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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddy Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bostar Tyraanicao!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards scores with a nice right hand.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eddy Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Edwards's head.
Edwards misses with a left hand
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Tyraanicao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A short right from Tyraanicao on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao looking to stall.
Edwards wants a takedown.
Tyraanicao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Tyraanicao lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Tyraanicao to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Tyraanicao on the inside.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands with a right to the head.
Tyraanicao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Tyraanicao won't allow it.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyraanicao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards is trying to force a seperation but Tyraanicao has the dominant position.
Tyraanicao prevents Edwards from breaking the clinch.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Tyraanicao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tyraanicao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyraanicao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Tyraanicao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Tyraanicao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tyraanicao blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Tyraanicao scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Tyraanicao to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyraanicao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyraanicao just leaning against Edwards, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Tyraanicao - that landed with a thud.
Tyraanicao prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Tyraanicao back against the ropes.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tyraanicao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyraanicao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyraanicao throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
A short right from Tyraanicao on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyraanicao managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyraanicao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyraanicao.
A short right from Tyraanicao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bostar Tyraanicao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Edwards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edwards shoots in but Tyraanicao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
enabling Tyraanicao to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tyraanicao!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Tyraanicao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Edwards blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards misses with a hook
and Tyraanicao counters with a good low kick that Edwards was not able to check.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyraanicao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyraanicao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao scores with a push kick.
Tyraanicao misses with a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Edwards is fighting to break Tyraanicao's control of his arms but Tyraanicao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyraanicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards is fighting to break Tyraanicao's control of his arms but Tyraanicao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tyraanicao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edwards throws a strike but Tyraanicao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tyraanicao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyraanicao wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
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.
Tyraanicao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edwards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyraanicao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edwards working a defensive guard but Tyraanicao manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao advances to mount.
Tyraanicao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edwards is looking to escape.
Tyraanicao seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Edwards is holding on tight.
Edwards is trying to escape the mount.
Tyraanicao controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyraanicao moves to the back position.
Edwards trying to control the action but Tyraanicao just sinks the hooks in.
Will Tyraanicao go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyraanicao is riding his opponent, not letting Edwards buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bostar Tyraanicao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
Crunch! Tyraanicao slams his shin into Edwards's torso.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyraanicao moves away.
Tyraanicao throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
Edwards checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Tyraanicao makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Edwards really felt that one!
Tyraanicao avoids the body shot from Edwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyraanicao throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Tyraanicao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Edwards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edwards there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyraanicao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyraanicao lands with a nice body kick.
Tyraanicao avoids the body shot from Edwards.
A jab from Tyraanicao misses.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edwards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Tyraanicao, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Tyraanicao against the ropes but Tyraanicao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Tyraanicao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao stuffs the takedown.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Tyraanicao saw that one coming.
Tyraanicao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Edwards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Tyraanicao misses with a double jab.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tyraanicao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edwards takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyraanicao tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyraanicao to the ground. Tyraanicao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyraanicao scores with a jab. Edwards acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyraanicao lands with a nice body kick.
Edwards swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Edwards will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tyraanicao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Edwards feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyraanicao feints and then cracks Edwards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edwards down.
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bostar Tyraanicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards takes one to the chin there.
Edwards is rocked!
Tyraanicao lands a big head kick that sends Edwards to the canvas! Tyraanicao follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bostar Tyraanicao!
Bostar Tyraanicao took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'They say my chin is weak, well that makes for wars, because I come to fight! Thanks to my team, and the fans were great.'.
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energy
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hype
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