PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fincent LeBlond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Edwards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Like a surgeon. LeBlond has chosen Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Edwards
vs
LeBlond

192 cm
32
237 lbs
26 - 9 - 0

196 cm
25
255 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Granite chin

Perkele!
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 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fincent LeBlond!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and LeBlond counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Edwards throws a head kick that LeBlond semi-blocks.

It looks like Fincent LeBlond has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeBlond.
Good leg kick by LeBlond there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LeBlond tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily
and Edwards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Edwards lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeBlond dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edwards throws a leg kick but LeBlond sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
LeBlond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by LeBlond.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBlond throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
LeBlond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
LeBlond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Edwards tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and LeBlond counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as LeBlond controls the position.

LeBlond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Edwards regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to get to full guard but LeBlond has control of the leg.
Edwards tries to regain full guard. Instead though, LeBlond has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
LeBlond wants to control but Edwards has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
LeBlond moves nicely into side control.

LeBlond is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Edwards has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LeBlond swings around for an armbar but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into LeBlond's guard.
LeBlond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

LeBlond is looking for a triangle but Edwards pushes his legs off easily.

Edwards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edwards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edwards has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Edwards has gone for a leg lock! LeBlond slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edwards's guard.
Edwards wants to sweep here but LeBlond controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edwards is trying to keep LeBlond in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlond won't allow Edwards to sweep him here.
Edwards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edwards is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Blake Edwards.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBlond misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Blake Edwards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fincent LeBlond's cut.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Edwards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LeBlond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards tried to score with a low kick but LeBlond checks it.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
LeBlond wants to clinch.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBlond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LeBlond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LeBlond bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlond misses with a body kick.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Edwards throws a body punch but LeBlond moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
LeBlond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LeBlond doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBlond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
LeBlond slips under a jab.
LeBlond has a takedown stuffed.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and LeBlond counters with a single leg into guard. Edwards didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
LeBlond is trying to move to mount but Edwards reverses beautifully and ends up in LeBlond's guard.
Edwards looking to sit in guard and control but LeBlond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlond trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Fincent LeBlond has got the better of the ground game so far.
LeBlond stops Edwards from standing up.
LeBlond trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBlond looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
LeBlond keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlond keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
LeBlond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
Edwards lands a couple of decent looking shots.

LeBlond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edwards wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
LeBlond is looking to sweep but instead, Edwards has passed into half guard.
LeBlond gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edwards wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edwards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edwards cracks LeBlond with a solid left hand.
Edwards wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
LeBlond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeBlond keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwards is really struggling to control LeBlond but he's trying to hold on to the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Edwards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Edwards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fincent LeBlond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Edwards throws a hook but LeBlond avoids it easily.
Blake Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but LeBlond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fincent LeBlond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
LeBlond shoots for a takedown but Edwards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LeBlond doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Edwards moves out of range of the leg kick from LeBlond.
LeBlond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeBlond throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlond on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edwards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LeBlond looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
LeBlond is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Edwards wants to control but LeBlond is keeping him busy.
LeBlond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edwards wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Edwards creates some space and throws a big elbow, but LeBlond sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Edwards trying to control the action but LeBlond is working from the bottom.
LeBlond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Edwards creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Edwards trying to control the position but LeBlond is working away.
LeBlond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edwards wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
LeBlond sneaks back into half guard.
LeBlond wants to control but Edwards passes into side.
Edwards taking a breather here.
LeBlond tries to buck Edwards off but Edwards is having none of it.
Fincent LeBlond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is working to avoid the ground and pound but Edwards connects with a decent elbow.
Edwards trying to control the action but LeBlond is working from the bottom.
Edwards lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
LeBlond tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Edwards is trying to get an arm triangle but LeBlond is defending well.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but LeBlond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBlond manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LeBlond looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Edwards pushes past his half guard into mount!
LeBlond is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards looking to control and managing it successfully.
Edwards punishing his opponent with strikes.
Edwards controlling his opponent.
LeBlond is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlond is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Edwards!
Blake Edwards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.