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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Edmodson (ranked 2463 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lavonde Tyrone (ranked 6525 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmodson comes to the cage accompanied by Deorro - Yee. Lavonde Tyrone has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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193 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple 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
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Edmodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lavonde Tyrone!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmodson throws a series of punches but Tyrone avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Edmodson. Those never looked like landing.
Tyrone tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edmodson, as that shot connected.
Tyrone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyrone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Edmodson defends it well.
Edmodson lands a head kick. Tyrone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Edmodson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Edmodson lands a right hook to the body.
Edmodson throws a head kick that misses.
Tyrone dodges the punch combination from Edmodson.
Tyrone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Edmodson quickly recovers to half guard.
Edmodson kicks Tyrone off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmodson lands with a kick to the temple. Tyrone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Edmodson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edmodson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tyrone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edmodson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyrone somewhat.
Edmodson scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edmodson misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edmodson, as that shot connected.
Edmodson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tyrone eats them both and turns towards Edmodson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Edmodson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyrone misses with a takedown attempt - Edmodson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michael Edmodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Edmodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lavonde Tyrone.
Edmodson dips to his left and cracks Tyrone with an uppercut!
Edmodson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyrone.
Tyrone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edmodson defends well and Tyrone ends up having to push Edmodson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Edmodson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Edmodson misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edmodson throws a good cross that connects.
Left hook, right uppercut from Edmodson.
Tyrone is rocked!
Tyrone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyrone is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmodson finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyrone seems to have recovered his senses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrone moves out of range easily.
Tyrone shapes to counter with a head kick.
Edmodson throws a front kick that sends Tyrone stumbling back into the cage.
Tyrone closes the distance and clinches.
Tyrone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edmodson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edmodson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edmodson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tyrone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tyrone wants to pass to mount but Edmodson is defending the position.
Edmodson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone is trying to control. Edmodson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyrone is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tyrone wants to control from the top but Edmodson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmodson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyrone with a nice head shot there.
Tyrone throws a strike but Edmodson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Edmodson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Edmodson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edmodson defends well and Tyrone ends up having to push Edmodson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyrone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edmodson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edmodson throws a head kick that misses.
Tyrone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmodson.
Edmodson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrone.
Edmodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyrone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Edmodson.
Edmodson cracks Tyrone with a good jab.
Edmodson throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrone moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmodson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edmodson is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Edmodson.
Tyrone shoots for a takedown but Edmodson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edmodson fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyrone in the body.
Michael Edmodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edmodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edmodson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyrone throws a low kick but Edmodson avoids it.
A jab from Edmodson finds it's way through Tyrone's defenses.
Tyrone has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Edmodson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tyrone blocks a head kick by Edmodson.
Tyrone tries to close the distance and clinch but Edmodson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edmodson lands a nice looking body shot.
Edmodson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyrone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmodson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edmodson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyrone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Edmodson.
Edmodson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrone moves out of range easily.
Tyrone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tyrone looks for a takedown but Edmodson sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Edmodson.
Edmodson misses with a body shot.
Edmodson throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrone moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edmodson tries to avoid it but Tyrone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edmodson to the ground. Edmodson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edmodson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyrone.
Michael Edmodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lavonde Tyrone.
Tyrone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edmodson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyrone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrone is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edmodson defends well and Tyrone ends up having to push Edmodson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Edmodson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tyrone's head.
Edmodson throws a head kick that half lands.
Edmodson connects with a body shot that sends Tyrone's belly button to the back.
Tyrone throws a head kick that misses.
Edmodson connects with a high kick.
Edmodson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edmodson throws a head kick but Tyrone moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Edmodson.
Michael Edmodson is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Edmodson slams his shin into Tyrone's torso.
Tyrone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyrone is looking to clinch.
Edmodson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyrone.
Edmodson stuffs the takedown.
Tyrone shoots in looking for a takedown. Edmodson tries to sprawl out of it but Tyrone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edmodson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edmodson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmodson wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyrone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edmodson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edmodson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyrone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edmodson works over Tyrone's head and body with a nice combination.
Edmodson throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrone moves out of range easily.
Edmodson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyrone can do to turn this around?
Tyrone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edmodson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyrone somewhat.
Tyrone fails with the takedown.
Tyrone avoids the head kick by Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a right and a left that Tyrone avoids nicely.
Tyrone looks for a takedown but Edmodson sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Edmodson.
Edmodson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Edmodson throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrone moves out of range easily.
Tyrone blocks a head kick by Edmodson.
Edmodson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone doesn't manage to clinch there - Edmodson circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Edmodson misses its target.
Michael Edmodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmodson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice cross by Edmodson.
Edmodson stuffs the takedown.
Edmodson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edmodson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyrone somewhat.
Edmodson tried to counter with a leg kick but Tyrone avoided it.
Edmodson lands with a kick to the temple. Tyrone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyrone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyrone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edmodson but Edmodson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyrone misses with a takedown attempt - Edmodson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyrone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a head kick that misses.
Edmodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyrone.
Edmodson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyrone is out of range and Edmodson settles back down.
Tyrone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tyrone looks for a takedown but Edmodson sprawls well.
Tyrone has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone blocks a head kick by Edmodson.
Edmodson punishes Tyrone's body with a nice straight punch.
Edmodson misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Edmodson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Edmodson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone shoots in for a takedown but Edmodson shows good takedown defense.
Edmodson lands a head kick. Tyrone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tyrone feints and as Edmodson raises his hands in defense, Tyrone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edmodson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tyrone is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Edmodson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyrone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edmodson but Edmodson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab lands there for Edmodson.
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 combination from Edmodson does no damage.
Edmodson throws a nice head kick!
Edmodson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmodson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Edmodson scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyrone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edmodson as he avoids it easily.
Michael Edmodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lavonde Tyrone.
Edmodson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edmodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone tries for a takedown but Edmodson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Edmodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyrone blocks a head kick by Edmodson.
Edmodson blocks a head kick by Tyrone.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyrone. That snapped Edmodson's head back.
Tyrone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edmodson but Edmodson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyrone throws a head kick but Edmodson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Edmodson misses.
Edmodson stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyrone. Tyrone gets slowly back to his feet.
Edmodson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Edmodson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Edmodson - that will leave a mark!
Edmodson digs a good body shot into Tyrone's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmodson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone shoots in for a takedown but Edmodson shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson throws a nice looking combination but Tyrone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tyrone.
Tyrone darts in looking for a takedown but Edmodson gets double underhooks and turns Tyrone into the cage.
Tyrone fails with the takedown.
Tyrone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edmodson misses with a double jab.
Tyrone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Edmodson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tyrone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyrone avoids the head kick by Edmodson.
Tyrone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edmodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone moves away.
Edmodson connects with a high kick.
Tyrone misses with a head kick.
Edmodson is looking for a counter combo.
Tyrone avoids the head kick by Edmodson.
Tyrone misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edmodson.
Tyrone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edmodson throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson lands with a kick to the temple. Tyrone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tyrone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edmodson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edmodson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyrone backs up against the cage.
Edmodson throws a series of punches but Tyrone moves out of range.
Tyrone tries for a takedown but Edmodson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Edmodson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Edmodson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyrone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Edmodson - the referee stops the clock and Tyrone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Edmodson. Tyrone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tyrone blocks a head kick by Edmodson.
Tyrone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tyrone doesn't manage to clinch there - Edmodson circles away.
Tyrone avoids the head kick by Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edmodson swinging wildly here.
Edmodson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Edmodson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tyrone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Edmodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmodson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Edmodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edmodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone goes for a double leg but Edmodson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edmodson continues to drive forward.
Nice body punch from Edmodson.
Tyrone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edmodson pinned against the cage. Edmodson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edmodson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Edmodson duly obliges.
Tyrone avoids the head kick by Edmodson.
Tyrone shoots in for a takedown but Edmodson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyrone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone tries to land a front kick but Edmodson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyrone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lavonde Tyrone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmodson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Michael Edmodson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edmodson throws a head kick but Tyrone moves out of range.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Edmodson!
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