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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayful Edmond (ranked 2249 p4p, 295 weight class) and Robin Olsen (ranked 2544 p4p, 332 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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200 cm
25
215 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Edmond defends it well.
Edmond misses the shot to the body.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edmond lands a nice uppercut.
Edmond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olsen.
Edmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Edmond has managed to clinch.
Edmond can't find room to land a body shot as Olsen controls the action.
Olsen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edmond to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond lands a right hand.
It looks like Robin Olsen has been cut.
Edmond lands a right hand.
Edmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olsen shoots in for a double leg but Edmond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Edmond tries to sprawl out of it but Olsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edmond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edmond clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edmond.
A right hook to the body lands for Edmond.
Olsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olsen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edmond prevents it.
Edmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edmond lands a right hand.
Olsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Edmond connects with a right hand. Olsen shakes it off.
Edmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond is fighting off a takedown attempt but Olsen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Edmond to the mat. Edmond regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen is looking to pass into half guard but Edmond pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Edmond is in guard.
Olsen striking off his back but it's not causing Edmond any problems.
Edmond would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsen has an active guard here but Edmond has managed to pass into half guard.
Edmond decides to return to a standing position.
Edmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olsen checks a leg kick.
Olsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond missing with a left hand there. Olsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmond thows a leg kick but Olsen checks it
and Olsen counters with a single leg into guard. Edmond didn't expect that.
Edmond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edmond can't keep his opponent in guard - Olsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Edmond is trying to stand.
Olsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Olsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Edmond as he works his way to full guard.
Olsen looking to pass the guard.
Olsen is looking to advance position but Edmond has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Olsen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edmond pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayful Edmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olsen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Edmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond swinging wildly here.
Olsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Olsen moves out of range easily.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Olsen moves out of range easily.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond pushes Olsen up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen has Edmond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Edmond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Edmond misses with the head strike.
Edmond avoiding damage as Olsen throws knees to the body.
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Edmond lands with a hook. Olsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edmond jabs at Olsen's body.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond lands a nice hook to Olsen's body. Olsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Edmond.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olsen shoots in but Edmond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edmond is looking to wear down Olsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edmond tries to clinch but Olsen is having none of it.
Edmond throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Olsen.
Edmond lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Edmond.
Edmond lets loose with a powerful body kick. Olsen will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olsen is defended easily by Edmond.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Edmond throws a body punch but Olsen moves out of range.
Edmond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Olsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edmond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olsen somewhat.
Olsen gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olsen can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen jumps guard but Edmond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Edmond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
Olsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Edmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Olsen is breathing heavily.
Edmond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edmond.
A short right from Edmond on the inside.
Rayful Edmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmond misses with a double jab.
Edmond takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Edmond swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edmond's waist but Edmond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olsen off to one side.
Edmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsen is just out of range.
Olsen needs to keep his hands up - Edmond had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edmond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Olsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmond throws a front kick that sends Olsen stumbling back into the cage.
Edmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olsen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Edmond tries to bum rush Olsen with a series of wild strikes but Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Olsen pulls guard successfully.
Olsen working for submissions but it's allowed Edmond to get to half guard.
Edmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olsen can do to turn this around?
Olsen wants to get back to full guard but Edmond has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayful Edmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olsen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Edmond closes the distance and clinches.
Olsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edmond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Edmond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edmond is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Olsen avoids them all with ease.
Edmond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edmond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Olsen. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Edmond catches Olsen right on the button with a cross.
Olsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmond gets a clinch.
Olsen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Edmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olsen goes for a takedown attempt but Edmond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rayful Edmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond's corner calls for a 1-2. Edmond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That has opened up Robin Olsen's cut even more.
Edmond takes the fight into the clinch.
Edmond lands with a left to the head.
Edmond digs a right hand into Olsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olsen's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Edmond.
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmond.
Olsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Edmond gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edmond.
Olsen takes a shot to the head.
Olsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edmond gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Edmond feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Olsen sprawling to the canvas! Olsen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Edmond finish him?!
Olsen is rocked!
Edmond works Olsen's body with a nice hook.
Olsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmond finish him?
Edmond drops Olsen with a naaaaasty hook - Olsen is in real trouble here! Edmond dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rayful Edmond!
During a confident post fight interview, Rayful Edmond thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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