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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pao Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ling comes into the arena with Jay Chou - General/Checkmate blaring out of the sound system. Edwards comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Like a surgeon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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178 lbs
15 - 1 - 0 |
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199 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pao Ling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards connects with a right hand. Ling shakes it off.
Nice body kick from Ling.
A low kick from Edwards misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ling looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
Ling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwards's sensitive parts.
Edwards swinging wildly here.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ling.
Blake Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards misses with a leg kick
and Ling counters with a left to the body.
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Ling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ling throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edwards misses with a leg kick
and Ling counters with an inside leg kick.
Edwards looks gassed!
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick
and Ling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards defending well as Ling loads up on a big left hand.
Ling darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Ling.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edwards wants to land a leg kick but Ling is out of range.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Ling's front leg but catches the back leg as Ling tries to avoid it.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ling misses with a leg kick.
Ling leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ling stuns Edwards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling blocks a jab.
Ling looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Ling.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ling ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Ling misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ling was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Ling lands a lovely overhand right.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ling moves away.
A low kick from Ling is predictable there
and Edwards counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Ling wants to control but Edwards postures up.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ling keeps working.
Ling tries to improve position but can't.
Edwards working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ling tries to improve position but can't.
Ling manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edwards's best efforts.
Edwards trying to control from Ling's half guard. Ling has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Edwards chips away with some ground and pound.
Ling might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ling is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control but Ling is working from the bottom.
Ling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ling controls Edwards momentarily but Edwards frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards is in close to Ling's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Edwards moves out of range as Ling throws a body kick.
Ling throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
Ling throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Ling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Ling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ling avoids the body shot from Edwards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ling here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ling throws a lazy head kick
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edwards in his tracks.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Ling misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Edwards finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ling.
Ling feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ling is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pao Ling is winning the standup battle so far.
Ling throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ling looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ling is trying to improve his position.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Ling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling manages to get back to half guard.
Edwards throws a strike but Ling avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ling trying to control the position.
Edwards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edwards makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ling is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Edwards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ling is working away from the top position though.
Ling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working.
Ling is working for a kimura but Edwards is defending it quite comfortably.
Ling is thwarting Edwards's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edwards is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ling is staying active.
Ling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edwards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ling.
Ling is pressing down on Edwards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edwards is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling dominated that second round.
That's time! Ling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edwards throws a hook but Ling blocks it.
Ling tries to land a front kick but Edwards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ling.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ling counters with a thumping low kick.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ling as he jumps to the side.
Ling misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards takes a swing at Ling's ribcage but misses.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Ling counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edwards's knee momentarily.
Ling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards tries to clinch but Ling moves out of range.
Ling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Edwards throws a lazy head kick
and Ling counters with an inside leg kick.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Ling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards misses with a leg kick
and Ling counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling misses with a looping left.
Ling slips a jab and a cross from Edwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Edwards blocks the leg kick.
Ling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Ling lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ling lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edwards shoots in and bounces Ling off the cage to secure the takedown into 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!
Ling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edwards defends it easily.
Ling is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to improve his position but Ling is controlling well.
Ling is thwarting Edwards's attempts to control the position.
Ling tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Edwards.
Ling is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edwards sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ling tries to pass to full mount but Edwards defends it.
Ling seems to be looking for submissions.
Ling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edwards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ling.
Ling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Edwards's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ling scores with a shot to the body.
Ling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ling on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ling throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards is looking to slow Ling down with leg kicks.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Ling, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Ling against the cage but Ling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Ling is predictable there
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards slips under a jab from Ling.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edwards finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edwards scores with a head kick.
Ling throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ling counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Ling throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards lands with a hook. Ling tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ling circles away.
Pao Ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Edwards.
Edwards throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ling counters with a stiff right hand.
Pao Ling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ling throws a leg kick that is checked
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Ling.
Ling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Edwards blocks the low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat.
Ling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Ling counters with a nice leg kick.
Edwards is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Ling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ling throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Ling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ling throws a leg kick that misses.
Ling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Ling counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwards's sensitive parts.
Ling looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ling throws a chopping leg kick but Edwards manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ling fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ling throws a low kick but Edwards moves out of range easily.
Ling moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ling counters with a thumping low kick.
Ling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Ling shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pao Ling had his way with Blake Edwards in that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Edwards's cut.
That's time! Ling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ling is looking to chop away at Edwards's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ling.
Ling thuds his right hand into Edwards's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ling lands with a shot to the body.
Ling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
A bone on bone clash there as Edwards blocks the leg kick.
Ling misses with a straight right.
Ling misses with a lunging right hand
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Edwards is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Edwards thumps Ling with a low kick.
Ling scores with a head kick. Edwards tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A lazy body kick from Ling
and Edwards counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ling's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tried to score with a low kick but Ling checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ling.
Edwards checks a leg kick nicely.
Ling feints and then cracks Edwards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edwards down.
Ling walks into a stiff left hand from Edwards.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ling was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards blocks a low kick nicely.
A lazy body kick from Ling
and Edwards counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ling!
Edwards lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ling hang on?
Blake Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling is looking to improve his position but Edwards isn't that keen on the idea.
Edwards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ling is looking to escape.
Ling is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Ling that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Edwards with shots to the head and body - Ling looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ling manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to control the action in half guard but Ling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ling trying to control here.
Ling is trying to get back to full guard.
Ling slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edwards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 is in close to Ling's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards throwing strikes but missing.
Edwards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edwards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edwards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ling 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pao Ling!
Pao Ling retains his middleweight title!
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hype
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