PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berengard Dambra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berengard Dambra told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Edwards
vs
Dambra

154 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 London, Wes Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Berengard Dambra!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dambra counters with a head kick. That will keep Edwards thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dambra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dambra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Berengard Dambra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Dambra. No joy for Edwards on that attempt.

Edwards shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edwards showed some decent athleticism there.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dambra wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Dambra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edwards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Edwards prevents Dambra from improving his position.
Dambra wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Edwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambra is looking to escape.
Edwards could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dambra regains full guard. Nicely done.
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's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Edwards is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edwards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edwards throws a big elbow that misses.
Edwards won't allow Dambra to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dambra is working an open guard so Edwards takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Edwards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dambra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dambra looks winded!
Dambra struggling a bit here.
Edwards working the ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards controls the position.

Edwards decides to stand back up.

Edwards clinches with his opponent.
Dambra is looking to control Edwards's arms but Edwards gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dambra has his back to the cage.

Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Dambra takes one to the side of the head.
Edwards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dambra has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.

Dambra breaks from the clinch.

Dambra gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dambra has Edwards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Edwards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dambra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edwards counters with a left and a right that stings Dambra.

Edwards feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Edwards stands up from Dambra's guard - Edwards perhaps looking for a knockout.

Edwards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dambra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edwards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dambra trying to control here.
Dambra tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Edwards stands up from half guard.

Edwards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dambra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wes Edwards dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Edwards is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dambra's half guard.
Dambra is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dambra wants to get back to full guard.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edwards working Dambra over with strikes.
Edwards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edwards prevents Dambra from improving his position.
Edwards winds up and cracks Dambra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dambra is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards working Dambra over with strikes.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Edwards lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Edwards keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Edwards decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dambra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.

Edwards closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dambra quickly recovers to half guard.
Dambra wants to get back to full guard.
Wes Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Edwards is looking for a kimura here.
Dambra wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.

Edwards is working for a submission of some sort.
Dambra wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
Dambra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambra trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Edwards seems content to control.

Edwards is looking for a kimura but Dambra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edwards to get the leverage.
Edwards looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dambra trying to control from the bottom.

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.

Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edwards connects with a nice short shot to Dambra's temple.
Dambra taking some punishment here, with Edwards in his half guard.
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
Edwards working Dambra over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edwards connects with a nice short shot to Dambra's temple.
Edwards is nestled in close to Dambra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dambra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots.
Edwards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edwards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wes 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 looks to land a combination but Dambra avoids it well.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dambra avoids it really well and circles away.

Dambra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Edwards manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dambra keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambra taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Dambra is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambra struggles to land a body shot inside as Edwards controls his hands.
Dambra jumps guard but Edwards stands there with Dambra around his waist. Dambra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edwards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dambra trying to control the position but instead, Edwards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dambra into the cage.
Dambra leaning his opponent against the cage.

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.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Dambra is controlling him.
Dambra tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dambra can do to turn this around?

Dambra jumps guard.
Dambra has a closed guard, preventing Edwards from standing up.
Dambra looking for a sweep. Not yet Dambra, not yet.
Edwards landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edwards drops back looking for a leg! Dambra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dambra manages to kick Edwards off! Edwards jumps back into Dambra's guard.
Edwards lands a couple of elbows.
Edwards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.

Edwards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Edwards throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dambra counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Edwards makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edwards shoots in and gets a takedown into Dambra's 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 makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edwards works over Dambra with some ground and pound from guard.
Dambra has momentary wrist control but Edwards slips an elbow through the middle.
Edwards seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dambra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wes 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

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