PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Shaw will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Edwards
vs
Shaw

204 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

225 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felix Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Edwards dives in and grabs Shaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
And Shaw tries to counter it with a takedown but Edwards pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shaw tries to land a front kick but Edwards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shaw moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Edwards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shaw is trying to defend but Edwards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shaw is trying to stand up here but Edwards is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Edwards is trying to work for a kimura but Shaw is defending well.

Edwards is looking for a kimura but Shaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edwards to get the leverage.
Edwards drops an elbow to the side of Shaw's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaw is trying to stand up here but Edwards is controlling him well.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shaw 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.
Shaw looks winded!

Edwards is looking for a kimura but Shaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edwards to get the leverage.
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.

Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaw has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edwards lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaw has managed to free his arm - good work.

Edwards wants to work for an arm triangle but Shaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaw has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edwards not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edwards lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Edwards dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Edwards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shaw pinned against the cage. Shaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shaw tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shaw throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shaw just manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Shaw misses with a double jab

and Edwards moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards taking a breather.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Shaw avoids a wild elbow strike from Edwards.
Shaw working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Edwards.
Shaw being controlled against the cage.
Edwards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shaw up against the cage.
Edwards stalling the fight.
Edwards has Shaw pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Felix Edwards.

Shaw gets caught flat footed, as Edwards shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shaw is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Edwards dives into side control.

Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shaw has escaped the position, nice work there.

Edwards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shaw has escaped the position, nice work there.

Edwards tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix 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!

Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaw as he avoids it easily.
Edwards darts in looking for a takedown but Shaw gets double underhooks and turns Edwards into the cage.
As Edwards backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
Shaw misses with a double jab.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw swinging wildly here.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Edwards tries to counter by clinching up but Shaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Shaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shaw sprawls well. Shaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Shaw wants to slow Edwards down by chopping away at his legs.

Edwards is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shaw's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw trying to control from the bottom.

Edwards is looking for a kimura but Shaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edwards to get the leverage.
Shaw wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Shaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Edwards.

Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shaw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
DJ Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Edwards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaw sees it coming and defends easily.
Felix Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Edwards is working for a kimura but Shaw is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edwards has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

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