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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Dimka (ranked 4910 p4p, 472 weight class) and Yoel Edson (ranked 23509 p4p, 524 weight class). Dimitri Dimka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dimitri Dimka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yoel Edson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimka shoots in looking for a takedown. Edson tries to sprawl out of it but Dimka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edson stuffs the takedown.
Yoel Edson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Edson does no damage.
Dimka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Edson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dimka tries to avoid it but Edson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dimka to the ground. Dimka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edson leaves Dimka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Edson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Dimka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Edson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edson slaps away a takedown attempt from Dimka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Edson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dimka. Dimka gets slowly back to his feet.
Dimka blocks a head kick by Edson.
Dimka throws a quick counter kick to the body but Edson avoids it.
Edson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dimka misses with a takedown attempt
and Edson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimka thinking.
Edson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edson throws a right and a left that Dimka avoids nicely.
Edson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dimka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimka is looking to counter the offense by Edson and move into the clinch.
Dimka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edson circles away.
Dimka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edson but Edson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dimka is breathing heavily.
Dimka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edson. Dimka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Edson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dimka has Edson in his guard.
Dimka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Edson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dimka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dimka is looking for a kimura but Edson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dimka to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edson pushes Dimka off looking to stand but Dimka dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dimka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Edson throws a combination that misses
and Dimka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Edson is trying to force a seperation but Dimka has the dominant position.
Dimka can't get the takedown.
Edson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Edson breaks from the clinch.
Dimka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Edson!
Dimka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edson pinned against the cage. Edson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edson tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Edson misses.
Dimka tries to counter with a takedown but Edson is quick to defend against it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edson's waist but Edson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dimka off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Edson. No joy for Dimka on that attempt.
Dimka shoots in and bounces Edson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Edson is adopting a defensive guard.
Dimka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Edson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Edson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Edson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Edson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edson.
Dimka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Edson.
Edson breaks from the clinch.
Dimka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edson to the ground. Dimka is now in Edson's guard.
Dimka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dimka stopping the sweep attempt from Edson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimka tries to free his leg and advance position but Edson is retaining full guard.
Dimka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Edson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dimka has Edson in his guard.
Edson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Edson throwing strikes from guard but Dimka blocks nicely.
Dimka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edson preventing the sweep.
Dimka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dimka is trying to keep Edson in close.
Edson postures up in Dimka's guard and throws a big left but Dimka blocks it.
Edson drops back looking for a leg! Dimka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dimka manages to kick Edson off! Edson jumps back into Dimka's guard.
Edson stopping the sweep attempt from Dimka.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dimka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edson stopping the sweep attempt from Dimka.
Edson throws a big right hand that misses.
Edson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dimka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edson.
Edson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dimka has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Edson misses with a series of wild punches.
Edson scores with a head kick. Dimka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Edson lands with a nice combination. Dimka backs away looking to recover.
Edson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dimka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edson, as that shot connected.
Edson darts in looking for a takedown but Dimka gets double underhooks and turns Edson into the cage.
Dimka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edson sprawls and moves away.
Edson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dimka gets a double leg takedown into Edson's guard.
Dimka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dimka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Edson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Edson has escaped and now he's on top!
Edson with a nice head shot there.
Edson wants to control from the top but Dimka keeps moving.
Edson throws a big elbow that misses.
Dimka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dimka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edson defends it easily.
Dimka keeping moving, preventing Edson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edson is one step ahead there.
Dimka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dimka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edson is one step ahead there.
Edson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dimka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dimka throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Edson escapes and throws Dimka's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Edson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Edson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Edson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dimka fails with a takedown attempt.
Edson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dimka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edson moves to clinch but Dimka breaks away
and Dimka counters with a series of strikes. Edson will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dimka defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edson stuffs the takedown.
Edson misses with a takedown attempt - Dimka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dimitri Dimka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoel Edson.
Edson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dimka shoots in looking for a takedown but Edson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dimka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dimka fails with a takedown attempt.
Dimka drops his hands momentarily and Edson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dimka shoots in but no luck this time.
Edson scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dimka drops his hands momentarily and Edson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edson scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edson.
Edson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dimka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edson somewhat.
Edson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dimka sprawls well. Dimka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edson gets slowly back to his feet.
Edson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edson lands a jab.
Edson cracks Dimka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dimka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Edson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dimka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edson is fending him off so far but Dimka persists. Nope, Edson circles away and we're back to standing.
Edson tries to clinch there but Dimka circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edson.
Edson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dimka.
Dimka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dimka wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Dimka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dimka tries to move into range but Edson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimka dives in and grabs Edson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edson pushes down on Dimka's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Edson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dimka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dimka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Edson quickly recovers to half guard.
Edson kicks Dimka off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick from Edson lands but Dimka takes it in his stride.
Dimka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Edson.
Edson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dimka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Edson is looking to stand up but Dimka isn't so interested in that idea.
Dimitri Dimka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoel Edson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dimka throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoel Edson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoel Edson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yoel Edson made sure he mentioned Shade Tree Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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hype
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