PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milton Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Edwards
vs
Alves

182 cm
24
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milton Alves!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Edwards bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Edwards remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Alves gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Alves is trying desperately to improve position.
Alves throwing hammer fists to the chest of Edwards. What's that going to do exactly?
Edwards scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alves?
Alves 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.
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 Alves's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands a heavy elbow.
Alves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Edwards dominating with strikes here.
Edwards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Edwards breaks from Alves's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Edwards looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Edwards content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to lock up and control but Edwards gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Edwards content just to control the position here.
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 raining down hammerfists from mount.
Edwards controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alves for as long as he can get away with.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josh Edwards.
Alves doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Edwards counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alves's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.
Edwards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alves looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josh Edwards.
Edwards moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Edwards gets a clinch.
Alves tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Edwards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edwards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Edwards is keeping the position.

Edwards has his feet on Alves's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Edwards dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alves wants to break free but Edwards has control.
Alves jumps guard but Edwards stands there with Alves around his waist. Alves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Edwards gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Edwards controlling the action here.

Edwards decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edwards is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alves's half guard.
Edwards moves into full mount! Alves won't be happy about that!
Edwards pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Edwards controlling from mount.
Edwards dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards working Alves over with strikes here.
Edwards controlling the pace for now.
Edwards landing strikes from the mount and Alves is in trouble!
Alves is desperately trying to improve his position but Edwards has a good base and remains in mount.
Edwards controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to lock up and control but Edwards gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards controlling from the full mount.

Josh Edwards has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Edwards stuffs the takedown.
Josh Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Alves.

Edwards feints and as Alves raises his hands in defense, Edwards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edwards controlling from the top position.
Edwards advances position into side control!
Alves trying to remain calm as Edwards controls from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Edwards dominated that second round.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Edwards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?

Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Josh Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Alves.

Alves tries to sprawl but Edwards drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edwards is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Josh Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Josh Edwards has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Edwards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Edwards pushing down on Alves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Edwards stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edwards is controlling the pace.
Edwards'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Josh Edwards wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards connects with a body shot.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwards as he jumps to the side.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Edwards.

Edwards moves into the clinch successfully.
Alves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Edwards gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Edwards breaks the clinch.
Josh Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves with a lazy takedown attempt

and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Edwards frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Edwards is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Edwards!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh Edwards!
Josh Edwards decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.