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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Edmonds (ranked 3043 p4p, 345 weight class) and Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi (ranked 4452 p4p, 459 weight class). Edmonds's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus. Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Edmonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmonds on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Di Betto Bardi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edmonds if he has to take too many more of those.
Di Betto Bardi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmonds.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Di Betto Bardi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Di Betto Bardi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Di Betto Bardi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmonds.
Edmonds is looking to counter punch.
Di Betto Bardi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmonds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Betto Bardi lands with a kick to the temple. Edmonds shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Edmonds takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Betto Bardi throws a nice head kick!
Di Betto Bardi throws a leg kick which misses Edmonds's front leg but catches the back leg as Edmonds tries to avoid it.
Edmonds slips a jab from Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi is looking to slow Edmonds down with leg kicks.
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Betto Bardi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edmonds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi slips a jab from Edmonds.
Edmonds just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Betto Bardi keeps Edmonds at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Betto Bardi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Di Betto Bardi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Di Betto Bardi throws a head kick but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds throws a nice looking combination but Di Betto Bardi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Di Betto Bardi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edmonds.
Edmonds loads up on a big right hand but Di Betto Bardi slips the punch.
Edmonds throws a low kick, looking for Di Betto Bardi's leg but Di Betto Bardi calmly moves out of range.
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target.
Di Betto Bardi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Edmonds with that takedown attempt.
Edmonds with a jab.
A solid body kick from Di Betto Bardi.
We've been informed that Di Betto Bardi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Edmonds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Di Betto Bardi manages to avoid it.
Di Betto Bardi slips under a jab from Edmonds.
Di Betto Bardi tries a quick counter leg kick but Edmonds is wise to it.
Di Betto Bardi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi lands a front kick.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a head kick. Edmonds tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Betto Bardi throws a leg kick which misses Edmonds's front leg but catches the back leg as Edmonds tries to avoid it.
A left lands for Edmonds.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Betto Bardi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Di Betto Bardi.
That kick from Di Betto Bardi tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Di Betto Bardi cracks the inside of Edmonds's front leg.
Di Betto Bardi connects with an inside leg kick.
Edmonds has been working on his balance at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Di Betto Bardi.
An inside leg kick lands from Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Edmonds misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Di Betto Bardi throws a nice head kick!
Di Betto Bardi connects with a leg kick. Edmonds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Betto Bardi.
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edmonds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Di Betto Bardi can pounce on him.
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Betto Bardi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Di Betto Bardi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Di Betto Bardi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Di Betto Bardi tries to get set, Edmonds tries to push him back and clinch up but Di Betto Bardi manages to avoid the attempt.
Di Betto Bardi thumps Edmonds with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Betto Bardi connects with a leg kick. Edmonds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Di Betto Bardi feints and then cracks Edmonds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmonds down.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Di Betto Bardi throws a big counter head kick but Edmonds avoids it with no problem.
Edmonds tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Di Betto Bardi is able to avoid easily.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a body kick that stops Edmonds in his tracks momentarily.
Edmonds takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Di Betto Bardi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Di Betto Bardi ducks down to avoid it.
And Di Betto Bardi responds with a good body kick, but Edmonds manages to step out the way in time.
Edmonds will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Di Betto Bardi stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edmonds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Di Betto Bardi. Di Betto Bardi obviously looking to wear him down.
Di Betto Bardi lands with a slapping head kick.
Edmonds lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmonds takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Di Betto Bardi lands a really nice looking cross but Edmonds seems unphased.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi throws a head kick that Edmonds semi-blocks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Betto Bardi ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Di Betto Bardi flicks out a counter leg kick but Edmonds steps away.
Edmonds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi lands a high kick!
Di Betto Bardi connects with a high kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Edmonds crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Di Betto Bardi - the referee stops the clock and Edmonds gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Di Betto Bardi. Edmonds manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Edmonds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Edmonds swings for the body but Di Betto Bardi moves out of range.
Di Betto Bardi connects with an inside leg kick.
Edmonds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi feints a counter leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That kick from Di Betto Bardi tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Di Betto Bardi.
A good leg kick by Di Betto Bardi.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Di Betto Bardi is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a leg kick.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Edmonds blocks it well.
Di Betto Bardi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmonds.
Di Betto Bardi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi lands a nice looking body kick.
Di Betto Bardi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Edmonds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Di Betto Bardi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Edmonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Edmonds was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
Di Betto Bardi throws a head kick but Edmonds moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi lands a head kick. Edmonds smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Di Betto Bardi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the head.
Di Betto Bardi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Di Betto Bardi is looking to slow Edmonds down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Di Betto Bardi, right into the meat.
Di Betto Bardi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Di Betto Bardi. That's going to slow Edmonds down.
Di Betto Bardi pushes Edmonds away with a front kick.
Di Betto Bardi scoring well with a low kick there.
Di Betto Bardi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edmonds's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmonds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Di Betto Bardi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmonds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Di Betto Bardi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Di Betto Bardi connects with a leg kick. Edmonds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a head kick.
Di Betto Bardi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Di Betto Bardi.
Edmonds's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
An inside leg kick lands from Di Betto Bardi.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Di Betto Bardi responds with a good body kick, but Edmonds manages to step out the way in time.
Di Betto Bardi throws a hook but Edmonds blocks it.
It looked like Edmonds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Edmonds might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Di Betto Bardi slips under a jab.
Edmonds takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds throws a body punch but Di Betto Bardi moves out of range.
Di Betto Bardi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Di Betto Bardi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edmonds's calf.
Edmonds misses with a wild body shot.
Edmonds takes a kick to the side of the head.
Di Betto Bardi thumps Edmonds with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds misses with a body punch
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Edmonds is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Di Betto Bardi, right into the meat.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edmonds blocks a head kick by Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Di Betto Bardi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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