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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackmore has chosen Sometimes My Opponent Feels Like Screaming as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ritchie Blackmore!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackmore missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Blackmore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blackmore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edwards on the side of the head.
Blackmore throws a combination. Edwards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blackmore looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Blackmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Blackmore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blackmore scores with a jab.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Blackmore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blackmore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Matt Edwards has been cut.
Blackmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritchie Blackmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackmore tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Blackmore there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackmore throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Blackmore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edwards checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmore throws a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
Blackmore misses with a straight left.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Blackmore.
Blackmore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blackmore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackmore.
Blackmore throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackmore scores with a three punch combo!
Blackmore tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackmore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackmore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Blackmore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackmore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blackmore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackmore.
Ritchie Blackmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Blackmore.
Good exchange - Blackmore coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackmore scores with a shot to the body.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blackmore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab by Blackmore.
Blackmore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackmore lands a right hook to the body.
Blackmore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edwards's head backwards.
Blackmore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Edwards had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blackmore scores with a jab.
Blackmore lands with a cross.
Blackmore lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Edwards falls backwards - clearly groggy! Blackmore dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ritchie Blackmore!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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