PBP Commentary

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

Edwards
vs
Daniels

185 cm
23
194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

181 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Fighters Edge Nutrition and Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels drops Edwards with a beautiful combination! Edwards stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daniels is looking for the KO!

Edwards is rocked!

It looks like Matt Edwards has been cut.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A leg kick checked by Edwards.
Daniels throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.

Daniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Edwards trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.

Daniels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edwards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Daniels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daniels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Daniels postures up and lands a big shot to Edwards's brow.
Daniels controls from within his opponent's guard.

Edwards looking for a guillotine here but Daniels defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Daniels has passed into side control.
Edwards tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards prevents Daniels from improving position.
Edwards is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Edwards is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is staying tight to Edwards's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Daniels decides to stand up, so the ref orders Edwards to his feet.
Edwards moves out of range of the leg kick from Daniels.
Daniels stuns Edwards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Daniels clinches.
A hook to the body from Daniels.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels misses with the combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daniels, right into the meat.
Daniels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daniels.
Edwards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edwards there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Daniels tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniels lands a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Daniels to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Edwards's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Daniels lands with an overhand left.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Daniels lands a with a good body shot.
Daniels throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daniels feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Edwards sprawling to the canvas! Edwards rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Daniels finish him?!
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Daniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Daniels misses.
Edwards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniels counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.

Edwards scores with a takedown into Daniels's guard.
Edwards stays in close to Daniels's body and controls the position.
Daniels has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edwards looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daniels 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.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daniels slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Edwards working for a triangle but Daniels defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels stands and throws Edwards's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Daniels stands up and beckons Edwards to his feet.
Daniels throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards has his takedown stuffed
and Daniels counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daniels throws a shot to the body.

Daniels pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edwards can't get the takedown.
Daniels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Daniels takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.

Edwards drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Edwards slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Edwards's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniels misses with the combination.

Edwards feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Edwards trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Edwards won't allow Daniels to sweep him here.

Edwards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daniels looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daniels looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daniels!
Edwards is trying to control Daniels's posture but Daniels avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries to bench press Daniels off him but Daniels keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniels controls the position.

Daniels stands up and beckons Edwards to his feet.
Daniels goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daniels connects with a right hand. Edwards shakes it off.
Matt Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards shoots for a double leg takedown but Daniels sprawls well. He's pushed Edwards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards shoots in but Daniels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Daniels to counter with a crisp jab.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a one-two to the body.
Daniels keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniels counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.

Edwards bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Edwards wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels struggling a bit here.

Edwards tries for a kimura but Daniels is defending well.
Edwards throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jack Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daniels can't do much from the bottom here.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Edwards drops his hands momentarily and Daniels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Daniels lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edwards doesn't seem phased though.
Matt Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniels clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daniels connects with a superb combination that knocks Edwards out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Daniels before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Edwards!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Daniels!