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Event:
MMMA 21: Relentless
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Urhola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edwards just leaning against Urhola, taking a breather.
Urhola blocks a body shot from Edwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urhola. #CUT2#
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Urhola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards tries a body shot but Urhola blocks it.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urhola's elbow.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urhola's elbow.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from Urhola.
Edwards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edwards tries to work over Urhola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urhola misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Urhola.
Urhola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Urhola.
Urhola blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike from Urhola.
A bit of stalling here from Urhola.
#T1#
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Urhola avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Edwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Urhola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Urhola.
Urhola lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Urhola, right into the meat.
Urhola avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
Urhola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urhola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urhola moves away.#T2#
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Urhola misses with a body kick.
Urhola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Urhola thuds a left hand into Edwards's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Urhola counters with a stiff right hand.
Urhola plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
Blake Edwards's cut is getting worse.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Urhola moves out of range.
Urhola tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urhola moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Urhola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Urhola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a shot to the body
and Urhola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edwards throws a right hand that misses
and Urhola counters with a nice kick to the body.
Urhola avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Urhola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Edwards with a body shot.
Edwards throws a body punch but Urhola moves out of range.
Edwards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Urhola lands with a shot to the body.
Urhola lands a nice looking body shot.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Donk. Urhola catches Edwards right on the button with a cross.
Edwards misses with a looping left.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Urhola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Edwards - the referee stops the clock and Urhola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Edwards. Urhola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urhola thumps Edwards with a low kick.
Edwards scores with a leg kick.
Edwards lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Edwards tries to bum rush Urhola with a series of wild strikes but Urhola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Urhola checks a leg kick nicely.
Edwards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urhola counters with a nice body shot.
Urhola lands with a shot to the body.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urhola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veli Urhola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Edwards's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Urhola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edwards's hands.
Urhola throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Edwards appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Urhola cracks a nice hook into Edwards's ribs.
Urhola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Urhola blocks the body kick.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urhola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Edwards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urhola has time to react.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Urhola saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Urhola blocks the low kick.
Urhola throws a combination. Edwards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urhola moves away.
Urhola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Edwards rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Urhola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwards thows a leg kick but Urhola checks it
and Urhola counters with a stiff right hand.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Urhola's front leg but catches the back leg as Urhola tries to avoid it. #CL#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Urhola in a clinch.
Urhola lands a knee to the head.
Urhola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edwards letting Urhola take a breather here.
Edwards is trying to stall.
Edwards goes for a takedown attempt but Urhola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edwards tries to bum rush Urhola with a series of wild strikes but Urhola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Edwards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urhola misses with a body kick.
Urhola lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Urhola counters with a nice body shot.
Urhola moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
Urhola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urhola.
Urhola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urhola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Urhola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Urhola tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Urhola. #T3#
Urhola tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Urhola slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.
Urhola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Urhola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urhola misses with a body punch.
Edwards takes a knee right on the jaw!
Urhola struggles to land a body shot inside as Edwards controls his hands.
Edwards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Urhola backwards.
Urhola lands an elbow that stopped Edwards in his tracks for a moment.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Urhola controls the action.
Urhola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Urhola gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Blake Edwards's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Urhola lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urhola is able to avoid easily.
Urhola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Edwards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urhola is out of range.
Urhola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Urhola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Urhola looks to land a combination. Edwards sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Urhola has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veli Urhola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blake Edwards'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urhola.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urhola checks a leg kick.
Urhola connects with an inside leg kick.
Urhola lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Urhola moves out of range.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses
and Urhola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edwards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edwards there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Urhola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Urhola scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urhola scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Urhola's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Urhola lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Edwards is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Urhola has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Urhola working the ground and pound.
Urhola trying to control the position but Edwards is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urhola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Edwards takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blake Edwards's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Veli Urhola!
Veli Urhola seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 5
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Edwards connects with the punch.
Edwards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwards takes a swing at Von Boom's ribcage but misses.
Von Boom feinted with a counter takedown.
Von Boom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Von Boom has a takedown stuffed.
Von Boom backing away here, and Edwards unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No joy there for Von Boom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Boom throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Von Boom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Edwards is out of range and Von Boom settles back down.
Von Boom scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Boom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Boom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Boom misses with a takedown attempt - Edwards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Von Boom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edwards misses with a hook.
Edwards throws the left hand but Von Boom avoids the punch easily.
Edwards on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Edwards gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Edwards looks winded!
Von Boom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Boom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Boom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Boom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Von Boom throws an elbow that misses. Edwards uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Von Boom's guard. Nice move by Edwards!#REVB#
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Von Boom is keeping the position.#T2#
Von Boom pulls Edwards in close to prevent any damage.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Von Boom keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Boom controls Edwards momentarily but Edwards frees himself. #T3#
Edwards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Edwards tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Boom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edwards is working Von Boom over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Edwards seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Von Boom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Von Boom won't allow Edwards to pass to mount.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Von Boom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Boom's head.
Edwards trying to control the action but Von Boom is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Edwards there.
Von Boom is refusing to be controlled, as Edwards sits in half guard.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Boom defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Boom wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Boom is refusing to be controlled, as Edwards sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blake Edwards will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Von Boom with a nice cross.
Edwards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Boom.
Von Boom takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Von Boom clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Edwards. Beautiful body shot.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Edwards scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Edwards drives through and clinches with Von Boom against the cage.
Von Boom misses with a knee to the head.
Von Boom landing knees to the body.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Boom lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Edwards throws an elbow but it misses.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Boom avoids the damage to the body.
Von Boom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edwards up against the cage.
A short right from Von Boom on the inside.
Von Boom prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Boom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
A hook to the body from Von Boom.
Von Boom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Von Boom gets through Edwards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Boom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Boom scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Von Boom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Von Boom misses with a knee to the head.
Vincent Von Boom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Von Boom scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Von Boom scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Boom works on Edwards's body with a couple of short punches.
Von Boom lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Von Boom manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Boom, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Von Boom - that will leave a mark!
Von Boom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edwards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Boom.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Boom.
Von Boom shoots in but Edwards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Von Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Boom 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.
#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Von Boom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Boom.#KD#
Von Boom steps into range and cracks Edwards with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Edwards flops backwards and Von Boom dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Edwards is rocked!
Von Boom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Boom scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Boom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Von Boom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Von Boom trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Boom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edwards swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Edwards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Von Boom distracts Edwards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Boom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Von Boom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edwards has momentary wrist control but Von Boom slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Boom stops Edwards from standing up.
Von Boom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Boom wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Edwards manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Edwards looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Von Boom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Edwards's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Edwards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Boom.
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Von Boom's ribs.
Von Boom wants to clinch.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Von Boom on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edwards! But no joy.
Jab by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Von Boom has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.
Von Boom tries to land a knee to the head but Edwards blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards jabs at Von Boom's body.#T1#
Edwards defending well as Von Boom loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Edwards clinches.
Edwards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edwards lands a right hand.
Von Boom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edwards lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Von Boom breaks from the clinch.
Edwards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Boom. Von Boom obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Boom tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Edwards takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Boom moves away.
A low kick from Edwards misses #TD#
and Von Boom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Edwards!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Boom controlling the position. #T2#
Von Boom lands an elbow.
Von Boom wants to control but Edwards is keeping him busy.
Von Boom landing strikes.
Von Boom is chipping away with strikes.
Von Boom content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Edwards is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Von Boom in side control lands a decent elbow.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet but Von Boom is dominant here and he's now got Edwards's back!
Edwards tries to escape the position.
Von Boom has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Edwards.
Von Boom lands a shot to the head. #SUB#
Edwards defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Von Boom's arms.
Von Boom doesn't have the hooks in and Edwards manages to turn into his guard.
Vincent Von Boom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Edwards is stalling in the full guard.
Edwards sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Von Boom's guard.
Edwards trying to control the action but Von Boom is working from the bottom.
Von Boom gets back to full guard.
Edwards throwing strikes but missing.
Edwards being controlled here momentarily.
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 Vincent Von Boom.
Well Von Boom 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vincent Von Boom!
A victorious Vincent Von Boom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards throws a body punch but Soni moves out of range.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soni.
Soni tries to clinch up.
Soni misses with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been informed that Soni 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.
Soni throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
Soni throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edwards tried to counter with a leg kick but Soni avoided it.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soni.
Tanishk Soni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soni moves out of range of the body kick.
Soni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Soni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards lands with a shot to the body.
Soni 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.
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Soni. Soni gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Soni misses.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Soni just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Soni throws a chopping leg kick but Edwards manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Soni. Soni gets slowly back to his feet.
Soni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soni doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
A leg kick checked by Edwards.
Edwards lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Soni clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Edwards.
A head punch on the inside from Soni fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Edwards just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soni's brow.
Soni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Edwards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Soni working hard to break the clinch.
Soni lands with a left to the head.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards keeps control of Soni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Soni tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soni misses with a knee to the head.
Edwards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards.
#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Edwards.
Soni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edwards pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blake Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishk Soni.
Edwards punishes Soni's body with a nice straight punch.
Soni looks winded!
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edwards scores with a nice right hand.
#TD2#
Soni gets a double leg takedown into Edwards's guard.#SUB#
Soni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edwards wants to stand but Soni is controlling the position. #T4##SUB#
Edwards has his foot on Soni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soni works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Edwards throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soni uses it to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Edwards is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Edwards working over Soni with some ground and pound. Soni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Edwards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Soni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edwards connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
That has opened up Tanishk Soni's cut even more.
Blake Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Soni closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Edwards's guard.
Edwards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soni is controlling him.
Edwards has control of Soni's left arm, preventing Soni from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edwards is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Edwards content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Edwards looking to pass the guard.
Soni being controlled here, momentarily.
Edwards passes into half guard.
Soni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edwards connects with a nice short shot to Soni's temple. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but Soni defending well.
Edwards working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Soni's thigh. Soni counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Edwards distracts Soni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soni can do to turn this around?
Edwards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edwards with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edwards makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT#
The cut above Tanishk Soni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tanishk Soni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Blake Edwards!
After the big win, Blake Edwards made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Ascension 101
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
Blake Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwards with a nice cross.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Oliveira instigates a clinch.
Edwards stalling against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Edwards throws an elbow but misses.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliveira.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Edwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliveira. #CUT2#
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards is looking for a takedown.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Edwards throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Oliveira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira lands with a right to the head.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Edwards trying to stall but Oliveira improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira digs a right hand into Edwards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edwards's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Oliveira. #T3#
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards misses with an elbow over the top.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Oliveira avoids a wild elbow strike from Edwards.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
A short body shot lands from Oliveira as the two fighters clinch.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Oliveira cracks Edwards with a nice body shot.
Oliveira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oliveira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliveira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira lands a right hand.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Edwards is rocked!
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira pushes Edwards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira. #KD2#
Oliveira drops Edwards onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Edwards is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oliveira is working Edwards over against the cage.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Oliveira creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Edwards's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Edwards drops to his knees and Oliveira pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Oliveira!
Ernesto Oliveira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 25
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick from Jallu.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jallu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Jallu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
An attempted straight right counter from Jallu misses the target.#CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jallu effectively controlling the action here.
Jallu tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
Jallu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jallu.
Jallu misses with a knee strike.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jallu is struggling to control the position.
Jallu lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jallu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jallu stalling in the clinch but Edwards improves position.
Jallu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jallu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edwards wants a takedown.
#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jallu trying to land knees to the body.
Jallu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edwards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jallu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Edwards is working for takedown but Jallu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Juntti Jallu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Edwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jallu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jallu misses with a knee to the head.
Edwards misses with some punches.
Jallu tries to land a knee to the head but Edwards blocks with his arms.
Jallu avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Jallu has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jallu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jallu trying to land knees to the body.
Jallu lands a body punch.
Edwards looks winded!
Jallu tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Jallu avoids the damage to the body.
Jallu scores a nice knee to the body.
#T2#
Edwards avoiding damage as Jallu throws knees to the body.
Jallu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Jallu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edwards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jallu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Edwards blocks it with crossed arms.
Jallu misses with a punch to the body.
Jallu lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jallu lands a nice uppercut.
Jallu lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jallu.
Jallu misses with a knee strike.
Jallu lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Jallu - that landed with a thud.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jallu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees to the body from Jallu.
Jallu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jallu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
Jallu managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Knees to the body from Jallu.
Jallu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jallu.
Jallu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jallu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jallu scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jallu.
Jallu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edwards.
Jallu tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Jallu lands a good knee to the midsection. Edwards won't want to take too many of those.
Stalling in the clinch from Jallu.
Jallu connects with a knee to the head.
Jallu working Edwards over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Jallu.
Edwards is trying to break free.#T4#
Jallu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jallu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Jallu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jallu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edwards lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jallu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jallu.
Jallu stalling the fight.
Jallu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jallu lands an uppercut.
Jallu tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards takes a knee right on the jaw!
Edwards tries to work over Jallu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jallu avoiding damage.
Jallu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jallu scores with a shoulder strike.
Jallu is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T5#
Jallu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jallu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Jallu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Jallu stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jallu as Edwards tries to tie him up.
Jallu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jallu tries to land a knee to the head but Edwards blocks with his arms.
Jallu controlling the action here for a moment.
Jallu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edwards is defending well for now.
Edwards is looking to control Jallu's arms but Jallu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edwards has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land.
Jallu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Edwards blocks it with crossed arms.
Jallu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jallu throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T6#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jallu.
Jallu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Jallu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jallu's elbow.
Jallu scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jallu blocks an elbow strike from Edwards.
Edwards is looking for a takedown.
Jallu throws an elbow that misses.
Edwards drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edwards takes a knee right on the jaw!
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jallu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jallu scores with a knee to the head.
Jallu pushes Edwards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jallu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Edwards in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T7#
Jallu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Blake Edwards's cut even more.
Jallu working the clinch nicely. Edwards is working for position but Jallu cracks him with a big knee to the head! Edwards crumples up against the cage and Jallu lands two more shots before the ref can save Edwards! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Juntti Jallu!
Juntti Jallu retains his heavyweight title!
As Juntti Jallu got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: HAHA... he and his manager suck ass LOL! Go play packman retard and leave games those need some intelligence to those who have brains LULZ!'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 22
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Edwards throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Edwards tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Edwards scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
Edwards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body kick there by Edwards.
Edwards tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edwards thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
Harris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edwards checks it well.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edwards lands a nice shot that snaps Harris's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Raven Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris appears to be looking for a big counter.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards is looking to chop away at Harris's legs.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.
Harris throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
A countering left hand to the body from Edwards misses.
Edwards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.#T2#
Harris scores with a punch to the head.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Raven Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Edwards looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harris!#ROC2#
Harris is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards cracks Harris with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Edwards immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Harris is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Edwards!
Blake Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 17
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Jallu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Jallu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jallu misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a thumping low kick.
Edwards misses with a body punch
and Jallu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Jallu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edwards is trying to push Jallu away but Jallu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees to the body from Jallu.
Come on Jallu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jallu misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jallu connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
Edwards trying to stall but Jallu improves his position.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards throws an elbow but it misses.
Jallu tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Edwards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jallu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Edwards misses with an elbow strike.
Edwards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jallu looking to throw knees to the head but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Jallu tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
Jallu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jallu lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jallu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.
Jallu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Jallu taking a breather.
Edwards controlling the action here for a moment.
Edwards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jallu lands a left hand.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jallu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edwards tries to bum rush Jallu with a series of wild strikes but Jallu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Edwards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jallu throws a solid leg kick but Edwards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jallu.
Jallu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edwards's calf.#CL2#
Jallu moves into range and clinches up with Edwards.#T3#
Jallu tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards looking to slow down the pace here.
Jallu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jallu prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Jallu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've been informed that Jallu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jallu misses with a knee to the head.
Edwards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jallu missing with knees to the body.
Edwards lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Juntti Jallu has been cut.
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jallu fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jallu.
Jallu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jallu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Edwards stalling.
Jallu slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Jallu managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but Jallu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jallu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edwards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Jallu lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jallu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jallu lands a body punch.
Jallu lands a right hand.
Jallu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edwards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards blocking some punches.
#BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jallu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edwards shoots in but Jallu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T5#
Jallu throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Jallu does no damage.
Jallu moves out of range of the body kick.
Jallu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Edwards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Edwards.
Edwards throws a sloppy body shot
and Jallu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jallu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
Blake Edwards's cut is getting worse.
Jallu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Jallu.
Jallu throws a head kick that Edwards semi-blocks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Jallu does no damage. #T6##CL2#
Jallu pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jallu.
Jallu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jallu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jallu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jallu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jallu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edwards's face.
#CUT2#
Blake Edwards's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jallu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edwards backwards. #ROC2#
Edwards is rocked!
Jallu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Jallu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards tries a body shot but Jallu blocks it.
Jallu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jallu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edwards is breathing heavily.#T7#
Jallu avoids a wild elbow strike from Edwards.
Jallu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jallu stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jallu.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jallu lands with a light punch inside.
Jallu tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
Jallu tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
Jallu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jallu tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
Jallu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jallu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards wants a takedown.
Jallu lands a nice knee to the body. #T8#
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jallu lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jallu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jallu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Edwards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jallu backwards.
Edwards is looking for a takedown.
Jallu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jallu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards misses with some punches.
Jallu managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Jallu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jallu lands a knee to the body.
Jallu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Blake Edwards's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jallu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jallu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T9#
Jallu trying to land knees to the body.
Jallu misses with a knee to the head.
Jallu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jallu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards.
Jallu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Edwards just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jallu's brow.
Edwards letting Jallu take a breather here.
Jallu looking to throw knees to the head but Edwards is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jallu throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Jallu rushes Edwards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jallu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Edwards throws an elbow but misses.
Jallu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juntti Jallu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Edwards moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Juntti Jallu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jallu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jallu looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Jallu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jallu misses with a wild combination.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Edwards shoots in but Jallu avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Jallu has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Jallu controls his hands.
Edwards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Jallu.
Jallu lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Jallu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Jallu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blake Edwards's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Juntti Jallu!
Juntti Jallu is the new heavyweight champion!
Juntti Jallu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 16
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Carter digs a good body shot into Edwards's ribs.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Edwards takes the fight into the clinch.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.#T1#
Carter blocks a body shot from Edwards.
The referee calls for Carter to work.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter trying to stall but Edwards improves his position.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Edwards lands a body punch.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
Edwards scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Llewelyn Carter has been cut.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards. #T2#
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Edwards up against the cage.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Carter.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Carter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Carter is working Edwards over against the cage.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.
#TD#
Edwards has picked Carter up - he's going for a ride! Edwards dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Edwards wants to advance to full mount but Carter doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter controlling Edwards's posture.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter has his hands on Edwards's head, controlling the position.
Edwards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Carter 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.
Edwards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Edwards looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Edwards is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Carter has his hands clasped together but Edwards extends and breaks Carter's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Edwards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blake Edwards!
Blake Edwards is the new heavyweight champion!
Blake Edwards really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 15
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Stilies tries to clinch
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Stilies misses with a takedown attempt
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Stilies's shoulder, as Stilies tries to avoid the shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stilies 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.
Edwards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Decent striking displayed by Edwards there.
Blake Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Edwards clinches up with Stilies and pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Edwards has clasped his hands together around Stilies's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards controlling from side mount. #T1##SUB#
Edwards is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stilies knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stilies struggling a bit here.
Stilies takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Edwards 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#
Edwards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stilies has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stilies tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Stilies regains half guard.
Stilies trying to control but Edwards postures up.
Stilies is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards slows the pace down in half guard.
Edwards trying to mount his opponent but Stilies defends it.
Edwards is taking a breather. Stilies 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.
Edwards has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stilies is staying active underneath Edwards, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Stilies wants to get back to full guard.
Edwards trying to control the action but Stilies is working from the bottom.
Stilies is trying to get back to full guard.
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura but Stilies is defending well.
Stilies is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Edwards seems content to control.
Edwards looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stilies with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Edwards prevents Stilies from improving his position.
Edwards trying to control the pace. #T4#
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.
Edwards prevents Stilies from improving his position.
Stilies manages to get to full guard.
Edwards stays in close to Stilies's body and controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Edwards.
Edwards lands a couple of elbows.#T5#
Edwards landing with the ground and pound.
Edwards passes into half guard.
Stilies taking some punishment here, with Edwards in his half guard.
Stilies trying to control here.
Stilies is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stilies regains full guard. Nicely done.
Edwards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stilies is keeping the position for now.
Stilies being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Stilies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edwards postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Edwards trying to control but Stilies is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stilies escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edwards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edwards 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.
Edwards lands a couple of digs.
Edwards controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Stilies is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edwards defends well.#T7##SUB2#
Stilies is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edwards advances position into side control!
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stilies keeps working.
Stilies regains half guard.#SUB#
Edwards seems to be working for a kimura but Stilies defends the submission attempt.
Edwards wants to free his trapped foot but Stilies is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Edwards passes to full mount! #T8#
Edwards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Edwards lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Edwards is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Stilies goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blake Edwards!
Blake Edwards really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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