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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Di Vaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Edgar (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Di Vaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edgar moves out of range of the body kick.
Di Vaio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Di Vaio throws a body shot but no joy.
Edgar throws a leg kick but Di Vaio checks it.
Edgar cracks a nice hook into Di Vaio's ribs.
Di Vaio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Di Vaio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Di Vaio scores with a punch to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Di Vaio.
A big right from Edgar misses.
Edgar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Di Vaio misses with a double jab
and Edgar counters with a stiff right hand.
Edgar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Di Vaio.
Di Vaio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edgar moves out of range as Di Vaio throws a body kick.
Di Vaio shoots in looking for a takedown. Edgar tries to sprawl out of it but Di Vaio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edgar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frankie Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Di Vaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Di Vaio tries a low kick but Edgar avoids it.
Di Vaio defending well as Edgar loads up on a big left hand.
Edgar motions for Di Vaio to come forward. Edgar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edgar 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.
Di Vaio throws out a loose jab but Edgar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Edgar.
Di Vaio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Edgar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edgar misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio throws a head kick that Edgar semi-blocks.
It looks like Frankie Edgar has been cut.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Di Vaio avoids it well.
Di Vaio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edgar circles away quickly and effectively.
Di Vaio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Di Vaio looks to score with a jab to the body but Edgar is just out of range.
Di Vaio moves away from the strike by Edgar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar is looking to slow Di Vaio down with leg kicks.
Edgar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Di Vaio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edgar moves away.
Edgar throws an off balance right hand
and Di Vaio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edgar's knee momentarily.
Di Vaio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Di Vaio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Di Vaio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edgar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Di Vaio is rocked!
Di Vaio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Edgar has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Di Vaio has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Oh Di Vaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar tries to circle away but Di Vaio has him pinned against the cage.
Di Vaio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Edgar effectively controlling the action here.
Di Vaio manages to break the clinch.
Di Vaio seems to have got his legs back now.
Edgar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Di Vaio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edgar misses with a looping left.
Di Vaio misses with a kick to the body.
Edgar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Di Vaio.
Di Vaio lands an overhand right.
Edgar rushes Di Vaio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Di Vaio is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edgar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Di Vaio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edgar pinned against the cage. Edgar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edgar scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edgar moves out of range of the body kick from Di Vaio.
Edgar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edgar jabs Di Vaio right on the nose. Di Vaio blinks but takes it well.
Edgar drops Di Vaio with a huge uppercut! Di Vaio drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Edgar is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Edgar!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Edgar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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RATING
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