Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Krahujec fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edmond to the ground. Krahujec is now in Edmond's guard.
Krahujec is working Edmond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krahujec with a nice head shot there.
Edmond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krahujec throwing strikes from guard but Edmond blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krahujec lands a couple of digs.
Krahujec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edmond will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Edmond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Edmond pulls Krahujec in close to prevent any damage.
Edmond working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond keeping full guard, as Krahujec tries to pass.
Krahujec trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krahujec sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edmond's guard.
Edmond pushes Krahujec off looking to stand but Krahujec dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Ground and pound from Krahujec.
Ground and pound from Krahujec.
Krahujec lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Edmond looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Krahujec is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edmond has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edmond is trying to stand back up but Krahujec is controlling him
Krahujec throwing shots but Edmond is blocking nicely. #ES#
Edmond manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Krahujec misses with a takedown
and Edmond counters with a stiff right hand.
Edmond throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Krahujec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Krahujec shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Edmond is trying to defend but Krahujec finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Edmond manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krahujec.
Krahujec shoots for a takedown but Edmond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krahujec swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krahujec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Krahujec.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Krahujec gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Krahujec jumps guard and drags Edmond to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Krahujec trying to keep a closed guard but Edmond is proving a slippery customer.
Krahujec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Edmond from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Krahujec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krahujec preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edmond trying to control but Krahujec is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krahujec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edmond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edmond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krahujec's guard.
Krahujec is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Edmond is pressing down on Krahujec's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krahujec is holding on for now.
Edmond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krahujec does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krahujec has a hand on Edmond's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Edmond takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Edmond is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Krahujec is surviving well by controlling Edmond's body position as best he can.
Krahujec is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Krahujec that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Krahujec felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
A nice elbow there by Edmond.
Krahujec working to try and regain half guard.
Edmond sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Krahujec tries to hold on but Edmond pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krahujec gets back to half guard.
Edmond wants to take a breather but Krahujec is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rayful Edmond will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Edmond tries to clinch but Krahujec is having none of it. #TD2#
Krahujec looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Edmond manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Krahujec keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Edmond lands an elbow that stopped Krahujec in his tracks for a moment.
Krahujec drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krahujec wants a takedown.
Krahujec misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Krahujec manages to pull guard.
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!#SUB2#
Krahujec is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmond is aware though and is defending well.
Krahujec looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edmond is one step ahead there.
Edmond throwing strikes from guard but Krahujec blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Krahujec trying to control the position. #T1#
Krahujec wants to sweep here but Edmond controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Krahujec is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmond is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Krahujec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edmond lands a couple of digs.
Edmond trying to control but Krahujec is working from the bottom.
Krahujec will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Edmond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Edmond from controlling successfully.
Edmond lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2##SUB2#
Krahujec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Krahujec is looking for a triangle but Edmond pushes his legs off easily.
Edmond trying to control but Krahujec is working from the bottom.
Edmond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krahujec is keeping the position for now.
Edmond 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.
Krahujec is trying to control the position but Edmond postures up.
Krahujec is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Edmond wants to control from the top but Krahujec keeps moving.
Edmond scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edmond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krahujec wants to sweep here but Edmond controlling him for the moment.
Krahujec manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edmond manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Krahujec throwing strikes from guard but Edmond blocks nicely.
Krahujec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krahujec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krahujec scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edmond wants to stand up but Krahujec is controlling him.
Krahujec with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edmond wants to stand up but Krahujec is controlling him.
Kamil Krahujec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edmond is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Krahujec passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edmond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krahujec asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Krahujec scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Edmond to see if he's OK.
Edmond is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Edmond manages to get back to half guard.
Edmond is looking to escape.
Krahujec drops an elbow to the side of Edmond's head.
Krahujec prevents Edmond from improving his position.
Krahujec working the head and body with strikes.
Krahujec tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edmond knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krahujec passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Edmond throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Krahujec closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Edmond quickly recovers to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kamil Krahujec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Edmond has Krahujec up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmond wants to stall.
Krahujec is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Edmond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edmond lands with a right to the head.
Krahujec goes for a takedown attempt but Edmond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Krahujec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Edmond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krahujec to score with a decent uppercut.
Krahujec with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edmond counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec shoots for a takedown but Edmond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edmond wants to clinch up but Krahujec keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Krahujec 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond controls Krahujec momentarily but Krahujec frees himself. #T1##ES#
Edmond has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Krahujec is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Krahujec goes for a takedown attempt but Edmond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Krahujec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krahujec.
Edmond appears to be looking for a big counter.
Krahujec fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krahujec or perhaps it was just good defense by Edmond, which made it look bad.
Krahujec throws a nice looking combination but Edmond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Krahujec closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edmond gets full guard.
Edmond pulls Krahujec in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Krahujec working some strikes from top position.
Edmond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krahujec manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Krahujec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmond defends well.
Edmond postures up in Krahujec's guard and throws a big left but Krahujec blocks it.
Edmond passes into half guard.
Edmond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krahujec scores with a few weak punches.
Krahujec tries to get to full guard but Edmond has control of the leg.
Edmond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
Krahujec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Edmond is working for a kimura but Krahujec is defending it quite comfortably.
Edmond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edmond wants to control but Krahujec is keeping him busy.
Edmond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Edmond working the head and body with strikes.
Krahujec tries to get to full guard but Edmond has control of the leg.
Krahujec manages to get to full guard.
Edmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Krahujec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Krahujec manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edmond manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Krahujec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edmond is looking to stand up but Krahujec isn't so interested in that idea.
Edmond being controlled here, momentarily.
Krahujec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edmond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edmond wants to stand and escape but Krahujec is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rayful Edmond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edmond has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Drago
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
The crowd cheers as DKasada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edmond doesn't seem phased though.
DKasada throws a poor cross that misses
and Edmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DKasada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edmond moves in looking to clinch but DKasada pushes him off.
A jab from DKasada misses.
Edmond throws a big counter combination but DKasada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DKasada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
DKasada has Edmond up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
DKasada swings wildly with an uppercut but Edmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edmond prevents a body shot from DKasada.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Edmond lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Komedor DKasada has been cut.
DKasada's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on DKasada's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
DKasada being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Edmond for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Edmond looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Edmond fails in his attempt to clinch.
DKasada stuns Edmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DKasada connects with a nice looking jab.
DKasada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmond.
Edmond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DKasada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edmond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edmond fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheers as DKasada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edmond doesn't seem phased though.
Edmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
DKasada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
DKasada lands a head shot.#CL#
Edmond darts in and clinches DKasada up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from DKasada.
Edmond misses with a punch on the inside.
DKasada misses with a punch on the inside.
DKasada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DKasada misses with some punches.
Edmond stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Edmond.
Edmond tries to stall but DKasada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edmond is pushing DKasada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Edmond is trying to stall. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
DKasada scores with a jab. Edmond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DKasada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DKasada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DKasada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
DKasada's corner calls for a 1-2. DKasada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DKasada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DKasada swats away the attempt to clinch by Edmond.
DKasada misses with a wild body shot.
Edmond looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DKasada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edmond.
DKasada misses with a few strikes there.
Edmond takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond tries to clinch but DKasada moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edmond misses with the head strike.
DKasada is working Edmond over against the cage.
DKasada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DKasada as Edmond tries to tie him up.
DKasada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
That's time! Edmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
DKasada works Edmond's body with a nice hook.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DKasada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DKasada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmond manages to avoid it.
Edmond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from DKasada misses.
DKasada throws a good cross that connects.
A lazy left from DKasada finds it's target.
DKasada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edmond's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Edmond wants to clinch up but DKasada keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like DKasada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edmond doesn't manage to clinch there - DKasada circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DKasada! But no joy.
Komedor DKasada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
DKasada throws a sloppy body shot
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DKasada lands with a hook. Edmond tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DKasada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Komedor DKasada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DKasada misses with a hook.
Edmond throws a big counter combination but DKasada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good exchange - DKasada coming out on top.
Edmond doesn't manage to clinch there - DKasada circles away.
DKasada throws an off balance right hand
and Edmond counters with a two punch combo.
DKasada scores with a decent looking hook.
Edmond avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
DKasada misses with a straight right.
Edmond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edmond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DKasada throws a big shot that misses.
DKasada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmond at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DKasada jabs at Edmond's body.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DKasada throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmond.
Edmond is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Edmond has taken the fight to the clinch.
DKasada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edmonds head.
Edmond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond trying to stall but DKasada improves his position. #T3#
Come on Edmond - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DKasada taking a breather.
DKasada misses with a body punch.
DKasada misses with the head strike.
Edmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DKasada struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
Edmond misses with a hook from the clinch.
DKasada gets through Edmond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DKasada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmond taking a breather.
DKasada stalling in the clinch but Edmond improves position.
DKasada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from DKasada.
DKasada lands with a light punch inside.
DKasada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond is pushing DKasada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Edmond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DKasada backwards. #T4#
DKasada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DKasada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DKasada as Edmond tries to tie him up.
DKasada misses with some punches.
Edmond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DKasada has a couple of punches blocked by Edmond.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DKasada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edmond.
Edmond tries to stall but DKasada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DKasada misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Edmond to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edmond is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Jab from DKasada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Komedor DKasada's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
DKasada looks to land a right hand but Edmond moved out of range.
DKasada throws an off balance right hand
and Edmond counters with a nice uppercut.
DKasada throws a lazy uppercut
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edmond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DKasada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmond tries to clinch up but DKasada circles away and keeps his distance.
DKasada looks to land a right hand but Edmond moved out of range.
Edmond is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DKasada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada scores with a hook.
DKasada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Edmond defending well as DKasada loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. DKasada catches Edmond right on the button with a cross.
DKasada misses with a left hand
and Edmond counters with a thumping low kick.
DKasada throws a poor cross that misses
and Edmond counters with a stiff right hand.
Edmond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Edmond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by DKasada there.
A lazy left from DKasada finds it's target.
Edmond wants to clinch.#T2#
DKasada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edmond takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DKasada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DKasada misses with a looping right.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
DKasada throws a counter combo.
Edmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
DKasada misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
DKasada misses with a hook to the body
and Edmond counters with a straight right hand.
DKasada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmond.
It looked like Edmond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmond looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DKasada cracks Edmond with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
DKasada throws out a counter right but Edmond avoids it with no problem.
DKasada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DKasada lands a jab to Edmond's midsection.
Edmond tries to clinch but DKasada is having none of it.
Edmond misses with a body shot
and DKasada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edmond staying out of range there.#T4#
DKasada connects with a jab.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rayful Edmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DKasada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from DKasada.
DKasada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and DKasada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DKasada just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DKasada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmond wants to clinch but DKasada slips to the side
letting DKasada counter with a right hand.
DKasada stuns Edmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Edmond misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Komedor DKasada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DKasada 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Komedor DKasada!
An out of breath Komedor DKasada thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 55
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Vrana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edmond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A cross from Vrana lands.
Edmond misses with a body shot.
Edmond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vrana to score with a decent uppercut.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Vrana backs away, Edmond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vrana misses with a left hand
and Edmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edmond misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vrana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vrana.
A clash of legs there as Edmond blocks the low kick.
Edmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Vrana misses the target.
Vrana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edmond counters with a big head kick but Vrana shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrana lands with a slapping head kick.
Edmond slips under a jab from Vrana.
Vrana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Vrana rushes Edmond and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Vrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
Edmond stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vrana.
Edmond is looking to control Vrana's arms but Vrana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edmond has his back to the cage.
Edmond avoiding damage.
Edmond has Vrana pushed against the cage.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Edmond blocks it with crossed arms.
Vrana connects with a knee to the head.
Edmond looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Vrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Vrana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vrana lands with a right hand.
Vrana digs a good hook to Edmond's body.
Vrana avoids the body shot from Edmond.
Vrana blocks a head kick by Edmond.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vrana! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond throws a right and a left that Vrana avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Vrana.
Edmond wants to clinch up but Vrana keeps it at a distance.
Vrana misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Edmond tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Vrana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Vrana. Those never looked like landing.
Edmond swings for the body but Vrana moves out of range.
Vrana loads up on a big right hand but Edmond slips the punch.#T3#
Vrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edmond is looking to counter punch.
Edmond tries to move into range but Vrana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Edmond rushes Vrana and presses him up against the cage.
Vrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond stalls.
Vrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana looking to throw knees to the head but Edmond is blocking nicely.
Edmond slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vrana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vrana is keeping busy.
Vrana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vrana pushes Edmond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Edmond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vrana up against the cage.
Edmond taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Vrana staying out of range there.
Edmond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Vrana misses.
Vrana with a nice calf kick.
A low kick lands for Vrana. #CL2#
Vrana moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edmond.
Vrana tries to land knees in the clinch but Edmond avoids the damage to the body.
Vrana lands a body punch.
Edmond looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alois Vrana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vrana throws a hook but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vrana.
Edmond goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vrana - that will leave a mark!
Vrana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmond feinted with a counter takedown.
Alois Vrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vrana pushes Edmond away with a front kick.
Vrana misses with a right hand
and Edmond counters with a nice body shot.
Edmond throws an overhand right that lands on Vrana's shoulder, as Vrana tries to avoid the shot.
Edmond clobbers Vrana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vrana misses with a hook.
Vrana throws a leg kick but Edmond sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edmond tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vrana manages to circle out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Edmond.
Alois Vrana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Vrana misses with a looping left.
Vrana feints and then cracks Edmond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmond down.
Edmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vrana.
Vrana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vrana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Edmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edmond takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vrana throws a good cross that connects.
Edmond 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.
Some wild striking there from Edmond.
Vrana throws a counter combo.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vrana swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Edmond drops his hands momentarily and Vrana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edmond moves out of range of the strikes.
Vrana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vrana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana moves out of range of the body kick from Edmond.
Decent striking displayed by Vrana there.
A jab lands there for Edmond.
Vrana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edmond is looking to wear down Vrana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vrana connects with a body shot.
Edmond misses with a wild combination.
Vrana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edmond is looking to counter the offense by Vrana and move into the clinch.
Vrana throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Vrana throws a hook to the side of Edmond's head but Edmond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vrana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edmond's hands.
Edmond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vrana connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Vrana misses.
The crowd cheers as Vrana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edmond doesn't seem phased though.
Edmond slips under a jab.
Edmond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vrana throws out a counter right but Edmond avoids it with no problem.
Vrana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vrana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Edmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edmond taking a breather. #T4#
Edmond stalls.
Edmond is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Edmond blocks an uppercut.
Edmond stalling in the clinch but Vrana improves position.
Edmond stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Vrana misses with a head kick.
Edmond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vrana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Edmond moves forwards but Vrana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edmond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edmond throws a solid leg kick but Vrana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edmond.
Edmond walks into a jab.
Vrana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alois Vrana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vrana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edmond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vrana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vrana.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edmond, as that shot connected.
Vrana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Vrana tenderised Edmond's leg. Edmond is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vrana misses with a body shot.
Edmond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vrana.
Edmond is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edmond tries to move into range but Vrana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edmond throws a right hand that Vrana ducks under and follows up with a left that Vrana also avoids with ease.
Edmond looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good work by Vrana as he checks the leg kick.
Vrana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Edmond takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vrana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edmond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vrana finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmond's head.
Vrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edmond.
Vrana scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Edmond looks to land a combination but Vrana avoids it well.
Vrana lands with a cross.
Vrana cracks Edmond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Vrana.
Vrana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana blocks a jab.
Vrana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmond misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Vrana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vrana tries a head kick but it misses.
Vrana misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vrana.
Vrana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Edmond throws a head kick that Vrana semi-blocks. #ROC#Vrana is rocked!
Edmond lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Vrana out cold! Vrana is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rayful Edmond!
A very excited looking Rayful Edmond made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld liive 51
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Versu scores with a sloppy right hand. Edmond should have avoided that one.
Edmond shoots for a double leg takedown but Versu sprawls well. He's pushed Edmond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Versu throws a hook but Edmond blocks it.
Versu throws a one two combo.
Edmond misses with a body kick.#CL#
Versu gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch.
Edmond avoiding damage as Versu throws knees to the body.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Edmond.
Versu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edmond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Edmond stalling.
Edmond slowing the pace effectively.
Versu lands a damaging elbow.
Versu tries to land knees in the clinch but Edmond avoids the damage to the body.
Versu missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmond prevents a body shot from Versu.
Edmond has Versu pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Versu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Edmond blocking some punches.
Edmond controlling the action here for a moment.
Versu tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Versu back against the cage.
Versu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Versu lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Versu.
Edmond is pushing Versu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Edmond holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Edmond for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Edmond is pushing Versu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Versu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Edmond, right into the meat of the thigh.
Versu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edmond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Versu.
We've been informed that Versu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Versu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Edmond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Versu.
Edmond lands with a nice body kick.
Versu misses with a body kick.
Geo Versu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Versu looks to land a body kick but Edmond moved away.
Versu tried to score with a low kick but Edmond checks it.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Versu moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Versu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Versu misses with an uppercut. Edmond saw that one coming.
Versu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Versu.#T3##CL#
Edmond closes the distance and pushes Versu back into the cage.
Edmond blocking some punches.
Edmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Versu's elbow.
Versu looking to throw knees to the head but Edmond is blocking nicely.
Edmond dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Edmond is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Versu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Versu has a couple of punches blocked by Edmond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edmond.
Versu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edmond dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Edmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edmond managing to block the knees to the body from Versu.
Edmond is working Versu over against the cage.
Versu misses with a body punch.
Edmond manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Edmond. #T4#
Versu lands a nice uppercut.
Versu struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
Edmond is struggling to control the position.
Versu misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edmond blocks an elbow strike from Versu.
Versu tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond slowing the pace effectively.
Versu tries to work over Edmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Versu's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Geo Versu has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Versu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edmond avoids the elbow strike from Versu, against the cage.
Edmond stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Geo Versu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Geo Versu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Edmond takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Edmond moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Versu moves out of range. #CL#
Edmond pushes Versu up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmond digs a right hand into Versu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Versu's gas tank.
Versu misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Edmond to work.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Edmond blocks the elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Edmond.
Edmond avoids a wild elbow strike from Versu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu misses with some punches.
Edmond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edmond stalls.
Edmond is pushing Versu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Nice straight punches there by Edmond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Edmond.#T1##CL#
Edmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Versu throws an elbow but it misses.
Edmond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Edmond.
Versu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edmond avoids it.
Versu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edmond just leaning against Versu, taking a breather.
Versu tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond scores with a hook to the body.
Edmond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Edmond to work.
Edmond is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Edmond plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Edmond misses with a series of wild punches.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Versu avoids them all with ease.
Edmond avoids the head kick by Versu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Versu. That's going to slow Edmond down.
Edmond misses with a series of wild punches.
Versu 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.
It looked like Edmond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmond moves away from the strike by Versu.
Edmond appears to be looking for a big counter.
Versu misses with a shot to the body
and Edmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Versu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edmond.
It looked like Edmond was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Versu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Geo Versu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Versu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Versu throws an overhand right that lands on Edmond's shoulder, as Edmond tries to avoid the shot.
Versu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Versu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Versu tries to move into range but Edmond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edmond misses with the combination.
Versu throws out a leg kick but Edmond moves out of range and Versu only half commits.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Versu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edmond.
Versu thows a leg kick but Edmond checks it
and Edmond counters with a straight right hand.
Versu lands a nice looking body shot.
Versu throws an overhand right that lands on Edmond's shoulder, as Edmond tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Versu misses with a looping right.
Edmond takes a swing at Versu's ribcage but misses.
Versu throws out a counter right but Edmond avoids it with no problem.
Edmond fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Versu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Versu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edmond.
Edmond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Versu is breathing heavily.
Versu ducks right into an uppercut from Edmond.
Versu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Versu throws a wild body kick that Edmond sees coming a mile off.
Versu throws a looping overhand right but Edmond ducks down to avoid it.
Versu throws a lazy uppercut
and Edmond counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Versu thinking.
Edmond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edmond Throws a clean left jab. Edmond Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Versu's chin! Versu crumbles to the ground and Edmond follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Edmond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rayful Edmond!
Our winner, Rayful Edmond, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld FN 49
Date: Oct 26, 2023

#R1#
Edmond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edmond feints a jab promting Spice to slip. Edmond then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spice slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spice tries to clinch up but Edmond circles away and keeps his distance.
Spice misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Edmond moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Edmond - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spice tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Spice back against the cage.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow. #BC#
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Spice.
Edmond checks a leg kick nicely.
Edmond moves away from the strike by Spice.
Edmond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spice.
Edmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akimbo Spice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edmond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Edmond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spice lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spice throws a jab when Edmond was well out of range.
Edmond is looking to counter the offense by Spice and move into the clinch.#CL#
Edmond closes the distance and pushes Spice back into the cage.
Edmond wants to stall.
Spice scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spice misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond lands an elbow just above Spice 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Edmond misses with a body punch.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Edmond is working Spice over against the cage.
Edmond takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Edmond.#T2#
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
Edmond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond taking a breather.
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spice lands with a light punch inside.
Edmond tries a body shot but Spice blocks it.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Edmond.
Spice misses with some punches.
Spice letting Edmond take a breather here.
Spice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spice lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edmond looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.#CL#
Edmond takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Edmond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edmond.
Spice pushes Edmond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edmond blocking some punches.
Spice pushes Edmond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spice struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
Edmond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edmond blocking some punches.
Edmond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edmond taking a breather.
Edmond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spice up against the cage.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spice misses with a body punch. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Edmond - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Spice tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Spice back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Spice.
Edmond is trying to maintain a safe position but Spice gets an underhook and turns Edmond into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Spice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edmond is looking to control Spice's arms but Spice gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edmond has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Edmond.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Spice looks for the body kick but Edmond saw that one coming.
Spice misses with a head kick.
Spice walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Spice. Those never looked like landing.
Spice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spice throws a body punch but Edmond moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akimbo Spice will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Edmond blocks a head kick by Spice.
We've been informed that Spice has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond lands a nice looking body shot.
Spice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edmond shoots in for a takedown but Spice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spice is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edmond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edmond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Edmond darts in and clinches Spice up against the cage.
Edmond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Edmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond is looking to control Spice's arms but Spice gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edmond has his back to the cage.
Spice tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond stalling in the clinch but Spice improves position.
Edmond stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Spice.
Spice lands a hook that snaps the head of Edmond backwards. #T1#
Edmond stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Edmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edmond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spice defends it nicely.#CL2#
Spice gets a clinch.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spice.
Edmond wants to stall.
Spice misses with a body punch.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spice is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edmond.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow. #T2#
Spice tries to work over Edmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Edmond to work.
Spice lands a right hand.
Spice misses with a body punch.
Spice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spice fails to land.
Akimbo Spice seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Edmond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Edmond stalling in the clinch but Spice improves position.
Spice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edmond blocking some punches.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Spice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edmond.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Spice.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Edmond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Spice.
Spice struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
Edmond is stalling here.
Spice lands a body shot.
Spice misses with a body punch.
Edmond taking a breather.
Edmond stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spice.
Nice body punch from Edmond.
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spice misses with the head strike.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Spice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Edmond has Spice pressed against the cage. #T4#
Edmond taking a breather.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Spice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Spice.
Spice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmond is trying to stall.
Spice lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Edmond.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmond wants to stall.
Edmond just leaning against Spice, taking a breather.
Edmond looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Spice lands with a shot to the body.
Spice misses with a head kick.
Edmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akimbo Spice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Spice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spice throws a head kick that misses
enabling Edmond to counter with a crisp jab.
Spice lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Edmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spice.
Spice lands a high kick!
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Edmond moves out of range easily.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Edmond pushes Spice up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmond just leaning against Spice, taking a breather.
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond is trying to stall.
Edmond is trying to stall.
Spice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow. #T1#
Spice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Spice.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Edmond takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Edmond tries to stall but Spice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spice is keeping busy.
Edmond trying to stall but Spice improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Spice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spice misses with a kick to the body.
Edmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spice throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmond.
Spice swinging wildly here.
Spice tries to clinch up but Edmond circles away and keeps his distance.
Spice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Spice has closed the distance and engaged Edmond in a clinch. #T2#
Spice tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spice is keeping busy.
Edmond wants to stall.
Spice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edmond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spice tries to work over Edmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edmond wants to stall.
Edmond blocks an uppercut.
Edmond holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Spice moves in looking to clinch but Edmond pushes him off.
Spice throws a hook but Edmond avoids it easily.
Spice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Spice closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Edmond trying to stall but Spice improves his position.
Spice has a couple of punches blocked by Edmond.
Edmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spice's elbow.
Akimbo Spice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A body shot lands from Spice.
Edmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spice lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Edmond.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Edmond just leaning against Spice, taking a breather.
Edmond taking a breather.
Rayful Edmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.#CL#
Edmond rushes Spice and presses him up against the cage.
Edmond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Edmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edmond leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Edmond to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmond has a couple of punches blocked by Spice.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akimbo Spice.
Well Spice 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Akimbo Spice!
Akimbo Spice thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld liive 45
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Dennison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Edmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edmond misses with a body kick.
Dennison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Dennison throws a shot from downtown. Edmond moves away and avoids it.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennison tries to close the distance and clinch but Edmond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dennison.#TD#
Dennison feints and as Edmond raises his hands in defense, Dennison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dennison stops Edmond from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Edmond wants to stand but Dennison is controlling the position.
Dennison distracts Edmond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dennison tries to free his leg and advance position but Edmond is retaining full guard.
Dennison works over Edmond with some ground and pound from guard.
Dennison throwing strikes from guard but Edmond blocks nicely.
Dennison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Edmond is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dennison dives into side control.
Edmond is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dennison working away.
Edmond is pushing Dennison's head away, looking to escape. Dennison manages to hold on to the position though.
Dennison in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dennison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dennison looks up at the clock and then as Edmond takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dennison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Edmond is trying to buck Dennison off.
Edmond wants to control but Dennison postures up.
Dennison landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dennison is putting a hurting on Edmond here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dennison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Dennison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dennison taking a breather here. #T2#
Edmond is trying to get back to half guard.
Dennison lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Edmond down.
Edmond wants to get back to his feet but Dennison is dominant here and he's now got Edmond's back!
Edmond trying to control but not successfully.
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!
Good control from Dennison.
Edmond trying to control the position but Dennison manages to sink in the hooks.
Dennison scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Edmond is looking for a way out. #T3#
Dennison lands a shot to the head.
Dennison trying to control.
Dennison scores with punches to the body.
Edmond is trying to get back to his feet but Dennison has full control of the position and if anything, Edmond has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Edmond wants to control his opponent's hands but Dennison gets his hands free.
Dennison throwing damaging strikes from the back! Edmond could be in trouble here!
Edmond wants to control his opponent's hands but Dennison gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmond is really stuck here.
Edmond is trying to get back to his feet but Dennison has full control of the position and if anything, Edmond has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Edmond is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dennison off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Edmond takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Edmond showing good submission defense here. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Edmond's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dennison lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Edmond is trapped and Dennison is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmond covers up after that shot from Dennison.
Dennison is punishing Edmond with strikes - can he finish him?!#ROC#Edmond is rocked!#SUB#
Dennison has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Edmond trying to get back to his feet but Dennison is in full control for now.
Dennison lands strikes from the back and Edmond isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
Dick Dennison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld 38
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Cotilla, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edmond slips under a jab from Cotilla.
Edmond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cotilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmond.
Edmond is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Edmond clinches with his opponent.
Cotilla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cotilla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cotilla backwards.
Edmond misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cotilla manages to break the clinch.
Cotilla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edmond tries to clinch up
and Edmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Cotilla scores with a four punch combination!
Cotilla tries for a takedown but Edmond sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Cotilla misses with a looping left.
Edmond is looking for the big counter here.
Edmond scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.#CL2#
Edmond darts in and clinches Cotilla up against the cage.
Edmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cotilla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Edmond has a couple of punches blocked by Cotilla.
Edmond misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cotilla scores with a nice strike.
A low kick lands for Cotilla.
Edmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotilla scores with a nice strike.
Cotilla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Cotilla.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cotilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Cotilla with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Edmond moves into the clinch.
Edmond throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cotilla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Edmond moves into the clinch.
Edmond stalling the fight. #BC#
Cotilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edmond lands a body shot.
Cotilla throws a right hand that Edmond ducks under and follows up with a left that Edmond also avoids with ease.
Edmond tries a quick counter leg kick but Cotilla is wise to it.
Cotilla lands a nice shot that snaps Edmond's head back. #KD2#
Edmond lands a big head kick that sends Cotilla tumbling to the mat! Edmond takes a step backwards and waves Cotilla back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A low kick from Cotilla misses
and Edmond counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Edmond blocks a leg kick.
Edmond is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cotilla with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edmond checks a leg kick.
Edmond doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cotilla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edmond counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cotilla is breathing heavily.
Cotilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmond. #CL2#
Edmond takes the fight into the clinch.
Edmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edmond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edmond throws a right hand that Cotilla ducks under and follows up with a left that Cotilla also avoids with ease.#T4#
Edmond tries to clinch there but Cotilla circles away.
Edmond loads up on a big right hand but Cotilla slips the punch.
Edmond is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cotilla rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Edmond rushes Cotilla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cotilla tries to break free but Edmond pushes him back against the cage.
Edmond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Edmond - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Edmond prevents Cotilla from breaking the clinch.
Cotilla can't break the clinch.
Edmond has Cotilla pressed against the cage. #BC#
Cotilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotilla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cotilla's cut.
That's time! Cotilla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice body punch from Edmond.
Edmond swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Cotilla. #CL#
Cotilla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotilla.
Edmond is working Cotilla over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edmond.
Edmond misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond throws a right and a left that Cotilla avoids nicely.
Edmond checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Edmond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cotilla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edmond. That did some damage!
Rayful Edmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Cotilla misses with a straight left.
Edmond appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Edmond defending well as Cotilla loads up on a big left hand.
Cotilla shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cotilla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edmond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edmond is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cotilla with a body shot.
Cotilla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Edmond.
Cotilla moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cotilla went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cotilla lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cotilla misses with a body kick.
Edmond lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Edmond throws the left hand but Cotilla avoids the punch easily.
Edmond misses with a double jab.
Edmond takes a swing at Cotilla's ribcage but misses.
Edmond throws a leg kick
and Cotilla counters with an inside leg kick.
Edmond ducks right into an uppercut from Cotilla.
Edmond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotilla misses with the combination.
Edmond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cotilla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edmond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Edmond misses.
Edmond thuds a left hand into Cotilla's body.
Edmond missing with a left hand there. Cotilla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cotilla drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edmond sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Cotilla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edmond slips a jab and a cross from Cotilla.
A countering left hand to the body from Edmond misses.
A punch combination from Cotilla misses.
Cotilla dives in for a single leg takedown but Edmond sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edmond unleashes a big counter combination but Cotilla bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Edmond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cotilla wants to break free but Edmond has control.
Edmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotilla working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edmond misses with a wild combination.
It looks like Cotilla has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cotilla lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alexander Cotilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Edmond throws a series of punches but Cotilla moves out of range.
Cotilla throws a big counter combination but Edmond scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cotilla throws a leg kick
and Edmond counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Edmond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Cotilla misses with the combination.
Edmond throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotilla.
Cotilla connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Cotilla. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cotilla.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Cotilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Cotilla misses
and Edmond counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rayful Edmond will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cotilla's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cotilla shoots in looking for a takedown but Edmond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cotilla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CUT2#Alexander Cotilla's cut is getting worse.
Cotilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Cotilla takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edmond scores with a body shot.
Edmond checks the leg kick.
Cotilla backing away here, and Edmond unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Edmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotilla moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cotilla crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Edmond - the referee stops the clock and Cotilla gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Edmond. Cotilla manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Edmond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cotilla, pushing him back against the cage.
Edmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cotillas head.
A shot in the inside from Edmond.
Edmond pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmond misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Edmond has closed the distance and engaged Cotilla in a clinch. #BC2#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Cotilla throws a right hand that Edmond ducks under and follows up with a left that Edmond also avoids with ease.
Cotilla takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
Cotilla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotilla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edmond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cotilla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edmond ducks under a wild hook from Cotilla.#T2#
Cotilla shoots and misses
and Edmond counters with a left right combination that sends Cotilla crashing to the mat - Edmond wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Cotilla out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rayful Edmond!
A relieved looking Rayful Edmond thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld liive 38
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Edmond blocks a leg kick.
Ovidio Kiran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond throws out a loose jab but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran lands a body shot.
Kiran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiran misses with a hook #KD2#
and Edmond counters with a crisp one two that drops Kiran! Edmond thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kiran to his feet! Kiran is in big trouble!#ROC2#Kiran is rocked!
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiran missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiran misses with a hook.
Edmond only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No joy there for Kiran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Kiran backs off Edmond throws a huge counter combo but Kiran manages to avoid it all.
Kiran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Kiran misses with a looping right.
Edmond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edmond takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edmond avoids the body shot from Kiran.
Edmond throws a counter combo.
Kiran avoids the body shot from Edmond. #T1#
Kiran slips a jab and a cross from Edmond.
Edmond takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edmond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiran.
Kiran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kiran misses with a wild body shot.
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Edmond misses.
Kiran tests Edmond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiran throws a shot from downtown. Edmond moves away and avoids it.
Edmond replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kiran blocks it well.
Kiran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmond throws a leg kick
and Edmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edmond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiran.
Kiran's corner calls for a 1-2. Kiran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Kiran gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Edmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Kiran.
Jab, jab by Kiran - just one landing. #CL2#
Edmond closes the distance and pushes Kiran back into the cage.
Kiran blocks an elbow strike from Edmond.
Edmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kiran working aggressively here.
Edmond lands with a short shot to the head.
Edmond lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiran throws a one two combo.
Kiran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiran throws a shot from downtown. Edmond moves away and avoids it.
Edmond lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Edmond has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Kiran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kiran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edmond digs a right hand underneath Kiran's ribcage. Kiran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edmond gets through Kiran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiran. #BC2#
Edmond breaks the clinch.
Kiran throws the left hand but Edmond avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Kiran. Beautiful body shot.
Edmond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Kiran.
Kiran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmond moves away.
Edmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiran.
Edmond lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edmond on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Edmond slips a straight right by Kiran.
Edmond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Edmond missing with a left hand there. Kiran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Edmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Edmond ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
Edmond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiran.
Kiran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmond moves away.
Edmond moves out of range as Kiran strikes.
Kiran loads up on a big right hand but Edmond slips the punch.
Kiran checks a low kick from Edmond.
Kiran misses with a body shot.
Kiran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiran.
Edmond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kiran checks it well.
Kiran throws a body punch but Edmond moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ovidio Kiran 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.#R2#
Edmond checks a leg kick.
Kiran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmond misses with a body shot.
Ovidio Kiran is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Kiran.
Edmond walks into a left hand.
Edmond scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Edmond has Kiran up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiran misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiran.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage. #T1#
Kiran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edmond's efforts to push away.
Edmond blocks the elbow strike.
Edmond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Kiran tries to break the clinch but Edmond is controlling the position.
Kiran struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Edmond scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiran has a couple of punches blocked by Edmond.
Edmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Edmond breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Edmond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kiran, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiran throws a head punch that misses.
Edmond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiran throws a head punch that misses.
Edmond throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Edmond takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Kiran tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiran.
Edmond avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiran.
Nice body punch from Kiran.
Edmond swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Edmond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kiran.
Kiran throws a big shot that misses.
Edmond throws a hook but Kiran blocks it.
Kiran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Edmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Edmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiran.
Edmond wants to counter with a clinch but Kiran pushes him away.
Donk. Kiran catches Edmond right on the button with a cross.#T3##CL2#
Edmond moves into the clinch successfully.
Kiran looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Edmond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kiran is out of range and Edmond settles back down.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiran finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmond's head.
A punch lands to the side of Edmond 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kiran fails to land with a series of punches.
Edmond throws a hook but Kiran avoids it easily.
Edmond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Edmond walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edmond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edmond instigates a clinch. #T4#
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 head punch on the inside from Edmond fails to land.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kiran.
A bit of stalling here from Edmond.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmond.
Edmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiran controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Edmond.
A short uppercut from Edmond.
Kiran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiran blocks an uppercut.
Kiran swings wildly with an uppercut but Edmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran lands a nice uppercut.
Edmond has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kiran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Edmond can turn it around.
Edmond letting Kiran take a breather here.
Edmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Kiran breaks from the clinch.
Kiran cracks a nice hook into Edmond's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ovidio Kiran will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kiran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kiran lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiran throws a hook but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiran digs a good body shot into Edmond's ribs.
Kiran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edmond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiran looks to land a left hand but Edmond moved out of range nicely.
Edmond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edmond can do to turn this around?
Kiran misses with a hook.
Edmond tries to move into range but Kiran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edmond throws a body punch but Kiran moves out of range.
Kiran is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran misses with a looping left.
As Kiran backs off Edmond throws a huge counter combo but Kiran manages to avoid it all.
Edmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiran.
Edmond tries a quick counter leg kick but Kiran is wise to it.#CL2#
Edmond moves into the clinch.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Kiran. #T1##BC2#
Edmond breaks the clinch.
Kiran throws an overhand right that lands on Edmond's shoulder, as Edmond tries to avoid the shot.
Kiran misses the shot to the body.
Edmond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiran throws a front kick aimed at Edmond's knee but Edmond avoids it well.
Edmond is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kiran misses the shot to the body.
Kiran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edmond finds it's way round the side to connect with Kiran's head.
No joy there for Edmond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Edmond 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Edmond takes the fight into the clinch.
Edmond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Edmond scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Kiran breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Edmond takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Edmond moves into range and clinches up with Kiran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiran lands a damaging elbow.
Edmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kiran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edmonds head.
Kiran lands a damaging elbow.
Kiran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Edmond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edmond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiran.
Kiran cracks Edmond with a nice body shot.
Kiran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Kiran can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Edmond dodges an elbow strike from Kiran.
Kiran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edmond's defenses.
Kiran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiran scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3##BC#
Kiran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edmond on the side of the head.
Kiran slips a jab and a cross from Edmond.
The crowd cheers as Kiran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edmond doesn't seem phased though.
Kiran on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kiran misses with a wild body shot.
Ovidio Kiran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edmond's hands.
Rayful Edmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmond throws a right hand that Kiran ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiran also avoids with ease.
Kiran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kiran cracks Edmond with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kiran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Kiran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmond.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Kiran tenderised Edmond's leg. Edmond is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kiran lands with a shot to the body.
Kiran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmond wants to counter the offense by Kiran and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Edmond has Kiran up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiran digs a right hand underneath Edmond's ribcage. Edmond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Edmond scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rayful Edmond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kiran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edmond works on Kiran's body with a couple of short punches.
Kiran throws an elbow that misses.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage.
Kiran misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kiran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ovidio Kiran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiran, 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ovidio Kiran!
Ovidio Kiran managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld 35
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Edmond moves into the clinch.
Edmond keeps control of Takala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Takala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
Edmond moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Takala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takala connects with an inside leg kick.
Edmond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala counters with a series of strikes. Edmond will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edmond. That did some damage!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takala - that will leave a mark!
Takala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala throws a push kick but Edmond slaps the foot to one side.
Tino Takala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Takala takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Edmond keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Edmond cracks a nice hook into Takala's ribs.
Edmond cracks a nice hook into Takala's ribs.
Takala scores with a sloppy right hand. Edmond should have avoided that one.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takala misses the shot to the body.
Takala lands a leg kick that knocks Edmond off balance momentarily.
Takala throws a nice head kick!
Edmond connects with the punch.
Edmond throws a right hand that Takala ducks under and follows up with a left that Takala also avoids with ease.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edmond counters with a left and a right that stings Takala. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Takala.
Edmond throws a low kick but Takala moves out of range easily.
Takala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edmond is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL2#
Edmond has managed to clinch. #BC#
Takala breaks the clinch.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
Takala throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD2#
Edmond lands a big right hand that sends Takala crashing to the mat! Edmond stays standing though and waves Takala back to his feet!#ROC2#Takala is rocked!
Edmond has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice cross by Takala.#KD2#
Edmond sends Takala crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Edmond is motioning to the referee to let Takala up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Takala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takala misses with a low kick.
Takala seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Takala as he connects with a hook.
Edmond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Edmond counters with a nice right hand that sends Takala toppling to the canvas! Takala scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Edmond finish him?!
Edmond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takala checks it well.
Takala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edmond counters with a crisp right that sends Takala to the canvas! Edmond follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rayful Edmond!
A relieved looking Rayful Edmond thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld live 31
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1##CL#
Edmond moves into the clinch.
Spice blocks an elbow strike from Edmond.
Edmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmond can't find room to land a body shot as Spice controls the action.
Edmond throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Edmond.
A head punch on the inside from Spice fails to land.
Spice working aggressively here.
Edmond lands an uppercut.
Spice wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch.
Spice moves out of range as Edmond throws a body kick.
Spice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spice misses with the combination.
Spice connects with a jab.
Spice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Spice looks to move away, Edmond throws a big counter combo but Spice just gets out of the way.
Spice lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spice jabs at Edmond's body.#T1#
Spice lands a jab to Edmond's midsection.
Spice throws a shot to the body.
Edmond blocks a leg kick.
Edmond appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spice connects with a leg kick.
Spice looks to land a combination. Edmond sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A leg kick checked by Edmond.
Spice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmond loads up on a big right hand but Spice slips the punch.
Spice throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spice connects with an inside leg kick.
Spice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmond throws out the jab.
Edmond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spice will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Edmond misses its target.
Spice misses with a low kick as Edmond jumps back.
Edmond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spice.#T2#
Spice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Spice.
Spice is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Edmond rather than just go for the knockout.
Spice misses with a low kick.
Edmond looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Edmond checks a leg kick.
Edmond tries a low kick but Spice avoids it.
Edmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spice.
Edmond avoids the body shot from Spice.
Edmond is looking for a counter combo.
Edmond avoids the head kick by Spice.
Edmond throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spice.
Spice throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Edmond takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Spice.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
Edmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Spice connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Edmond throws a body kick that misses.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spice dodges the punch combination from Edmond.
Edmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spice throws a solid leg kick but Edmond takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spice.
Edmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spice swings for the body but Edmond moves out of range.
Edmond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spice misses with a double jab
and Edmond counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spice throws a body punch but Edmond moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmond misses the target.#CL#
Edmond closes the distance and pushes Spice back into the cage.
Spice lands a body punch.
Edmond works on Spice's body with a couple of short punches.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Spice is trying to break free.
Spice is trying to push Edmond away but Edmond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Spice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spice's efforts to push away.
Edmond misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond throws a low kick, looking for Spice's leg but Spice calmly moves out of range.
Spice takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice thumps Edmond with a low kick.#CL#
Edmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Spice.
Spice tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spice as Edmond tries to tie him up.
Spice blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Spice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spice throws a leg kick but Edmond checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akimbo Spice will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Spice throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edmond takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edmond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good standup being displayed there by Spice as he connects with a hook.
Spice connects with a solid leg kick.
Spice misses the shot to the body.
Edmond quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Edmond swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Spice.
Spice misses with a hook. Edmond ducked under it nicely.
Edmond tries to bum rush Spice with a series of wild strikes but Spice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Edmond was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice throws a series of strikes that have Edmond backpedaling.
Edmond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick from Spice lands but Edmond takes it in his stride. #T1#
Edmond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spice can pounce on him.
Spice misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Edmond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmond.
Spice throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edmond.
Spice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spice throws a right hand that Edmond ducks under and follows up with a left that Edmond also avoids with ease.
Spice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edmond avoids the head kick by Spice.
Spice takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Akimbo Spice has been cut.
Edmond lands a slapping body shot.
Spice is breathing heavily.
Edmond comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edmond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick from Edmond, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmond misses the shot to the body.
Spice shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Spice scoring well with a low kick there.
Edmond motions for Spice to come forward. Edmond throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spice throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmond misses the target.
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Edmond moves out of range easily.
Spice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edmond takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #KD#
Edmond drops Spice with a beautiful combination! Spice stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Edmond is looking for the KO!#ROC#Spice is rocked!
Edmond shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Spice takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Edmond sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Spice bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rayful Edmond!
During a confident post fight interview, Rayful Edmond thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 28
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Edmond throws a combination that misses
and Edmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Edmond moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch but Edmond is avoiding it.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Edmond throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook. Edmond ducked under it nicely.
Edmond slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Edmond closes the distance and clinches.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Edmond lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Edmond drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Edmond waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Smith is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmond finish him?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Edmond.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Edmond tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edmond connects with an inside leg kick.
Edmond tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Smith slips a jab from Edmond.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Edmond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Edmond drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
A short right from Smith. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Edmond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Edmond finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond throws a powerful right kick. Smith tried to block low but the kick was high! Smith was taken right off of his feet! Edmond jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rayful Edmond!
Rayful Edmond thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld FN 37
Date: Mar 16, 2023

#R1#
Edmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Smash Machine is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smash Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smash Machine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.#CL#
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Smash Machine pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Smash Machine is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Edmond rolls with it to try and escape but Smash Machine cranks on the arm and Edmond is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clinch King Smash Machine!
Clinch King Smash Machine managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Lee
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth avoids the head kick by Edmond.
Ruth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ruth lands a jab.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmond moves away.
Edmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmond.
Ruth 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.
Ruth cracks Edmond with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edmond. Edmond circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Edmond is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ruth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmond at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth swinging wildly here.
Ruth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edmond counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Edmond moved out of range.#T1#
Ruth takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Myles Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruth takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Edmond defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Edmond is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ruth with a body shot.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Edmond counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Edmond counters with a straight right hand.
Ruth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edmond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Edmond is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth cracks Edmond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edmond misses with a low kick.
Ruth throws a body punch but Edmond moves out of range. #T2#
Ruth lands a nice looking body shot.
Edmond tries to move into range but Ruth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruth tries to close the distance and clinch but Edmond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Edmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edmond wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth swings for the body but Edmond moves out of range.
Ruth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edmond in his tracks.
Edmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruth is just out of range.
Edmond scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Ruth misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruth as he connects with a hook.
Ruth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmond.
A quick step to the side and Ruth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmond is just out of range.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmond is just out of range.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Edmond tries to clinch there but Ruth circles away.
It looked like Ruth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Edmond.
Edmond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Edmond misses with a series of wild punches.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses
and Edmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Edmond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ruth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmond walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Edmond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruth circles away quickly and effectively.
Edmond ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Edmond unleashes a big counter combination but Ruth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ruth digs a good hook to Edmond's body.
A head kick by Edmond misses
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Myles Ruth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ruth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Edmond counters with a nice body shot.
Edmond tries to clinch
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edmond can do to turn this around?
Edmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruth throws a body punch but Edmond moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Edmond might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ruth has got the better of the exchanges.
Ruth takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Edmond slips a straight right by Ruth.
Edmond wants to counter with a clinch but Ruth pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Edmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Edmond slips under a jab from Ruth.#T1#
Edmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruth moves away.
Edmond avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Edmond let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ruth throws a hook but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond shapes to counter with a head kick.
Edmond gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruth.
Ruth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edmonds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD2#
Edmond lands a big head kick that sends Ruth tumbling to the mat! Edmond takes a step backwards and waves Ruth back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Myles Ruth has been cut.
Edmond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Edmond counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ruth is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Edmond blocks a jab.
Myles Ruth is winning the standup battle so far.
Edmond tries to clinch but Ruth moves out of range. #T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Edmond. #CL2#
Edmond moves into the clinch successfully.
Edmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Edmond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruth has him pressed against the cage.
Edmond gets through Ruth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edmond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond is trying to stall. #BC2#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruth looks to land a combination but Edmond avoids it well.
Edmond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Ruth closes the distance and pushes Edmond back into the cage.
Edmond can't find room to land a body shot as Ruth controls the action. #BC2#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmond was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmond is just out of range.
Ruth slips a jab and a cross from Edmond.
Edmond tries to clinch but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmond throws a counter combo.
Edmond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruth doesn't manage to clinch there - Edmond circles away.
Ruth takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Edmond is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ruth lands with a straight right. Edmond didn't see that one coming.
Edmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmond moves away.
Edmond tries to counter with a clinch but Ruth shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Ruth keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruth blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot by Ruth.
Edmond motions for Ruth to come forward. Edmond throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruth misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
Edmond unleashes a big counter combination but Ruth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruth lands a glancing blow to the side of Edmond's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Edmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth misses with a hook. Edmond ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rayful Edmond will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Myles Ruth'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!#R3#
Edmond walks into a stiff left hand from Ruth.
Ruth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edmond avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Ruth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edmond slips a straight right by Ruth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth connects with a crisp jab.
Edmond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Edmond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Ruth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edmond connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruth scrambles back to his feet.
Edmond misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruth misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruth catches Edmond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edmond counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ruth misses with a body shot. #T2#
Ruth moves away from the strike by Edmond. #CL2#
Edmond instigates a clinch.
Edmond tries to throw a body punch but Ruth avoids it by throwing Edmond back against the cage. #BC#
Ruth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmond takes one to the chin there.
Edmond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Ruth moves in looking to clinch but Edmond pushes him off.
Edmond is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Edmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edmond! But no joy.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Edmond's shoulder, as Edmond tries to avoid the shot.
Edmond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Edmond on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Edmond throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Ruth misses.
Edmond has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Edmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ruth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Edmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruth throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Edmond counters by clinching up.
Edmond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Edmond on the inside. #BC2#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Ruth blocks a head kick by Edmond.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Edmond saw that one coming.
Edmond throws a counter combo.
Edmond ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edmond.
A swing and a miss from Edmond.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruth misses with a body shot.
Edmond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruth.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmond.
A jab from Edmond misses.
Ruth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Myles Ruth.
I think Ruth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myles Ruth!
An out of breath Myles Ruth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs River
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edmond lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.#CL#
Edmond clinches up against the cage.
Weismuller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Edmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Edmond.
Weismuller wants a takedown. #BC#
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond throws a leg kick but Weismuller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weismuller shoots in looking for a takedown but Edmond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weismuller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Weismuller.
Edmond is looking to clinch but Weismuller is avoiding it.
Edmond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
Weismuller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edmond if he has to take too many more of those.
Good work by Weismuller as he checks the leg kick.
Edmond blocks a head kick by Weismuller.
Edmond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond connects with a leg kick.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown but Edmond shows good takedown defense.
Edmond is looking for a counter combo.
Edmond leaves Weismuller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weismuller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edmond.
Weismuller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weismuller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weismuller throws a head kick that half lands.
Weismuller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edmond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses.
Weismuller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses.
Edmond connects with a nice looking jab.
Edmond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weismuller looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt. #KD#
Edmond lands a big uppercut and Weismuller crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Weismuller looks OK. Edmond waves Weismuller back to his feet!#ROC#Weismuller is rocked!
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick and Edmond moves out of range easily. #CL#
Edmond has Weismuller up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmond cracks Weismuller with a nice body shot.
Edmond pushes Weismuller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edmond misses with some punches.
Edmond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3##BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller moves out of range as Edmond strikes.
Edmond lands with a right that hurts Weismuller. Weismuller looks to clinch but Edmond throws a short knee that drops Weismuller. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Rayful Edmond!
A very excited looking Rayful Edmond made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH:Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Sasaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edmond counters with a left and a right that stings Sasaki .
Edmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasaki is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sasaki misses the target. #CL2#
Edmond pushes Sasaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edmond blocks an elbow strike.
Sasaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edmond or not.
Edmond has a couple of punches blocked by Sasaki .
Sasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Edmond.
Sasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Sasaki .
Edmond takes an elbow to the temple.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Sasaki .
Sasaki throws an elbow that misses.
Edmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasaki working aggressively here.
Sasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands. #T1#
Sasaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sasaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Rayful Edmond has been cut.
Edmond blocks an elbow strike from Sasaki .
Edmond is trying to force a seperation but Sasaki has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmond.
Edmond misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Edmond - that landed with a thud.
Sasaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sasaki wants to stall.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sasaki is keeping busy.
Edmond pushes off an throws an elbow but Sasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Edmond.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Sasaki .
Sasaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Edmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Edmond.
Edmond has a couple of punches blocked by Sasaki . #T2#
Edmond stalling.
Edmond is pushing Sasaki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edmond trying to control the position but instead, Sasaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edmond into the cage.
Sasaki tries to stall but Edmond uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Sasaki .
Edmond blocks a body shot from Sasaki .
Sasaki blocks a body shot from Edmond.
Sasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sasaki fails to land. #BC2#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sasaki lands a jab to Edmond's midsection.
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!
Sasaki throws a head kick that Edmond semi-blocks.
Edmond dips to his left and cracks Sasaki with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Haise Sasaki has been cut.
Sasaki throws the kick towards the body but Edmond avoids it.
Edmond is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Edmond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sasaki momentarily.
Sasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sasaki tries to clinch there but Edmond circles away.
Sasaki clobbers Edmond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sasaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Edmond.
It seemed like Edmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edmond throws a shot from downtown. Sasaki moves away and avoids it.
Sasaki throws a good cross that connects.
Sasaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD#
Sasaki knocks Edmond to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Edmond is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Sasaki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Edmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Sasaki finish him?
Edmond throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmond.
Sasaki is stalking Edmond. Edmond circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Sasaki , and it's lights out! Edmond really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haise Sasaki !
An out of breath and clearly excited Haise Sasaki thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Castellana
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Edmond staying out of range there.
Edmond unleashes a big counter combination but Van Hoodonk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Edmond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD2#
Edmond drops Van Hoodonk with a beautiful combination! Van Hoodonk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Edmond is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Wilhelm Van Hoodonk has been cut.#KD2#
Edmond cracks Van Hoodonk with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Van Hoodonk looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Edmond finish him?
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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!
Edmond flashes Van Hoodonk a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Van Hoodonk's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Van Hoodonk crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Edmond punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rayful Edmond!
Our winner, Rayful Edmond, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Torsten 4
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Edmond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torsten throws a lazy right hand but Edmond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Edmond.
Edmond wants to clinch up but Torsten keeps it at a distance.
Torsten misses with a looping right.
Torsten lands a head shot.#CL#
Torsten gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Torsten breaks from the clinch.
Torsten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edmond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torsten thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Edmond lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Edmond lands a jab to the nose.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Torsten!
Nice body kick there by Torsten.
Edmond takes a swing at Torsten's ribcage but misses.
Edmond lands with a nice combination. Torsten backs away looking to recover.
Edmond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torsten was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Torsten scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torsten misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmond misses the target.
Edmond throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#That has opened up Baldur Torsten's cut even more.
Edmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Edmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torsten scores with a punch to the head.
Torsten throws a leg kick
and Edmond counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torsten's knee momentarily.
Torsten feints and then cracks Edmond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmond down. #CL#
Edmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Torsten digs a right hand into Edmond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edmond's gas tank.
Edmond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Torsten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Edmond trying to stall but Torsten improves his position.
Edmond scores with a shoulder strike.
Torsten keeps control of Edmond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Edmond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torsten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torsten.
Edmond is breathing heavily.
Torsten is working Edmond over against the cage.
Torsten digs a right hand into Edmond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edmond's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Torsten.
A nice left hand lands by Torsten.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torsten.
A short uppercut from Torsten.
A right hook to the body lands for Torsten.
Torsten has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Edmond seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Torsten can turn it around.
Torsten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edmonds head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torsten.
Torsten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Torsten tries to work over Edmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edmond pushes off an throws an elbow but Torsten leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Torsten. #T4##BC2#
Torsten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torsten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edmond. That did some damage!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Edmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Torsten cracks Edmond on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Edmond falls backwards against the cage. Torsten follows up with more strikes that drop Edmond to his knees. Torsten keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Edmond! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldur Torsten!
After winning the bout, Baldur Torsten thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Babinski
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Ochoa misses with a hook. Edmond ducked under it nicely.
Edmond is looking for the big counter here.
Nice jab there from Ochoa.
Ochoa 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.
Ochoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Edmond throws a leg kick but Ochoa checks it.
Edmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ochoa.
Edmond was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ochoa misses the shot to the body.
Edmond scores with a head kick. Ochoa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ochoa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ochoa checks a leg kick.
Ochoa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Edmond.
Ochoa tries to clinch up.
Edmond is looking for the big counter here.
Edmond throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ochoa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ochoa tries to clinch up.#T1#
Ochoa missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Ochoa backs off Edmond throws a huge counter combo but Ochoa manages to avoid it all.
Edmond lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ochoa is breathing heavily.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Ochoa avoids the head kick by Edmond.
Ochoa moves away from the strike by Edmond. #CL2#
Edmond gets a clinch.
Edmond told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Edmond can't find room to land a body shot as Ochoa controls the action.
Ochoa can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Ochoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands. #BC2#
Edmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edmond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ochoa.
Edmond avoids the body shot from Ochoa.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Ochoa avoids them all with ease.
Anthony Ochoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ochoa scores with a body shot.
Edmond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edmond tries to clinch up
and Ochoa counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ochoa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ochoa misses with a body shot
and Edmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Ochoa.
Ochoa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ochoa lands a glancing blow to the side of Edmond's head.
Edmond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ochoa.#T3#
Edmond throws a low kick, looking for Ochoa's leg but Ochoa calmly moves out of range.
Edmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ochoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ochoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmond.
Ochoa throws a push kick but Edmond slaps the foot to one side.
Edmond takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Edmond moves into the clinch.
Edmond works on Ochoa's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Edmond. #BC2#
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edmond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ochoa's hands.#KD2#
Edmond feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ochoa sprawling to the canvas! Ochoa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Edmond finish him?! #ROC2#Ochoa is rocked!
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!#CL2#
Ochoa tries to keep at a distance but Edmond has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Ochoa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edmond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edmond is leaning against Ochoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ochoa seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edmond. #BC2#
Edmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ochoa misses with a right hand
and Edmond counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ochoa out cold! What a finish! Edmond is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rayful Edmond!
Rayful Edmond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz v Shabazz
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Gunnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Edmond has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Gunnarsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gunnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but Edmond defending well.
Gunnarsson thows a huge punch but Edmond dodges it nicely.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Edmond is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond has hold of Gunnarsson's hands but Gunnarsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gunnarsson trying to mount his opponent but Edmond defends it.
Edmond tries to kick Gunnarsson off but Gunnarsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Edmond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunnarsson throwing shots but Edmond is blocking nicely.
Edmond wants to get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Edmond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson thows a huge punch but Edmond dodges it nicely.
Edmond tries to kick Gunnarsson off but Gunnarsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Edmond blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson with the ground and pound but Edmond uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Edmond keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Gunnarsson preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond lands with a slapping head kick.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Gunnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Edmond has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Edmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edmond.
Gunnarsson has had enough of the clinch but Edmond keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Edmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edmond sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edmond seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edmond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmond tries to bum rush Gunnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Gunnarsson drives through with a takedown into Edmond's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gunnarsson looking to sit in guard and control but Edmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunnarsson controls Edmond momentarily but Edmond frees himself. #T4#
Edmond advances to half guard.
Gunnarsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gunnarsson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gunnarsson gets full guard.
Gunnarsson working a defensive guard but Edmond passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gunnarsson punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rayful Edmond will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gunnarsson misses with the body kick
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gunnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Edmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Edmond.
Edmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.#CL#
Edmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook to the body
and Edmond counters with a good low kick that Gunnarsson was not able to check.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Edmond counters with a left and a right that stings Gunnarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson misses with the body kick
and Edmond counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Edmond fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Gunnarsson clinches with his opponent.
Edmond throws a head punch that misses.
Edmond lands a body punch.
Gunnarsson jumps guard but Edmond stands there with Gunnarsson around his waist. Gunnarsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch. #CL#
Edmond has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Edmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Edmond. No joy for Gunnarsson on that attempt.
Gunnarsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEdmond.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunnarsson.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown but Edmond sprawls well.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson cracks Edmond with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Gunnarsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gunnarsson cracks Edmond with an open hand slap.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmond.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunnarsson! But no joy.
Rayful Edmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Edmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson is looking to chop away at Edmond's legs.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Edmond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Edmond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Gunnarsson checks a low kick from Edmond.
Edmond tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Edmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Gunnarsson has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edmond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edmond lands with a hook. Gunnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Gunnarsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond 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!#R3#
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Edmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Edmond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunnarsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edmond throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Edmond throws a right hand that Gunnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunnarsson also avoids with ease.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edmond appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Edmond swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunnarsson.
Edmond swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gunnarsson. #CL#
Edmond rushes Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Edmond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Edmond tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Edmond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Come on Edmond - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson. #BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Edmond moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gunnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnarsson can do to turn this around?
Edmond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunnarsson shoots in but Edmond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edmond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Edmond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Edmond.
Gunnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Edmond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
It looked like Edmond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Edmond wants to clinch.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
Edmond throws a big counter combination but Gunnarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Gunnarsson wants to clinch but Edmond slips to the side#KD#
and Edmond counters with a head kick that drops Gunnarsson to the mat! Gunnarsson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#CUT#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Edmond is having none of it.
Edmond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Edmond avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edmond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Edmond.
Edmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rayful Edmond.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edmond, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rayful Edmond!
An out of breath Rayful Edmond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Sonni
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1#
Ribbit misses with a straight left.
Ribbit misses with a wild body shot.
Ribbit throws a body punch but Edmond moves out of range. #KD#
Edmond drops Ribbit with a beautiful combination! Ribbit stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Edmond is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ribbit is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Frog Ribbit has been cut.
Ribbit misses with a hook to the body
and Edmond counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Ribbit badly! Edmond follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Ribbit out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Edmond finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rayful Edmond!
An out of breath Rayful Edmond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Edmond
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
Torsten throws a body shot but no joy.
Torsten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Torsten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Edmond checks a leg kick nicely.
Torsten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edmond swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torsten counters with a nice uppercut.
Torsten throws a low kick but Edmond avoids it.
Torsten connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond misses the body punch
and Torsten counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmond throws a combination that misses
and Torsten counters with a nice leg kick.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses.
Edmond misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Edmond throws a leg kick but Torsten sees it coming and moves out of range.
Torsten is looking to counter punch.
Torsten scores with a hook.
Torsten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torsten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Torsten avoids them all with ease.
Edmond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torsten.
Nice cross by Torsten.
Edmond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Torsten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Torsten connects with a right hand. Edmond shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Torsten. That snapped Edmond's head back. #KD2#
Edmond lands a big head kick that sends Torsten tumbling to the mat! Edmond takes a step backwards and waves Torsten back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torsten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edmond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Edmond gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Torsten gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Baldur Torsten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Torsten
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Torsten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torsten misses with a head kick.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Torsten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Edmond clinches up with Torsten and pushes him back against the cage.
Edmond blocking some punches.
Torsten tries to work over Edmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edmond lands a right hand.
Torsten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torsten tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.
Torsten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edmond. #BC#
Edmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten cracks Edmond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick
and Torsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Torsten.
Torsten throws a wild body kick that Edmond sees coming a mile off.
Edmond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torsten staying out of range there.
Torsten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torsten has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Torsten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edmond wants to slow Torsten down by chopping away at his legs.
Edmond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Edmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Edmond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edmond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Torsten can pounce on him.
Torsten keeps the fight on the outside.
Edmond throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Torsten counters with a nice body kick.
Edmond doesn't manage to clinch there - Torsten circles away.
Edmond tries to clinch there but Torsten circles away.
Edmond moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTorsten.
Edmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torsten is looking to land body kicks.
Torsten is looking to land body kicks.#T3##CL#
Edmond closes the distance and pushes Torsten back into the cage.
Edmond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Torsten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torsten. #BC#
Edmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torsten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmond's head backwards.
Torsten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Torsten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edmond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torsten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edmond blocks the body kick.
Edmond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Torsten.
Torsten throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmond. #T4#
Edmond checks the leg kick.
Torsten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torsten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmond.
Decent striking displayed by Torsten there.
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!
Edmond avoids the body shot from Torsten.
Edmond on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torsten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torsten throws a series of punches but Edmond avoids them all with ease.
Torsten lets loose with a powerful body kick. Edmond will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldur Torsten dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
That kick from Edmond tenderised Torsten's leg. Torsten is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torsten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by Torsten.
Edmond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torsten.
Edmond throwing a counter right hand but Torsten manages to avoid it.
Good work by Torsten as he checks the leg kick.
Torsten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edmond swings for the body but Torsten moves out of range.
It seemed like Torsten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torsten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edmond lands a nice looking kick to the body. Torsten takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmond appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Torsten tries to bum rush Edmond with a series of wild strikes but Edmond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmond jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Edmond moves in looking to clinch but Torsten pushes him off.#T1#
Torsten lands with a straight right. Edmond didn't see that one coming.
Edmond tries to clinch up but Torsten circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Torsten misses
and Edmond counters with an outside leg kick.
Torsten looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmond is just out of range.
Torsten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Edmond finds it's way through Torsten's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Good work by Edmond as he checks the leg kick.
Torsten cracks Edmond with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edmond tries to clinch up but Torsten circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Edmond moves out of range as Torsten throws a body kick.
It looked like Edmond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torsten.
Torsten thumps Edmond with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Torsten blocks the low kick.
Edmond lands a head shot.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Edmond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torsten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Edmond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Torsten's hands.
Edmond scores with a three punch combo!
Torsten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Torsten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmond fails to land with a series of punches.
Torsten tries to move into range but Edmond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Baldur Torsten's cut even more.#CL#
Edmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Torsten controls his hands.
Torsten looking to slow down the pace here.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torsten stalling in the clinch but Edmond improves position.
Edmond works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torsten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torsten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edmond avoids it.
Torsten works on Edmond's body with a couple of short punches.
Torsten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edmond's efforts to push away.#T4#
Edmond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torsten backwards.
Edmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edmond misses with a body punch.
Edmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Torsten scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Edmond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Torsten. #BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Torsten is predictable there
and Edmond counters with a one-two to the body.
Torsten jabs Edmond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torsten.
Torsten slips under a jab.
Torsten works Edmond's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Torsten just misses with a punch to the body.
Torsten lands with an overhand left.
Edmond misses with a straight right.
Edmond backing away here, and Torsten unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Baldur Torsten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torsten throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmond ducks under a wild hook from Torsten.
It looked like Edmond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmond wants to clinch.
Torsten only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Torsten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torsten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torsten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torsten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torsten throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Edmond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Torsten misses with a punch on the inside.
Torsten throws a punch but it's blocked by Edmond.
Torsten throws a punch but it's blocked by Edmond.
Torsten lands with a short shot to the head.
Torsten pushes Edmond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Torsten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edmond tries to work over Torsten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edmond is looking to break free of the clinch but Torsten has double underhooks.
Torsten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torsten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Edmond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torsten backwards.
Torsten blocks a body shot from Edmond. #BC2#
Torsten manages to break the clinch.
Torsten with the inside leg kick.
Torsten looks for the body kick but Edmond saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torsten. #T3#
That kick from Torsten tenderised Edmond's leg. Edmond is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edmond misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torsten.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmond. Torsten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torsten stuns Edmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Edmond. Those never looked like landing.
Torsten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edmond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torsten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edmond.
Jab by Torsten.
Edmond is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Edmond takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Edmond is rocked!
Edmond is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Torsten Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Edmond is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Baldur Torsten thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Gulf vs Armstrong
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Nicolas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nicolas takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Edmond's shoulder, as Edmond tries to avoid the shot.
Edmond throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
Nicolas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nicolas takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edmond on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Nicolas avoids them all with ease.
Nicolas misses with a lunging right hand
and Edmond counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond throws a front kick aimed at Nicolas's knee but Nicolas avoids it well.
Nicolas feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
letting Edmond counter with a right hand.
Nicolas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Nicolas.
Nicolas swats away the attempt to clinch by Edmond.#CL#
Edmond rushes Nicolas and presses him up against the cage.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Edmond fails to land.
The referee calls for Edmond to work.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Nicolas working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Edmond.
Edmond lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Edmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Edmond misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Nicolas.
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmond tries to clinch there but Nicolas circles away.
Nicolas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edmond's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Edmond. Those never looked like landing.
Edmond throws a low kick, looking for Nicolas's leg but Nicolas calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicolas! But no joy.#T3#
Good shot there by Edmond.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Edmond - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Edmond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicolas, pushing him back against the cage.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Edmond.
Edmond lands with a right to the head.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edmond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Nicolas.
Edmond lands with an uppercut that bounces Nicolas off the cage and back into range.
Edmond slips under a jab.
Nicolas slips a jab and a cross from Edmond.
Nicolas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmond throws a leg kick that misses.
Nicolas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Edmond throws a wild body kick that Nicolas sees coming a mile off.
Edmond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Edmond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Nicolas gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch.
Edmond lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicolas looks winded!
Edmond pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Edmond.
Edmond lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edmond blocks an uppercut.
Edmond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Edmond taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nicolas takes one to the side of the head.
Edmond shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nicolas throws out a counter right but Edmond avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Edmond darts in and clinches Nicolas up against the cage.
Nicolas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nicolas fails to land.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmond pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Harold Nicolas's cut even more.#BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicolas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Edmond. #T1#
Edmond 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.
Edmond misses with a looping left.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Edmond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Edmond clinches.
Edmond lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Rayful Edmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nicolas lands a shot to the body.
Edmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Edmond tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Edmond back against the cage.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edmond wants to stall.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Edmond. #T2#
Nicolas letting Edmond take a breather here.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edmond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Edmond.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
Edmond controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Edmond. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmond tries to clinch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmond misses the shot to the body.
Edmond throws a leg kick which misses Nicolas's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicolas tries to avoid it.
Edmond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nicolas.#T3#
Nicolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Edmond to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD#
Edmond drops Nicolas with a beautiful combination! Nicolas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Edmond is looking for the KO!#ROC#Nicolas is rocked!
Edmond misses with a low kick as Nicolas jumps back.
Nicolas is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmond finish him?
Edmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nicolas seems to have recovered his senses.
Nicolas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Edmond.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Edmond, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicolas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Edmond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#The cut above Harold Nicolas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Edmond swinging wildly here. #KD#
Edmond lands a big uppercut and Nicolas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nicolas looks OK. Edmond waves Nicolas back to his feet!
Edmond lands a nice looking body kick.
Edmond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Edmond lands a big right hand that sends Nicolas crashing to the mat! Edmond stays standing though and waves Nicolas back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Edmond lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Nicolas head around and knocks him out cold! Edmond hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rayful Edmond!
Rayful Edmond retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Rayful Edmond, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH:14
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Edmond lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.#CL2#
Edmond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edmond has a couple of punches blocked by Torsten.
Torsten working aggressively here.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Edmond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torsten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torsten.
Edmond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Torsten has him pressed against the cage.
Edmond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torsten backwards.
Torsten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torsten tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it. #BC2#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Torsten lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edmond. Edmond circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Edmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torsten lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Torsten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmond.
Torsten lands with a short shot to the head.
Torsten tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.
Torsten has a couple of punches blocked by Edmond.
Torsten throws a punch but it's blocked by Edmond.
Edmond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torsten throws an elbow that misses.
Edmond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torsten blocks an uppercut.
Edmond misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edmond working hard to break the clinch.
Torsten has a couple of punches blocked by Edmond.
Torsten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torsten stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torsten.
Torsten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torsten tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Torsten.
Edmond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torsten struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands. #T2#
Edmond is trying to force a seperation but Torsten has the dominant position.
Edmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torsten's elbow. #BC2#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Torsten avoids the head kick by Edmond.
As Edmond backs away, Torsten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Torsten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torsten throws a body kick that misses
and Edmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torsten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edmond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torsten. Torsten obviously looking to wear him down.
Torsten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edmond doesn't seem bothered though.
Edmond throws a right and a left that Torsten avoids nicely.
Torsten is looking to counter with a body kick.
Edmond misses with a lunging right hand
and Torsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torsten checks a low kick from Edmond.
Torsten feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
A jab lands there for Torsten.
A lazy body kick from Torsten
and Edmond counters with a straight right hand.
Torsten swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Torsten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edmond scores with a leg kick.
Torsten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edmond moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmond appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edmond misses with a few strikes there.
Edmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Edmond. #CUT2#Baldur Torsten's cut is getting worse.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond throws a right hand that misses
and Torsten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edmond tries to land a body kick
and Torsten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Edmond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Torsten doesn't seem phased though.
Edmond throws a lazy uppercut
and Torsten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edmond misses with a looping right.
Edmond lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#Baldur Torsten's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Edmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torsten throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rayful Edmond will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Torsten. That's going to slow Edmond down.
It looks like Torsten has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Edmond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torsten counters with a straight right hand.
Edmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torsten.
Edmond moves in looking to clinch but Torsten pushes him off.
Edmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torsten half committed to a counter leg kick.
Edmond wants to clinch
and Torsten counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edmond throws a head kick but Torsten moves out of range.
Torsten checks the leg kick.#T1#
Torsten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torsten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Torsten finds it's target.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torsten swats away the attempt to clinch by Edmond.
Torsten is looking to counter the offense by Edmond and move into the clinch.
A low kick from Torsten is predictable there
and Edmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Torsten connects with a right hand. Edmond shakes it off.
Edmond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baldur Torsten is winning the standup battle so far.
Edmond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torsten. Torsten obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Torsten misses
and Edmond counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Edmond.#CUT2#Jeez, Baldur Torsten's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Torsten dodges the punch combination from Edmond.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmond swinging wildly here.
Torsten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Edmond throws a head kick that Torsten semi-blocks.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Baldur Torsten's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rayful Edmond!
Rayful Edmond is the new light heavyweight champion!
Rayful Edmond thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1##CL#
Edmond darts in and clinches Panayotov up against the cage.
Edmond working hard to break the clinch.
Edmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Edmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Edmond - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Panayotov. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Edmond slips the punch.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panayotov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmond thinking.
Edmond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edmond misses with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a nice body shot.
Edmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Panayotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panayotov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Edmond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panayotov circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Panayotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Panayotov misses.#T1#
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Crunch! Panayotov slams his shin into Edmond's torso.
Edmond throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Panayotov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Panayotov tries to clinch but Edmond is having none of it.
Edmond throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Panayotov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice shot by Panayotov.
A big left from Panayotov misses.
It looked like Edmond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panayotov.
Edmond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edmond swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmond feints and then cracks Panayotov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panayotov down.
Edmond tries to land a front kick but Panayotov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Edmond throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Panayotov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
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!#BC#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Panayotov misses.
A shot to the body from Edmond misses
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Panayotov misses the jab.
Edmond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panayotov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edmond to score with a decent uppercut.
Edmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Edmond throws a jab when Panayotov was well out of range.
Panayotov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Edmond throws a leg kick
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Edmond. #T3#
Edmond slips a straight right by Panayotov.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmond misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edmond.
Edmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edmond works Panayotov's body with a nice hook.
Panayotov delivers a nice body kick.
Edmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmond misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panayotov! But no joy.
Panayotov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmond misses with a double jab
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Panayotov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Edmond had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Nice body punch from Edmond.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panayotov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edmond's head.
Panayotov missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Edmond walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Panayotov misses the jab.
Edmond seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Edmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.
Nice defenses there by Panayotov.
Edmond ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Edmond misses the body punch
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Edmond throws out a loose jab but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Panayotov moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Panayotov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Edmond throws a series of punches but Panayotov avoids them all with ease.
Edmond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Panayotov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edmond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Edmond moves into the clinch.
Panayotov tries a knee to the head but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panayotov blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edmond.
Panayotov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Edmond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Edmond. #CUT#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Panayotov.
Edmond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edmond taking a breather. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Panayotov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edmond's brow.
Panayotov lands with a left to the head.
Edmond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panayotov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Edmond.
Panayotov is breathing heavily.
Edmond lands with a left to the head.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Edmond.
Edmond digs a right hand underneath Panayotov's ribcage. Panayotov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panayotov misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Edmond.
Edmond lands with a right to the head.
Edmond lands a right hand. #ROC#Panayotov is rocked!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Panayotov is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmond finish him?
Edmond working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Edmond misses.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmond connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Panayotov covering up! Edmond comes in with a big uppercut and Panayotov goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rayful Edmond!
Rayful Edmond thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Asai
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Edmond misses the body punch
and Bouglas counters with a leg kick.
Bouglas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bouglas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bouglas misses with a wild body shot.
Edmond takes a swing at Bouglas's ribcage but misses.
Edmond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bouglas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edmond misses with a straight left.
Edmond seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond misses with a few strikes there.
Edmond swinging wildly here.
Edmond moves in looking to clinch but Bouglas pushes him off.#T1#
Edmond misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Edmond.
Bouglas feints a counter leg kick.
Edmond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edmond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bouglas lands a really nice looking cross but Edmond seems unphased.
Bouglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Bouglas.
Bouglas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Edmond paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Edmond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bouglas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Edmond throws a sloppy body shot
and Edmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bouglas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bouglas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edmond momentarily.
Bouglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmond.
Bouglas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edmond throws a leg kick
and Bouglas counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Edmond lands a left and a right that send Bouglas crashing to the mat, dazed. Edmond thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bouglas is rocked!
Bouglas walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Bouglas limp body while Edmond jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rayful Edmond!
A relieved looking Rayful Edmond thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Ribbit vs Edmond
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Edmond lands a nice hook to Ribbit's body. Ribbit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribbit connects with a solid leg kick.
Ribbit misses with a body shot.
Edmond misses with a hook. Ribbit ducked under it nicely.
Ribbit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edmond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribbit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edmond.
Edmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribbit moves away.
Edmond tries to clinch up but Ribbit circles away and keeps his distance.
Edmond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edmond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Edmond misses
and Ribbit counters with a nice body shot.
Edmond has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ribbit throws a low kick but Edmond avoids it.
Ribbit throws a lazy right hand but Edmond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Edmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ribbit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Ribbit counters with a quick kick to the body but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond ducks under a wild hook from Ribbit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribbit misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Edmond misses with an uppercut. Ribbit saw that one coming.
Ribbit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ribbit scoring well with a low kick there.
Edmond with the inside leg kick.
Ribbit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edmond. Edmond obviously looking to wear him down.
Edmond throws a combination that misses
enabling Ribbit to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Edmond.
Ribbit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ribbit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmond.
A jab from Ribbit finds it's way through Edmond's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Ribbit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ribbit throws a wild body kick that Edmond sees coming a mile off.
Edmond fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribbit misses with a straight left.
Ribbit throws a front kick aimed at Edmond's knee but Edmond avoids it well.
Edmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ribbit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribbit tests Edmond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribbit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edmond is out of range.
Edmond lands with a nice body punch.
Edmond lands a jab to the head.
Edmond misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribbit misses the target.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Edmond forces Ribbit back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Edmond breaks the clinch.
Ribbit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edmond lands with a nice combination. Ribbit backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Frog Ribbit has been cut.#T3#
Edmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribbit.
Ribbit misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Ribbit drops Edmond with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Edmond looks back up at him and smiles so Ribbit waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Edmond is rocked!
Ribbit shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Edmond takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Ribbit sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Edmond bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frog Ribbit!
During a confident post fight interview, Frog Ribbit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Rogers
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Edmond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rogers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.
Rogers is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Edmond.
Edmond misses with a body punch
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edmond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edmond throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edmond moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmond lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Edmond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Edmond.
Rogers misses with a straight left.
Rogers checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rogers! But no joy.
Rogers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edmond. Edmond obviously looking to wear him down.
Rogers throws a lazy right hand but Edmond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Edmond moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Edmond misses with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmond lands with a right hand.
Edmond is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Edmond is predictable there
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Edmond.
Edmond misses the shot to the body.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Edmond, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Edmond forces Rogers back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Edmond moves into range and clinches up with Rogers.#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Edmond clinches with his opponent.
Edmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards. #BC2#
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmond looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edmond connects with a leg kick.
Edmond lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rogers will feel that in the morning.
Edmond seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Edmond feints with a jab and clips Rogers right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Rogers is sent crashing into the canvas and Edmond leaps in for the kill! Rogers tries to get to his feet but Edmond is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Rogers is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rayful Edmond!
After winning the bout, Rayful Edmond thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Weudke
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Weudke misses with a wild combination.
Edmond tried to counter with a leg kick but Weudke avoided it.
Weudke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Edmond is able to avoid easily.
Edmond misses with a two punch combination.
Weudke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weudke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edmond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Edmond.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Edmond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weudke. Weudke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Weudke just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEdmond.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weudke looks to land a combination but Edmond avoids it well. #T1#
Edmond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Edmond gets a clinch.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Weudke.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Weudke gets through Edmond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edmond dodges an elbow strike from Weudke. #BC2#
Weudke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmond wants to clinch
and Weudke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Weudke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Edmond throws a push kick but Weudke slaps the foot to one side.
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Edmond rather than just go for the knockout.
Weudke lands with a nice body punch.
Edmond tries to clinch but Weudke moves away
and Weudke counters with a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Weudke as he connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Edmond.
Edmond is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmond is just out of range.
Edmond throws a big counter combination but Weudke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Edmond takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmond manages to avoid it.
Edmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
Weudke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edmond.
Edmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Edmond checks a low kick from Weudke.
Weudke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmond.
A nice combination there by Weudke.
Edmond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weudke misses with a body kick. #CL#
Edmond closes the distance and pushes Weudke back into the cage.#T3#
Edmond pushes Weudke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weudke looks winded!#BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weudke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edmond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Weudke.
Edmond throws a combination. Weudke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Weudke tries to score with a low kick but Edmond moves his leg out of the way.
Edmond throws a big counter combination but Weudke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weudke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Edmond seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Weudke avoids the head kick by Edmond.
Edmond's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Edmond duly obliges. #CUT#That has opened up Roland Weudke's cut even more.
Edmond throws a right and a left that Weudke avoids nicely.
Weudke with a nice cross.
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!
Weudke throws the kick towards the body but Edmond avoids it.
Weudke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edmond wants to land a leg kick but Weudke is out of range. #T4#
Weudke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Edmond.
Weudke feints and then cracks Edmond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmond down.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
Weudke throws a shot to the body.
Crunch! Weudke slams his shin into Edmond's torso.
Edmond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Weudke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weudke stuns Edmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weudke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke looks for the body kick but Edmond saw that one coming.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
Edmond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weudke in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Edmond tries to clinch there but Weudke circles away.
Weudke avoids the head kick by Edmond.
Edmond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weudke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Edmond's front leg but catches the back leg as Edmond tries to avoid it.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
Weudke lands a nice hook to Edmond's body. Edmond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Edmond doesn't manage to clinch there - Weudke circles away.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmond misses the target.
Edmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edmond throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Weudke lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Edmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmond walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weudke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Edmond lands the left hand.#CUT#The cut above Roland Weudke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A low kick lands for Edmond.
Weudke catches Edmond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Weudke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Weudke lands a body shot.
Weudke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Weudke swings widly with a right hand
and Edmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weudke throws out a counter right but Edmond avoids it with no problem.
Edmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weudke lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Weudke with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weudke.
Weudke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weudke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Edmond digs a good body shot into Weudke's ribs.
Weudke lands with a hook. Edmond tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No joy there for Edmond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edmond misses with a double jab.
Weudke works Edmond's body with a nice hook.
Weudke works Edmond's body with a nice hook.
Weudke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edmond. Edmond circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edmond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weudke.
A head kick misses from Edmond. #T3#
Weudke throws a head kick that misses.
Edmond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edmond takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Weudke. Those never looked like landing.
Edmond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edmond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Weudke slips a straight right by Edmond.
Weudke feints a jab promting Edmond to slip. Weudke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Edmond slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Edmond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weudke lands a right hook to the body.
Edmond throws a head kick but Weudke moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke lands with a nice combination. Edmond backs away looking to recover.
Edmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Weudke lands a jab.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weudke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edmond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Edmond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weudke counters with a left to the body.
Weudke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Weudke lands a nice looking body shot.
Edmond takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Edmond sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Weudke stuns Edmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weudke scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke lands a right hook to the body.
Edmond takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weudke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmond takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Edmond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmond staying out of range there.
Weudke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmond at a distance.
Weudke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Weudke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Weudke thinks about the counter body kick.
Weudke scoring well with a low kick there.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weudke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Weudke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke lands with a shot to the body.
Edmond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edmond lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Weudke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edmond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Edmond steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Weudke. That one must have hurt.
Edmond is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Weudke lands a nice hook to Edmond's body. Edmond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Edmond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weudke.
Edmond on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Edmond slips a straight right by Weudke.
Weudke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weudke is out of range.
Weudke misses with a head kick.
Weudke looks to land a left hand but Edmond moved out of range nicely.
Weudke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edmond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weudke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edmond.
A good leg kick by Weudke.
Edmond throws a solid leg kick but Weudke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edmond.
Edmond stuns Weudke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Weudke digs a good body shot into Edmond's ribs.
Weudke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edmond misses with a body shot
and Weudke counters with a low kick, right behind Edmond 's knee.
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!
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Weudke moves out of range easily.
Weudke thumps Edmond with a low kick.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weudke.
Edmond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Edmond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edmond throws a leg kick
and Weudke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weudke lands a right hook to the body.
Weudke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weudke punishes Edmond's body with a nice straight punch.
Edmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Edmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmond throws a right and a left that Weudke avoids nicely.
Weudke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Edmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Weudke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rayful Edmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmond moves out of range of the body kick.
Weudke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edmond throws the kick towards the body but Weudke avoids it.
Weudke lands a glancing blow to the side of Edmond's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Weudke. Edmond shrugs it off though.
Weudke misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Weudke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edmond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Weudke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Weudke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow Edmond down.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmond manages to avoid it.
Edmond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weudke.
It looked like Edmond was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weudke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edmond tries a low kick but Weudke avoids it.
Edmond avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weudke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weudke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Weudke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weudke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!
Our winner, Roland Weudke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Bee vs Neves
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Gustafsson gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Edmond.
Edmond throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edmond sprawls and moves away.
Edmond throws a right and a left that Gustafsson avoids nicely.
Gustafsson feinted with a counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Gustafsson blocks the leg kick.
Edmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafsson moves away.
Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Edmond tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Edmond gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edmond swivels and escapes.
Edmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edmond swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gustafsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmond.
Nice takedown defense from Edmond. No joy for Gustafsson on that attempt.
Edmond flicks out a counter leg kick but Gustafsson steps away.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Edmond gets caught napping as Gustafsson dives in and scores a takedown. Edmond manages to retain guard.
Edmond is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edmond is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Edmond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edmond tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Edmond wants to get back to his feet but Gustafsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gustafsson 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.
Edmond keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Edmond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gustafsson throws an elbow that misses. Edmond uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gustafsson's guard. Nice move by Edmond!#REVB#
Edmond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gustafsson pushes a forearm under Edmond's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Edmond is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Gustafsson!

Event: SMASH: Lynn vs Alela
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Edmond finds it's way through Ahai's defenses.
Edmond throws a leg kick which misses Ahai's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahai tries to avoid it.
Ahai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahai lands a jab to the head.
Ahai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Edmond blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Ahai.
Edmond tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahai manages to circle out of the way.
Ahai just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Edmond moves out of range as Ahai strikes.
Ahai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahai scores with a sloppy right hand. Edmond should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Ahai.
Edmond misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Edmond rushes Ahai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Ahai blocks an uppercut.
Ahai tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Ahai back against the cage.
Ahai lands a shoulder strike.
Ahai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edmond letting Ahai take a breather here.
Edmond lands a right hand.
Ahai slowing the pace effectively.
Edmond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahai struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
Edmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edmond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahai.
Edmond misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Edmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahai throws a punch but it's blocked by Edmond.
Ahai blocking some punches.
Ahai misses with a body punch. #T2#
Ahai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahai.
Ahai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Edmond up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Edmond.
Ahai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edmond lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmond.
Edmond lands a nice uppercut.
Edmond blocking some punches.
Ahai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edmond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahai is out of range.
Edmond throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Edmond tries to clinch but Ahai moves out of range.
Ahai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmond. #T3#
Edmond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edmond.#KD#
Edmond sends Ahai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Edmond is motioning to the referee to let Ahai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Ahai is rocked!
Ahai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edmond.
Edmond misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmond scores with a hook.
Ahai is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmond finish him?
Edmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahai lands a nice hook to Edmond's body. Edmond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edmond drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ahai right on the button. Ahai goes down! Edmond follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Edmond gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rayful Edmond!
Rayful Edmond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Sole
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Dionisy gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch.
Dionisy lands a hook that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Dionisy is working Edmond over against the cage.#BC2#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edmond is looking to clinch but Dionisy is avoiding it.
Edmond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dionisy.
Dionisy slips under a jab.
Dionisy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond misses with a hook. Dionisy ducked under it nicely.
Dionisy tries a low kick but Edmond avoids it.
Edmond throws a head kick but Dionisy moves out of range.
Edmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond throws a body punch but Dionisy moves out of range.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edmond wants to clinch
and Dionisy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Edmond throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Edmond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dionisy manages to avoid it.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses
and Dionisy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dionisy throws a leg kick but Edmond moved away.
Edmond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dionisy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dionisy. That's going to slow Edmond down.
Edmond misses with a body shot
enabling Dionisy to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmond gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Dionisy to counter with a crisp jab.
Dionisy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crunch! Edmond slams his shin into Dionisy's torso.
Nice uppercut there from Dionisy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmond misses with a low kick.
Edmond misses with a low kick. #T2#
Edmond connects with a high kick.
Edmond throws a leg kick but Dionisy moved away.
Dionisy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edmond misses with a hook
and Dionisy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dionisy looks to land a body kick but Edmond moved away.
Edmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dionisy.
Edmond misses with a low kick.
Edmond throws a body kick that misses
and Dionisy counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dionisy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Edmond tries to clinch but Dionisy moves away #KD#
and Dionisy counters with a nice right hand that sends Edmond toppling to the canvas! Edmond scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dionisy finish him?!#ROC#Edmond is rocked!
Dionisy blocks a head kick by Edmond.
Edmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Dionisy finish him?
Edmond throws a poor cross that misses
and Dionisy counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cerberus Dionisy!
Cerberus Dionisy retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Cerberus Dionisy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Sanchez 2
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmond throws a leg kick that misses.
Walcott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edmond lands a nice looking kick to the body. Walcott takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Edmond has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Edmond throws a head punch that misses.
Edmond controlling the action here for a moment.
Walcott blocking some punches.
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walcott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walcott lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Edmond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond looks to land a right hand but Walcott moved out of range.
Walcott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walcott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Walcott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmond. #CL2#
Edmond takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Walcott's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walcott.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Walcott pushes off an throws an elbow but Edmond leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walcott digs a right hand underneath Edmond's ribcage. Edmond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edmond has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Walcott seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Edmond can turn it around.
Edmond has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott. #BC2#
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Walcott checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2##CL#
Walcott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edmond throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond is looking to break free of the clinch but Walcott has double underhooks.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Edmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walcott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edmond scores with a shot to the body.
Walcott is looking to clinch but Edmond is avoiding it.
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmond is just out of range.
Edmond misses with a body shot.
Walcott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Walcott lands with a straight right. Edmond didn't see that one coming.
Edmond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edmond swinging wildly here.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walcott jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3##CL2#
Walcott tries to keep at a distance but Edmond has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Edmond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Edmond lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Edmond breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Edmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmond is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Walcott with a body shot.
Edmond shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Edmond clinches with his opponent.
Walcott misses with an elbow over the top.
Edmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
Walcott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Edmond blocking some punches.
Edmond throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edmond taking a breather.
Edmond throws a head punch that misses. #T4##BC2#
Edmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Edmond has closed the distance and engaged Walcott in a clinch.
Edmond working aggressively here.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike.
Walcott misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Edmond controlling the action here for a moment.
Edmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
A short right from Edmond on the inside. #BC2#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Walcott.
Walcott wants to clinch
and Edmond counters with a nice body shot.
Walcott moves out of range as Edmond throws a body kick.
Edmond avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Edmond misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rayful Edmond will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Walcott takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Walcott throws a head kick but Edmond moves out of range.
Joe Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edmond slips a straight right by Walcott.
Walcott lands a really nice looking cross but Edmond seems unphased.
Edmond needs to keep his hands up - Walcott had a free shot at his head there.
Walcott throws a lazy uppercut
and Edmond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walcott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edmond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Walcott if he has to take too many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Walcott crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Edmond - the referee stops the clock and Walcott gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Edmond. Walcott manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walcott circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Edmond lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edmond cracks Walcott with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Edmond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walcott. Walcott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Edmond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Edmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edmond misses with a body punch.
Rayful Edmond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott.
Edmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Walcott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmond's head backwards.
Walcott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walcott throws a push kick but Edmond slaps the foot to one side.
Edmond throws a body punch but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walcott looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Edmond rushes Walcott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edmond lands a hook that snaps the head of Walcott backwards. #T2#
Edmond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Edmond misses with the head strike.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Edmond scores with a shot to the side of Walcott's head.
Walcott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Edmond pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walcott misses with an elbow strike.
Walcott lands a hook that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Edmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edmond looking to stall.
Edmond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edmond lands with a short shot to the head.
Edmond is trying to push Walcott away but Walcott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walcott.
Walcott leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Edmond misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
Edmond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edmond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walcott has him pressed against the cage.
Edmond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edmond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walcotts head.
Edmond throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walcott.
Edmond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Edmond works on Walcott's body with a couple of short punches.
Walcott scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walcott lands a head kick. Edmond smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Edmond misses the shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Walcott avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Edmond closes the distance and pushes Walcott back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edmond.
Edmond lands with a short shot to the head.
Edmond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Edmond.
Edmond lands a right hand.
Walcott throws an elbow that misses.
Edmond misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Rayful Edmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmond slips a jab and a cross from Walcott.
Edmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edmond moves out of range of the body kick.
Edmond misses with a double jab
and Walcott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walcott avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Walcott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Walcott.
Edmond moves out of range of the body kick from Walcott.
Walcott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmond.
Walcott lands a head kick. Edmond smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Walcott blocks a low kick nicely.
Walcott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Edmond has closed the distance and engaged Walcott in a clinch.
Edmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott blocking some punches.
Come on Walcott - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Edmond has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Walcott - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Edmond blocking some punches.
Walcott working aggressively here. #T1#
Edmond blocks a body shot from Walcott.
Edmond misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edmond.
Edmond misses with some punches. #BC2#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Edmond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walcott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edmond on the side of the head.
No joy there for Walcott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walcott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edmond wants to counter with a clinch but Walcott pushes him away.
Walcott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edmond is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walcott rather than just go for the knockout.
Edmond throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Walcott wants to clinch up but Edmond keeps it at a distance.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Edmond has knocked Walcott down with a huge combo! Edmond steps away and waves a wobbly Walcott back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Walcott is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Joe Walcott has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott moves to clinch but Edmond breaks away
and Edmond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Walcott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edmond darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Walcott's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Edmond before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rayful Edmond!
An out of breath Rayful Edmond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Joe Walcott had this to say: 'WTF?!? Gamma is a joke. Anyway Pit Bull Development is the best. I am always so focused because of that shit. Anyone who says different can suck a dick.'.

Event: JAG Sunmer Madness 1
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salmi 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.
Edmond lands a nice hook to Salmi's body. Salmi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Salmi misses with a hook.
Edmond tries to clinch but Salmi is having none of it.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond looks to land a left hand but Salmi moved out of range nicely.
Edmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmond slips under a jab from Salmi.#CL#
Salmi rushes Edmond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salmi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edmond looking to stall.
Edmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmi working aggressively here.
Edmond has a couple of punches blocked by Salmi.
Edmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edmond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salmi misses with some punches.
Edmond is trying to break the clinch but Salmi has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Edmond trying to stall but Salmi improves his position. #BC2#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edmond tries to clinch but Salmi is having none of it.
Edmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Salmi misses the target.
Edmond connects with a body shot.
Edmond lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Edmond avoids the head kick by Salmi.
Edmond tests Salmi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Edmond clinches. #BC2#
Edmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edmond tries to bum rush Salmi with a series of wild strikes but Salmi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salmi.
A head kick misses from Edmond.
A quick step to the side and Salmi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Edmond closes the distance and pushes Salmi back into the cage.#BC2#
Edmond breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salmi throws out the jab.
A left lands for Salmi.#T2##CL#
Salmi moves into range and clinches up with Edmond.
Salmi digs a right hand underneath Edmond's ribcage. Edmond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edmond lands with a light punch inside.
Edmond misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edmond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Salmi.
Salmi misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Edmond.
Edmond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Salmi.
Edmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salmi's elbow.
Edmond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Salmi.
Salmi lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salmi.
Salmi blocking some punches.
Edmond is trying to push Salmi away but Salmi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Edmond misses with the head strike.
Salmi tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond lands a right hand.
Edmond wants to break free but Salmi has control.
Edmond's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edmond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Salmi can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Edmond looks to land a body kick but Salmi moved away.
Edmond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salmi circles away quickly and effectively.
Salmi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edmond on the side of the head.
Salmi avoids the head kick by Edmond.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salmi.
Salmi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salmi misses with a body shot.
Edmond looks for the body kick but Salmi saw that one coming.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Salmi avoids them all with ease.
Edmond slips a jab from Salmi.
Edmond appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edmond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Salmi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salmi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Salmi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Salmi misses the target.
Edmond on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Salmi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salmi cracks Edmond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
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!
Salmi throws out a loose jab but Edmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salmi throws a shot from downtown. Edmond moves away and avoids it.
Edmond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edmond lands a hook that stumbles Salmi back into the cage. Edmond follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Salmi to the canvas! Edmond pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Salmi has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rayful Edmond!
A relieved looking Rayful Edmond thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: JAG Jones-Garuda
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliev dives in and grabs Edmond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edmond pushes down on Vasiliev's head and hops out.
Vasiliev shoots in for a double leg but Edmond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vasiliev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasiliev dodges the punch combination from Edmond.
Vasiliev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Vasiliev.
Edmond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasiliev manages to avoid it.
Vasiliev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edmond lands with a straight right. Vasiliev didn't see that one coming.
Edmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmond.
Edmond lands a head kick. Vasiliev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Edmond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vasilievs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vasiliev swinging wildly here. #T1#
Edmond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasiliev's hands.
Vasiliev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasiliev feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Edmond instigates a clinch.
Vasiliev misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond misses with the head strike.
Vasiliev is trying to stall.
Vasiliev tries a knee to the head but Edmond blocks it.
Vasiliev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Edmond blocks an elbow strike from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev tries to land knees in the clinch but Edmond avoids the damage to the body.
Vasiliev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Edmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edmond.
Vasiliev with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rayful Edmond has been cut.#T2#
Edmond lands a left hand.
Vasiliev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Edmond blocks an elbow strike.
Edmond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Vasiliev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasiliev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edmond.
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches up with Edmond, looking for a takedown. Vasiliev pushes Edmond against the cage but Edmond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edmond with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Edmond clinches up against the cage.
Vasiliev keeps control of Edmond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Edmond does it's job there.
Edmond misses with a double jab.
Vasiliev has a takedown stuffed.
Edmond feints and then cracks Vasiliev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasiliev down.
Edmond throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vasiliev.#T3#
Edmond scores with a kick to the body.
Vasiliev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edmond lands a nice looking body kick.
Vasiliev dives in and grabs Edmond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edmond pushes down on Vasiliev's head and hops out.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasiliev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edmond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasiliev somewhat.
Edmond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edmond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edmond throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches up with Edmond, looking for a takedown. Vasiliev pushes Edmond against the cage but Edmond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Vasiliev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edmond. Edmond obviously looking to wear him down.
Edmond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasiliev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edmond digs a good hook to Vasiliev's body.
Vasiliev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edmond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasiliev looks for a takedown but Edmond sprawls well.
Edmond scores with a jab to the body.
Vasiliev looks winded!
Vasiliev shoots in for a takedown but Edmond shows good takedown defense.
Edmond thuds a left hand into Vasiliev's body.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasiliev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edmond sprawls well. Edmond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vasiliev gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Edmond, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rayful Edmond's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Edmond lands a body shot.
Edmond scores with a jab to the head.
Edmond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasiliev takes one on the button.
Edmond is looking to clinch but Vasiliev is avoiding it.
Vasiliev misses with a two punch combination.
Edmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasiliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmond.
Vasiliev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rayful Edmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasiliev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edmond but Edmond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vasiliev fails with a takedown attempt.
Edmond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#KD#
Edmond drops Vasiliev with a beautiful combination! Vasiliev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Edmond is looking for the KO!#ROC#Vasiliev is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmond drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Vasiliev's head, knocking him out cold! Edmond is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rayful Edmond!
Rayful Edmond thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: JAG Rivalry
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Edmond tried to score with a low kick but Watson checks it.
We've been hearing reports that Watson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Watson shoots for a takedown but Edmond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Edmond moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Edmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Watson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watson stuns Edmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Edmond gets caught napping as Watson dives in and scores a takedown. Edmond manages to retain guard.
Edmond wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Edmond keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Edmond wants to get back to his feet but Watson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Watson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Edmond wants to stand but Watson is controlling the position.
Watson is stalling in the full guard.
Edmond wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edmond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edmond takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edmond throws a body shot but no joy.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Edmond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Watson misses with an uppercut. Edmond saw that one coming.
Watson sets himself, and Edmond steps forward looking for the clinch! Watson avoids it this time.
Edmond slips under a jab from Watson.
Watson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edmond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Edmond tries a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Watson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Watson.
A right-left combo lands from Edmond.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmond throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Edmond throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Edmond kicks Watson off and gets back to his feet.
Edmond tries a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edmond as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Edmond looks to throw a body kick
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Edmond's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Edmond throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Edmond walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edmond.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Watson throws a shot to the body.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
Edmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edmond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Watson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edmond defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Edmond let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond scores with a sloppy right hand. Watson should have avoided that one.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmond at a distance.
Edmond blocks a jab.
Edmond is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Watson avoids the head kick by Edmond. #TD#
Watson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Watson controlling the pace.
Watson tries to pass to full mount but Edmond defends it.
Watson is keen to just control but Edmond is a slippery customer.#T1#
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edmond is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
Edmond is positioning himself well to prevent Watson advancing to mount.
Edmond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edmond wants to stand up but Watson is controlling him.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Edmond can't keep his opponent in guard - Watson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watson moves into full mount! Edmond won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Watson working for a guillotine from mount but Edmond is in no mood to give up.
Watson avoids the attempt from Edmond to control.
Watson controlling from mount.
Watson fails to advance to Edmond's back. #T3#
Edmond is desperately trying to improve his position but Watson has a good base and remains in mount.
Edmond stops Watson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Edmond is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Edmond really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Watson is stalling here but it's allowed Edmond to get half guard.
Watson prevents Edmond from standing back up. #T4#
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Watson is trying to control. Edmond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Edmond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Watson passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Watson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Edmond turns into him and now he's in Watson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmond sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Joseph Watson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Watson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edmond tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edmond. Watson shrugs it off though.
Edmond throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
Edmond throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control.
Edmond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Watson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Watson throws an elbow but Edmond slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson trying to control the action but Edmond is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Watson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Edmond rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Watson's guard! Nice work there by Edmond! #T1##SUB#
Edmond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edmond has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.
Edmond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Edmond decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Watson, up you get!
Watson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edmond throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Edmond misses.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rayful Edmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edmond but Edmond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edmond appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Edmond looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Edmond.
The fighters circling - Edmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmond looks to land a combination. Watson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Edmond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson slips a jab and a cross from Edmond.
Edmond tries to clinch but Watson moves away
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edmond walks into a stiff left hand from Watson.
Edmond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edmond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmond takes one to the chin there.
Edmond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Edmond leaves Watson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Watson misses.
Edmond fails to land with a series of punches.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Watson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Edmond has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Watson is on him like a limpet, forcing Edmond back against the cage.
Rayful Edmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Edmond.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Edmond on the inside.
Edmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it. #BC2#
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Watson lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Watson throws a hook but Edmond avoids it easily.
Watson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Edmond throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edmond tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edmond to the ground. Edmond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown. Edmond tries to sprawl out of it but Watson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edmond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Edmond on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Watson misses.
Edmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Edmond lands a right hook to the body.
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rayful Edmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: JAG Plus
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmond throws a looping overhand right but Sobieski ducks down to avoid it.
Sobieski feints the counter takedown.
Sobieski avoids the head kick by Edmond.
Sobieski misses with a low kick as Edmond jumps back.
Edmond tried to counter with a leg kick but Sobieski avoided it.
Edmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Sobieski gets the takedown into side control.
Edmond tries to buck Sobieski off but Sobieski is having none of it.
Sobieski wants to control but Edmond is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Sobieski.
Sobieski is chipping away with strikes.
Edmond tries to escape but Sobieski is in control.
Edmond is letting Sobieski control him for a moment.
Edmond avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sobieski.
Sobieski lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski is looking to take a break and control but Edmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobieski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sobieski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sobieski lands a nice forearm strike.
Edmond tries to escape but Sobieski is in control.
Sobieski misses with the ground and pound.
Sobieski trying to control the position but Edmond is working away.
Edmond tries to improve position but can't.
Edmond is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sobieski is controlling him well.
Edmond is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sobieski works to advance to full mount. Edmond defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Poor strikes thrown by Sobieski there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sobieski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Edmond because Sobieski loaded up on that one.
Sobieski controlling from mount.
Sobieski unloads with some shots from mount but Edmond bucks and avoids them well.
Edmond wants to control but Sobieski is having none of it.
Sobieski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Edmond can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond is bucking up trying to escape but Sobieski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sobieski content just to control the position here.
Edmond wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sobieski.
Sobieski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sobieski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sobieski looking to control but Edmond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobieski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Sobieski wants to finish this one by submission but Edmond is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sobieski.
Edmond squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edmond is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobieski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sobieski throws some wild stikes that Edmond manages to avoid easily.
Sobieski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Sobieski looking to secure an arm triangle but Edmond defends it well.
Sobieski controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobieski avoids the attempt from Edmond to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sobieski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice jab there from Sobieski.
Sobieski misses with a body shot.
Edmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobieski with the counter takedown but Edmond avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Sobieski misses its intended target.
A combination from Sobieski does no damage.
Sobieski misses with a body shot.
Sobieski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sobieski lands with a good body shot.
Sobieski avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sobieski avoids the head kick by Edmond.
Sobieski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sobieski lands a jab-cross combination.
Sobieski moves out of range as Edmond strikes.
Sobieski misses with a straight left.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond lands a nice hook to Sobieski's body. Sobieski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edmond tries to bum rush Sobieski with a series of wild strikes but Sobieski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sobieski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edmond tries to bum rush Sobieski with a series of wild strikes but Sobieski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edmond lands a high kick!
Sobieski throws out a loose jab but Edmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobieski.
Edmond is looking to slow Sobieski down with leg kicks.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Edmond enables Sobieski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Edmond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Edmond pushes Sobieski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Sobieski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sobieski lands with a good body shot.
Sobieski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sobieski scores with the left hand. Edmond knows he should have avoided that one.
Jan Sobieski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmond throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobieski.
Edmond moves out of range of the leg kick from Sobieski.
A jab from Sobieski misses.
Sobieski throws a looping overhand right but Edmond ducks down to avoid it.
Edmond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sobieski cracks Edmond with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edmond misses with a wild body shot.
Sobieski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edmond. That's going to slow Sobieski down.
Sobieski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmond moves away.
Edmond misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Sobieski.
Edmond swings for the body but Sobieski moves out of range.
Edmond throws a leg kick that misses.
Sobieski scoring well with a low kick there.

Sobieski gets the takedown into side control.
Sobieski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Edmond wants to control but Sobieski postures up.
Sobieski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Edmond regains half guard, as Sobieski was trying to land strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sobieski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sobieski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sobieski is pressing down on Edmond's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edmond is holding on for now.
Sobieski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sobieski trying to control the action but Edmond is working from the bottom.
Sobieski lands with a punch from half guard.
Sobieski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sobieski throwing shots but Edmond is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sobieski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Edmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Edmond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobieski circles away quickly and effectively.
Sobieski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Edmond defends it well.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobieski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Sobieski.

Edmond has Sobieski up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Edmond.
A head punch on the inside from Edmond fails to land.
Edmond lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobieski backwards.
Sobieski is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Edmond.

Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sobieski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edmond lands a nice shot that snaps Sobieski's head back.
Edmond throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmond lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sobieski.
Edmond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sobieski is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Edmond has Sobieski up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobieski looking for a takedown.
Edmond trying to control the position but instead, Sobieski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edmond into the cage.
Edmond misses with a punch on the inside.
Edmond has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieski.
Edmond blocks an uppercut.
Edmond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edmond is looking to control Sobieski's arms but Sobieski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edmond has his back to the cage.
Edmond is trying to force a seperation but Sobieski has the dominant position.
Sobieski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Edmond looking to stall.
Sobieski looking for a takedown.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Sobieski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edmond.
Sobieski blocks an uppercut.

Edmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Sobieski tries to keep at a distance but Edmond has taken the fight into the clinch.

Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Sobieski loads up on a big right hand but Edmond slips the punch.
Edmond lands a glancing blow to the side of Sobieski's head.
Edmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sobieski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sobieski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edmond!
Edmond dodges the ground and pound from Sobieski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski controlling the position from side mount.
Sobieski wants to take a breather but Edmond manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sobieski.
Edmond can't keep his opponent in guard - Sobieski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rayful Edmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmond regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sobieski.
Edmond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edmond keeping full guard, as Sobieski tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jan Sobieski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobieski is stalling in the full guard.
Sobieski slips nicely into half guard.
Sobieski sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rayful Edmond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sobieski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sobieski!
Jan Sobieski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: JAG Quarantine
Date: May 01, 2020

#R1#
Edmond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Edmond defends it well.
Edmond misses the shot to the body.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Edmond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edmond lands a nice uppercut.
Edmond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olsen.
Edmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Edmond breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Edmond has managed to clinch.
Edmond can't find room to land a body shot as Olsen controls the action.
Olsen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edmond to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Robin Olsen has been cut.
Edmond lands a right hand.
Edmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmond misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olsen shoots in for a double leg but Edmond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.#T1#
Olsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Edmond tries to sprawl out of it but Olsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edmond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Edmond clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edmond.
A right hook to the body lands for Edmond.
Olsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olsen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edmond prevents it.
Edmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edmond lands a right hand.
Olsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Edmond connects with a right hand. Olsen shakes it off.#CL#
Edmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##TD2#
Edmond is fighting off a takedown attempt but Olsen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Edmond to the mat. Edmond regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen is looking to pass into half guard but Edmond pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Edmond is in guard.#REVR#
Olsen striking off his back but it's not causing Edmond any problems.
Edmond would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Olsen has an active guard here but Edmond has managed to pass into half guard. #SU#
Edmond decides to return to a standing position.
Edmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olsen checks a leg kick.
Olsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Edmond missing with a left hand there. Olsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmond thows a leg kick but Olsen checks it #TD2#
and Olsen counters with a single leg into guard. Edmond didn't expect that.
Edmond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edmond can't keep his opponent in guard - Olsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Edmond is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Olsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Olsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4##SUB2#
Olsen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Edmond as he works his way to full guard.
Olsen looking to pass the guard.
Olsen is looking to advance position but Edmond has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Olsen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edmond pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olsen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Edmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond swinging wildly here.
Olsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Olsen moves out of range easily.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Olsen moves out of range easily.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Edmond pushes Olsen up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen has Edmond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Edmond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Edmond misses with the head strike.
Edmond avoiding damage as Olsen throws knees to the body. #BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Edmond lands with a hook. Olsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edmond jabs at Olsen's body.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Edmond lands a nice hook to Olsen's body. Olsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Edmond.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olsen shoots in but Edmond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edmond is looking to wear down Olsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edmond tries to clinch but Olsen is having none of it.
Edmond throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Olsen.
Edmond lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Edmond.
Edmond lets loose with a powerful body kick. Olsen will feel that in the morning.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olsen is defended easily by Edmond.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Edmond throws a body punch but Olsen moves out of range.
Edmond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Olsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edmond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olsen somewhat.#CL#
Olsen gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olsen can't get the takedown. #T3#
Olsen jumps guard but Edmond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Edmond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
Olsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Edmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Olsen is breathing heavily.
Edmond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edmond.
A short right from Edmond on the inside.
Rayful Edmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmond misses with a double jab.
Edmond takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Edmond swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edmond's waist but Edmond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olsen off to one side.
Edmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsen is just out of range.
Olsen needs to keep his hands up - Edmond had a free shot at his head there.#T4##CL#
Edmond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edmond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Olsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmond throws a front kick that sends Olsen stumbling back into the cage.
Edmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olsen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Edmond tries to bum rush Olsen with a series of wild strikes but Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Edmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Olsen pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Olsen working for submissions but it's allowed Edmond to get to half guard.
Edmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olsen can do to turn this around?
Olsen wants to get back to full guard but Edmond has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olsen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Edmond closes the distance and clinches.
Olsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edmond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Edmond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edmond is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Olsen avoids them all with ease.
Edmond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edmond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Olsen. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Edmond catches Olsen right on the button with a cross.
Olsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Edmond gets a clinch.
Olsen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Edmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olsen goes for a takedown attempt but Edmond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.#T1#
Edmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond's corner calls for a 1-2. Edmond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
That has opened up Robin Olsen's cut even more.#CL#
Edmond takes the fight into the clinch.
Edmond lands with a left to the head.
Edmond digs a right hand into Olsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olsen's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Edmond. #BC#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmond.
Olsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Edmond gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edmond.
Olsen takes a shot to the head.
Olsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edmond gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2##BC#
Edmond breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Edmond feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Olsen sprawling to the canvas! Olsen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Edmond finish him?! #ROC#
Olsen is rocked!
Edmond works Olsen's body with a nice hook.
Olsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmond finish him?
Edmond drops Olsen with a naaaaasty hook - Olsen is in real trouble here! Edmond dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rayful Edmond!
During a confident post fight interview, Rayful Edmond thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JAG Phol vs Aorigele
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmond.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
Edmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Edmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edmond's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edmond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond throws the left hand but Weudke avoids the punch easily.
Edmond misses with a series of wild punches.
Weudke misses the jab.
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmond.
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmond is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edmond! But no joy.
Edmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
Sloppy strikes from Edmond. Those never looked like landing.
Edmond connects with a high kick. #T1#
Edmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Weudke misses.
Edmond only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edmond looks to throw the jab but Weudke is out of range.
Edmond misses with a low kick.
Weudke jabs at Edmond's body.
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weudke swings for the body but Edmond moves out of range.
Edmond is looking for the big counter here.
Weudke scores with a one two! Edmond had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Edmond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Edmond throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weudke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond scores with a jab to the jaw.
Edmond tries to clinch but Weudke moves away
and Weudke makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Edmond really felt that one!
Weudke swings for the body but Edmond moves out of range.
Edmond was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Edmond throws a chopping leg kick but Weudke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
Weudke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Edmond cracks Weudke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been told by Weudke's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edmond slips under a jab.
Weudke throws a solid leg kick but Edmond takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weudke.
Edmond misses with a few strikes there.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Edmond scores with a jab to the head.
Edmond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Edmond lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Weudke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edmond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weudke can pounce on him.
Edmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Edmond is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
A combination from Edmond does no damage.
Weudke lands a really nice looking cross but Edmond seems unphased.
Edmond is looking to chop away at Weudke's legs.
Weudke checks a leg kick nicely.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Edmond.
Edmond swinging wildly here.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmond manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Edmond misses
and Weudke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmond moves away.
A jab from Edmond misses.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Edmond sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmond avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Weudke is looking to wear down Edmond with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Edmond's front leg but catches the back leg as Edmond tries to avoid it. #T4#
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmond moves away.
Weudke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmond.
Edmond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A clash of legs there as Weudke blocks the low kick.
Edmond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weudke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weudke misses with a left hand
and Edmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Edmond tenderised Weudke's leg. Weudke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edmond throws a leg kick but Weudke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Weudke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weudke takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Edmond throws a jab but it's blocked by Weudke.
Edmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Edmond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edmond on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Edmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmond misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Weudke takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Edmond loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
Weudke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Edmond.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmond wants to counter the offense by Weudke and move into the clinch position.
Edmond walks into a left hand.
Edmond cracks the inside of Weudke's front leg.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Edmond might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Weudke has got the better of the exchanges.
Edmond gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weudke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
Edmond throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Weudke.
Edmond clobbers Weudke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Weudke throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roland Weudke is winning the standup battle so far.
Edmond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edmond misses with a leg kick.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Weudke
and Edmond counters with a three punch combo that has Weudke backing up. Weudke nods at Edmond to acknowledge the strikes.
Weudke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edmond keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Edmond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weudke cracks Edmond with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weudke throws a low kick but Edmond moves out of range easily.
Weudke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Edmond misses the target.
Weudke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edmond.
Edmond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weudke is out of range. #T2#
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmond blocks a head kick by Weudke.
Weudke connects with an inside leg kick.
Edmond misses with a double jab.
Weudke motions for Edmond to come forward. Weudke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Edmond.#CUT2#
It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Edmond throws a lazy right hand but Weudke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses.
Weudke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edmond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edmond scores with a shot to the body.
Edmond is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Weudke is looking to slow Edmond down with leg kicks.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Edmond.
Edmond throws a leg kick
and Weudke counters with a good low kick that Edmond was not able to check. #T3#
Weudke throws a series of punches but Edmond avoids them all with ease.
Edmond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
Edmond throws an overhand right that lands on Weudke's shoulder, as Weudke tries to avoid the shot.
Weudke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edmond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weudke swinging wildly here.
Edmond throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
Weudke swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Edmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edmond lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Edmond throws a head kick but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weudke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Edmond.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weudke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edmond checks it well.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Edmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edmond swings widly with a right hand
and Weudke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke scores with a decent looking hook.
Weudke jabs Edmond right on the nose. Edmond blinks but takes it well.
Weudke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edmond. That's going to slow Weudke down.
Weudke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edmond.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Edmond.
Edmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weudke throws a hook to the side of Edmond's head but Edmond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Edmond throws a hook but Weudke avoids it easily.
Edmond punishes Weudke's body with a nice straight punch.
Edmond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weudke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edmond's knee momentarily.
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weudke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Edmond misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Edmond.
Edmond avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke misses with a hook to the body
and Edmond counters with a one-two to the body.
Edmond throws a head kick but Weudke moves out of range.
A big left from Weudke misses.
Edmond wants to counter with a clinch but Weudke pushes him away.
Weudke scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Edmond's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Weudke lands a really nice looking cross but Edmond seems unphased.
Edmond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edmond throws a head kick but Weudke moves out of range.
Edmond scores with a hook.
Edmond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Edmond tenderised Weudke's leg. Weudke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edmond throws a nice looking combination but Weudke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edmond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Edmond thumps Weudke with a low kick.
Edmond throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Edmond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Weudke counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Weudke, right into the meat.
Edmond tried to score with a low kick but Weudke checks it.
Weudke checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Edmond.
Edmond slips a jab from Weudke.
Edmond throws a low kick, looking for Weudke's leg but Weudke calmly moves out of range.
Weudke scores with a hook.
Weudke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edmond's hands.
Edmond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weudke. Weudke obviously looking to wear him down.
Weudke lands an overhand right.
Edmond checks the leg kick.
Edmond tries to clinch but Weudke is having none of it. #T3#
Weudke lands a jab.
Weudke misses the jab.
Weudke throws the left hand but Edmond avoids the punch easily.
Edmond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Edmond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Edmond is rocked!
Edmond gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Weudke gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Weudke!
A victorious Roland Weudke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JAG Face-off
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Roach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edmond's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edmond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Roach gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Roach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edmond moves out of range as Roach strikes.
Roach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Edmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Roach is just out of range.
Edmond slips under a jab from Roach.
Roach cracks Edmond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Roach.
Roach thows a leg kick but Edmond checks it
and Edmond counters with a left and a right that stings Roach.
A swing and a miss from Roach.
Edmond cracks a nice hook into Roach's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roach tries a head kick but it misses.
Roach throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Edmond holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Roach wants to get back to striking at distance but Edmond won't allow it.
Edmond has a couple of punches blocked by Roach. #T1#
Roach tries to break free but Edmond pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Edmond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edmond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roach misses with a straight right.
Edmond lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmond manages to avoid it.
Edmond throws a nice looking combination but Roach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roy Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roach misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roach.
Roach lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmond is just out of range.
A big right from Roach misses.
Edmond avoids the body shot from Roach.
A jab from Roach does it's job there.#T2#
Roach works over Edmond's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Edmond.
Roach misses with a hook. Edmond ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Edmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roach.
Edmond flicks out a counter leg kick but Roach steps away.
Edmond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roach. That did some damage!
Roach throws a looping overhand right but Edmond ducks down to avoid it.
Roach misses with a body shot.
Edmond misses with a hook
and Roach counters with a thumping low kick.
Edmond slips under a jab from Roach.
Roach swings for the body but Edmond moves out of range.
Edmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Roach is just out of range.
Roach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roach dodges the punch combination from Edmond. #T3#
Roach misses the shot to the body.
Edmond checks the leg kick nicely there.
Roach is looking to score with low kicks.
Edmond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Edmond counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edmond.
Edmond showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4##SU2#
Edmond decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Edmond throws a nice looking combination but Roach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edmond now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roach jabs Edmond right on the nose. Edmond blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Roach.
Roach backing away here, and Edmond unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Edmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roach throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Edmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roach misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Edmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roy Roach will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Edmond misses with a looping right.
Roach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roach misses with the combination.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmond looks to throw the jab but Roach is out of range.
Roach misses with the combination.
Edmond blocks a head kick by Roach.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roach throws a push kick but Edmond slaps the foot to one side.
Edmond wants to counter the offense by Roach and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Edmond coming out on top.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Edmond lands a nice shot to the body.
Roach throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Roach misses with a lunging right hand
and Edmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Edmond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roach's sensitive parts.
Edmond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edmond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmond misses with a straight left.
Edmond connects with a high kick.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Edmond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roach is out of range and Edmond settles back down.
Edmond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roach tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Edmond is able to avoid easily.
Roach misses with the body kick
and Edmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Roach moves out of range.
Roach falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Roach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Roach gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch. #BC#
Roach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Edmond misses.
Edmond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the body from Roach misses
and Edmond counters with a series of strikes. Roach will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Roach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Edmond punishes Roach's body with a nice straight punch.
Roach throws a sloppy head kick and Edmond moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edmond! But no joy.
Edmond looks to land a combination but Roach avoids it well.
Edmond has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roach misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Edmond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roach manages to avoid it.
Roach scores with a body shot.
Roach lands a lovely overhand right.
Roach throws a body shot but no joy.
Roach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roach.
Edmond is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roach with a body shot.
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Roach is predictable there
and Edmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmond misses with a hook. Roach ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. Edmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roach misses with a looping left.
Roach throws a leg kick but Edmond sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roach throws a shot from downtown. Edmond moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Edmond does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roach loads up on a big right hand but Edmond slips the punch.
Edmond unleashes a big counter combination but Roach bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Edmond cracks Roach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roach throws a lazy right hand but Edmond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edmond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edmond blocks the body kick.
Roach looks for the body kick but Edmond saw that one coming.
Edmond tries to counter with a clinch but Roach shakes him off and moves away.
Edmond avoids the head kick by Roach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rayful Edmond will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Edmond swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roach counters with a right hand to the body.
Roach throws a leg kick but Edmond moved away.
Roach throws a sloppy head kick
and Edmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roach looks to land a combination but Edmond avoids it well.
Edmond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmond blocks a head kick by Roach.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roach misses the body punch
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmond.
Edmond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmond looks to land a left hand but Roach moved out of range nicely.
Roy Roach is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Edmond.
Roach wants to land a leg kick but Edmond is out of range.
Roach throws a body shot but no joy.
Roach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roach scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Edmond slips under a jab from Roach.
Edmond throws out a counter right but Roach avoids it with no problem.
Roach just misses with a punch to the body.
Roach tries to bum rush Edmond with a series of wild strikes but Edmond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roach scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Edmond connects with a leg kick. Roach looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. Edmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach sizes up Edmond with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmond is just out of range.
Roach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roach misses with an uppercut. Edmond saw that one coming.
Edmond throws a hook but Roach blocks it.
Good work by Roach as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Edmond closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Roach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmond.
Edmond connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach lands with a right hand.
Edmond darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edmond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Edmond tries to bum rush Roach with a series of wild strikes but Roach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Roach tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Roach keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Roach.
Roach ducks right into an uppercut from Edmond.
Edmond moves away from the strike by Roach.
Nice defenses there by Roach.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Roach lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edmond has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edmond and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Roach misses with an uppercut. Edmond saw that one coming.
Edmond lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roach walks into a jab.
Roach lands a jab to the nose.
Edmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roach takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Roach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Roach throws a chopping leg kick but Edmond manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Edmond throws out a counter right but Roach avoids it with no problem.
Edmond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roach.
Edmond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roach is out of range.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmond is just out of range.
Edmond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond takes one to the chin there.
Edmond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmond manages to avoid it.
Roach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roach throws a body kick that misses.
Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmond moves away.
Edmond slips a straight right by Roach.
Roach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roy Roach.
I think Roach has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roy Roach!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Roy Roach made sure he mentioned Hot Spunk, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Skrap Fights 90
Date: Oct 11, 2019

#R1#
Kurlaev throws an overhand right that lands on Edmond's shoulder, as Edmond tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Kurlaev.
As Edmond backs off Kurlaev throws a huge counter combo but Edmond manages to avoid it all.
Kurlaev checks a low kick from Edmond.
A lazy left from Kurlaev finds it's target.
Edmond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Kurlaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edmond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurlaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurlaev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edmond counters with a series of strikes. Kurlaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edmond misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurlaev misses with an uppercut. Edmond saw that one coming.#T1#
Kurlaev swings widly with a right hand
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edmond 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.
Edmond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurlaev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurlaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kurlaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Kurlaev as he checks the leg kick.
Edmond feints a jab promting Kurlaev to slip. Edmond then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kurlaev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Edmond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Kurlaev misses the shot to the body.
Kurlaev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Edmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Kurlaev misses.
Kurlaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edmond.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Edmond fakes the leg kick and cracks Kurlaev in the body. #T3#
Edmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Edmond drives through and clinches with Kurlaev against the ropes.
Kurlaev tries to work over Edmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edmond works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurlaev looks winded!#BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kurlaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurlaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kurlaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edmond lands a really nice looking cross but Kurlaev seems unphased.
Edmond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kurlaev is out of range and Edmond settles back down. #T4#
Kurlaev is looking to clinch but Edmond is avoiding it.
Edmond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edmond misses with a left hand
and Kurlaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurlaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurlaev connects with a body shot that sends Edmond's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurlaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurlaev.
Edmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kurlaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmond moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Edmond! #CL#
Edmond has Kurlaev up against the ropes in a clinch.
Edmond works on Kurlaev's body with a couple of short punches.
Edmond misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurlaev scores with a hook to the body.
Kurlaev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edmond.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurlaev as Edmond tries to tie him up.
A short right from Kurlaev on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Edmond scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edmond throws out a loose jab but Kurlaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurlaev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmond.#CL#
Edmond moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Edmond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurlaev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Edmond scores with a shot to the side of Kurlaev's head. #BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Kurlaev misses with a body punch
and Edmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edmond misses with a left hand
and Kurlaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmond thinking.
Kurlaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmond.
Kurlaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurlaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kurlaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edmond counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Kurlaev dodges the punch combination from Edmond.
Kurlaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edmond misses with a low kick.
Kurlaev throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Edmond counter with a right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kurlaev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Edmond tries to keep at a distance but Kurlaev has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
A short right from Edmond.
Edmond misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Edmond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurlaev doesn't seem phased though.
Edmond blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Edmond.
Kurlaev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edmond connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurlaev scrambles back to his feet.
Edmond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rayful Edmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurlaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Edmond misses with an uppercut. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Edmond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurlaev doesn't seem phased though.
Kurlaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmond moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurlaev. Edmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurlaev throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Edmond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Denis Kurlaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurlaev tries to clinch up.
Edmond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurlaev throws an off balance right hand
and Edmond counters with a right hand to the body.
Kurlaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Edmond forces Kurlaev back against the ropes and clinches.#T1#
Kurlaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edmond tries to throw a body punch but Kurlaev avoids it by throwing Edmond back against the ropes.
Edmond blocks an elbow strike.
Edmond is leaning against Kurlaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Edmond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Edmond tries to circle away but Kurlaev has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edmond swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Kurlaev. Those never looked like landing.
Edmond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edmond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Edmond throws out a powerful jab.
Kurlaev is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T2#
Kurlaev swings widly with a right hand
and Edmond counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurlaev. Edmond does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Edmond clinches with his opponent.
Kurlaev misses with a knee to the head.
Edmond scores with a shot to the side of Kurlaev's head.
Edmond pushes Kurlaev back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Denis Kurlaev has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Edmond.
Edmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Edmond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edmond lands a right hand.
Edmond blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rayful Edmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kurlaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurlaev lands a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Edmond. #T3#
Kurlaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurlaev misses with a knee to the head.
Edmond blocks the elbow strike.
Edmond lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurlaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kurlaev ducks right into an uppercut from Edmond.
Kurlaev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Edmond moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurlaev blocks a head kick by Edmond.
Kurlaev throws out a counter right but Edmond avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the body from Kurlaev misses
and Edmond counters with a three punch combo that has Kurlaev backing up. Kurlaev nods at Edmond to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmond scores with a punch to the head.
Kurlaev misses with a double jab.
Edmond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kurlaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurlaev misses with a wild body shot.
Edmond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurlaev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rayful Edmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edmond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Rayful Edmond!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Rayful Edmond!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Rayful Edmond!

Rayful Edmond wins by unanimous decision!
Rayful Edmond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Skrap Fights 75
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
Harper throws a sloppy body shot
and Edmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harper missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Edmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harper scores with a jab. Edmond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harper throws a looping overhand right but Edmond ducks down to avoid it.
Harper swings widly with a right hand
and Edmond counters with a left and a right that stings Harper.
Harper lands a right hook to the body.
Harper misses with an uppercut
and Edmond counters with a left to the body.
Edmond moves away from the strike by Harper.
Edmond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harper's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Harper swings for the body but Edmond moves out of range.
Edmond cracks Harper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harper tries to clinch but Edmond moves out of range.
Edmond throws a counter high kick but Harper was just alert enough to avoid it.
Harper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harper misses with an uppercut
and Edmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harper looks to land a right hand but Edmond moved out of range.
Harper looks to throw the jab but Edmond is out of range.
Edmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harper throws a lazy right hand but Edmond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edmond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harper.#CL2#
Harper has Edmond up against the ropes in a clinch. #T2#
Harper throws a head punch that misses.
Edmond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harpers head.
A head punch on the inside from Edmond fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper.
Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!#BC#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harper misses with a right hand
enabling Edmond to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harper throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmond.
Edmond is looking to counter the offense by Harper and move into the clinch.
Harper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Harper looks to move away, Edmond throws a big counter combo but Harper just gets out of the way.#T3#
Edmond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edmond under the eye.
Harper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edmond scores with a head kick. Harper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Harper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harper misses with a wild body shot.
Harper misses with a left hand
letting Edmond counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Harper rushes Edmond and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Edmond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edmond lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper blocks a body shot from Edmond. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edmond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harper tries to counter with a clinch but Edmond shakes him off and moves away.
Harper keeps the fight on the outside.
Harper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmond slips a jab from Harper.
Edmond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edmond walks into a jab.
Harper thuds his right hand into Edmond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harper scores with a sloppy right hand. Edmond should have avoided that one.
Harper missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Harper will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Edmond blocks a jab.
Edmond slips under a jab from Harper.
Harper throws a right hand that misses
and Edmond counters with a head kick.
Harper missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmond connects with a jab.
Edmond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harper. Harper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper misses the shot to the body.
Harper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harper misses with a wild body shot.
Edmond throws a quick counter head kick but Harper was just out of range.#T1#
Edmond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmond counters with a left and a right that stings Harper.
Edmond fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harper on the side of the head.
Edmond misses with a low kick.
Edmond lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Harper moves into the clinch.#BC#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edmond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Harper to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Harper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Harper looks to move away, Edmond throws a big counter combo but Harper just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Edmond counters by clinching up.
Harper prevents a body shot from Edmond.
Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Edmond.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Harper.
Edmond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edmond blocks an uppercut.
Harper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edmond lands a body shot.
Harper swings wildly with an uppercut but Edmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harper working aggressively here.
Harper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edmond.
Harper tries to work over Edmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edmond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edmond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Harper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harper.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Edmond misses with a punch on the inside.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Harper back against the ropes.
Edmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmond misses with the head strike.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harper scores with a hook to the body.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Harper.
Edmond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harper tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Harper scores with a jab. Edmond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harper's head backwards.
Harper throws a hook but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edmond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harper.
Edmond half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harper misses with a body shot
and Edmond counters with a two punch combo.
Edmond staying out of range there.
Harper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmond.
Harper missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Harper looks to move away, Edmond throws a big counter combo but Harper just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Edmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harper avoids the head kick by Edmond. #CL#
Edmond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edmond fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rayful Edmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Harper misses with a hook
and Edmond counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Harper takes the fight into the clinch.
Edmond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rayful Edmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harper cracks Edmond with a nice body shot.
Harper lands an uppercut.
Harper lands a nice shot to the body.
Harper misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edmond. #T1#
Edmond misses with a body punch.
Harper blocks a body shot from Edmond.
Edmond wants to break free but Harper has control.
Edmond tries to circle away but Harper has him pinned against the ropes.
Edmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Harper.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
Harper presses Edmond against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Harper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond can't find room to land a body shot as Harper controls the action.
Harper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Harper back against the ropes.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edmond wants to break free but Harper has control.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Edmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edmond lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harper tries to work over Edmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edmond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Harper.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond lands an uppercut.
Harper misses with some punches.
Harper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harper digs a right hand into Edmond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edmond's gas tank.
Edmond working aggressively here.
Harper misses with the head strike.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Edmond is trying to break the clinch but Harper has him pressed against the ropes.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edmond ducks under a wild hook from Harper.#T3#
Edmond misses with a low kick.
A jab from Harper finds it's way through Edmond's defenses.
Harper lands a nice hook to Edmond's body. Edmond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harper.
Harper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harper stuns Edmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edmond blocks a jab.
Edmond scores with a jab. Harper acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Edmond throws a leg kick but Harper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edmond moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmond tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harper manages to circle out of the way.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harper misses with a body shot
and Edmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harper misses with an uppercut.
Harper misses with a hook
and Edmond counters with a series of strikes. Harper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmond manages to avoid it.
Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmond moves away.
Edmond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harper on the side of the head.
Harper throws a jab when Edmond was well out of range.
Edmond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harper.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Chris Harper!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Chris Harper!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Rayful Edmond!

Chris Harper wins by split decision!
Chris Harper thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Skrap Fights 68
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Edmond connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Edmond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Edmond.
Eaton swings for the body but Edmond moves out of range.
Eaton throws an off balance right hand
and Edmond counters with a series of strikes. Eaton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eaton throws a poor cross that misses
and Edmond counters with a nice body shot.
Eaton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Edmond lands with a straight right. Eaton didn't see that one coming.
Eaton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paris Eaton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eaton.
Edmond is looking to counter the offense by Eaton and move into the clinch.#CL#
Edmond darts in and clinches Eaton up against the ropes.#T1#
Eaton throws a head punch that misses.
Eaton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eaton scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Edmond.
Eaton blocks an uppercut.
Edmond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edmond.
Eaton misses with some punches.
Eaton lands a left hand.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Eaton.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Edmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edmond misses with a punch to the body.
Eaton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Eaton pushes off an throws an elbow but Edmond leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Edmond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eaton backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmond avoids the elbow strike from Eaton, against the ropes.
Eaton misses with a punch on the inside.
Edmond blocking some punches.
Eaton is leaning against Edmond and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Edmond avoids a wild elbow strike from Eaton.#TD2#
Eaton successfully pulls guard. #T2#
Eaton wants to sweep here but Edmond controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Eaton is looking for a triangle here but Edmond uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU#
Edmond decides to stand back up. Edmond steps back and let's Eaton get back to his feet.
Eaton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eaton slips under a jab.
Edmond scores with a nice right hand.
Eaton misses with a hook
and Edmond counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eaton misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Edmond throws a hook but Eaton avoids it easily.
Eaton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmond.
Edmond plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Edmond scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Edmond throws the kick towards the body but Eaton avoids it.
Eaton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Eaton.
Eaton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edmond.
Good shot there by Eaton.#T4#
Edmond on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eaton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmond moves away from the strike by Eaton.
Edmond jabs Eaton right on the nose. Eaton blinks but takes it well.
Edmond scores with a decent looking hook.
Eaton misses with a left hand
and Edmond counters with a series of strikes. Eaton will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Edmond has managed to clinch.
Eaton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eaton.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Eaton.
Eaton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Edmond stuffs the takedown.
Edmond fires out a quick counter leg kick but Eaton just manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Edmond.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Edmond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edmond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Edmond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edmond misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eaton! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eaton backs up against the ropes.
Edmond staying out of range there.
Edmond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eaton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eaton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edmond.
Edmond ducks under a wild hook from Eaton.
Eaton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edmond defends well and Eaton ends up having to push Edmond into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Edmond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eaton sprawls and moves away.
Eaton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmond.
Edmond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eaton lands the left hand.
Eaton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eaton can do to turn this around?#T2#
A punch combination from Edmond misses.
Eaton misses with a straight left.
Eaton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edmond as he jumps to the side.
Edmond tries to counter by clinching up but Eaton breaks away and moves out of range.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paris Eaton.
Edmond feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eaton's calf.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eaton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Edmond counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL2#
Eaton has closed the distance and engaged Edmond in a clinch.
Eaton throws a punch but it's blocked by Edmond.
Edmond wants to stall. #BC#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eaton.
Eaton swings for the body but Edmond moves out of range.
Good shot there by Edmond.
Nice defenses there by Edmond.#T4#
Edmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eaton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edmond staying out of range there.#CL#
Edmond moves into the clinch.
Edmond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eaton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
Edmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edmond has been working on his balance at Far-Q Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Eaton.
Eaton misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Edmond.
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!
Edmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmond misses with the head strike.
Eaton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edmond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Eaton is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Edmond scores with a decent looking hook.
Eaton throws an off balance right hand
and Edmond counters with a one-two to the body.
Edmond scores with a punch to the head.
Eaton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edmond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eaton looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmond is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eaton misses with an uppercut. Edmond saw that one coming.
Edmond defending well as Eaton loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Edmond tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Edmond slips under a jab.
Edmond throws a quick counter head kick but Eaton was just out of range.
Eaton throws a poor cross that misses
and Edmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eaton shoots and misses
and Eaton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edmond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Edmond.
Eaton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edmond counters with a three punch combo that has Eaton backing up. Eaton nods at Edmond to acknowledge the strikes.
Edmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Edmond avoids the body shot from Eaton.
A jab from Eaton misses. #CL#
Edmond clinches up with Eaton and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eaton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond lands a shot to the body.
Edmond tries to stall but Eaton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rayful Edmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edmond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Edmond lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Edmond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eaton scores with a jab to the head.
Eaton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3##CL2#
Eaton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eaton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eaton presses Edmond against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edmond can't find room to land a body shot as Eaton controls the action.
Eaton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Edmond.
Edmond working aggressively here. #BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Eaton throws a poor cross that misses
and Eaton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Edmond moves into the clinch.#BC#
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eaton throws a lazy uppercut
and Edmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edmond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eaton's sensitive parts. #T4##CL#
Edmond closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond has a couple of punches blocked by Eaton.
Paris Eaton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eaton throws a head punch that misses.
Edmond taking a breather.
Edmond misses with a punch on the inside.
Edmond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eaton misses with the head strike.
Eaton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eaton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Eaton throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edmond fails to land with a series of punches.
Eaton misses with a body punch
and Edmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmond uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eaton has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rayful Edmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edmond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Rayful Edmond!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Rayful Edmond!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Rayful Edmond!

Rayful Edmond wins by unanimous decision!
Rayful Edmond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Skrap Fights 56
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Edmond scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Edmond clinches. #BC2#
Cubbedge manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmond.
Cubbedge throws a right hand that Edmond ducks under and follows up with a left that Edmond also avoids with ease.
A combination from Cubbedge does no damage.
Cubbedge misses with the combination.
Cubbedge takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Barry Cubbedge has been cut.#KD#
Edmond lands a big head kick that sends Cubbedge tumbling to the mat! Edmond takes a step backwards and waves Cubbedge back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Cubbedge is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edmond.
Cubbedge misses with a hook. Edmond ducked under it nicely.
Edmond digs a good hook to Cubbedge 's body.
Sloppy strikes from Cubbedge . Those never looked like landing.
Edmond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edmond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cubbedge .
Cubbedge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edmond checks a low kick from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge swings for the body but Edmond moves out of range.
As Cubbedge looks to move away, Edmond throws a big counter combo but Cubbedge just gets out of the way.
Cubbedge misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Cubbedge throws a front kick aimed at Edmond's knee but Edmond avoids it well.
Cubbedge slips a straight right by Edmond.
Edmond lands with a big right hook that stumbles Cubbedge - he's out on his feet here! Edmond follows up with another monster hook that separates Cubbedge from consciousness! Cubbedge falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Edmond stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rayful Edmond!
A victorious Rayful Edmond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Skrap Fights 48
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Edmond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magnier's head backwards.
Edmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edmond throws the left hand but Magnier avoids the punch easily.
Magnier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edmond pinned against the ropes. Edmond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice uppercut there from Edmond.#CUT2#
It looks like Christian Magnier has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magnier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edmond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Magnier avoids them all with ease.
Magnier seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Edmond drops his hands momentarily and Magnier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magnier blocks a jab.
Magnier attempts a counter takedown but Edmond avoids it well and moves away.
Magnier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edmond circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Magnier is predictable there
and Edmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! A monster head kick from Edmond and Magnier falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Edmond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rayful Edmond!
An out of breath Rayful Edmond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Skrap Fights 39
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Makossa drives through with a takedown into Edmond's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Edmond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edmond keeping full guard, as Makossa tries to pass.
Makossa controlling from the top position.
Edmond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makossa on the ground.
Edmond keeping moving, preventing Makossa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa looking to pass the guard.
Makossa with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Makossa advances to half guard.
Edmond wants to control but Makossa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edmond is looking to get back to full guard here but Makossa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Edmond taking a bit of punishment here - Makossa scoring with strikes.
Makossa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Makossa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Edmond has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Makossa but great work by Edmond.
Makossa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edmond's best efforts.
Edmond controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Makossa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Makossa won't allow Edmond to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Makossa looking for submissions off his back.
Makossa gets full guard.#SUB2#
Edmond avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Makossa has his foot on Edmond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edmond works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Makossa keeping moving, preventing Edmond from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edmond accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edmond wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Makossa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Edmond uses it to pass to side control.
Makossa holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Makossa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Edmond off and has taken his back!
Edmond trying to control the hands but Makossa breaks the grip.
Edmond covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Makossa is persistently looking for the submission but Edmond is defending it well.
Makossa connects with a big shot to the side of Edmond's head.
Edmond is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Makossa working for a choke but Edmond is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Makossa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soul Makossa dominated that round.
That's time! Edmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Edmond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makossa in his tracks.
Edmond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makossas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Soul Makossa has been cut.
Makossa throws a shot from downtown. Edmond moves away and avoids it.
Edmond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makossa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Edmond.
Makossa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makossa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edmond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makossa.#TD#
Edmond shoots in and bounces Makossa off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makossa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Edmond stopping the sweep attempt from Makossa.
Makossa controls Edmond momentarily but Edmond frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Makossa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edmond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makossa keeping full guard, as Edmond tries to pass. #SUB2#
Makossa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmond is aware though and is defending well.
Makossa wants to stand up but Edmond is controlling him.
Makossa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Soul Makossa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Makossa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makossa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Edmond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makossa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Makossa tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edmond misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Makossa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Makossa is trying to control. Edmond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Edmond pushes Makossa off looking to stand but Makossa dives back in and keeps control.
Makossa is nestled in close to Edmond, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Makossa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edmond pushes Makossa off looking to stand but Makossa dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like Makossa is going to stand back up.
Makossa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edmond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Makossa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makossa sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Makossa seems to be working for a kimura but Edmond defends the submission attempt.
Makossa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Makossa working over Edmond with some ground and pound. Edmond looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makossa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Makossa wants to finish this one by submission but Edmond is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Makossa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Soul Makossa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Soul Makossa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Makossa misses with a series of wild punches.
Edmond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makossa momentarily.
Edmond connects with a right hand. Makossa shakes it off.
Makossa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edmond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makossa as he jumps to the side.
Edmond lands an overhand right.
Rayful Edmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Edmond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa needs to keep his hands up - Edmond had a free shot at his head there.
Edmond throws an overhand right that lands on Makossa's shoulder, as Makossa tries to avoid the shot.
Makossa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Edmond connects with a single shot there.
Makossa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edmond's waist but Edmond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makossa off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Edmond.#CUT#
That has opened up Soul Makossa's cut even more.#T1#
Edmond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looks like Edmond has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Edmond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makossa shoots in but Edmond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soul Makossa.
Edmond comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makossa ducks right into an uppercut from Edmond.
Edmond scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Edmond connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Makossa is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Soul Makossa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Edmond clinches.
Makossa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Edmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Edmond wants a takedown but no success here.
Edmond is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Makossa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Edmond tries to stall but Makossa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makossa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmond scores with a shoulder strike.
Edmond pushes Makossa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edmond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makossa shoots in for a takedown but Edmond shows good takedown defense.
Soul Makossa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmond lands a head shot.
Edmond lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makossa backs up against the ropes.
Makossa is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmond finish him?#CUT#
Soul Makossa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab from Edmond does it's job there.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Soul Makossa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rayful Edmond!
An out of breath Rayful Edmond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Skrap Fights 32
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Edmond tries to clinch up but Franken circles away and keeps his distance.
Franken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Edmond with a jab.
Franken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edmond seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Edmond scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Jeroen Franken has been cut.
Franken throws a jab when Edmond was well out of range.
Edmond scores with a leg kick.
Franken ducks right into an uppercut from Edmond.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Edmond.
Franken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franken slaps away a takedown attempt from Edmond, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Edmond fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Franken to the ground. Edmond is now in Franken's guard.
Edmond stopping the sweep attempt from Franken.#T1#
Edmond not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Franken is trying to control the position but Edmond postures up.
Franken keeping moving, preventing Edmond from controlling successfully.
Edmond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franken is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Edmond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Franken throws a hook but Edmond avoids it easily.
It looked like Edmond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Franken avoids them all with ease.
Edmond misses with a right hand
enabling Franken to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmond throws a right hand that misses
and Franken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edmond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edmond tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Franken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edmond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edmond, as that shot connected.
and Edmond counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Franken! He's just covering up as Edmond starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rayful Edmond!

Event: Skrap Fights 26
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Edmond.
Grissom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grissom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edmond.
A punch combination from Edmond misses.
Edmond blocks a head kick by Grissom.
A combination from Edmond does no damage.
Edmond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grissom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grissom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grissom fails to land with a series of punches.
Edmond misses the jab.
Grissom throws a counter combo.
Edmond misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Grissom.
Grissom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grissom misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grissom in his tracks.
Edmond lands a slapping body shot.
Grissom misses with a looping right.
A left and a right from Grissom both land. Nice combination.
Grissom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Grissom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grissom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmond misses the target.
Edmond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grissom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grissom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Edmond engages and cracks Grissom with a massive lead left hook - Grissom tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Edmond is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rayful Edmond!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Edmond clinches up with Longwe and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Edmond pulls Longwe into guard.
Edmond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Longwe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Longwe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Longwe can't keep his opponent in guard - Edmond advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Edmond controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Edmond has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond is continuing to stall.#T1#
Edmond is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Longwe!
Edmond looking to control and managing it successfully.
Longwe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Longwe tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Longwe is trying desperately to improve position.
Longwe is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Edmond controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Edmond's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Edmond.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmond throws some wild stikes that Longwe manages to avoid easily.
Edmond controlling his opponent.
Longwe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edmond sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Longwe tries to lock up and control but Edmond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Edmond controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Edmond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Longwe's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Edmond clinches.
Longwe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edmond avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Edmond.
Longwe is trying to pull guard but Edmond has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Edmond pulls Longwe into guard.
Edmond is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Edmond wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Edmond closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Edmond can't get the takedown.
Longwe wants to stall.
Edmond drops down looking for an ankle pick but Longwe pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Edmond closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Edmond pulls guard effortlessly.
Edmond is pulling down on Longwe's head to control his posture.
Edmond has a closed guard, preventing Longwe from standing up.
Longwe looking to sit in guard and control but Edmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Longwe looking to control.
Edmond slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Longwe.
Edmond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yet more stalling tactics from Edmond.
Edmond works his way into full mount! #T3#
Longwe is trying to stand up.
Edmond controlling from the full mount.
Longwe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Edmond controlling the position easily from mount.
Edmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Longwe tries to lock up and control but Edmond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rayful Edmond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Longwe is looking to improve his position but Edmond isn't that keen on the idea.
Edmond content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longwe tries to hold on but Edmond pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Edmond moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Edmond.
Edmond leaning his opponent against the cage.
Longwe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edmond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edmond pushes Longwe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Edmond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Longwe is defending well.
Edmond can't get the takedown.
Edmond goes for a takedown in the clinch but Longwe prevents it.
Bwanali Longwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayful Edmond.
Longwe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Longwe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Edmond is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Longwe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edmond changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Longwe fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Longwe gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch. #T1#
Longwe stalling.
Edmond is working for takedown but Longwe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Edmond is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Longwe pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Edmond decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Edmond is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Edmond has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Longwe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Edmond pulls Longwe into guard. #ES2#
Edmond pushes Longwe off and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Longwe gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch.
Edmond has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Longwe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Longwe prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Longwe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edmond is trying to drag Longwe to the mat but Longwe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Edmond is trying to pull guard but Longwe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Longwe has Edmond pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Longwe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Edmond tumbling to the mat - Longwe dives into Edmond's guard.#ES2#
Edmond manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Edmond pulls guard successfully. #T3#
Longwe looking to sit in guard and control but Edmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Edmond seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Edmond pushes down on Longwe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Edmond is taking a breather. Longwe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Edmond works his way into side control. #T4#
Longwe is pushing Edmond's head away, looking to escape. Edmond manages to hold on to the position though.
Edmond is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Longwe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rayful Edmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edmond 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rayful Edmond!

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