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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Edmodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Gravano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmodson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Deorro - Yee. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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206 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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221 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Edmodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Gravano!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gravano dodges the punch combination from Edmodson.
Gravano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Michael Edmodson has been cut.
Michael Edmodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravano misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmodson misses the target.
Gravano misses with a looping right.
Edmodson throws a right hand that Gravano ducks under and follows up with a left that Gravano also avoids with ease.
Gravano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson.
Gravano shoots in and bounces Edmodson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gravano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gravano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gravano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gravano throwing strikes from guard but Edmodson blocks nicely.
Gravano throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmodson keeping moving, preventing Gravano from controlling successfully.
Gravano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gravano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gravano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gravano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gravano throwing strikes but missing.
Edmodson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gravano on the ground.
Gravano wants to control from the top but Edmodson keeps moving.
Gravano throwing strikes from guard but Edmodson blocks nicely.
Edmodson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gravano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gravano tries to free his leg and advance position but Edmodson is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gravano moves forwards but Edmodson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edmodson throws the left hand but Gravano avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Edmodson does no damage.
Gravano has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Edmodson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gravano circles away quickly and effectively.
Edmodson lands with a nice combination. Gravano backs away looking to recover.
Gravano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gravano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gravano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gravano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gravano trying to control from Edmodson's half guard. Edmodson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edmodson wants to get back to his feet but Gravano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gravano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gravano lands a couple of digs.
Gravano is looking to work some ground and pound but Edmodson has wrist control.
Gravano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Edmodson keeping moving, preventing Gravano from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edmodson has momentary wrist control but Gravano slips an elbow through the middle.
Michael Edmodson's cut is getting worse.
Gravano throws a strike but Edmodson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gravano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edmodson is one step ahead there.
Edmodson wants to get up but he can't break Gravano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmodson stands and steps away. Gravano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Edmodson connects with a nice looking jab.
Edmodson misses with a double jab
and Gravano counters with a right hand that sends Edmodson tumbling to the canvas! Can Gravano finish him? He dives into Edmodson's guard looking to do just that!
Edmodson is rocked!
Michael Edmodson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gravano throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Gravano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Edmodson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Edmodson ducks straight into an uppercut from Gravano and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Edmodson manages to regain guard straight away.
Oh Edmodson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edmodson wants to stand and escape but Gravano is having none of it.
Edmodson seems to have got his legs back now.
Gravano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Edmodson dives on top into guard.
Edmodson prevents Gravano from getting back to his feet.
Edmodson stands and steps away. Gravano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Edmodson misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Michael Edmodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmodson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gravano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Edmodson won't be happy with that.
Gravano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Edmodson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gravano working the strikes but Edmodson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravano is controlling the pace.
Gravano is just content to waste time from the top position. Edmodson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gravano throws a strike but Edmodson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gravano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edmodson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edmodson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gravano is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gravano wants to get back to his feet but Edmodson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gravano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmodson is aware though and is defending well.
Edmodson stands and steps away. Gravano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Edmodson lands with a hook. Gravano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gravano pushes Edmodson up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmodson is trying to break free.
Gravano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Edmodson is looking to stand back up but Gravano counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Edmodson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gravano working over Edmodson with some ground and pound. Edmodson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jeez, Michael Edmodson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Edmodson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sammy Gravano!
Sammy Gravano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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