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CEFC Fight Night 90 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Golden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golden has chosen Kongos- Come with me now as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Trey Golden was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
38 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Trey Golden! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Golden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ring is able to avoid easily. Ring looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ring misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Golden. Those never looked like landing. Golden looks for the body kick but Ring saw that one coming. Golden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ring lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Trey Golden has been cut. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Golden. Golden throws a head kick that half lands.
Golden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ring is out of range and Golden settles back down. Golden has a takedown stuffed. Golden looks to land a combination but Ring avoids it well. A slow jab from Golden misses its intended target. Ring is looking to counter the offense by Golden and move into the clinch. Trey Golden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ring throws a combination. Golden tries to block but a couple of punches get through. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golden lands a front kick. Ring takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ring takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Golden lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ring throws a leg kick but Golden sees it coming and moves out of range. Ring looks for the body kick but Golden saw that one coming. Ring takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Golden wants to land a leg kick but Ring is out of range. Ring tries a head kick but it misses.
Golden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ring.
Golden throws a right and a left that Ring avoids nicely. Golden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Golden lands with a straight right. Ring didn't see that one coming. Ring's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ring duly obliges. Crunch! Golden slams his shin into Ring's torso. Jeremy Ring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A combination from Golden does no damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Golden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ring's sensitive parts. Ring moves out of range of the body kick. Golden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ring looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Golden throws a push kick but Ring slaps the foot to one side. A slapping body kick lands there for Ring. Ring rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golden moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Some bone on bone action there as Ring checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ring misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ring pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Golden pushes Ring away with a front kick. Ring takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ring tries to sprawl but Golden drives through with a takedown into half guard. Ring trying to control from the bottom.
Ring wants to get back to his feet.
Golden tries to pass to full mount but Ring defends it. Golden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Ring wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Golden stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Golden pushes Ring away with a front kick. Ring is looking to slow Golden down with leg kicks. Golden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Golden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ring throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Golden. Ring throws a body punch but Golden moves out of range. Golden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ring has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Golden misses with a kick to the body.
Golden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ring misses with a low kick. Ring wants to clinch. Ring backing away here, and Golden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Golden throws a front kick that sends Ring stumbling back into the cage. Golden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Golden connects with a solid leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! The fight moves into the clinch position. Ring misses with a knee to the head. Golden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ring uses from the top position. Golden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Golden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ring wants to stand but Golden has a closed guard, so he can't escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Golden dominated that round. The cut man is working on Trey Golden'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.
Golden takes a kick to the side of the head. Ring will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Ring lands a right hook to the body.
Ring looks for the body kick but Golden saw that one coming. Golden throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Trey Golden seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ring takes a kick to the side of the head. Golden throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. That kick from Golden tenderised Ring's leg. Ring is trying to keep his angry face on. Golden avoids the head kick by Ring.
Golden throws a body kick, spinning off balance letting Ring counter with a right hand. Golden throws a wild body kick that Ring sees coming a mile off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ring throws a head kick that misses. Golden scores with a leg kick.
Golden misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ring tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Golden manages to circle out of the way. Golden tried to score with a low kick but Ring checks it. Golden has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Golden shoots in for a takedown but Ring shows good takedown defense. Golden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golden.
Ring throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ring chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Golden can pounce on him.
Golden shoots in but Ring avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ring tries to clinch but Golden is having none of it. Ring stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ring wants it to stay on the feet. Jeremy Ring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Golden. Golden shoots in for a takedown but Ring shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Golden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A leg kick checked by Ring. Golden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Golden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ring. Ring swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Ring throws a leg kick which misses Golden's front leg but catches the back leg as Golden tries to avoid it. Ring tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Golden throws a push kick but Ring slaps the foot to one side. Golden throws a half hearted mid kick. Ring wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Golden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Golden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jeremy Ring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ring delivers a nice body kick. Ring avoids a punch combination nicely.
Golden is breathing heavily. No joy there for Golden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Ring. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ring lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Golden throws a low kick but Ring moves out of range easily. Ring tries to counter by clinching up but Golden breaks away and moves out of range. Ring takes the fight into the clinch. Golden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ring moves out of range of the strikes. Golden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ring is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Golden. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Golden is defended easily by Ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Golden keeps Ring at a distance using the push kick. Ring throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Golden throws a push kick but Ring slaps the foot to one side. Ring throws a head kick but Golden moves out of range.
Ring swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ring throws a head kick that misses. Golden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ring throws a head kick but Golden moves out of range.
Golden moves out of range as Ring throws a body kick.
Golden lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ring moves out of range of the body kick from Golden.
Golden is looking to land body kicks. A slapping leg kick lands for Golden.
Ring keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ring seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Golden shoots for a double leg takedown but Ring sprawls well. He's pushed Golden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ring throws a sloppy head kick and Golden moves out of range easily. Golden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Golden shoots in for a takedown but Ring shows good takedown defense. Golden lands a leg kick that knocks Ring off balance momentarily. Ring has Golden up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Golden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ring gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Trey Golden's cut even more. Ring tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Golden avoids it. Ring throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Golden blocks it with crossed arms. Ring lands an elbow inside. Golden avoiding damage as Ring throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ring throws an elbow but misses. Ring has had enough of the clinch but Golden keeps him there for the moment. Golden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ring gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Golden wants to take the fight to the mat but Ring manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Ring dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Trey Golden'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. 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.
Golden keeps Ring at a distance using the push kick. Golden fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Golden - that will leave a mark!
Golden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ring wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Golden looks to land a body kick but Ring moved away. Ring tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golden swats him away and circles back towards the center. Golden lands a jab. Golden misses with a wild body shot. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Golden. Golden pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ring tries to counter by clinching up but Golden breaks away and moves out of range. A lazy body kick from Golden and Ring counters with a slapping leg kick. Ring stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Golden. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golden misses with a takedown attempt and Ring counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Ring misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golden is looking to chop away at Ring's legs. Golden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ring throws a sloppy head kick and Golden moves out of range easily. Nice defenses there by Ring.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Ring. Ring fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ring takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Ring avoids a kick to the body.
Golden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ring lands a big head kick that sends Golden tumbling to the mat! Ring takes a step backwards and waves Golden back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Golden is rocked! Ring is looking to wear down Golden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ring misses with a head kick.
Golden is still on wobbly legs! Can Ring finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Golden throws a body shot but no joy. Golden misses with a low kick.
Golden loads up on a big right hand but Ring slips the punch. A slapping body kick lands there for Ring. Ring and Golden are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Ring throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Golden into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Ring knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Ring! After winning the bout, Jeremy Ring thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Gomaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Burns! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Gomaz! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Burns closes the distance and clinches. Burns lands a right hand. Burns lands a right hand. Gomaz is trying to break free. Burns lands with a right to the head. Burns scores with a nice hook to the head. Burns is trying to trip Gomaz. He has hold of a leg but Gomaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burns persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Burns postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gomaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Burns, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Burns has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gomaz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Burns lands a nice elbow. Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut. Burns lands with a right to the head. Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut. Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Burns lands a shot to the body. We've been hearing reports that Burns has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burns lands with a short shot to the head. Burns stalls. Gomaz takes a shot to the head. Gomaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A nice left hand lands by Burns.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Gomaz's head. Burns lands an elbow just above Gomaz 's eye. Burns has Gomaz pressed against the cage, preventing Gomaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Gomaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Burns gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Burns not doing much here.
Burns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burns is looking for a kimura but Gomaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burns to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burns perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Burns uses his free foot to push down on Gomaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gomaz. Burns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Gomaz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Burns. Gomaz is working to get back to half guard.
Burns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burns landing punches. Burns with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Burns working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Burns cracks Gomaz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Burns is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gomaz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gomaz! Burns has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gomaz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burns is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Burns landing knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Burns.
Nice body punch from Burns. Burns lands a shoulder strike. Gomaz tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position. Burns lands an elbow just above Gomaz 's eye. A short uppercut from Burns. Burns is pushing Gomaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Gomaz takes an elbow to the temple. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch. Burns unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gomaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A nice glancing elbow lands by Burns. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Burns dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Gomaz in a clinch.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch. Burns with a knee to the head.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomaz backwards. Gomaz takes a shot to the head. Burns wants the takedown. Gomaz is fighting it off but Burns persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gomaz's guard against the cage. Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much. Burns slips nicely into half guard. Burns is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. 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! Gomaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
Burns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burns working over Gomaz with some ground and pound. Gomaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Darren Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Burns content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Burns stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gomaz to get to his feet. Burns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomaz on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Burns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns lands with a light punch inside. Burns lands with a left to the head. Burns lands a right hand. Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Burns scores with a shoulder strike. Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut. Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomaz backwards. Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gomaz is rocked! Gomaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Gomaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him? A short left from Burns. Burns lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burns turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Burns stands up and we're back to a striking position. Burns looking to score a takedown here. Gomaz is defending well but Burns drives through and ends up in Gomaz's guard. Gomaz is breathing heavily. Burns showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Gomaz seems to have recovered his senses. Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomaz can do to turn this around? Gomaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily. Burns makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Burns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Burns pushing down on Gomaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Gomaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Burns is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Burns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomaz has managed to free his arm - good work. Burns controlling the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Burns dominated that second round. That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Burns darts in and clinches Gomaz up against the cage. A short right from Burns. Burns scores with a nice hook to the head. Gomaz takes a shot to the head. Gomaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gomaz is trying to force a seperation but Burns has the dominant position. A right hand to the body from Burns.
Burns lands an elbow just above Gomaz 's eye. Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gomaz's defenses. Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gomaz's defenses.
It looks like Tyler Gomaz has been cut. Burns lands an elbow just above Gomaz 's eye. Burns has Gomaz pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Gomaz is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Burns - that's hurt Gomaz badly! Oh, another knee lands and Gomaz is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Gomaz doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Darren Burns!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Edmodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmodson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deorro - Yee. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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28
206 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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203 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Edmodson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Justice! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Edmodson tests Justice's chin there with a solid looking shot. Edmodson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Justice moves into the clinch. Edmodson is looking to break free of the clinch but Justice has double underhooks. Edmodson blocks a body shot from Justice. Justice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edmodson's efforts to push away. Edmodson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Justice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Edmodson. Those never looked like landing. Justice tries to counter by closing the distance. Edmodson misses with a series of wild punches.
Edmodson tries to bum rush Justice with a series of wild strikes but Justice uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edmodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justice. Edmodson moves into range and connects with a jab. Edmodson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Edmodson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Edmodson throws a body shot but no joy. Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Edmodson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Justice's hands. Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmodson throws out the jab. Edmodson looks to land a right hand but Justice moved out of range. Justice ducks under a wild hook from Edmodson. Justice tries to counter by closing the distance. Justice avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Edmodson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justice sees it coming and avoids it easily. Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time. Edmodson throws a right and a left that Justice avoids nicely. Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away. Justice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmodson. Edmodson misses with a wild combination.
Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away. No joy there for Edmodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position. Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Edmodson misses its intended target. Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Edmodson misses with a double jab.
Edmodson misses with a wild combination.
Edmodson misses with a double jab
and Justice counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Edmodson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Edmodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Edmodson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Justice counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Justice has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Edmodson uses from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Justice has a closed guard, preventing Edmodson from standing up. Justice is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Justice has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Edmodson has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Edmodson stands up and beckons Justice to his feet. A big left from Edmodson misses. Edmodson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Justice circles away quickly and effectively. Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmodson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Edmodson misses the shot to the body. Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position. Edmodson works Justice's body with a nice hook. Nice cross by Edmodson. Edmodson throws a nice looking combination but Justice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away. Justice staying out of range there. Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position. Edmodson swings for the body but Justice moves out of range.
Edmodson misses with a wild combination.
Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Edmodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position. Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmodson misses with a few strikes there.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmodson.
Justice wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away. Justice slips a jab from Edmodson. Michael Edmodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Edmodson misses the shot to the body. Edmodson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justice tries to counter by closing the distance. The fighters circling - Edmodson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Justice tries to counter by closing the distance. Justice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmodson.
Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position. Edmodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justice. Edmodson misses with a two punch combination.
Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Edmodson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Edmodson misses with a double jab.
Edmodson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Justice counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Justice misses with a hook from the clinch. Edmodson breaks from the clinch.
Edmodson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Justice counters by moving into the clinch. Justice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Edmodson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A right hook to the body lands for Justice.
Edmodson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Justice lands a hook to the side of the head. Justice misses with a knee to the head. Justice pulls Edmodson into guard.
Justice is working an open guard so Edmodson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Edmodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice. This has been an exciting period of action! Edmodson throws a jab but it's blocked by Justice. Justice drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Edmodson defends it well. Edmodson throws a looping overhand right but Justice ducks down to avoid it. Justice slips a straight right by Edmodson. Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Justice avoids the body shot from Edmodson.
Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson. Edmodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Edmodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justice manages to avoid it. Edmodson misses the shot to the body. Edmodson misses with the combination.
Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmodson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Edmodson misses. Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time. Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Edmodson misses with a double jab.
Edmodson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Justice counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Edmodson breaks the clinch.
Edmodson misses with the combination.
Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Edmodson throws a right hand that Justice ducks under and follows up with a left that Justice also avoids with ease. Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justice. Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time. Michael Edmodson is winning the standup battle so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Edmodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice. Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Michael Edmodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Justice slips a straight right by Edmodson. Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson. Justice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmodson.
Edmodson lands a slapping body shot.
Edmodson throws a big shot that misses. Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position. No joy there for Edmodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Edmodson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A looping hook to the body misses from Edmodson. Justice does a little dance to reset his feet. Justice wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away. Justice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmodson. Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position. Edmodson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Justice counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Edmodson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edmodson missing with a left hand there. Justice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Edmodson throws a nice looking combination but Justice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Justice drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Edmodson defends it well. Justice dodges the punch combination from Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a nice looking combination but Justice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Edmodson misses with a right hand and Justice counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Justice not landing any meaningful shots this time. Justice is pressing down on Edmodson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edmodson is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Justice wants to take a breather but Edmodson is having none of it. Justice is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Edmodson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Justice slips a nice elbow through Edmodson's hands, connecting with Edmodson's forehead. Justice is keen to just control but Edmodson is a slippery customer. Justice is stalling here. Edmodson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Justice seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Edmodson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Justice gets back to half guard. Edmodson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Justice manages to get to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Edmodson dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action!
Edmodson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmodson throws a big shot that misses. Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time. Edmodson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time. Edmodson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmodson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Justice counters by clinching up. Edmodson has had enough of the clinch but Justice keeps him there for the moment. Edmodson prevents a body shot from Justice. Justice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edmodson's efforts to push away. A frustrated look appears on Edmodson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Justice changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Edmodson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Edmodson misses. Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away. Edmodson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Justice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Justice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmodson.
Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time. Edmodson misses with a combination
and Justice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Justice. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Justice throwing strikes from guard but Edmodson blocks nicely. Justice throws a big elbow that misses. Edmodson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Justice. Justice scoring with punches to the head and body. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Justice looking to pass the guard. Justice trying to control but Edmodson is working from the bottom. Justice lands a couple of decent looking shots. Justice throwing strikes from guard but Edmodson blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Justice postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Edmodson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Justice. Justice postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
It looks like Michael Edmodson has been cut. Justice throws a big elbow that misses. Justice tries to free his leg and advance position but Edmodson is retaining full guard. Justice has gone for a leg lock! Edmodson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Justice's guard. Justice is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Edmodson wanted to stand there but Justice had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Edmodson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Edmodson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justice can do to turn this around? Edmodson lands with a nice body punch. Edmodson jabs Justice to the body, keeping him at a distance. Edmodson throws a right and a left that both miss. Edmodson misses with a wild combination.
Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Michael Edmodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Edmodson throws a nice looking combination but Justice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Justice wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away. Edmodson throws a right and a left that Justice avoids nicely. Justice wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away. Edmodson throws an overhand right that lands on Justice's shoulder, as Justice tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Edmodson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Edmodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice. No joy there for Edmodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson. Edmodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justice was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmodson. Justice wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away. A swing and a miss from Edmodson. Edmodson throws a right hand that Justice ducks under and follows up with a left that Justice also avoids with ease. Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson. Edmodson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Justice counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Justice decides to return to a standing position. Edmodson tests Justice's chin there with a solid looking shot. Edmodson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Justice counters by moving into the clinch. Justice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edmodson. Justice gets through Edmodson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Justice has picked Edmodson up - he's going for a ride! Justice dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Justice looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Michael Edmodson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Michael Edmodson's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Edmodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice. Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson. Edmodson throws a poor cross that misses
and Justice counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Edmodson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Edmodson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Justice's head. Edmodson misses with a series of wild punches.
Justice tries to counter with a clinch but Edmodson shakes him off and moves away. A punch combination from Edmodson misses. Justice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Justice there as he acknowledges the shot. Edmodson looks to land a combination but Justice avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edmodson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Justice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Edmodson keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully. Justice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Justice landing some decent shots from guard. Justice trying to control but Edmodson is working from the bottom. Justice is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Edmodson is looking to stand back up but Justice counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Edmodson. Justice lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Justice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Edmodson has one foot on Justice's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Edmodson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edmodson takes a swing at Justice's ribcage but misses. Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time. Edmodson throws out a loose jab but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it. Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson. Justice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justice tries to counter by closing the distance. Edmodson missing with a left hand there. Justice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Edmodson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Edmodson misses with a two punch combination.
Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Edmodson misses with a few strikes there.
Edmodson scores with a decent looking hook. 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 punch combination from Edmodson misses. Justice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justice tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Justice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edmodson sets himself, and Justice steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmodson avoids it this time. Edmodson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Justice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Justice. Edmodson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Justice throwing strikes but missing. Justice tries to free his leg and advance position but Edmodson is retaining full guard. Justice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Justice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Edmodson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Justice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edmodson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Edmodson taking some punishment here, with Justice in his half guard. Justice keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Edmodson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Justice on the ground. Justice is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Justice is nestled in close to Edmodson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Justice is trying to work for a kimura but Edmodson is defending well.
Justice thows a huge punch but Edmodson dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Edmodson had his way with Blake Justice in that round. The cut man is working on Michael Edmodson'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!
Edmodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson. Edmodson throws a right hand that Justice ducks under and follows up with a left that Justice also avoids with ease. Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position. Justice moves out of range as Edmodson strikes. Justice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Edmodson misses with a wild combination.
Edmodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice. Edmodson misses with a series of wild punches.
Justice wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away. Edmodson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Justice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Justice. Justice has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Edmodson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Justice can turn it around. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edmodson breaks the clinch.
Edmodson misses with a few strikes there.
Edmodson works the jab nicely. Edmodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Edmodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Justice tries to counter by closing the distance. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Edmodson swinging wildly here.
Justice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson. Edmodson throws a right and a left that both miss. Edmodson throws a jab but it's blocked by Justice. Justice is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Edmodson throws a lazy right hand but Justice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Justice tries to counter by closing the distance. Justice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position. Edmodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justice wants to counter with a clinch but Edmodson pushes him away. Edmodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Justice moves out of range as Edmodson strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Edmodson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Justice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Justice advances to half guard. Justice wants to work for an arm triangle but Edmodson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Justice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edmodson's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Justice is trying to control the action in half guard but Edmodson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Justice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edmodson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Justice is on him like a limpet, forcing Edmodson back against the cage. Justice tries to score a body lock takedown but Edmodson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Justice wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Justice drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Edmodson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michael Edmodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Justice. Justice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edmodson's efforts to push away. Justice tries to pull guard but Edmodson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Blake Justice seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Edmodson wants to break free but Justice has control.
Edmodson breaks the clinch.
Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Justice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Justice there as he acknowledges the shot. Edmodson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Justice counters by clinching up. Edmodson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Edmodson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Justice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Edmodson throws a right hand that Justice ducks under and follows up with a left that Justice also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Justice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmodson. A swing and a miss from Edmodson. Justice changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Edmodson lands with a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Some wild striking there from Edmodson.
Edmodson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Edmodson sizes up Justice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Edmodson just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmodson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Blake Justice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Edmodson scores with a punch to the head. Michael Edmodson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A combination from Edmodson does no damage. Justice wants to counter the offense by Edmodson and move into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Edmodson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edmodson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Edmodson!
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