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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kappa Knox (ranked 1507 p4p, 197 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 693 p4p, 102 weight class). Knox's entrance music is 'Til I Collapse | Eminem. A fine choice. Edmonds has chosen Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kappa Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sloppy strikes from Edmonds. Those never looked like landing.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edmonds's sensitive parts.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmonds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edmonds lands in his opponent's guard.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox is thwarting Edmonds's attempts to control the position.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position.
Edmonds is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox content to control rather than advance.
Edmonds holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Edmonds is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds moves into full guard.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Edmonds.
Edmonds blocks a leg kick.
Knox swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a body kick.
Edmonds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edmonds swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Good leg kick by Knox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Knox swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Knox misses.
Edmonds falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox slips a jab from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a leg kick
and Edmonds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a thumping low kick.
Edmonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into Knox's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmonds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Edmonds shoots and misses
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Edmonds pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Edmonds - just one landing.
Edmonds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a left and a right that stings Edmonds.
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!
Edmonds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds's corner calls for a 1-2. Edmonds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Edmonds ducks down to avoid it.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Edmonds throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Edmonds manages to circle out of the way.
A low kick from Edmonds misses
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Edmonds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knox is trying to defend but Edmonds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura but Knox is defending well.
Knox trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edmonds is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Edmonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox is trying to stand back up but Edmonds is controlling him
Knox is looking for a sweep. Edmonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Edmonds prevents Knox from improving his position.
Knox desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edmonds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knox tries to bum rush Edmonds with a series of wild strikes but Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmonds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knox tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox lands with a cross.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox thumps Edmonds with a low kick.
Edmonds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edmonds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
Edmonds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Edmonds misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox connects with a leg kick. Edmonds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kappa Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edmonds.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into Knox's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knox is on top in guard.
Knox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds looking to control.
Knox wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edmonds working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Knox content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Edmonds moves away and avoids it.
Edmonds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox thuds his right hand into Edmonds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Edmonds shoots and misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmonds.
As Edmonds looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Edmonds just gets out of the way.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Knox.
Knox moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Edmonds counter with a right hand.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox feints and then cracks Edmonds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmonds down.
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Edmonds breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox tests Edmonds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Edmonds misses the jab.
Edmonds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Edmonds shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmonds avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Edmonds misses.
Kappa Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Knox tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kappa Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kappa Knox!
After winning the bout, Kappa Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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