PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enrich Aldrich (ranked 25078 p4p, 5673 weight class) and Carson Ledger (ranked 557 p4p, 539 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aldrich might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Loser. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Carson Ledger was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Aldrich
vs
Ledger

200 cm
25
212
0 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
212
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

PWNAGE™
White Gorilla

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enrich Aldrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carson Ledger!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ledger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldrich swivels and escapes.

Aldrich drives through and clinches with Ledger against the cage.
Aldrich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aldrich using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ledger misses with a punch on the inside.
Ledger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ledger wants to take the fight to the mat but Aldrich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Enrich Aldrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Ledger.
Aldrich comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ledger tries for a takedown but Aldrich manages to get underhooks.
Aldrich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aldrich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ledger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Aldrich.
Ledger looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Aldrich.
Aldrich connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ledger's face.

Aldrich has Ledger pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Aldrich pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ledger tumbling to the mat - Aldrich dives into Ledger's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldrich with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldrich content to stall in guard here.
Aldrich's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aldrich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ledger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aldrich passes into side control.
Aldrich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ledger on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aldrich controls the position from side control.
The strikes coming from Aldrich are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ledger is letting Aldrich control him for a moment.
Aldrich in side control, throwing shots but Ledger defends.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldrich takes a little break here. Ledger wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Aldrich.
Ledger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aldrich has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldrich working the ground and pound but Ledger is defending the strikes.
The referee asks Aldrich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aldrich prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ledger is trying to control Aldrich's posture but Aldrich avoids it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Ledger takes the fight into the clinch.

Aldrich tightens his grip and picks Ledger up, before dumping him to the ground. Ledger manages to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldrich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ledger has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ledger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aldrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ledger is keeping the position for now.

Ledger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldrich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aldrich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ledger trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enrich Aldrich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ledger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ledger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aldrich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Aldrich on the inside.
Ledger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aldrich after a bit of a struggle.
Aldrich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Enrich Aldrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Ledger.
Aldrich using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ledger tries for a takedown but Aldrich manages to get underhooks.

Aldrich lands a takedown into guard.
Aldrich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ledger is working an open guard so Aldrich takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldrich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aldrich tries to bum rush Ledger with a series of wild strikes but Ledger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body kick from Aldrich.
Ledger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aldrich counters with a left and a right that stings Ledger.

Ledger drives through and clinches with Aldrich against the cage.
Ledger wants a takedown.

Aldrich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Aldrich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ledger tries to score a body lock takedown but Aldrich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ledger is breathing heavily.
Ledger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aldrich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Aldrich turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aldrich manages to end up in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.

Aldrich stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No luck for Ledger with that takedown attempt.

Aldrich closes the distance and pushes Ledger back into the cage.
Aldrich lands a nice knee to the body.

Aldrich has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ledger regains guard immediately.
Aldrich is stalling in the full guard.

Ledger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aldrich passes into side control.
Enrich Aldrich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Aldrich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ledger can do to turn this around?
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Aldrich is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Ledger is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aldrich content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Aldrich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ledger regains half guard.
Aldrich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enrich Aldrich dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ledger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Aldrich gets a clinch.

Aldrich has picked Ledger up - he's going for a ride! Aldrich dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Aldrich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ledger punching from the bottom.

Aldrich stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ledger to get to his feet.

Aldrich clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Aldrich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ledger letting Aldrich take a breather here.

Aldrich lands a takedown into guard.
Aldrich is standing up over Ledger. Ledger looks to escape but Aldrich dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aldrich decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Aldrich scores with a four punch combination!
Ledger goes for a double leg but Aldrich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aldrich continues to drive forward.

Aldrich forces Ledger back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aldrich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldrich.
Aldrich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ledger backwards.

Aldrich has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ledger regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ledger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aldrich controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldrich tries to stand but Ledger is controlling from the bottom.

Aldrich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aldrich's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldrich postures up.
Aldrich tries to free his leg and advance position but Ledger is retaining full guard.
Ledger is looking to stand up but Aldrich isn't so interested in that idea.

Ledger is looking for a triangle but Aldrich pushes his legs off easily.
Aldrich is stalling in the full guard.
Ledger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ledger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aldrich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

Ledger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aldrich defends it easily.
Aldrich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Enrich Aldrich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ledger tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aldrich presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Aldrich content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enrich Aldrich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aldrich 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrich Aldrich!
Enrich Aldrich made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGE™ in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Carson Ledger stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not worried about an outcome, I just want an income. '.