PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Valley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes to the cage accompanied by Animal I have Become. Valley has chosen Sky is the limit as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Edwards
vs
Paul Valley

185 cm
26
178 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
175 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roderick Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Paul Valley!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Valley.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Valley sprawls well.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valley.
Valley tries a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
Valley looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Valley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valley misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Valley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roderick Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Valley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valley misses with a head kick.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Valley sprawls well.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Valley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Valley.

It looks like Roderick Edwards has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Valley. No joy for Edwards on that attempt.
Valley misses the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Valley.
Valley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valley wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valley cracks Edwards with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edwards avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valley jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
Jean Paul Valley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Valley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Valley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.

Valley drops Edwards with a beautiful combination! Edwards stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Valley is looking for the KO!
Nice sprawl there from Valley as Edwards shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Edwards walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Valley.
Edwards moves out of range of the leg kick from Valley.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Edwards. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Valley throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Valley.
Roderick Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards dives in and grabs Valley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valley pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Valley connects with a right hand. Edwards shakes it off.
Valley throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valley.
A left and a right from Valley both land. Nice combination.
Valley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valley scores with a body shot.
Valley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Edwards blocks the body kick.
Edwards checks a low kick from Valley.
Valley throws a head kick that misses.
Valley misses with a leg kick.
Valley lands a right hook to the body.
Valley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Edwards takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Valley.
Valley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valley tries to land a front kick but Edwards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valley misses with a body shot.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Valley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valley stuffs the takedown.
Valley works Edwards's body with a nice hook.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Valley.
Valley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valley lands with an uppercut that bounces Edwards off the cage and back into rage.
A left and a right from Valley both land. Nice combination.
Valley lands with an uppercut that bounces Edwards off the cage and back into rage.
Valley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edwards tries to move into range but Valley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Valley. No joy for Edwards on that attempt.
Valley wants to slow Edwards down by chopping away at his legs.
Valley lands with a cross.
Valley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Edwards had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Edwards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valley lands the left hand.
Edwards walks into a straight right hand from Valley.
Edwards blocks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valley misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Edwards takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valley scores with a nice head shot.
Valley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valley sizes up Edwards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valley looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Valley.
Valley tries a head kick but it misses.
Valley lands a jab to the nose.
Valley misses with a wild body shot.
Valley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valley throws a combination. Edwards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Valley thuds a left hand into Edwards's body.
Valley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valley wants it to stay on the feet.
Valley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Valley dips to his left and cracks Edwards with an uppercut!
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valley tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valley to the ground. Valley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Valley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roderick Edwards's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Edwards blocks a head kick by Valley.
Edwards slips under a jab from Valley.
No joy there for Valley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valley misses with a body kick.

Edwards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valley is trying to defend but Edwards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Edwards prevents Valley from improving his position.
Valley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Valley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edwards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edwards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valley is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edwards drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Edwards has Valley in his guard.
Edwards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Edwards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valley defends well.

Edwards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valley is aware though and is defending well.
Valley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Edwards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valley.
Valley is working Edwards over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

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.

Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Edwards has an active guard here but Valley has managed to pass into half guard.
Edwards tries to get to full guard but Valley has control of the leg.
Valley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Valley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Valley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Edwards!
Valley breaks from Edwards's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valley with shots to the head and body - Edwards looks very uncomfortable down there.
Edwards tries to reverse the position but Valley maintains control.
Valley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Edwards tries to hold on but Valley pushes him away.
Edwards is squirming around, avoiding Valley's attempts to control the action.
Edwards tries to hold on but Valley pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valley trying to control but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards is trying to escape the mount.
Valley scoring with strikes but Edwards is staying in there.
Edwards sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Valley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edwards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valley.
Valley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Valley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roderick Edwards's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valley leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edwards moves out of range as Valley throws a body kick.
Valley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valley misses with a straight right.
Valley misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valley.
Valley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valley avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roderick Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Valley finds it's target.
Valley throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards slips under a jab from Valley.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Valley.
Edwards looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valley swivels and escapes.
Edwards walks into a stiff left hand from Valley.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Valley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Valley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valley just misses with a punch to the body.
Valley clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valley looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Valley misses with the combination.
Valley throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valley defends it nicely.
Edwards moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valley punishes Edwards's body with a nice straight punch.
Valley throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
Valley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edwards on the side of the head.
Edwards blocks a low kick nicely.
Edwards walks into a stiff left hand from Valley.
Edwards shoots for a takedown but Valley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edwards is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valley throws a shot to the body.

Valley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards is looking to reverse the position.
Valley is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Edwards prevents Valley from moving into mount.
Edwards regains half guard.
Valley throwing shots but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Valley.
Edwards gets full guard.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valley with a nice head shot there.
Valley landing some decent shots from guard.
Edwards being controlled here, momentarily.
Roderick Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edwards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edwards is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valley passes Edwards's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edwards makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Edwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valley wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Paul Valley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Paul Valley!