PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Edmodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmodson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deorro - Yee. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Edmodson
vs
Justice

189 cm
28
206 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
203 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Edmodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Justice!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmodson tests Justice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edmodson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Justice moves into the clinch.
Edmodson is looking to break free of the clinch but Justice has double underhooks.
Edmodson blocks a body shot from Justice.
Justice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edmodson's efforts to push away.

Edmodson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Justice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Edmodson. Those never looked like landing.
Justice tries to counter by closing the distance.
Edmodson misses with a series of wild punches.
Edmodson tries to bum rush Justice with a series of wild strikes but Justice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justice.
Edmodson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edmodson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edmodson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmodson throws a body shot but no joy.
Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmodson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Justice's hands.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmodson throws out the jab.
Edmodson looks to land a right hand but Justice moved out of range.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Edmodson.
Justice tries to counter by closing the distance.
Justice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmodson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time.
Edmodson throws a right and a left that Justice avoids nicely.
Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away.
Justice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmodson.
Edmodson misses with a wild combination.
Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away.
No joy there for Edmodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position.
Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Edmodson misses its intended target.
Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson misses with a double jab.
Edmodson misses with a wild combination.
Edmodson misses with a double jab

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

Edmodson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edmodson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Justice counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Justice has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Edmodson uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice has a closed guard, preventing Edmodson from standing up.
Justice is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Justice has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Edmodson has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edmodson stands up and beckons Justice to his feet.
A big left from Edmodson misses.
Edmodson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Justice circles away quickly and effectively.
Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmodson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Edmodson misses the shot to the body.
Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position.
Edmodson works Justice's body with a nice hook.
Nice cross by Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a nice looking combination but Justice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away.
Justice staying out of range there.
Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position.
Edmodson swings for the body but Justice moves out of range.
Edmodson misses with a wild combination.
Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position.
Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmodson misses with a few strikes there.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmodson.
Justice wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away.
Justice slips a jab from Edmodson.
Michael Edmodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edmodson misses the shot to the body.
Edmodson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justice tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Edmodson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justice tries to counter by closing the distance.
Justice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmodson.
Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position.
Edmodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justice.
Edmodson misses with a two punch combination.
Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Edmodson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Edmodson misses with a double jab.
Edmodson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Justice counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Justice misses with a hook from the clinch.

Edmodson breaks from the clinch.
Edmodson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Justice counters by moving into the clinch.
Justice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edmodson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Justice.
Edmodson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Justice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Justice misses with a knee to the head.

Justice pulls Edmodson into guard.

Justice is working an open guard so Edmodson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Edmodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmodson throws a jab but it's blocked by Justice.
Justice drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Edmodson defends it well.
Edmodson throws a looping overhand right but Justice ducks down to avoid it.
Justice slips a straight right by Edmodson.
Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice avoids the body shot from Edmodson.
Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson.
Edmodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edmodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justice manages to avoid it.
Edmodson misses the shot to the body.
Edmodson misses with the combination.
Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmodson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Edmodson misses.
Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time.
Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edmodson misses with a double jab.
Edmodson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Justice counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Edmodson breaks the clinch.
Edmodson misses with the combination.
Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Edmodson throws a right hand that Justice ducks under and follows up with a left that Justice also avoids with ease.
Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justice.
Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time.
Michael Edmodson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice.
Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Michael Edmodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Justice slips a straight right by Edmodson.
Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson.
Justice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmodson.
Edmodson lands a slapping body shot.
Edmodson throws a big shot that misses.
Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position.
No joy there for Edmodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmodson. Justice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Justice wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away.
Justice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmodson.
Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position.
Edmodson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Justice counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Edmodson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edmodson missing with a left hand there. Justice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Edmodson throws a nice looking combination but Justice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Justice drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Edmodson defends it well.
Justice dodges the punch combination from Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a nice looking combination but Justice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edmodson misses with a right hand

and Justice counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Justice not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Justice is pressing down on Edmodson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edmodson is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice wants to take a breather but Edmodson is having none of it.

Justice is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmodson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Justice slips a nice elbow through Edmodson's hands, connecting with Edmodson's forehead.
Justice is keen to just control but Edmodson is a slippery customer.
Justice is stalling here. Edmodson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Justice seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Edmodson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Justice gets back to half guard.
Edmodson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Justice manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Edmodson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Edmodson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmodson throws a big shot that misses.
Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time.
Edmodson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time.
Edmodson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmodson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Justice counters by clinching up.
Edmodson has had enough of the clinch but Justice keeps him there for the moment.
Edmodson prevents a body shot from Justice.
Justice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edmodson's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Edmodson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Justice changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Edmodson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Edmodson misses.
Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away.
Edmodson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Justice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Justice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmodson.
Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time.
Edmodson misses with a combination

and Justice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Justice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice throwing strikes from guard but Edmodson blocks nicely.
Justice throws a big elbow that misses.
Edmodson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Justice.
Justice scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justice looking to pass the guard.
Justice trying to control but Edmodson is working from the bottom.
Justice lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Justice throwing strikes from guard but Edmodson blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Justice postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Edmodson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Justice.
Justice postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

It looks like Michael Edmodson has been cut.
Justice throws a big elbow that misses.
Justice tries to free his leg and advance position but Edmodson is retaining full guard.

Justice has gone for a leg lock! Edmodson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Justice's guard.

Justice is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Edmodson wanted to stand there but Justice had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edmodson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Edmodson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justice can do to turn this around?
Edmodson lands with a nice body punch.
Edmodson jabs Justice to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edmodson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edmodson misses with a wild combination.
Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Michael Edmodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmodson throws a nice looking combination but Justice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Justice wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away.
Edmodson throws a right and a left that Justice avoids nicely.
Justice wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away.
Edmodson throws an overhand right that lands on Justice's shoulder, as Justice tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edmodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice.
No joy there for Edmodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson.
Edmodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justice was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmodson.
Justice wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a right hand that Justice ducks under and follows up with a left that Justice also avoids with ease.
Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson.
Edmodson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Justice counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Justice decides to return to a standing position.
Edmodson tests Justice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edmodson swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Justice counters by moving into the clinch.
Justice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edmodson.
Justice gets through Edmodson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Justice has picked Edmodson up - he's going for a ride! Justice dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Justice looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Michael Edmodson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Michael Edmodson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Edmodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice.
Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a poor cross that misses

and Justice counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Edmodson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edmodson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Justice's head.
Edmodson misses with a series of wild punches.
Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from Edmodson misses.
Justice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Justice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmodson looks to land a combination but Justice avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmodson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Justice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Edmodson keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
Justice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice landing some decent shots from guard.
Justice trying to control but Edmodson is working from the bottom.
Justice is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Edmodson is looking to stand back up but Justice counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Edmodson.
Justice lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Justice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Edmodson has one foot on Justice's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edmodson takes a swing at Justice's ribcage but misses.
Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time.
Edmodson throws out a loose jab but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson.
Justice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justice tries to counter by closing the distance.
Edmodson missing with a left hand there. Justice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmodson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Edmodson misses with a two punch combination.
Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Edmodson misses with a few strikes there.
Edmodson scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
A punch combination from Edmodson misses.
Justice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justice tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time.
Edmodson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Justice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Justice.
Edmodson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Justice throwing strikes but missing.
Justice tries to free his leg and advance position but Edmodson is retaining full guard.
Justice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Justice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edmodson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Justice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edmodson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson taking some punishment here, with Justice in his half guard.
Justice keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edmodson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Justice on the ground.

Justice is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Justice is nestled in close to Edmodson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Justice is trying to work for a kimura but Edmodson is defending well.
Justice thows a huge punch but Edmodson dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Edmodson had his way with Blake Justice in that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Edmodson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Edmodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a right hand that Justice ducks under and follows up with a left that Justice also avoids with ease.
Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position.
Justice moves out of range as Edmodson strikes.
Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Edmodson misses with a wild combination.
Edmodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice.
Edmodson misses with a series of wild punches.
Justice wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away.
Edmodson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Justice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Justice.
Justice has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Edmodson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Justice can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Edmodson breaks the clinch.
Edmodson misses with a few strikes there.
Edmodson works the jab nicely.
Edmodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Justice tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Edmodson swinging wildly here.
Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edmodson throws a jab but it's blocked by Justice.
Justice is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Edmodson throws a lazy right hand but Justice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Justice tries to counter by closing the distance.
Justice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position.
Edmodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justice wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away.
Edmodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justice moves out of range as Edmodson strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Justice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Justice advances to half guard.

Justice wants to work for an arm triangle but Edmodson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Justice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edmodson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justice is trying to control the action in half guard but Edmodson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Justice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Edmodson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Justice is on him like a limpet, forcing Edmodson back against the cage.
Justice tries to score a body lock takedown but Edmodson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Justice wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Edmodson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michael Edmodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Justice.
Justice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edmodson's efforts to push away.
Justice tries to pull guard but Edmodson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blake Justice seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Edmodson wants to break free but Justice has control.

Edmodson breaks the clinch.
Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Justice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Justice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmodson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Justice counters by clinching up.

Edmodson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edmodson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Justice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edmodson throws a right hand that Justice ducks under and follows up with a left that Justice also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmodson.
A swing and a miss from Edmodson.
Justice changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edmodson lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Edmodson.
Edmodson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edmodson sizes up Justice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Edmodson just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmodson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blake Justice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmodson scores with a punch to the head.
Michael Edmodson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Edmodson does no damage.
Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Edmodson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edmodson, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Edmodson!