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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt drives through and clinches with Edwards against the cage.
Hunt working hard to break the clinch.
Edwards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hunt up against the cage.
Hunt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Edwards manages to pull guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Edwards wants to stand up but Hunt is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hunt fails with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a takedown into side control.
Edwards is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards controls the position.
Edwards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hunt tries to buck Edwards off but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards is working Hunt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Edwards goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Edwards's guard! Nice work there by Hunt!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Edwards is keeping the position.
Edwards manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Edwards manages to end up in side control.
We've been hearing that Edwards has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hunt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hunt tries to bench press Edwards off him but Edwards keeps the position.
Edwards is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edwards cracks Hunt with a big elbow.
Edwards goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Edwards's guard! Nice work there by Hunt!
Hunt wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Edwards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edwards keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Hunt controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards controlling Hunt's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Edwards.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edwards to keep the fight standing.
Edwards pulls guard effortlessly.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Edwards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards wants to stand up but Hunt is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Edwards has Hunt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Edwards pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hunt tumbling to the mat - Edwards dives into Hunt's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Edwards stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Edwards controlling the position from side mount.
Hunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edwards wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Edwards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Edwards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control Edwards's posture but Edwards avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Edwards stalls from top position.
Edwards working away.
Edwards passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hunt!
Edwards working the ground and pound effectively.
Edwards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Edwards looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Edwards content just to control the position here.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards raining down hammerfists from mount.
Craig Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hunt can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hunt is bucking up trying to escape but Edwards cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Edwards lands a couple of good shots and Hunt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Edwards is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hunt is defending well though. Edwards let's go of the attempt for now.
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 looking for the choke from the back position but Hunt is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards keeps control of the position easily here as Hunt tries to buck him off.
Edwards has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hunt has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Edwards dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwards wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Edwards looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Edwards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edwards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Edwards looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Edwards.
Edwards lands a couple of good shots and Hunt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Edwards punishes Hunt with strikes from the back mount.
Hunt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Edwards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands shots from the back.
Hunt takes a big shot to the side of the head.
I would not like to be Hunt right now.
Further stalling from Edwards.
Edwards is working the ground and pound. Can Hunt escape?
Edwards is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards working for the choke.
Edwards is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hunt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hunt for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Hunt is in real trouble here. Edwards gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Hunt is tapping out! Edwards wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craig Edwards!
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FIGHT
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