PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Vanderr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Edwards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Feiticeira. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Edwards
vs
Vanderr

182 cm
24
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 2 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Vanderr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderr checks the leg kick.
Vanderr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vanderr misses with a takedown attempt

and Edwards counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vanderr!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vanderr regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Edwards in particular looking to stall.

Vanderr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Edwards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Edwards prevents Vanderr from standing back up.
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Edwards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vanderr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vanderr on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Josh Edwards just wasn't active enough.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edwards, as that shot connected.

Vanderr rushes Edwards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Vanderr breaks the clinch.
Edwards scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Edwards lands an overhand right.
Edwards with a hook.
Vanderr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanderr throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards misses with a double jab.
Vanderr avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vanderr misses with a few strikes there.
Vanderr throws a combination that misses

and Edwards counters with a single leg into guard. Vanderr didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edwards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vanderr keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.

Vanderr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vanderr's guard.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Vanderr is keeping the position.
Edwards passes into half guard.
Edwards tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Vanderr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderr wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edwards prevents Vanderr from standing back up.
Edwards looks to land a strike but Vanderr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vanderr will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Vanderr 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.
Edwards pushes down on Vanderr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vanderr looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards tries to pass to full mount but Vanderr defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Edwards dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vanderr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanderr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edwards scores with a hook.
Vanderr tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vanderr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Edwards lands.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards scores with a jab to the head.
Edwards goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards works over Vanderr's head and body with a nice combination.
Vanderr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edwards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vanderr has time to react.
Edwards throws a right hand that Vanderr ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanderr also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vanderr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Edwards counters with a left and a right that stings Vanderr.
Vanderr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwards.
Vanderr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edwards swivels and escapes.
Josh Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Vanderr.
Vanderr is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vanderr. Edwards shrugs it off though.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Vanderr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edwards avoids it really well and circles away.
Edwards lands a head shot.
Edwards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Edwards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 sizes up Vanderr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Edwards looks to land a combination but Vanderr avoids it well.
Edwards moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Edwards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanderr.
Vanderr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Josh Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanderr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vanderr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Edwards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Vanderr avoids them all with ease.
Vanderr shoots for a takedown but Edwards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from Edwards does no damage.
Edwards falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vanderr counters with a thumping low kick.
Vanderr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwards.
A nice combination there by Edwards.
Vanderr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vanderr misses with a takedown attempt
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Edwards connects with a looping right hand.
Josh Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards throws a right and a left that Vanderr avoids nicely.

Vanderr dives in and scores a takedown into Edwards's guard.

Edwards is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderr is trying to pull guard but Edwards turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Vanderr pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards being controlled here momentarily.

Vanderr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanderr checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Edwards dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A right-left combo lands from Edwards.
Vanderr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Edwards moves into the clinch.
Vanderr is looking to control Edwards's arms but Edwards gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vanderr has his back to the cage.
Vanderr tries to pull guard but Edwards holds him up against the cage and eventually Vanderr drops back down to his feet.
Vanderr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edwards to keep the fight standing.
Josh Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Vanderr.

Vanderr pulls Edwards into guard.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Vanderr is keeping the position.
Edwards is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edwards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vanderr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards slips nicely into half guard.
Josh Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vanderr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edwards is working away from the top position though.
Vanderr is looking to get back to full guard here but Edwards has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Edwards decides to stand back up. Edwards steps back and let's Vanderr get back to his feet.
Edwards stuffs the takedown.
Edwards goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Edwards lands with a straight right. Vanderr didn't see that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Edwards scores with a four punch combination!
Josh Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderr looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Vanderr tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards works over Vanderr's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Edwards misses.
Edwards lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vanderr blocks the body kick.
Edwards looks to land a combination but Vanderr avoids it well.
Josh Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards swinging wildly here.
Edwards misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderr looks for a takedown but Edwards sprawls well.
Vanderr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vanderr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwards.
Some wild striking there from Edwards.
Edwards listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vanderr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edwards lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vanderr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vanderr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Vanderr.
Vanderr checks the leg kick.
Josh Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderr dodges the punch combination from Edwards.

Vanderr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Edwards sprawls well initially but Vanderr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vanderr throwing shots but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet.
Vanderr trying to pass the guard but Edwards defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edwards, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Josh Edwards!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Josh Edwards!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Josh Edwards!

Josh Edwards wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Josh Edwards thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.