won't allow it.

Edgar breaks the clinch.
Hobson doesn't manage to clinch there - Edgar circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Hobson.
Hobson cracks Edgar with a good jab.

Hobson clinches.
Edgar tries to break the clinch but Hobson is controlling the position.
Edgar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hobson misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hobson manages to break the clinch.
Frankie Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hobson instigates a clinch.
Edgar is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Edgar tries to circle away but Hobson has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Edgar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar is trying to push Hobson away but Hobson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Edgar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edgar is trying to break the clinch but Hobson is controlling him.
Edgar has had enough of the clinch but Hobson keeps him there for the moment.
Edgar wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobson won't allow it.
Edgar wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobson won't allow it.
Edgar tries to circle away but Hobson has him pinned against the cage.

Hobson jumps guard.
Edgar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Hobson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Edgar is defending well. Hobson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Edgar has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hobson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mitchell Hobson!