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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Hisac (ranked 5716 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Edwards (ranked 3579 p4p, 291 weight class). Roland Edwards will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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136 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Hisac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roland Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hisac manages to avoid it.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisac.
Hisac 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 is trying to control the position but Hisac postures up.
Hisac has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Edwards is proving hard to escape from.
Hisac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edwards working a defensive guard but Hisac passes into half guard.
Edwards has a hand on Hisac's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hisac takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hisac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hisac throws some wild stikes that Edwards manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Edwards tries to hold on but Hisac postures up.
Edwards regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Hisac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hisac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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. Hisac connects with a nice short shot to Edwards's temple.
Edwards wants to control but Hisac is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hisac is looking to advance position but Edwards won't allow it.
Edwards trying to hold on to Hisac's head to control him but Hisac postures up.
Hisac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edwards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hisac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edwards actively working from the bottom here.
Edwards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hisac pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Edwards trying to control but Hisac postures up.
Well, if Hisac is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Edwards with the active half guard here but Hisac passes nicely into side control.
Edwards tries to buck Hisac off but Hisac is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards is trying to control Hisac's posture but Hisac avoids it.
Hisac working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Hisac are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Edwards seems a little lost for a moment, as Hisac dominates the positioning.
Edwards is trying to get back to half guard.
Hisac is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Edwards will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Edwards trying to control but Hisac flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Edwards has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hisac.
Hisac controlling well, preventing Edwards from escaping the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hisac.
Hisac slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hisac tries to get the hooks in deep but Edwards pushed the leg off.
Hisac is breathing heavily.
Hisac throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Edwards can't escape the position.
Hisac avoiding Edwards 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Edwards right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hisac is not going to allow Edwards to sit and survive in this position.
Edwards can't escape the position.
Hisac trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Edwards covers up after that shot from Hisac.
Edwards breaks Hisac's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Hisac dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Edwards lands with an uppercut that bounces Hisac off the cage and back into range.
Hisac shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hisac showed some decent athleticism there.
Edwards has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hisac escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hisac!
Edwards is trying to control Hisac's posture but Hisac avoids it.
Hisac is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edwards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edwards tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hisac presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is looking to get to half guard.
Hisac lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisac avoids the attempt from Edwards to control.
Edwards is working to get back to half guard.
Edwards slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hisac passes into side control!
Edwards can't do much from the bottom here.
Edwards is looking for a sweep.
Hisac cracks Edwards with a big elbow.
Edwards tries to bench press Hisac off him but Hisac keeps the position.
Hisac just content to control the position.
Edwards manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edwards is doing well to control the position and prevent Hisac from advancing to side control.
Edwards gets full guard.
Robert Hisac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hisac is aware though and is defending well.
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hisac slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hisac is posturing up here but Edwards has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hisac tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hisac has to tap! Slick submission there by Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roland Edwards!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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