PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luce Amanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tick Tick Boom. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Amanda
vs
Edwards

177 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 Rio de Janeiro, Luce Amanda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amanda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Edwards backs up against the cage.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Amanda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edwards as he avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Amanda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Edwards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Edwards scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Amanda tries to buck Edwards off but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Amanda.
Edwards content just to control the position here.
Amanda wants to control but Edwards is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Amanda is trying to escape the mount.
Amanda is working hard here to advance position.
Amanda wants to hold on but Edwards pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edwards content just to control the position here.
Amanda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Amanda wants to hold on but Edwards pushes him away.
Edwards controlling from mount.
Edwards avoids the attempt from Amanda to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amanda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Edwards controlling from the full mount.
Amanda regains half guard.
Amanda tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Edwards in particular looking to stall.
Amanda pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
Edwards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Amanda doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Amanda trying to control but Edwards postures up.
Amanda is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amanda is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards controlling the action here.
Amanda has a hand on Edwards's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Edwards takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Amanda swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Edwards avoids the attempt from Amanda to control.
Edwards cracks Amanda with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's two 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.
Amanda can't escape the position.
Amanda wants to hold on but Edwards pushes him away.
Edwards controlling his opponent.
Amanda tries to reverse the position but Edwards maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amanda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Amanda is looking to get to half guard.
Edwards controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands with some strikes.
Edwards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Amanda is trying desperately to improve position.

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.
Edwards has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Amanda's face.
Amanda is looking to get to half guard.
Amanda tries to hold on but Edwards postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amanda is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Amanda wants to clinch but Edwards slips to the side
and Edwards finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Amanda doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Amanda tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amanda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is taking a breather. Amanda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amanda defending well though.

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 is thwarting Amanda's attempts to control the position.
Edwards stalling.
Amanda tries to roll over but Edwards keeps him under control.
Edwards looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amanda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Amanda is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amanda has his takedown stuffed

and Edwards counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Amanda!
Amanda tries to hold on but Edwards pushes him away.
Edwards content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amanda is desperately trying to improve his position but Edwards has a good base and remains in mount.
Edwards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Amanda tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edwards 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Edwards!