PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edule Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Kearney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Edwards
vs
Kearney

180 cm
27
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edule Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Kearney!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kearney with a hook.
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kearney! But no joy.
Edwards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kearney lands with a shot to the body.
Kearney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kearney is fending him off so far but Edwards persists. Nope, Kearney circles away and we're back to standing.
Edwards is looking to slow Kearney down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Kearney.
Nice shot lands for Kearney.
Edwards thumps Kearney with a low kick.
Edwards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kearney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards moves away from the strike by Kearney.
Kearney throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Kearney 's knee.
Kearney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Kearney forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.
Edwards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Kearney.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Kearney controls his hands.
Edwards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kearney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kearney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kearney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kearney looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards tries to bum rush Kearney with a series of wild strikes but Kearney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kearney is looking for the big counter here.
Edwards's corner calls for a 1-2. Edwards obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kearney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edule Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kearney.
Kearney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Kearney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edwards. That's going to slow Kearney down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kearney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edwards. Kearney shrugs it off though.
Edwards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kearney throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Kearney.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Kearney missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards misses with a few strikes there.
Kearney throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Kearney misses with a body punch
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kearney paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kearney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Kearney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Kearney's front leg but catches the back leg as Kearney tries to avoid it.
Kearney connects with a jab.
Kearney throws a big shot that misses.
Kearney tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards clobbers Kearney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Kearney.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Kearney scores with a three punch combo!
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kearney.
As Kearney looks to move away, Edwards throws a big counter combo bu Kearney just gets out of the way.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kearney throws a body shot but no joy.
Kearney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edwards. Edwards circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Edwards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kearney is trying to defend but Edwards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards wants to pass to mount but Kearney is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kearney wants to get back to his feet.
Kearney is staying active underneath Edwards, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edwards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Edwards lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kearney pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kearney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kearney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kearney wants to get back to his feet.

Kearney has one foot on Edwards's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kearney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.
Kearney misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barry Kearney will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice shot lands for Kearney.
Kearney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edwards's head.
Kearney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Kearney lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Kearney misses.
Nice defenses there by Kearney.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kearney but Kearney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Kearney.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kearney avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kearney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edwards misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kearney. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards throws a hook but Kearney avoids it easily.
Edwards takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edwards misses with a looping left.
Kearney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Kearney thuds a left hand into Edwards's body.
Kearney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barry Kearney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kearney throws out the jab.

Edwards scores with a takedown into Kearney's guard.
Kearney wants to get back to his feet but Edwards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kearney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edwards is controlling him.
Kearney is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is standing up over Kearney. Kearney looks to escape but Edwards dives into side control.
Edwards has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kearney is trying to buck Edwards off.
Kearney on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kearney is not content to let Edwards control the position.
Edwards landing strikes.
Edwards looks up at the clock and then as Kearney takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Edwards smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kearney is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kearney taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kearney is trying to buck Edwards off.
Kearney prevents Edwards from improving position.
Edwards prevents Kearney from escaping the position.
Edwards advances to full mount.
Kearney is trying to stand up.
Edwards controlling the pace for now.
Edwards trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is landing with some decent strikes but Kearney is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Edwards trying to control but Kearney is having none of it.
Kearney is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Kearney defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Edwards.
Kearney is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Edwards is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kearney is surviving well by controlling Edwards's body position as best he can.
A nice elbow there by Edwards.
Edule Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards breaks from Kearney's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Edwards lands a big shot there that rocks Kearney but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kearney is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edule 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!

Kearney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kearney looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Barry Kearney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kearney misses with a body shot.
Kearney looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Kearney punishes Edwards's body with a nice straight punch.
Kearney just misses with a punch to the body.
Barry Kearney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Kearney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards tries to counter by clinching up but Kearney breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Edwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards shoots in and drives through. Kearney sprawls well.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards takes one on the button.
Kearney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edwards at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Kearney as he connects with a hook.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Kearney misses the body punch

and Edwards counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Edwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edwards.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of Kearney's head.
Kearney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kearney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kearney is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kearney misses with a body punch.

Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Kearney misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kearney misses the target.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kearney throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kearney throws a left and a right that both miss

and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Edwards.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Kearney blocking some punches.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
Edule Edwards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kearney throws a head punch that misses.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Edwards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kearney has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Kearney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edwards fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edule Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kearney has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.

Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kearney takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Kearney throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws a big counter combination but Kearney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kearney lands a body shot.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Kearney's shoulder, as Kearney tries to avoid the shot.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Kearney swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Kearney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards lands a jab.
Kearney stuns Edwards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kearney tries to clinch up.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Kearney.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice sprawl there from Kearney as Edwards shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Edwards there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Kearney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.
Kearney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kearney scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kearney defends well and Edwards ends up having to push Kearney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kearney lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Kearney throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kearney looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kearney misses with a straight right.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kearney with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barry Kearney.
I think Kearney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Kearney!
After the big win, Barry Kearney made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.