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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 589 p4p, 82 weight class) and Ife Edwards (ranked 1068 p4p, 143 weight class). Edwards has chosen Damian Marley - Road to Zion as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ife Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Rishkinov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Edwards parries the strikes from Rishkinov easily there. Rishkinov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Edwards to escape.
Rishkinov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Edwards taking a bit of punishment here - Rishkinov scoring with strikes.
Edwards is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rishkinov off and has taken his back!
Rishkinov is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards doesn't have the hooks in and Rishkinov manages to turn into his guard.
Edwards has Rishkinov pulled in close to control his posture.
Edwards is continuing to stall.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edwards is keeping the position for now.
Edwards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edwards looking to control.
Rishkinov is fighting to break Edwards's control of his arms but Edwards is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Edwards trying to keep a closed guard but Rishkinov is proving a slippery customer.
Rishkinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Edwards trying to control the position here.
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.
Rishkinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rishkinov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Edwards has Rishkinov pulled in close to control his posture.
Rishkinov distracts Edwards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rishkinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Edwards has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rishkinov has passed into side control.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards is looking for a sweep.
Edwards struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards stops Rishkinov from passing to mount.
Rishkinov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rishkinov avoids the attempt from Edwards to control.
Rishkinov looking to finish Edwards with some ground and pound. This is bad for Edwards!
Rishkinov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Edwards tries to lock up and control but Rishkinov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rishkinov cracks Edwards with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rishkinov wants to control the pace but Edwards is squirming around nicely.
Edwards bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Edwards won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards pushes down on Rishkinov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Edwards stands up from half guard.
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards feints a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rishkinov with a poor takedown
and Edwards counters with an inside leg kick.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards throws a counter combo.
Rishkinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Rishkinov on that attempt.
Nice body kick from Edwards.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Rishkinov.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Rishkinov. Rishkinov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rishkinov misses with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Edwards!
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Rishkinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot.
Edwards thinks about the counter body kick.
Rishkinov is looking to wear down Edwards with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rishkinov looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Rishkinov swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Rishkinov there.
Rishkinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Rishkinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rishkinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rishkinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Rishkinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rishkinov has his takedown stuffed
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Rishkinov 's knee.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Edwards scores with a jab to the head.
Rishkinov lands with a good body shot.
Rishkinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Edwards was covering up waiting for the punch and Rishkinov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rishkinov with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards seems keen to control Rishkinov's posture.
Edwards working a defensive guard here.
Rishkinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rishkinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Rishkinov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rishkinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
Rishkinov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rishkinov tries to advance to mount but Edwards denies him.
Rishkinov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Edwards sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rishkinov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov grinds an elbow into Edwards's temple.
Edwards holding on.
An elbow from Rishkinov crashes against the mat.
Edwards is trying to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov tries to score with some ground and pound. Edwards controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Serhey Rishkinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards is looking to reverse the position.
Rishkinov cracks Edwards with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov scores with punches from side control.
Edwards sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Edwards is concentrating on defense, preventing Rishkinov from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rishkinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rishkinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rishkinov misses with a wild body shot.
Rishkinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crunch! Edwards slams his shin into Rishkinov's torso.
Rishkinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Edwards counters with an outside leg kick.
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Rishkinov throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a low kick but Rishkinov avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
A shot to the liver by Rishkinov. Beautiful body shot.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Rishkinov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edwards throws the left hand but Rishkinov avoids the punch easily.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rishkinov lands with an uppercut that bounces Edwards off the cage and back into range.
Rishkinov throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with an outside leg kick.
Rishkinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards unleashes a big counter combination but Rishkinov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards jabs at Rishkinov's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edwards.
Rishkinov scores with a jab. Edwards acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Rishkinov misses.
Despite the aggression on Edwards's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rishkinov throws a combination that misses
and Rishkinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Rishkinov.
A little jabbing left from Edwards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rishkinov misses with a straight right.
Edwards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rishkinov's calf.
Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Rishkinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Rishkinov ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rishkinov backing away here, and Edwards unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rishkinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edwards momentarily.
Rishkinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Rishkinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Rishkinov avoids it.
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Rishkinov moves away and avoids it.
Rishkinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rishkinov lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Rishkinov lunges at Edwards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edwards's hand.
Ife Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rishkinov moves out of range of the body kick.
Rishkinov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rishkinov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rishkinov attempts a counter takedown but Edwards avoids it well and moves away.
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rishkinov takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Rishkinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rishkinov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serhey Rishkinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rishkinov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
A victorious Serhey Rishkinov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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