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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Styles!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles swats away the attempt to clinch by Edilhson.
A shot to the body from Styles misses
and Edilhson counters with a one-two to the body.
Edilhson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Styles.
Styles misses with a left hand
and Edilhson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edilhson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edilhson trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles is pulling down on Edilhson's head to control his posture.
Edilhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Styles does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Styles.
Edilhson throws a right hand that Styles ducks under and follows up with a left that Styles also avoids with ease.
Styles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Styles works Edilhson's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Edilhson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Styles.
Styles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xavier Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles is looking to score with low kicks.
Styles lands a right hook to the body.
Styles throws a right and a left that Edilhson avoids nicely.
Styles throws a right hand that Edilhson ducks under and follows up with a left that Edilhson also avoids with ease.
Edilhson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edilhson gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edilhson wants to control but Styles is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles is controlling Edilhson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Edilhson is taking a breather. Styles says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Styles is trying to maintain the position but Edilhson is very close to passing his half guard.
Edilhson trying to control the action but Styles is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Styles moves into full guard.
Edilhson won't allow Styles to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edilhson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Styles is pressing down on Edilhson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Styles controlling Edilhson's posture.
Edilhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edilhson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Edilhson from controlling successfully.
Styles trying to keep a closed guard but Edilhson is proving a slippery customer.
Edilhson trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Edmundo Edilhson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Styles lands with a hook. Edilhson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Decent striking displayed by Edilhson there.
Edilhson tests Styles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Styles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles shoots in but no luck this time.
Edilhson gets a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Edilhson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edilhson works on Styles's body with a couple of short punches.
Edilhson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Styles breaks from the clinch.
Edilhson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Styles's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavier Styles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Edilhson closes the distance and clinches.
Edilhson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Edilhson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edilhson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Edilhson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Edilhson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Styles fails to pull guard.
Styles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edilhson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Styles tries to pull guard but Edilhson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Edmundo Edilhson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Styles.
Edilhson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edilhson lands with a left to the head.
Edilhson tries to land a knee to the head but Styles blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Edilhson.
Edilhson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edilhson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Styles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edilhson smiles and moves away.
Edilhson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edilhson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edilhson moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmundo Edilhson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edilhson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Styles did well to prevent Edilhson getting side control.
Styles trying to control but Edilhson postures up.
Styles is refusing to be controlled, as Edilhson sits in half guard.
Styles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Styles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edilhson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styles is keeping the position for now.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Edilhson from controlling successfully.
Edilhson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Styles looking to control.
Styles pulls Edilhson in close to prevent any damage.
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!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Xavier Styles wasn't active enough on the ground.
Styles misses with a body kick.
Styles slips a straight right by Edilhson.
Styles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edilhson.
Styles misses the shot to the body.
Styles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edilhson.
Styles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edilhson is fending him off so far but Styles persists. Nope, Edilhson circles away and we're back to standing.
Xavier Styles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Styles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edilhson at a distance.
Styles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Edilhson rather than just go for the knockout.
Edilhson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edilhson tries to clinch but Styles is having none of it.
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edilhson moves away.
Styles throws a leg kick but Edilhson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by Edilhson.
Styles closes the distance and clinches up with Edilhson, looking for a takedown. Styles pushes Edilhson against the cage but Edilhson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edilhson slips a jab and a cross from Styles.
Edilhson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson catches Styles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edilhson misses with a leg kick.
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Styles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edilhson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Styles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Edilhson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles throws a series of punches but Edilhson moves out of range.
Styles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Edilhson scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edilhson throws a head kick that misses.
Styles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Styles throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edmundo Edilhson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Edilhson as he connects with a hook.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edilhson slips a jab and a cross from Styles.
Edilhson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Styles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Styles drives through with a takedown into Edilhson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Edilhson trying to control the position.
Styles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Styles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Edilhson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Styles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edilhson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson is not content to let Styles control the position.
Edilhson looks to move to half guard but instead Styles has passed into mount! Damn!
Styles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Styles with the ground and pound from mount.
Edilhson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Styles raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Edilhson looks a forlorn figure.
Edilhson tries to hold on but Styles pushes him away.
Edilhson is working to get back to half guard.
Styles breaks from Edilhson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles breaks from Edilhson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Styles tries to control but Edilhson wriggling away.
Styles landing punches.
Edilhson wants to control but Styles is having none of it.
Xavier Styles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Styles working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles is landing with some decent strikes but Edilhson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Edilhson is looking to get to half guard.
Styles with good strikes from the mount here!
Edilhson taking shots to the head.
Styles is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Edilhson is surviving well by controlling Styles's body position as best he can.
Styles lands a heavy elbow.
Edilhson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Edilhson because Styles loaded up on that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edilhson is bucking up trying to escape but Styles cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Edilhson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Styles goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Edilhson turns into him and now he's in Styles's guard.
Edilhson seems to have got his legs back now.
Edilhson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edilhson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edilhson stopping the sweep attempt from Styles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edilhson wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Styles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Styles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Xavier Styles!
Xavier Styles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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