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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 1704 p4p, 1289 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 236 p4p, 191 weight class). Edmonds comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Edmonds has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Edmonds's shoulder, as Edmonds tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edmonds cracks Masvidal with a good jab.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Edmonds.
Masvidal cracks Edmonds with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edmonds slips a jab from Masvidal.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds 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.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt - Edmonds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Masvidal on his heels. He'll look to pass Masvidal's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Edmonds 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.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Masvidal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Masvidal is refusing to be controlled, as Edmonds sits in half guard.
Masvidal is controlling Edmonds's trapped leg to prevent Edmonds from advancing to side control.
Edmonds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Masvidal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edmonds trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edmonds wants to work for an arm triangle but Masvidal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Edmonds wants to take a breather but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Edmonds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Masvidal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Edmonds is pressing down on Masvidal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masvidal is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edmonds is stalling here. Masvidal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Edmonds seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Masvidal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Edmonds is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Masvidal!
Masvidal is squirming around, avoiding Edmonds's attempts to control the action.
Edmonds fails to move to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masvidal wants to control but Edmonds is having none of it.
Edmonds is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Masvidal to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Masvidal shrugs it off.
Edmonds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masvidal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Edmonds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masvidal looking to sit in guard and control but Edmonds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Edmonds dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Masvidal blocks a jab.
Edmonds closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masvidal's guard.
Edmonds stopping the sweep attempt from Masvidal.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
John Edmonds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edmonds advances position into side control!
Masvidal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Masvidal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edmonds is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully.
Masvidal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edmonds's guard.
Edmonds looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Edmonds is trying to get back to full guard.
Edmonds keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds is staying active underneath Masvidal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masvidal trying to pass the guard but Edmonds defending well.
Masvidal seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Edmonds has recovered full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Edmonds is keeping the position.
Edmonds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masvidal is one step ahead there.
Edmonds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds clobbers Masvidal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masvidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Edmonds circles away.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Masvidal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edmonds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal moves out of range of the strikes.
Masvidal is looking to clinch.
Edmonds misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds slips a straight right by Masvidal.
A big left from Edmonds misses.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Edmonds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Edmonds does it's job there.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edmonds! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masvidal.
Edmonds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmonds wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Masvidal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edmonds on his heels. He'll look to pass Edmonds's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Edmonds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edmonds closes the distance and clinches up with Masvidal, looking for a takedown. Edmonds pushes Masvidal against the cage but Masvidal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal takes one to the side of the head.
Masvidal moves in looking to clinch but Edmonds pushes him off.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Edmonds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmonds's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal lands a nice shot that snaps Edmonds's head back.
Masvidal shoots in for a double leg but Edmonds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Masvidal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masvidal lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Masvidal moves away and avoids it.
Edmonds might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Edmonds lands a jab to the head.
Edmonds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masvidal doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Edmonds 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masvidal scores with a jab.
Masvidal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Edmonds is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Masvidal scores with a decent looking hook.
Masvidal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Masvidal - just one landing.
Masvidal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masvidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edmonds throws a right hand that Masvidal ducks under and follows up with a left that Masvidal also avoids with ease.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edmonds tries to avoid it but Masvidal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edmonds to the ground. Edmonds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edmonds circles away quickly and effectively.
Edmonds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edmonds digs a good body shot into Masvidal's ribs.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Masvidal is out of range.
Masvidal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Masvidal darts in looking for a takedown but Edmonds gets double underhooks and turns Masvidal into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.
Edmonds jumps guard and drags Masvidal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Edmonds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masvidal trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Edmonds is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Masvidal, into his guard.
Masvidal trying to control the position.
Edmonds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masvidal's guard.
Edmonds wants to pass to mount but Masvidal is defending the position.
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Masvidal defends it well.
Edmonds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masvidal is just riding it out for now. Edmonds eventually gives up the hold.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds prevents Masvidal from improving his position.
Edmonds is trying to control. Masvidal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edmonds winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
Our winner, John Edmonds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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