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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Bash (ranked 24277 p4p, 4492 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 454 p4p, 401 weight class). Edmonds is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus. John Edmonds told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Great wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 3 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Bash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 44 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmonds jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Edmonds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bash.
Bash walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bash fails with the takedown
and Edmonds counters with a right hand to the body.
Edmonds fails with a takedown attempt.
Bash tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Edmonds manages to circle out of the way.
Bash shoots and misses
and Edmonds counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Bash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds tests Bash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bash.
Bash is looking to counter the offense by Edmonds and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bash is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Edmonds.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edmonds jabs Bash right on the nose. Bash blinks but takes it well.
Bash could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Edmonds connects with a single shot there.
Bash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bash tries for a takedown but Edmonds circles away easily
letting Edmonds counter with a right hand.
Bash fails with the takedown
and Edmonds counters with a nice uppercut.
Bash takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Edmonds with a hook.
Edmonds digs a good body shot into Bash's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds dips to his left and cracks Bash with an uppercut!
Edmonds is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bash had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Edmonds to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmonds connects with a jab.
Edmonds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bash is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Edmonds.
Bash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edmonds to score with a decent uppercut.
Bash walks into a stiff left hand from Edmonds.
Bash dives in for a single leg takedown but Edmonds sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bash changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Edmonds fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Edmonds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edmonds somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edmonds throws a good cross that connects.
Bash decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Edmonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edmonds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bash pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bash is looking for a kimura but Edmonds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bash to get the leverage.
Edmonds wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bash defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Edmonds dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edmonds counters with a three punch combo that has Bash backing up. Bash nods at Edmonds to acknowledge the strikes.
Bash shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edmonds defends it nicely.
Edmonds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edmonds leaves Bash with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Bash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bash gets caught flat footed, as Edmonds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bash working for submissions but it's allowed Edmonds to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash is defending against the submission attempts here by Edmonds.
Edmonds is looking for a kimura here.
Bash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edmonds on the ground.
Bash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bash has a hand on Edmonds's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Edmonds takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Edmonds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bash can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bash looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Edmonds has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bash has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bash tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bash bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Edmonds looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bash has picked Edmonds up and slammed him! Edmonds can't keep hold of the triangle and Bash manages to pass to side control!
Bash working away.
Bash looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds can't do much from the bottom here.
Edmonds tries to bench press Bash off him but Bash keeps the position.
Edmonds struggling a bit here.
Edmonds tries to buck Bash off but Bash is having none of it.
Edmonds is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bash prevents Edmonds from improving his position.
Edmonds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Edmonds is breathing heavily.
Edmonds wants to control but Bash is keeping busy.
Edmonds tries to roll over but Bash keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Edmonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bash drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bash postures up.
Edmonds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bash drops back, looking for a kneebar! Edmonds looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Edmonds looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Edmonds!
Bash is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash is working hard here to advance position.
Edmonds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bash is trying to improve his position.
Bash manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Edmonds moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bash.
Bash is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Edmonds is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bash keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Edmonds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bash is looking to escape.
Bash is desperately trying to improve his position but Edmonds has a good base and remains in mount.
Trent Bash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmonds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
John Edmonds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bash regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds passes to side control.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Bash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edmonds gets to mount! Bash was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bash looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Bash tries to break free.
Bash breaks Edmonds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Edmonds trying to keep a closed guard but Bash is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Bash preventing the sweep.
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edmonds is on top in guard.
Bash working for submissions but it's allowed Edmonds to get to half guard.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bash keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bash wants to get back to full guard but Edmonds has passed into side control.
Bash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edmonds has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
John Edmonds thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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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