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Event:
CEC 560
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1# Stipe throws a nice inside leg kick. Edge tries to score with a low kick but Stipe moves his leg out of the way. Edge tries a head kick but it misses.
Edge is looking to chop away at Stipe's legs. Edge throws a head kick that Stipe semi-blocks.
Nice body kick there by Edge. Stipe throws a front kick that sends Edge stumbling back into the cage.#TD2# Edge gets caught napping as Stipe dives in and scores a takedown. Edge manages to retain guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Edge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stipe is one step ahead there. Edge trying to control the position.
#SUB# Edge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stipe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1# It looks like Stipe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB# Edge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stipe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Edge being controlled here, momentarily. Edge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Stipe has his foot on Edge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edge works his way back into a safe position though.#T2# Edge lands a couple of elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stipe pulls Edge in close to his closed guard and prevents Edge from doing any damage or advancing position. Stipe wants to control but Edge passes easily into half guard.
Stipe is looking for a sweep. Edge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Stipe is trying to maintain the position but Edge is very close to passing his half guard.#T3# Edge misses with a head shot. Stipe uses the momentum to regain guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Stipe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edge's guard. #REVB# Stipe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Edge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stipe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Edge keeping moving, preventing Stipe from controlling successfully. #T4# Stipe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB# Edge has an active guard here but Stipe has managed to pass into half guard.
Edge wants to get back to full guard. Stipe working the head and body with strikes. Stipe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Stipe drops an elbow to the side of Edge's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Edge wants to improve his position but Stipe is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stipe in particular looking to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mini Stipe will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Edge throws a low kick but Stipe moves out of range easily. Stipe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edge. Edge throws a big counter combination but Stipe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Edge lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Edge cracks Stipe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Stipe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stipe checks a low kick from Edge. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edge lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stipe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stipe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Stipe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Edge dives in and grabs Stipe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stipe pushes down on Edge's head and hops out. Stipe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Edge blocks it well. Edge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stipe circles away. The fighters circle momentarily. Stipe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nice takedown defense from Edge. No joy for Stipe on that attempt. Edge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stipe has time to react. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Edge checks a leg kick. Edge ducks under a wild hook from Stipe. Stipe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1# Edge throws a jab but it's blocked by Stipe. Stipe jabs Edge to the body, keeping him at a distance. Stipe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edge tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Stipe counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Stipe is looking to take a break and control but Edge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Edge looking for submissions off his back. Edge tries to roll over but Stipe keeps him under control. Stipe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Stipe seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Edge is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mini Stipe! Mini Stipe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEC 553
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1# Edge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Edge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Christian Edge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ramos looks to land a combination but Edge avoids it well. Edge misses with a head kick.
Ramos with the counter takedown but Edge avoids it easily. Edge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Edge misses with the body kick#TD2# and Ramos counters with a nice double leg into guard. Edge tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ramos throws a big right hand that misses. Ramos pushing down on Edge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Ramos not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ramos is nestled in close to Edge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ramos drops an elbow to the side of Edge's head. Edge works his way to full guard. Good work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ramos wants to control from the top but Edge keeps moving. Edge is looking to sweep but instead, Ramos has passed into half guard.
#T1##SUB# Edge looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ramos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Edge with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ramos lands strikes from half guard. Ramos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Edge is looking for a sweep. Ramos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ramos winds up and cracks Edge with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ramos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ramos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2# Edge is rocked!#T2# The fighters are battling for position here. Edge manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Edge has wrist control. Edge keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully. Ramos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ramos works over Edge with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Edge has his foot on Ramos 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramos works his way back into a safe position though. Ramos connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB# Edge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Ramos stopping the sweep attempt from Edge. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ramos stands and throws Edge's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3# Ramos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Edge to see if he's OK. Ramos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Edge down.
Edge tries to improve position but can't. Edge is not content to let Ramos control the position. Edge is looking for a sweep. Edge on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Edge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4# Edge regains full guard. Nicely done. Ramos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Ramos drops back looking for a leg! Edge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edge manages to kick Ramos off! Ramos jumps back into Edge's guard. Edge looking for a sweep. Not yet Edge, not yet. #SUB# Edge is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
Ramos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ramos landing with the ground and pound. Ramos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edge's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ramos dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Edge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Edge looks to land a right hand but Ramos moved out of range. Ramos avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Edge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Edge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edge.
Ramos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Edge misses with a double jab.
Ramos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramos scores with a body shot.
Edge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edge misses with a straight right. Edge throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range. Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Edge fails with a takedown attempt. Ramos is looking for the big counter here.#T1# Ramos shoots in looking for a takedown but Edge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramos 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Edge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Edge is looking to score with low kicks. Ramos swings for the body but Edge moves out of range.
Edge throws a front kick aimed at Ramos 's knee but Ramos avoids it well. Ramos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ramos blocks a leg kick. Ramos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edge to score with a decent uppercut. A lazy body kick from Edge #TD2# and Ramos counters with a takedown into side control. Ramos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Ramos lands an elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ramos looks up at the clock and then as Edge takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ramos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Edge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Ramos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Edge is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ramos connects with a decent elbow. #T2# Edge tries to buck Ramos off but Ramos is having none of it. Edge taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ramos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Edge down.
Tony Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far. Edge is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Edge sneaks back into half guard. Edge seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2# Ramos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3# Edge is trying to control but can't.
Edge is looking for a sweep. Ramos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ramos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Ramos scoring with strikes to the body and head. Edge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramos . Ramos looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ramos not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ground and pound from Ramos . Ramos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ground and pound from Ramos . #T4# Ramos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ramos looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ramos lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Edge! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ramos jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Ramos !
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Event:
CEC 551
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1# Edge cracks Marley with a good jab. Marley swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Edge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Marley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edge. Edge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Edge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Marley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Marley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Let's hope that Marley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Edge works over Marley with some ground and pound from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1# Marley is controlling Edge's posture. Marley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edge is one step ahead there. Marley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Edge scoring with some ground and pound. Edge is stalling in the full guard. Edge trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Marley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Marley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Marley scores with a jab. Edge tries to clinch there but Marley circles away.
Edge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
#CL# Edge has managed to clinch.
Marley throws a head punch that misses. Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edge backwards. Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Edge blocks a body shot from Marley. Edge pushes Marley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Edge scores with a shoulder strike. Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Edge. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Marley misses with some punches.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Edge. Edge digs a right hand into Marley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marley's gas tank. Edge lands a body punch. Marley scores with a shot to the side of Edge's head. Edge working aggressively here.
Edge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edge scores with an uppercut up the middle. Edge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edge throws a head punch that misses. Marley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Edge can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Marley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marley.#BC# Edge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Edge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley. Nice uppercut lands for Edge. That snapped Marley's head back.
Marley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Marley cracks Edge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. This has been an exciting period of action! An inside leg kick from Marley misses. Edge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Edge scores with a jab.#T4# Marley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley throws the left hand but Edge avoids the punch easily. Marley misses with a leg kick and Edge counters with a nice kick to the body. Edge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss! Edge is looking to clinch but Marley is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edge. The fighters circling - Marley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Edge misses with a looping left. Marley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edge can pounce on him.
Marley misses the jab. Marley connects with a jab. Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edge counters with an inside leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The fight stays on the outside here - Edge looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Edge lands a leg kick that knocks Marley off balance momentarily. Marley throws a jab when Edge was well out of range. Edge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Edge dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edge. Marley shrugs it off though. Edge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley. A little feinted left hand from Edge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A jab from Marley misses. Edge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley. Marley misses the jab. Marley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Edge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Marley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Marley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Edge with a body shot. Marley scores with a hook. Edge slips a straight right by Marley. Edge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD# Marley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Edge wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving. Edge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Marley controls Edge momentarily but Edge frees himself. #T1# Marley wants to sweep but no luck. Edge trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom. Marley is trying to control the position but Edge postures up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edge manages to avoid it. Marley takes a kick to the side of the head. A big right from Marley misses. It looked like Edge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Edge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Edge rushes Marley and presses him up against the cage.#T2# Marley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Edge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside. Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edges head. Edge misses with the head strike.
Edge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Edge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marley can do to turn this around? Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Edge uses good head movement to avoid it. Marley misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Edge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Edge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Edge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch. Marley misses with a short punch on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Edge is looking for a takedown. Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edge lands a shoulder strike. Christian Edge has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3# Edge gets through Marley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edges head. Edge avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Edge. Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Edge struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Edge avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage. Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Edge lands with a light punch inside. Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land. Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Edge uses good head movement to avoid it. Marley misses with some punches.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Marley tries a body shot but Edge blocks it.
Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Edge scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marley gets through Edge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Marley blocking some punches.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Edge. A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley. Edge tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Edge misses with the head strike.
Marley lands an uppercut. Edge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley. Marley lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley. Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Edge. Edge working aggressively here.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley lands with a left to the head. Marley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomas Marley will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Edge thuds a left hand into Marley's body.#TD# Marley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Marley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Edge trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom. Marley trying to control the position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edge throws an elbow that misses. Marley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Edge's guard. Nice move by Marley!#REVB##T1# Marley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Marley preventing the sweep. Marley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edge's guard. Edge is looking to control Marley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edge avoid being mounted? Marley sitting and controlling from the half guard. Edge tries to get to full guard but Marley has control of the leg. Christian Edge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Marley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Edge is looking to improve his position.
Marley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Edge is trying to get back to full guard. Edge wants to get back to full guard but Marley has mounted him! Edge is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3# Marley looking to control and managing it successfully. Marley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Edge can't escape the position.
Edge tries to hold on but Marley pushes him away. Edge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Edge wants to hold on but Marley pushes him away. Edge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marley tries to control but Edge wriggling away. Marley controlling the pace for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Tomas Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Marley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Marley! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tomas Marley made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
CEC 545
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1# Edge tries a low kick but Sayonara avoids it. A little feinted left hand from Sayonara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Edge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Edge throws a solid leg kick but Sayonara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edge. Sayonara throws a right hand that misses
and Edge counters with a straight right hand. Sayonara misses with a hook. Edge ducked under it nicely. Edge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Sayonara backing away here, and Edge unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Sayonara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Sayonara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edge. #TD2# Edge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Edge thows a huge punch but Sayonara dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Sayonara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Sayonara with the active half guard here but Edge passes nicely into side control. Sayonara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1# Sayonara wants to improve his position but Edge is controlling well.
Sayonara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edge is working away from the top position though. Sayonara manages to get to full guard.
Sayonara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Edge is not content to let Sayonara control the position. Sayonara is just content to waste time from the top position. Edge takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edge is on top in guard.
#REVB# Edge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Sayonara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edge's guard. #REVR# We've been hearing good reports from Sayonara's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Edge wants to control but Sayonara passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Sayonara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Edge has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sayonara. Oh but Edge has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sayonara goes limp - he's gone! Edge jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Edge! Christian Edge was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
CEC 521
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1# Edge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. We've been hearing reports that Doubdtfire has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Doubdtfire connects with a solid leg kick. Doubdtfire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edge. Doubdtfire scores with a nice body kick.
Doubdtfire avoids the body shot from Edge.
A left lands for Doubdtfire. Edge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire blocks a jab. Doubdtfire misses the shot to the body. The fighters circling - Doubdtfire throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Doubdtfire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A clash of legs there as Edge blocks the low kick. Doubdtfire throws a nice outside leg kick. A jab from Doubdtfire misses. Edge takes a shot right to the bread basket. Edge connects with a single shot there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Doubdtfire staying out of range there. Edge throws a body shot but no joy. That kick from Doubdtfire tenderised Edge's leg. Edge is trying to keep his angry face on. Edge lands an overhand right. Doubdtfire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Edge throws a wild body kick that Doubdtfire sees coming a mile off.#T1# Edge throws a big shot that misses. Doubdtfire cracks Edge with an open hand slap.#CL# Doubdtfire has Edge up against the cage in a clinch.
Edge looking for a takedown. A left hand lands to the body for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire misses with a punch on the inside.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook from the clinch. Edge misses with the head strike.
Doubdtfire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edge backwards. A nice left hand lands by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with an uppercut but Edge uses good head movement to avoid it. Edge blocking some punches.
Doubdtfire stops a takedown attempt from Edge.
Edge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edge lands on the inside with an uppercut. Doubdtfire trying to control the position but instead, Edge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Doubdtfire into the cage. Edge lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2# 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!#BC# Doubdtfire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Doubdtfire throws a looping overhand right but Edge ducks down to avoid it. Good standup being displayed there by Doubdtfire as he connects with a hook. Edge misses with a straight left. Edge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doubdtfire. Edge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Doubdtfire lands with a straight right. Edge didn't see that one coming. Doubdtfire throws a looping overhand right but Edge ducks down to avoid it. Doubdtfire tried to score with a low kick but Edge checks it. Edge misses with the combination.
Good work by Doubdtfire as he checks the leg kick. Edge misses with a low kick.
Doubdtfire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doubdtfire lands a jab to the head.
Edge checks a leg kick nicely. Edge throws out a leg kick but Doubdtfire moves out of range and Edge only half commits. A nice inside leg kick there by Edge. That's going to slow Doubdtfire down. Doubdtfire throws a nice inside leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Edge misses the target. Doubdtfire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3# Doubdtfire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edge throws a chopping leg kick but Doubdtfire manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Edge throws a hook to the side of Doubdtfire's head but Doubdtfire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edge.
Doubdtfire wants to slow Edge down by chopping away at his legs. Nice straight punches there by Edge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Edge. Doubdtfire misses with a kick to the body.
Doubdtfire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edge. It appears Doubdtfire was looking to counter with a kick there. Doubdtfire scoring well with a low kick there.
Doubdtfire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edge looks to land a left hand but Doubdtfire moved out of range nicely. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edge. Doubdtfire avoids the head kick by Edge.
Doubdtfire lands with a good body shot. Edge avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
A head kick from Edge lands but Doubdtfire takes it in his stride. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Doubdtfire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Edge lands a nice looking body shot.
Doubdtfire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edge lands with a right hand. #T4# Doubdtfire ducks under a wild hook from Edge. Edge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doubdtfire sees it coming and avoids it easily. Edge checks a low kick from Doubdtfire. It seemed like Edge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Doubdtfire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edge throws out the jab. Doubdtfire slips under a jab from Edge. Doubdtfire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Edge thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD# Doubdtfire looking to score a takedown here. Edge is defending well but Doubdtfire drives through and ends up in Edge's guard. Doubdtfire postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Doubdtfire advances to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Doubdtfire stalling. Edge wants to get back to full guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Edge is refusing to be controlled, as Doubdtfire sits in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Euphegen Doubdtfire dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Edge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doubdtfire. That did some damage! Doubdtfire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Doubdtfire throws a wild body kick that Edge sees coming a mile off. A slapping leg kick lands for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire thuds his shin into the meat of Edge's side. Edge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Doubdtfire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edge thinking. Doubdtfire misses with a low kick. Edge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Doubdtfire misses with a low kick as Edge jumps back. Good shot there by Doubdtfire. Edge has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Doubdtfire. Edge throws a head kick but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire tries to counter by clinching up but Edge breaks away and moves out of range. Doubdtfire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Doubdtfire misses with a hook. Edge ducked under it nicely. Doubdtfire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Edge counters with a body kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Doubdtfire connects with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A jab from Doubdtfire finds it's way through Edge's defenses. Doubdtfire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edge can do to turn this around? Edge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. The fighters circling - Doubdtfire throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Doubdtfire cracks Edge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1# Doubdtfire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edge checks it well. A slapping leg kick lands for Doubdtfire.
Edge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it. Doubdtfire scores with a shot to the body.
Edge throws a leg kick which misses Doubdtfire's front leg but catches the back leg as Doubdtfire tries to avoid it. Doubdtfire works the jab nicely. Nice shot by Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire tries to land a front kick but Edge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Doubdtfire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edge. Doubdtfire scores with a punch to the head. Doubdtfire lands with a good body shot. A combination from Edge does no damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Edge lands a really nice looking cross but Doubdtfire seems unphased.
Doubdtfire delivers a nice body kick. Doubdtfire takes a swing at Edge's ribcage but misses. Doubdtfire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edge takes a step back to recover. Edge throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Edge checks a leg kick nicely. The fighters circling - Edge throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Edge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Edge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doubdtfire's calf. A cross from Edge lands. Edge thows a body kick. Doubdtfire tries to catch it but that hurt him. Doubdtfire looks to throw the jab but Edge is out of range. Nice defenses there by Edge. Edge scores with a hook. Nice body kick there by Doubdtfire. A low kick from Doubdtfire misses and Edge counters with a lovely straight right hand! Edge throws a body punch but Doubdtfire moves out of range. Edge throws a hook to the side of Doubdtfire's head but Doubdtfire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Doubdtfire scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Doubdtfire blocks the leg kick.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Edge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edge if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot lands for Edge.#T3# Edge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Edge steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doubdtfire. That one must have hurt. Edge throws a combination that misses and Doubdtfire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Doubdtfire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edge. Doubdtfire moves out of range of the leg kick from Edge. Doubdtfire doesn't manage to clinch there - Edge circles away.
A little jabbing left from Edge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Doubdtfire throws a low kick but Edge moves out of range easily. It seemed like Edge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Edge slips under a jab from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Edge sees it coming and moves out of range. Edge throws a wild body kick that Doubdtfire sees coming a mile off. Doubdtfire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doubdtfire misses with a leg kick. Doubdtfire throws the kick towards the body but Edge avoids it. Edge tries a quick counter leg kick but Doubdtfire is wise to it. Edge throws a front kick aimed at Doubdtfire's knee but Doubdtfire avoids it well. Doubdtfire throws the left hand but Edge avoids the punch easily. Edge throws a body shot but no joy. Euphegen Doubdtfire is winning the standup battle so far. Edge misses with a low kick as Doubdtfire jumps back.#T4# Doubdtfire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edge throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Doubdtfire scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Doubdtfire moves out of range as Edge strikes. Edge has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire lands a nice looking body shot.
Doubdtfire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Edge loads up on a big right hand but Doubdtfire slips the punch. A kick lands to the mid section there for Doubdtfire. Edge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doubdtfire fails to land with a series of punches.
Doubdtfire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edge. Doubdtfire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edge's waist but Edge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doubdtfire off to one side. An inside leg kick from Doubdtfire misses. Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Edge 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. Edge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doubdtfire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Doubdtfire slips under a jab. That kick from Doubdtfire tenderised Edge's leg. Edge is trying to keep his angry face on. Edge looks to land a right hand but Doubdtfire moved out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Euphegen Doubdtfire dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Edge misses with a wild body shot. Doubdtfire digs a good body shot into Edge's ribs. Doubdtfire moves away from the strike by Edge. Edge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doubdtfire.
Edge avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire misses with a wild body shot. Nice jab there from Doubdtfire. Edge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doubdtfire with a body shot. Doubdtfire misses with a kick to the body and Edge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Edge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Edge's corner calls for a 1-2. Edge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Edge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doubdtfire finds it's way round the side to connect with Edge's head. Doubdtfire jabs Edge to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Doubdtfire cracks the inside of Edge's front leg. A chopping leg kick lands by Doubdtfire. Edge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Doubdtfire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edge. Doubdtfire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# Doubdtfire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Edge throws a right hand that Doubdtfire ducks under and follows up with a left that Doubdtfire also avoids with ease. Doubdtfire tests Edge's chin there with a solid looking shot. Good exchange - Doubdtfire coming out on top. Edge avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
The fighters circling - Edge throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Edge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD# Doubdtfire closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Edge to the mat! Edge manages to get full guard. Edge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doubdtfire is one step ahead there. Edge wants to hit a switch here but Doubdtfire passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Edge there! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Edge is looking to improve his position but Doubdtfire isn't that keen on the idea. Christian Edge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Euphegen Doubdtfire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Doubdtfire controlling the pace for now. Doubdtfire tries to control but Edge wriggling away. Doubdtfire controlling his opponent. Edge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doubdtfire tries to control but Edge wriggling away. #T3# Doubdtfire takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Edge is looking to get to half guard. Edge wants to hold on but Doubdtfire pushes him away. Edge is squirming around, avoiding Doubdtfire's attempts to control the action. Doubdtfire sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Edge flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Doubdtfire looking to control but Edge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Doubdtfire controlling the position easily from mount. Edge is desperately trying to improve his position but Doubdtfire has a good base and remains in mount. Doubdtfire content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Euphegen Doubdtfire showed his dominance in that final round. Well Doubdtfire 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Euphegen Doubdtfire! An intense looking Euphegen Doubdtfire took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Dethroning them all, one at a time. With this win, I'm bringing win # 800, my camp, the Beast Cartel! '.
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Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Edge closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hopkins did well to prevent Edge getting side control. Hopkins keeps control of the position for the meantime. Hopkins tries to get to full guard but Edge has control of the leg. Hopkins keeps trying to improve his position.#ES2# Hopkins makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Edge misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection. We've been hearing reports that Edge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Hopkins lands a jab. Hopkins moves forwards but Edge connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hopkins misses with a looping left. Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Edge takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1# Edge throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily. Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edge. Hopkins lands a nice hook to Edge's body. Edge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Edge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Edge settles back down. Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Edge connects with the punch. Edge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hopkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edge's head backwards. Hopkins digs a good hook to Edge's body.
Edge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hopkins lands a jab to Edge's midsection. Edge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab. A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses. Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A solid leg kick lands there for Edge.
Edge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Edge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edge.
Edge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD# Edge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Edge is fighting to break Hopkins's control of his arms but Hopkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Edge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edge. Hopkins has his hands on Edge's head, controlling the position. #SUB2# Edge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hopkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edge has managed to get both his arms back between Hopkins's legs - danger averted. Edge 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. Edge throws a big elbow that misses. #T3# Edge won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here. Edge throwing strikes from guard but Hopkins blocks nicely. Edge cracks Hopkins with a solid left hand. Hopkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edge is one step ahead there. Edge throwing strikes from guard but Hopkins blocks nicely. Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Edge wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is keeping the position.#SUB2# Hopkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Edge won't allow Hopkins to get back to his feet. Edge chips away with some ground and pound. Edge works over Hopkins with some ground and pound from guard. Edge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hopkins is trying to control the position but Edge postures up. Edge scoring with punches to the head and body. Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edge is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Hopkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Edge throws a leg kick and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edge. A swing and a miss from Edge. Edge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hopkins avoids the body shot from Edge.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Edge is looking to score with low kicks. Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Edge's shoulder, as Edge tries to avoid the shot. Nice shot lands for Hopkins. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there. Edge throws a leg kick but Hopkins moved away. Hopkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Hopkins scores with a jab to the body. Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Edge moves out of range as Hopkins strikes. As Hopkins looks to move away, Edge throws a big counter combo but Hopkins just gets out of the way. Edge slips a straight right by Hopkins. Edge is looking to counter punch.#T1# Hopkins throws a body punch but Edge moves out of range. Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Edge is just out of range. Hopkins blocks a low kick nicely. Vinny Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edge at a distance.
Edge tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it. Edge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins. Nice jab there from Hopkins. Edge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edge walks into a jab. Hopkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins tests Edge's chin there with a solid looking shot. A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Edge walks into a jab. Edge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Edge throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it. Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Edge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2# Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Edge pushes him off. Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edge throws out the jab. A left lands for Hopkins. Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopkins cracks Edge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Vinny Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice body kick from Edge. Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins. Edge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss! Hopkins throws a hook but Edge avoids it easily. Edge misses with a right hand and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Edge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopkins's calf. Hopkins scores with a hook. Hopkins lands a lovely overhand right. Edge looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range. Edge fails to land with a series of punches.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Edge avoids it with no problem. Edge throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins. Edge misses with an uppercut. It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3# Hopkins lands with a straight right. Edge didn't see that one coming. Edge throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Edge missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Edge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins. Hopkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edge's head. Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins. Good standup being displayed there by Edge as he connects with a hook. A big right from Edge misses. Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hopkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edge's head. Edge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins throws a hook but Edge blocks it. No luck for Edge with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Edge. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Edge moves away from the strike by Hopkins. Hopkins misses with a looping left.#T4# 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! Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2# Hopkins closes the distance and pushes Edge back into the cage. Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopkins. Hopkins effectively controlling the action here. Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Edge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Edge shoots in and gets a takedown into Hopkins's guard. Edge won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here. Edge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Edge throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2# Hopkins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Edge off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Edge throws a nice outside leg kick. A cross from Edge lands. Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top. Edge does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Edge misses with a hook. Edge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Edge moves out of range. Hopkins is looking to slow Edge down with leg kicks. Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins. Edge just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Edge slips the punch. Edge lands with a right hand. Edge throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1# Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Edge moved out of range nicely. A nice inside leg kick there by Edge. That's going to slow Hopkins down. Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hopkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edge's calf. Edge slips a jab from Hopkins. Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Edge to counter with a crisp jab. Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Edge uses good head movement to avoid it. Hopkins punishes Edge's body with a nice straight punch. Hopkins tries to clinch up. Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edge manages to avoid it. Edge throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Edge only half commits. Edge avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Edge tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot. 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! Edge tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way. Edge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2# Hopkins lands with a nice body punch. #TD# Edge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hopkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Edge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Edge scoring with some ground and pound. Hopkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hopkins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Edge has passed into side control.
Hopkins wants to control but Edge postures up. Edge working the ground and pound but Hopkins is defending the strikes. #SUB# Edge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hopkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3# Hopkins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB# Edge tries for a kimura but Hopkins is defending well. Edge misses with the ground and pound. Hopkins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Edge is controlling him well. Edge working the ground and pound but Hopkins is defending the strikes. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Hopkins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Edge is controlling him well. Hopkins gets back to half guard. Hopkins is looking to improve his position.
Hopkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Edge is nestled in close to Hopkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB# Edge wants to work for an arm triangle but Hopkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hopkins works his way to full guard. Good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Edge clearly takes that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Edge's shoulder, as Edge tries to avoid the shot. Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Edge slips the punch. A left lands for Hopkins. Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hopkins staying out of range there. The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Edge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Edge ducks down to avoid it. Edge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Edge motions for Hopkins to come forward. Edge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hopkins clobbers Edge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edge.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Edge lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Edge does a little dance to reset his feet. Edge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1# Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Edge. Edge attempts a counter takedown but Hopkins avoids it well and moves away. Hopkins throws a jab when Edge was well out of range. Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Edge ducks down to avoid it. Edge tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Edge scores with a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a hook but Edge avoids it easily. Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Edge uses good head movement to avoid it. Hopkins with a nice cross. Hopkins takes a swing at Edge's ribcage but misses. Edge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it. Edge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab. Hopkins blocks a jab. Hopkins misses the shot to the body. A big right from Hopkins misses. Edge just misses with a punch to the body.
Edge does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2# Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Edge walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins. Edge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopkins on the side of the head. The fighters circling - Edge throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Edge connects with a body shot. 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! Hopkins misses with a body punch
and Edge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Edge throws a chopping leg kick but Hopkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Edge swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Edge pushes him off. Edge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edge. Edge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Edge. It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Edge jabbing away but nothing is landing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy. Edge does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3# Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy. Edge is looking to chop away at Hopkins's legs. Hopkins jabs Edge to the body, keeping him at a distance. Edge dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Hopkins throws a big shot that misses. Edge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Edge is out of range. Hopkins throws a big shot that misses. Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
Edge throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range. Hopkins wants to counter the offense by Edge and move into the clinch position. Jab by Edge. Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edge manages to avoid it. Edge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Hopkins misses. Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Edge drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4# Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edge at a distance.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss! 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! Edge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Edge takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edge manages to avoid it. Edge throws a body shot but no joy. Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy. Edge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hopkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss! An inside leg kick lands from Edge. Edge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hopkins pinned against the cage. Hopkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Edge. That's going to take a lot out of him. Edge moves away from the strike by Hopkins. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Hopkins dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# Hopkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Hopkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Edge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Good shot there by Hopkins. Hopkins connects with a crisp jab. A big right from Hopkins misses. Edge throws a body shot but no joy. Edge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away. Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Edge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Edge works Hopkins's body with a nice hook. Hopkins 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. Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edge. Edge's corner calls for a 1-2. Edge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Hopkins moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1# Hopkins stuffs the takedown. Edge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins. Edge defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand. Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Edge 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. Edge scores with a kick to the midsection. Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Edge saw that one coming. Hopkins misses with a wild body shot. Edge thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hopkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot. Hopkins throws a good cross that connects.
Edge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts. A big right from Hopkins misses. Edge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Edge's belly button to the back. Christian Edge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Hopkins cracks a nice hook into Edge's ribs. 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! Hopkins throws a body punch but Edge moves out of range. Hopkins tries to clinch but Edge is having none of it. A swing and a miss from Edge. Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Edge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.#CL2# Hopkins moves into the clinch.#BC2# Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hopkins walks into a jab. Hopkins checks a low kick from Edge. Edge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it. Hopkins throws a big shot that misses. Edge staying out of range there. Edge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins. Edge misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut. Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edge moves away. Vinny Hopkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Edge on that attempt. Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw. Edge looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely. Hopkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2# Hopkins closes the distance and clinches. Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Edge backwards. Edge wants to break free but Hopkins has control.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head. Edge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head. Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Edge uses good head movement to avoid it. Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Edge misses with a hook from the clinch. Edge swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good body shot from Hopkins.
Still in the clinch, Edge scores with a nice short uppercut. Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Edge throws a head punch that misses. Edge misses with a punch to the body.
Edge swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it. Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Edge controls his hands.
#BC# Edge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight! Vinny Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hopkins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Hopkins! Vinny Hopkins is the new featherweight champion! After winning the bout, Vinny Hopkins 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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Event:
CEC 512
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1# Vogler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edge is out of range. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vogler.
Vogler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogler scores with a shot to the body.
Edge misses with a low kick.
Vogler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Edge misses. Edge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Edge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Vogler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Edge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Edge lands with a straight right. Vogler didn't see that one coming. Edge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vogler. Vogler scores with a jab. Edge acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Edge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vogler.
Edge throws a body punch but Vogler moves out of range. Vogler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Edge jabbing away but nothing is landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Vogler. Edge does a little dance to reset his feet. Edge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vogler can pounce on him.
#T1# Edge throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edge.
Edge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vogler in his tracks. Vogler blocks the body kick.
Vogler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Edge misses with a hook. Vogler ducked under it nicely. A good leg kick by Edge. A head kick from Edge lands but Vogler takes it in his stride. Vogler looks to score with a jab to the body but Edge is just out of range. It seemed like Edge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Vogler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Vogler throws a leg kick which misses Edge's front leg but catches the back leg as Edge tries to avoid it. Vogler slips a jab from Edge. Edge throws a right and a left that Vogler avoids nicely. A jab from Vogler misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vogler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Vogler throws a sloppy head kick and Edge moves out of range easily. Edge tries to work over Vogler's front leg with a kick but Vogler checks it. A low kick from Vogler misses and Edge counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Vogler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edge swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vogler throws a low kick, looking for Edge's leg but Edge calmly moves out of range. Edge steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. A lazy left from Edge finds it's target. Edge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Edge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Vogler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Decent striking displayed by Vogler there. Edge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vogler.
Edge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Edge missing with a left hand there. Vogler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vogler moves out of range of the strikes. Vogler fakes the leg kick and cracks Edge in the body. Vogler throws a body shot but no joy. Vogler is looking to wear down Edge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Vogler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edge throws out the jab. Vogler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edge.
Edge throws a low kick but Vogler moves out of range easily. Edge misses the shot to the body. #T3# Good work by Vogler as he checks the leg kick. Edge throws a head kick that misses. Edge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Edge enables Vogler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Edge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2# Vogler lying in Edge's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Edge decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Vogler taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Edge! Christian Edge is the new featherweight champion! Christian Edge bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CEC 510
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1# Byrd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edge. Edge avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Byrd wants to clinch. A slapping body kick lands there for Byrd. Edge lands a body shot.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Edge lands with a kick to the ribs.
Byrd avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Edge misses the target. Byrd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edge's head. Edge throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily. Edge throws out a leg kick but Byrd moves out of range and Edge only half commits. Byrd connects with a body shot. Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1# Edge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edge thows a leg kick but Byrd checks it and Byrd counters with a good low kick that Edge was not able to check. Byrd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Keyboard Warriors in the buildup to the fight. Edge lands a leg kick that knocks Byrd off balance momentarily. A telegraphed right hand from Byrd misses the target. Edge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. An inside leg kick from Edge misses. Byrd misses with the body kick and Edge counters with a head kick. That will keep Byrd thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Edge scores with a punch to the head. Edge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Byrd. Edge throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Byrd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Byrd. Edge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Byrd dives in and grabs Edge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edge pushes down on Byrd's head and hops out. Edge raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Byrd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Edge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Byrd on the side of the head. Byrd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edge throws out the jab. #T2# Edge lands a lovely overhand right. Edge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byrd counters with a slapping leg kick. Christian Edge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD# Byrd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Byrd wants to take a breather but Edge is having none of it. Edge won't allow Byrd to pass to mount. #SUB# Byrd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edge defends it well. Edge trying to control but Byrd postures up.
#T3##SUB# Byrd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edge regains full guard. Nicely done. Byrd tries to free his leg and advance position but Edge is retaining full guard. Byrd distracts Edge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Edge keeping moving, preventing Byrd from controlling successfully. Edge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byrd is one step ahead there. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Byrd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Edge working for a triangle but Byrd defends it easily.
Byrd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edge swivels though and keeps the full guard. Byrd wants to control from the top but Edge keeps moving. Edge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Edge throws a leg kick which misses Byrd's front leg but catches the back leg as Byrd tries to avoid it. Edge misses with a low kick.
Byrd is looking to land body kicks. Edge with a nice cross. Edge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it. Edge walks into a left hand. Edge throws a hook but Byrd blocks it. Byrd misses with a body shot.
Edge misses with a body kick. Byrd looks to land a body kick but Edge moved away. Edge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Byrd's corner calls for a 1-2. Byrd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Edge throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily. Edge ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Byrd lands with a good body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Edge throws out a powerful jab. Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Edge throws a half hearted mid kick. Edge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Byrd needs to keep his hands up - Edge had a free shot at his head there. Edge blocks a leg kick. Byrd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Edge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Edge misses. Edge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrd. #CL# Byrd has managed to clinch.
#TD# Byrd ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Byrd no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Byrd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Byrd has his foot on Edge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edge works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Byrd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Byrd working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Edge has passed into half guard!
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Byrd wants to improve his position but Edge is controlling well.
#SUB# Byrd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edge pulls his head out easily. Byrd wants to get back to full guard. Byrd is working hard here to advance position. Edge missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Edge controlling the pace. #T3# Byrd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edge. #SUB# Byrd actively working from the bottom here. Byrd trying to control here.
#SUB# Byrd actively working from the bottom here. Edge trying to control the action but Byrd is working from the bottom. Edge drops an elbow to the side of Byrd's head. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Byrd is refusing to be controlled, as Edge sits in half guard. Byrd gets back to full guard.
Byrd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Edge from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Christian Edge seems to be getting the better of the standup. Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Edge throws the kick towards the body but Byrd avoids it. Edge throws a front kick aimed at Byrd's knee but Byrd avoids it well. Edge has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Edge checks a leg kick nicely. Byrd throws a right hand that misses
and Edge counters with a nice uppercut. Edge misses the shot to the body. Byrd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Byrd sizes up Edge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Edge will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Edge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Byrd. Byrd lands a nice looking body kick. Edge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Byrd. That did some damage! Byrd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edge's sensitive parts. Byrd moves out of range of the strikes. Edge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd digs a good body shot into Edge's ribs. Edge throws a head kick that Byrd semi-blocks.
A clash of legs there as Byrd blocks the low kick. Jab, jab by Byrd - just one landing. Edge connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Byrd lands a head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Edge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrd. Byrd throws a hook to the side of Edge's head but Edge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Edge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byrd's calf. Edge lands a leg kick that knocks Byrd off balance momentarily. Edge catches Byrd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1# Byrd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Byrd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edge. Edge circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Edge.
An attempted straight right counter from Byrd misses the target. Edge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byrd. Byrd is looking to counter punch. Byrd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Edge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edge manages to avoid it. Byrd misses with a body shot
and Edge counters with a good low kick that Byrd was not able to check. Byrd slips a jab from Edge. Edge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Byrd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Byrd misses with a body kick. A countering left hand to the body from Edge misses. Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edge. Edge throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Byrd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edge just manages to avoid it. Edge connects with a leg kick. Byrd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2# Edge throws a front kick aimed at Byrd's knee but Byrd avoids it well. Byrd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Edge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Byrd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Edge delivers a nice body kick. Edge misses with a hook
letting Byrd counter with a right hand. Edge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away. Byrd throws the kick towards the body but Edge avoids it. Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Byrd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Edge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Byrd. Edge looks to land a combination. Byrd sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Edge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
Edge connects with an inside leg kick. Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edge was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd. Edge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters circling a little - Byrd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3# Byrd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Edge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Byrd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Byrd lands a nice shot that snaps Edge's head back.
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick. Byrd takes a body punch but keeps moving. Edge thuds a left hand into Byrd's body. Byrd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Byrd throws a low kick, looking for Edge's leg but Edge calmly moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Byrd. Edge checks a leg kick nicely. Byrd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Edge lands with an overhand left. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Byrd lands with a hook. Edge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4# Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Byrd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Edge is just out of range. Edge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Edge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byrd. Nice defenses there by Byrd. Edge misses with a body punch
and Byrd counters with a nice uppercut. Edge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Byrd. Byrd obviously looking to wear him down.
Byrd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Edge takes one on the button. Byrd moves away from the strike by Edge. Edge throws a head kick but Byrd moves out of range.
Good exchange - Byrd coming out on top. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Byrd throws a leg kick and Edge counters with an inside leg kick. Byrd throws a solid leg kick but Edge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byrd. Edge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Edge just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Christian Edge. I think Edge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Edge! Christian Edge was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
CEC 508
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Ribber dives in and scores a takedown into Edge's guard. We've been hearing that Ribber has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Ribber wants to control from the top but Edge keeps moving. Ribber wants to pass the guard but Edge is keeping the position. Edge looking for a sweep. Not yet Edge, not yet. Ribber controlling from the top position. Ribber won't allow Edge to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Edge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ribber passes into half guard.
Edge tries to get to full guard but Ribber has control of the leg. Ribber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1# Ribber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ribber wants to take a breather but Edge is having none of it. Ribber is figuring out what he wants to do next. Edge wants to improve his position but Ribber is controlling well.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Ribber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Edge is looking to control Ribber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edge avoid being mounted?#SUB# Ribber is working for a submission of some sort.
Ribber missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Edge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribber pulls his head out easily. Ribber missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ribber is trying to control. Edge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3# Ribber working Edge over with strikes. Ribber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ribber connects with a nice short shot to Edge's temple. Edge tries to get to full guard but Ribber has control of the leg. Ribber missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Edge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ribber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ribber's back! Ribber manages to reverse the position and now he's in Edge's guard. Nice work there by Ribber.
Edge has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribber has passed into side control.
Edge is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Ribber is working Edge over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4# Ribber landing a few strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ribber content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Edge is looking to reverse the position. Ribber 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. Ribber working the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Edge is trying to improve his position. Ribber scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Edge to see if he's OK. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ribber controls the position from side control. You can see the frustration on Edge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Edge lands a right hook to the body.
Ribber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Edge throws a low kick, looking for Ribber's leg but Ribber calmly moves out of range. Ribber appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edge can do to turn this around? Ribber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edge. Ribber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Edge tries a quick counter leg kick but Ribber is wise to it. Ribber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ribber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edge.
Ribber throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ribber misses with a looping left. Ribber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2# Edge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edge showed some decent athleticism there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ribber wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Ribber gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Ribber is looking for a triangle here but Edge uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Edge working the head with strikes. Ribber tries to get back to half guard but can't. Edge is looking to take a break and control but Ribber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Edge laying and praying for a moment but Ribber takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2# Ribber has hold of Edge's hands but Edge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ribber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Edge looking to sit in guard and control but Ribber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Edge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Ribber connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB2# Edge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Edge has his foot on Ribber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribber works his way back into a safe position though. Edge wants to sweep but no luck. Ribber tries to free his leg and advance position but Edge is retaining full guard. Ribber trying to control but Edge is working from the bottom. Ribber is in close to Edge's body, working some short punches and elbows. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ribber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Ribber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribber stays in close to Edge's body and controls the position. Ribber stopping the sweep attempt from Edge. Ribber postures up and lands a big shot to Edge's brow. Ribber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Ribber postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Edge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Edge will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Ribber throws a looping overhand right but Edge ducks down to avoid it. Edge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Edge throws a body kick that misses. Edge digs a good hook to Ribber's body.
Ribber looks to land a combination but Edge avoids it well. Edge swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Edge throws a combination that misses and Ribber counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edge moves away. Edge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribber's sensitive parts. Ribber misses with a low kick. Ribber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edge swivels and escapes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ribber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edge is out of range. A jab from Ribber does it's job there. Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ribber throws a hook but Edge blocks it. Edge dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ribber moves out of range as Edge strikes.#T1# Some bone on bone action there as Edge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Ribber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edge as he jumps to the side. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edge! But no joy. Ribber throws a chopping leg kick but Edge manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Edge thuds a left hand into Ribber's body. Edge misses with a kick to the body.
Edge throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range. Ribber slips under a jab from Edge. Edge checks the leg kick. A little jabbing left from Edge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Edge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber. Ribber throws a head kick that misses and Edge counters with a three punch combo that has Ribber backing up. Ribber nods at Edge to acknowledge the strikes. Edge scores with a hook. Some bone on bone action there as Ribber checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Edge jabs at Ribber's body. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribber.
Edge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ribber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2# Ribber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Edge avoids the head kick by Ribber.
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! Ribber tries to work over Edge's front leg with a kick but Edge checks it. Edge is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. A jab from Ribber finds it's way through Edge's defenses. Ribber tries to land a front kick but Edge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ribber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edge tries to counter with a clinch but Ribber shakes him off and moves away. Edge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Edge throws a body shot but no joy. Ribber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Edge misses with a body kick. Ribber throws an off balance right hand
and Edge counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ribber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grin Ribber. That's going to take a lot out of him. Edge throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range. Edge is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ribber rather than just go for the knockout. That kick from Edge tenderised Ribber's leg. Ribber is trying to keep his angry face on. Ribber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# Ribber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Edge checks a leg kick. Edge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ribber scoring well with a low kick there.
Ribber throws a poor cross that misses
letting Edge counter with a right hand. Ribber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Ribber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edge sprawls and moves away. Edge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ribber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edge scores with a head kick. Ribber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A jab lands there for Ribber. Ribber cracks Edge with a good jab. Edge sizes up Ribber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nice cross by Edge. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ribber thuds his right hand into Edge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A looping hook to the body misses from Edge. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet. Ribber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4# Ribber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ribber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Edge moves out of range as Ribber strikes. Ribber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribber looks to land a right hand but Edge moved out of range. Ribber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edge throws a nice looking combination but Ribber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Edge connects with a solid leg kick. Edge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribber. Ribber obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribber tries to score with a low kick but Edge moves his leg out of the way. Ribber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Edge dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ribber slips a jab from Edge. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edge.
Ribber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Christian Edge. I think Edge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Christian Edge! Christian Edge spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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CEC 505
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1# Newcastle just misses with a punch to the body.
Newcastle's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Newcastle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Edge lands a glancing blow to the side of Newcastle's head. Edge takes a body punch but keeps moving. Edge avoids the body shot from Newcastle.
Edge scores with a jab. Newcastle acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Edge tries to bum rush Newcastle with a series of wild strikes but Newcastle uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Newcastle throws a body punch but Edge moves out of range. Newcastle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Newcastle checks the leg kick. Edge is looking to land body kicks. Edge swinging wildly here.
Edge throws a nice inside leg kick. Edge wants to clinch. A head kick from Edge lands but Newcastle takes it in his stride. #T1# Newcastle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Newcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Edge is just out of range. Edge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newcastle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Edge throws a right hand that misses
and Newcastle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Edge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Edge keeps the fight on the outside. Edge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD# Edge looking to score a takedown here. Newcastle is defending well but Edge drives through and ends up in Newcastle's guard. Newcastle pulls Edge in close to prevent any damage. Newcastle wants to sweep here but Edge controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Newcastle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Edge has passed into side control.
Edge taking a breather here. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Newcastle is looking for a sweep. Newcastle is still trying to improve position. Edge looks up at the clock and then as Newcastle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Edge smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Newcastle is looking to reverse the position. Newcastle manages to get back to half guard. Edge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Edge wants to free his trapped foot but Newcastle is holding on for dear life with his legs. Edge working over Newcastle with some ground and pound. Newcastle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Newcastle tries to get to full guard but Edge has control of the leg. #T3# Newcastle keeps trying to improve his position. Newcastle is staying active underneath Edge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Newcastle is pressing down on Edge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Edge won't allow Newcastle to sweep him here. Edge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Newcastle wants to sweep here but Edge controlling him for the moment. #T4# Edge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Edge works over Newcastle with some ground and pound from guard. Edge won't allow Newcastle to sweep him here. #SUB2# Newcastle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Edge has passed into half guard!
Newcastle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Edge trying to mount his opponent but Newcastle defends it. Edge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Newcastle is pressing down on Edge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Newcastle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Newcastle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Edge dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Edge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Newcastle looks to land a left hand but Edge moved out of range nicely. Newcastle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Newcastle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Newcastle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Edge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newcastle momentarily.
Newcastle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newcastle looks for the body kick but Edge saw that one coming. Edge takes a body punch but keeps moving. Newcastle misses with a looping left. Edge dives in for a single leg takedown but Newcastle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Newcastle swings and misses with a shot to the body and Edge counters with a thumping low kick. Newcastle throws a sloppy body shot
and Edge counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Newcastle is lucky that one didn't land flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Newcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Edge is just out of range. Christian Edge is winning the standup battle so far. Newcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edge.
Newcastle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1# Edge lands with a right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Newcastle. Edge does a little dance to reset his feet. Edge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2# Newcastle clinches up against the cage. Edge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newcastle.
Edge misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edge. Newcastle struggles to land a body shot inside as Edge controls his hands.
Newcastle struggles to land a body shot inside as Edge controls his hands.
Edge is looking to take this one to the mat. Newcastle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newcastle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newcastle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Edge. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jab, jab by Newcastle - just one landing. #T2# Newcastle lands a nice hook to Edge's body. Edge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Edge takes a shot right to the bread basket. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edge. This has been an exciting period of action! A big left from Newcastle misses. Edge misses with a right hand and Newcastle counters with a nice body shot. Newcastle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newcastle walks into a left hand. Edge throws a nice outside leg kick. Edge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Newcastle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edge at a distance.
Edge lands with a shot to the body. Newcastle wants to clinch up but Edge keeps it at a distance. Newcastle misses with a looping right. Newcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edge.
Edge is looking to counter punch. Edge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Christian Edge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Newcastle throws a push kick but Edge slaps the foot to one side. Newcastle moves out of range of the strikes. Newcastle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Edge with a body shot. Edge lands an overhand right. Newcastle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edge manages to avoid it.#CL# Edge clinches up against the cage. Good body shot from Edge.
Newcastle tries to work over Edge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Edge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Newcastle tries to work over Edge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Newcastle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edge's elbow. Newcastle blocks an uppercut.
Newcastle can't find room to land a body shot as Edge controls the action.
Newcastle can't find room to land a body shot as Edge controls the action.
Newcastle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle struggles to land a body shot inside as Edge controls his hands.
Newcastle tries for a takedown but Edge manages to get underhooks.
#BC2# Newcastle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# Edge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newcastle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Newcastle misses the shot to the body. Newcastle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edge. Edge thows a left - swing and a miss! Edge lands with a kick to the temple. Newcastle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Newcastle misses with a jab to the body
and Newcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Newcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Edge is just out of range. Edge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. An inside leg kick from Newcastle misses. Edge cracks the inside of Newcastle's front leg. Newcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edge.
Edge scores with a punch to the head. Newcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Edge is just out of range. Newcastle scores with a jab to the jaw. Newcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edge.
Newcastle just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Edge closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Christian Edge will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Newcastle misses the shot to the body. Edge feinted there with a counter leg kick. Newcastle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edge manages to avoid it. Edge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newcastle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Newcastle cracks a nice hook into Edge's ribs.#TD# Edge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2# Newcastle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Newcastle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Edge passes into half guard.
Edge drops an elbow to the side of Newcastle's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edge working over Newcastle with some ground and pound. Newcastle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2# Newcastle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edge pulls his head out easily. Edge prevents Newcastle from improving his position.#T1# Newcastle is looking to get back to full guard here but Edge has managed to pass to side control instead. Edge trying to control the action but Newcastle is working from the bottom. Newcastle tries to get back to half guard but can't. Newcastle struggling a bit here. Newcastle is trying to improve his position. Alton Newcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Newcastle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Edge lands with a punch from half guard. Edge is looking to take a break and control but Newcastle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Newcastle is trying to get back to full guard. Newcastle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newcastle. Edge trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom. Edge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newcastle can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB2# Newcastle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edge lands a couple of digs. Edge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Newcastle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Edge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edge trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom. Edge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Newcastle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Newcastle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Newcastle looking for a sweep. Not yet Newcastle, not yet. Newcastle trying to strike off his back.
Newcastle is striking from the bottom but Edge uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Newcastle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Newcastle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight! Christian Edge showed his dominance in that final round. Well Edge 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Edge! In his post fight interview, Christian Edge started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
CEC 502
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1# Nice body kick from Edge. Edge misses with a double jab
#TD# so Popper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Edge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Popper is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Popper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edge controls Popper momentarily but Popper frees himself. #T1# Popper is looking to work some ground and pound but Edge has wrist control. Edge keeping moving, preventing Popper from controlling successfully. Popper is looking to pass into half guard but Edge pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Edge is in guard.#REVB# Popper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Edge trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Edge stands up over Popper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2# Edge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Popper's guard. Edge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB# Popper looking for submissions off his back. Popper trying to control here.
Edge trying to control from half guard but Popper is working away. #T3# Edge throws a strike but Popper avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Edge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Edge pushing down on Popper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2# Edge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Popper defends it well. Well, if Edge is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Edge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Popper keeps working. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Edge missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Popper is refusing to be controlled, as Edge sits in half guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Popper avoids the body shot from Edge.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Edge delivers a nice body kick. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Edge tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Popper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Edge dominated that round. That's time! Popper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Edge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popper. Popper circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A slapping leg kick lands for Edge.
Popper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Popper moves forwards but Edge connects with a nice, crisp jab. Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edge sees it coming and avoids it easily. Edge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Popper takes a step back to recover. Edge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edge scrambles back to his feet. Popper lands with a hook. Edge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Popper misses with an uppercut. Popper throws a looping overhand right but Edge ducks down to avoid it. Some bone on bone action there as Popper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Popper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Edge throws a series of punches but Popper avoids them all with ease. Popper dips to his left and cracks Edge with an uppercut! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Popper lands with a straight right. Edge didn't see that one coming.#T1# Edge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Christian Edge seems to be getting the better of the standup. Edge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Popper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Popper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Popper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edge counters with an inside leg kick. A slow jab from Edge misses its intended target. Popper looks to throw the jab but Edge is out of range. Popper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edge avoids it really well and circles away. Popper scores with the left hand. Edge knows he should have avoided that one. #T2# Popper jabbing away but nothing is landing. Edge tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Edge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Edge misses with a few strikes there.
Edge misses with a head kick.
Popper looks to throw the jab but Edge is out of range. Edge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popper moves out of range and avoids them all easily. It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Popper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jab by Popper. Popper lands a right hook to the body.
Edge throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Popper misses with a straight left. Edge lands with a right hand. Edge looks for the body kick but Popper saw that one coming. Popper looks to land a right hand but Edge moved out of range.#T3# Edge shoots for a takedown but Popper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Popper lands with a cross. Popper is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Popper scores with a jab to the jaw. A slow jab from Popper misses its intended target. Christian Edge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Edge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2# It looks like Bung Popper has been cut. Edge throws a shot from downtown. Popper moves away and avoids it. Edge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Edge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Edge scores with a jab.#T4# Edge lands a nice shot to the body.
Popper misses with a looping left. Edge missing with a left hand there. Popper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Edge throws a lazy head kick letting Popper counter with a right hand. Popper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edge swivels and escapes. Edge is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Edge throws a leg kick which misses Popper's front leg but catches the back leg as Popper tries to avoid it. A slapping leg kick lands for Edge.
Edge goes for a double leg but Popper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Popper continues to drive forward. Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Edge. Popper stuffs the takedown. Popper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edge as he jumps to the side. It seemed like Edge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Edge misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Edge will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Popper lands a lovely overhand right. Edge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A punch lands to the side of Popper 's head but he takes it in his stride. Popper lands a jab to the head.
Edge shoots and misses and Popper counters with a straight right hand. Popper misses with a looping right. Popper blocks the body kick.
Edge throws a head kick that misses. Edge defending well as Popper loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Popper drives through with a takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Edge controlling Popper's posture. Popper stands and throws Edge's legs to the side, diving into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Popper misses with the ground and pound. Edge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Edge is looking for a sweep. Popper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Edge regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Popper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Popper has managed to get both his arms back between Edge's legs - danger averted. Popper looking to sit in guard and control but Edge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Popper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edge. #T2# Edge throws a strike but Popper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Popper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Popper has managed to get both his arms back between Edge's legs - danger averted. Popper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Edge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Popper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3# Popper looking to pass the guard. Christian Edge has got the better of the ground game so far. Popper postures up.
Bung Popper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Edge has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Popper trying to control but Edge is working from the bottom. Popper pushing down on Edge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Edge moves into full guard.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Popper chips away with some ground and pound. Popper wants to control from the top but Edge keeps moving. Edge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Popper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Edge looking to pass the guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Popper throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bung Popper. Well Edge 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Christian Edge! Christian Edge tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. The defeated Bung Popper had this to say: 'I could of won....but he tasted so good I could not concentrate on the fight...'.
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Event:
CEC 497
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1# Vogler scores with a leg kick.
Edge connects with a single shot there. Vogler misses with a body kick. Edge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vogler on the side of the head. Edge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Vogler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Edge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Vogler misses with a looping right. Vogler throws a looping overhand right but Edge ducks down to avoid it. Edge tries to land a front kick but Vogler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Edge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Vogler looks to score with a jab to the body but Edge is just out of range.#TD2# Edge looking to score a takedown here. Vogler is defending well but Edge drives through and ends up in Vogler's guard.#ES# Vogler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Edge presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Edge blocks a body shot from Vogler. Edge has a couple of punches blocked by Vogler.
Vogler blocks a body shot from Edge. #T1# Vogler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vogler scores with a shot to the side of Edge's head. Vogler pushes Edge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Vogler lands a right hand. Edge pushes Vogler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Edge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vogler misses with the head strike.
Edge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vogler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Vogler struggles to land a body shot inside as Edge controls his hands.
#TD# Vogler is trying to trip Edge. He has hold of a leg but Edge is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vogler persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Edge looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Vogler trying to control the position from guard on top but Edge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Edge working for submissions but it's allowed Vogler to get to half guard.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Edge works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2# Edge isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vogler stacks Edge on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vogler! Edge is trying to work for a sweep but Vogler has mounted him! Vogler prevents Edge from getting the reversal. Vogler is looking to work his way around to Edge's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Edge is desperately trying to improve his position but Vogler has a good base and remains in mount. Edge tries to hold on but Vogler postures up. Edge is looking to get to half guard.#T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vogler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB# Vogler goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Edge turns into him and now he's in Vogler's guard.
Vogler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4# Edge throws a strike but Vogler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Vogler postures up.
#SUB2# Edge is looking for a triangle but Vogler pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Edge wants to reverse the position here. Vogler has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Edge is forced to tap! Edge looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gunter Vogler! An intense looking Gunter Vogler took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Wunderbar! ha ha ha'.
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Event:
CEC 492: Olympics FINALS!
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1# That kick from Edge tenderised Byrd's leg. Byrd is trying to keep his angry face on. We've been hearing reports that Byrd has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. A nice inside leg kick there by Byrd. That's going to slow Edge down. Edge throws a hook but Byrd blocks it. Edge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrd. Byrd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edge manages to avoid it. Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A big right from Edge misses. Byrd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Edge scores with a head kick. Byrd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Byrd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edge swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Edge's shoulder, as Edge tries to avoid the shot. Edge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
Edge looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range. Edge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Edge misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming. Edge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edge walks into a jab.#T1# Edge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Byrd's corner calls for a 1-2. Byrd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Byrd throws a body shot but no joy. Edge throws out a counter right but Byrd avoids it with no problem. Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edge looks like he wants to counter punch here. Edge is looking to score with low kicks. Byrd misses with a looping right. Edge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Byrd is looking to counter punch. Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Byrd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edge dives in for a single leg takedown but Byrd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Byrd connects with a solid leg kick. Byrd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edge takes a step back to recover. Byrd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Edge connects with a right hand. Byrd shakes it off. Edge throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily. A counter left hand to the body from Byrd misses its target. Byrd moves out of range of the leg kick from Edge. Edge moves out of range of the strikes. Edge lands a nice hook to Byrd's body. Byrd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Byrd moves into range and connects with a jab. Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edge moves away. Byrd swings away with a leg kick that misses. Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Edge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Edge on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD# Byrd shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Edge is trying to defend but Byrd finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Byrd is looking to advance position but Edge won't allow it. Edge has a hand on Byrd's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Byrd takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3# Byrd with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Byrd controlling the position easily from mount. Byrd trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Byrd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Edge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Byrd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Edge is squirming around, avoiding Byrd's attempts to control the action. Byrd prevents Edge from getting the reversal. Byrd controlling from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Byrd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Edge moves out of range of the body kick. Edge slaps away a takedown attempt from Byrd, before circling back to the center of the mat. Edge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Edge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Byrd is out of range and Edge settles back down. Byrd throws a leg kick but Edge moved away. Byrd throws a body shot but no joy. Edge 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. Byrd blocks a low kick nicely. Byrd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A solid leg kick lands there for Edge.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far. Edge throws a leg kick and Byrd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Edge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byrd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nice jab there from Byrd. Edge tries to score with a low kick but Byrd moves his leg out of the way.#T1# Edge misses with a looping right. Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Byrd connects with a single shot there. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Byrd. Edge moves out of range of the body kick from Byrd.
Edge tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Byrd 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. Byrd throws a leg kick #TD2# and Edge counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Byrd! Edge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrd keeps working. Byrd struggling a bit here. Byrd regains half guard.#T2# Edge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Edge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Byrd is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Byrd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Byrd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Nice strikes from Edge there. Edge prevents Byrd from improving his position.#T3# Edge trying to control from half guard but Byrd is working away. Edge missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edge lands a nice short elbow. Still in half guard, Edge seems content to control. Byrd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edge. Edge winds up and cracks Byrd with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Edge stalling away here and it's allowed Byrd to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Edge working his ground and pound in the gym. Edge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4##SUB# Byrd is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Edge rolls with it to try and escape but Byrd cranks on the arm and Edge is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jolly Leg Byrd! Our winner, Jolly Leg Byrd, 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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Event:
CEC 490
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1# Edge scores with a jab. Edge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Christian Edge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Edge does a little dance to reset his feet. A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Edge down. Edge jabbing away but nothing is landing. Edge throws a body shot but no joy. Edge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronson. Bronson throws a body punch but Edge moves out of range. Edge throws a solid leg kick but Bronson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edge. Edge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Edge throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it. Bronson moves forwards but Edge connects with a nice, crisp jab. Edge walks into a left hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bronson throws a good cross that connects.
Edge swings widly with a right hand
letting Bronson counter with a right hand. Edge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson. Bronson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab lands there for Bronson.#T1# Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Edge with the counter takedown but Bronson avoids it easily. Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick. Edge lands with a hook. Bronson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Edge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Bronson's head coaches at Touch-butt with that dork in the park that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2# Bronson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Edge to score an easy takedown into full guard. Edge connects with a couple of short punches. Edge prevents Bronson from getting back to his feet. Edge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Edge scoring with punches to the head and body. Edge stops Bronson from standing up. #T2# Edge looking to pass the guard. Edge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Edge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bronson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Edge is working Bronson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2# Bronson is rocked! Edge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronson is keeping the position for now. Bronson wants to stand and escape but Edge is having none of it. Edge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bronson is looking to stand up but Edge isn't so interested in that idea. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3# Edge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Edge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bronson's head. Bronson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Edge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Oh Bronson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Bronson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edge is controlling him. Bronson seems to have got his legs back now.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Edge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Edge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Edge takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Bronson misses. Edge feints the counter takedown.#T4# Bronson scores with a decent looking hook. Bronson moves out of range of the body kick from Edge.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edge. Edge throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Good shot there by Bronson. Charles Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Edge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edge blocks a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Edge misses with a kick to the body.
Edge moves out of range of the body kick. Edge throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Edge is just out of range. Edge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab. And Edge tries to counter it with a takedown but Bronson pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bronson thumps Edge with a low kick. Edge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Edge connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Edge will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Edge tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target. Edge swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Edge. Edge misses with a straight right. Edge lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronson off the cage and back into range. Edge works Bronson's body with a nice hook. Bronson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edge finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronson's head. Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edge scores with a counter punch that sends Bronson to the canvas! Edge smells blood - he's punishing Bronson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bronson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Edge! After the fight, Christian Edge was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
CEC 483
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1# Kilju fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Edge scores with a kick to the body.
Kilju lands a jab. Kilju misses with a body kick. Good exchange - Edge coming out on top. Kilju misses with a kick to the body.
Kilju throws a hook but Edge avoids it easily. Edge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kilju takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kilju misses the shot to the body. Edge dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kilju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Edge lands a body shot.
Edge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kilju swings for the body but Edge moves out of range.
Kilju throws a jab when Edge was well out of range. Kilju pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Edge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kilju feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edge's calf.#T1# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edge. Kilju 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. Edge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilju manages to avoid it. Kilju throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Kilju misses with a body shot.
Kilju fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Edge's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edge's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Kilju misses with a low kick as Edge jumps back. Edge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilju. Edge lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilju's head. Nice cross by Kilju. Edge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kilju's head backwards. Edge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kilju walks into a left hand. Edge checks a leg kick. Kilju looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Tuju Kilju is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kilju uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kilju throws a leg kick but Edge sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2# Edge misses with a straight right. A bone on bone clash there as Edge blocks the leg kick.
Edge misses with a straight left. A low kick from Edge misses and Kilju counters with a series of strikes. Edge will be more careful next time no doubt. A leg kick checked by Edge. Kilju throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kilju lands a nice shot that snaps Edge's head back.
Kilju swings and misses with a shot to the body and Edge counters with a nice uppercut. Kilju swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Edge throws out a counter right but Kilju avoids it with no problem. Donk. Kilju catches Edge right on the button with a cross. Edge throws a low kick but Kilju moves out of range easily. Edge thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kilju if he has to take too many more of those.
Kilju moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Edge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Edge moves out of range as Kilju strikes. The fighters circle momentarily. Edge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3# Kilju looks for the body kick but Edge saw that one coming. #TD2# Edge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Kilju is trying to control Edge's posture but Edge avoids it. Edge lands some shots froms side control. Edge is putting a hurting on Kilju here, landing some big shots from side control. Kilju is looking to reverse the position. Kilju is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gangsterdamage, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Kilju is working hard here to advance position. Edge working the ground and pound from side control. Kilju is looking to regain half guard here but Edge keeps moving and retains side control. Kilju is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4# Kilju sneaks back into half guard. Kilju blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edge. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Edge lands with a punch from half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Kilju has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Edge escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Edge! Kilju struggling a bit here. Kilju is working to avoid the ground and pound but Edge connects with a decent elbow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kilju is looking for a sweep. Edge working away. Kilju taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Edge will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Edge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kilju throws a head kick but Edge moves out of range.
Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilju misses with a right hand #TD2# and Edge counters with a shoot takedown. Kilju fights it but they end up in guard. Edge distracts Kilju with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Edge passes into half guard. Edge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Edge looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kilju keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju wants to get back to full guard. Edge slips a nice elbow through Kilju's hands, connecting with Kilju's forehead. Kilju is looking for a sweep. Edge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kilju gets full guard. Edge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1# Kilju bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edge's guard. #REVR##SUB2# Edge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kilju stays in close to Edge's body and controls the position. Kilju looking to pass the guard. Edge keeping moving, preventing Kilju from controlling successfully. Edge working a defensive guard here.
Kilju pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edge is keeping the position for now. #T2# Kilju trying to control but Edge is working from the bottom. Kilju trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2# Edge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilju is aware though and is defending well. Kilju looking to pass the guard. Kilju engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Edge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilju. That did some damage!#T3# Edge cracks a nice hook into Kilju's ribs. Edge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilju counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edge's knee momentarily. Edge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Edge takes one to the chin there. Kilju cracks Edge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Edge moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Edge scores with a punch to the head. Kilju swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Edge fails with a takedown attempt. Kilju tries a low kick but Edge avoids it. Edge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kilju scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kilju throws a big shot that misses. Kilju throws a shot from downtown. Edge moves away and avoids it. Edge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kilju takes a step back to recover. #T4# Kilju throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilju with a jab. Kilju avoids the body shot from Edge.
It looked like Kilju wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kilju does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kilju on the wrong end of a nice jab. A low kick from Kilju misses #TD2# and Edge counters with a shoot takedown. Kilju fights it but they end up in guard. Edge chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB# Kilju throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Edge escapes and throws Kilju's legs to the side, diving into side control! Kilju on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Edge looks up at the clock and then as Kilju takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Edge smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kilju gets back to half guard. Kilju gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Edge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3# Kilju fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edge checks it well. Edge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Kilju. Kilju throws a jab when Edge was well out of range. Edge checks a leg kick. A thudding body kick lands there by Kilju!
Kilju scores with a hook. Edge ducks under a wild hook from Kilju. Edge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Edge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Edge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Edge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kilju lands a front kick. Kilju misses the jab. Edge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Edge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilju has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Edge looks to land a body kick but Kilju moved away.#T1# Kilju is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edge. Kilju lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilju swings for the body but Edge moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Edge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kilju misses with a double jab.
Kilju throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Edge just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilju throws a lazy right hand but Edge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd cheers as Edge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kilju doesn't seem phased though. Kilju is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edge.#ROC2# Kilju is rocked!#TD2# Edge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Oh Kilju is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Edge cracks Kilju with a solid left hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Edge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kilju's head. Edge postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kilju covers up, he's hurt! Edge keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Edge and the ref steps in to end the fight! Edge can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Edge! Christian Edge bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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CEC 477
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1# Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edge sees it coming and avoids it easily. Edge misses with a hook. A left lands for Gold. Gold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edge misses with a wild body shot. Gold is looking to counter punch. Edge throws a lazy uppercut
and Gold counters with a stiff right hand. Gold scores with a leg kick.
Edge lands with an uppercut that bounces Gold off the cage and back into range. Edge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Edge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Edge misses with a wild body shot. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edge. Edge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gold's waist but Gold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edge off to one side. Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This has been an exciting period of action! Edge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1# Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gold dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gold moves out of range of the body kick from Edge.
Edge misses with a straight right. Edge looks to land a right hand but Gold moved out of range. Christian Edge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Edge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gold. Edge shrugs it off though. Gold throws a right hand that misses
letting Edge counter with a right hand. Gold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight. Edge takes a shot right to the bread basket. Edge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Edge has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Gold cracks Edge with a good jab. Gold misses with an uppercut. Edge replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gold blocks it well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Edge tries a low kick but Gold avoids it. Gold connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2# A nice inside leg kick there by Edge. That's going to slow Gold down. Gold throws a good cross that connects.
Gold throws a low kick but Edge avoids it. Gold lands a jab to the nose. Edge swings widly with a right hand
and Gold counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gold. Edge staying out of range there. The fighters circling - Gold throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Edge fails with the takedown. Gold lands a really nice looking cross but Edge seems unphased.
Edge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gold. Edge misses with a body punch
enabling Gold to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC# Edge is rocked!#T3# Edge is looking to chop away at Gold's legs. Gold is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. No joy there for Gold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edge throws a lazy right hand but Gold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Edge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edge.
Gold throws a lazy head kick and Edge counters with a stiff right hand. Gold lands a lovely overhand right. Edge scores with a hook to the body. Gold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edge. Gold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Edge. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gold taking a bit of punishment here - Edge scoring with strikes. #T4# Edge working away. Edge tries to move to mount but Gold blocks the move with his legs. Sloppy strikes there by Edge. Edge throwing strikes but Gold manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Edge tries to get back to half guard but can't. Edge keeps trying to improve his position. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gold working away. Edge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Edge is looking for a sweep. Edge is still trying to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liquid Gold dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Edge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold. Liquid Gold is winning the standup battle so far. Gold looks to score with a jab to the body but Edge is just out of range. Jab from Gold. A nice leg kick lands there from Gold. Gold checks a low kick from Edge. Edge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Edge misses the jab. Gold throws a chopping leg kick but Edge manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Gold checks a leg kick nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the liver by Gold. Beautiful body shot. Gold walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Edge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Edge throws a series of punches but Gold moves out of range. Edge slips under a jab from Gold. Edge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# A punch combination from Gold misses. Edge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Edge lands a nice looking body kick. Edge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Edge catches Gold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Gold defending well as Edge loads up on a big left hand. A counter left hand to the body from Gold misses its target. Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gold moves away from the strike by Edge. Gold lands an overhand right. Gold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A punch combination from Gold misses. Edge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2# Edge thumps Gold with a low kick. Edge throws a chopping leg kick but Gold manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Gold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gold explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Edge looks to land a body kick but Gold moved away. Gold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Edge. Edge misses with an uppercut. Gold lands a jab to the nose. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Edge!
Gold 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. Gold slips a jab and a cross from Edge.
Gold scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edge in his tracks. Edge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gold lands a jab to Edge's midsection. Gold scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edge in his tracks. Edge moves away from the strike by Gold. Liquid Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Gold lands a jab. Edge slips under a jab from Gold. Edge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Gold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Edge tries to score with a low kick but Gold moves his leg out of the way. Edge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gold checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Gold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gold throws out a loose jab but Edge uses good head movement to avoid it. Edge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Gold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Edge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gold. Gold obviously looking to wear him down.
Edge 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. Decent striking displayed by Edge there. Edge throws a solid leg kick but Gold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edge. A big left from Edge misses. #T4# Gold misses with a low kick. Edge throws a lazy right hand but Gold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gold appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Edge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gold counters with a left to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gold moves out of range as Edge strikes. Edge throws a leg kick but Gold moved away. Gold appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Edge slips under a jab from Gold. Edge throws a right hand that Gold ducks under and follows up with a left that Gold also avoids with ease. A slapping leg kick lands for Gold.
Edge moves out of range of the strikes. Edge thows a leg kick but Gold checks it and Gold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gold throws a hook but Edge avoids it easily. Gold moves out of range as Edge throws a body kick.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Edge moves out of range easily. Edge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gold defending well as Edge loads up on a big left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liquid Gold dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Edge misses with a right hand and Gold counters with a nice uppercut. Gold misses with a kick to the body.
Edge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Edge just misses with a punch to the body.
Edge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gold. Edge staying out of range there. Edge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gold. Gold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD2# Edge gets a double leg takedown into Gold's guard. Gold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edge. Gold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edge is one step ahead there. Gold trying to control the position.
Edge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Gold trying to keep a closed guard but Edge is proving a slippery customer.
Edge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gold looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Edge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Christian Edge has got the better of the ground game so far. Gold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edge. Edge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Edge not landing any meaningful shots this time. Edge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Christian Edge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Edge lands with a punch from half guard. Edge working over Gold with some ground and pound. Gold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2# Gold is rocked! Edge thows a huge punch but Gold dodges it nicely.
Oh Gold is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Gold is trying to get back to full guard. Gold is trying to control but can't.
Gold seems to have got his legs back now. Edge is trying to control. Gold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Edge lands strikes from half guard. Edge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Edge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3# Nice strikes from Edge there. #SUB2# Edge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gold is staying active underneath Edge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Edge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Gold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edge. Edge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Edge is thwarting Gold's attempts to control the position. Gold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Edge thows a huge punch but Gold dodges it nicely.
Gold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edge. Edge scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Edge missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Edge is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gold to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. Gold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Edge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! Christian Edge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Gold 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liquid Gold! An out of breath Liquid Gold thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 473
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Edge throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hopkins connects with a crisp jab. #TD# Hopkins gets the takedown into side control. Edge tries to improve position but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hopkins working away. Edge is looking for a sweep. Hopkins working away.#SU# Hopkins stands up and beckons Edge to his feet. Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing. Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Edge is out of range. Good leg kick by Edge there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Edge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Edge scores with a jab to the head.
Edge's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edge's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edge moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hopkins throws a series of punches but Edge avoids them all with ease. #CL# Hopkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1# Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edge is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage. Edge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edge backwards. Edge can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land. Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edge. Edge lands with a light punch inside. Edge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Edge uses good head movement to avoid it. Edge works on Hopkins's body with a couple of short punches. Edge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow. Hopkins works on Edge's body with a couple of short punches. Edge blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Edge. Edge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards. Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short uppercut from Hopkins. #T2# Hopkins prevents Edge from breaking the clinch. Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Edge backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Edge misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike. Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Edge avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage. Hopkins misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land. Edge is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position. Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Edge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Edge. Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Edge slips under a jab.#TD2# Edge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Hopkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3# Edge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Edge prevents Hopkins from standing back up.
Hopkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hopkins is concentrating on defense, preventing Edge from advancing position. Edge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopkins's head. #SUB2# Edge is looking for a kimura here.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Edge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hopkins trying to get back to full guard but Edge takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Edge avoids the attempt from Hopkins to control. Edge raining down hammerfists from mount. Hopkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Edge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Edge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A punch lands to the side of Edge 's head but he takes it in his stride. Hopkins misses with a looping left. Edge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away. Hopkins defending well as Edge loads up on a big left hand. Christian Edge seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Edge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Edge misses with a hook. Edge scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL# Hopkins instigates a clinch. Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike. A hook to the body from Hopkins.
Edge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage. Hopkins prevents a body shot from Edge. Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edges head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Edge lands with a short head shot on the inside. Edge misses with a hook from the clinch. Edge misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Edge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike. Edge prevents a body shot from Hopkins. Hopkins lands a shoulder strike. A hook to the body from Hopkins.
Edge blocking some punches.
Edge working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short right from Hopkins on the inside. Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edges head. Hopkins keeps control of Edge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Vinny Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Edge controls his hands.
Edge misses with some punches.
Edge struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Edge uses good head movement to avoid it. Hopkins blocks a body shot from Edge. Edge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins keeps control of Edge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2##BC2# Edge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Edge throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot. Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hopkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edge's head. Nice defenses there by Hopkins. Edge avoids a kick to the body.
Edge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Edge misses. Hopkins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edge sprawls and moves away. Edge works the jab nicely. Nice defenses there by Hopkins. Edge throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Edge is looking to land body kicks. Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Edge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. As Edge tries to get set, Hopkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Edge manages to avoid the attempt. Hopkins misses with a straight right. #T3# A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target. Hopkins wants to clinch. Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hopkins tries to clinch there but Edge circles away.
Hopkins tests Edge's chin there with a solid looking shot. Edge avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Edge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Edge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Edge throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off. Hopkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Edge throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range. Edge misses the jab. Edge throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot. Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edge just manages to avoid it. Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# A slow jab from Edge misses its intended target. Hopkins cracks Edge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Edge slips a jab from Hopkins. Edge wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range. Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hopkins misses with a looping right.#CL# Hopkins darts in and clinches Edge up against the cage. Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins. Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Edge working hard to break the clinch. Edge prevents a body shot from Hopkins. Hopkins working aggressively here.
#BC2# Edge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Edge. Hopkins misses with a looping left. Edge misses with a right hand #CL# and Hopkins counters by clinching up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL# Hopkins instigates a clinch. Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Edge blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2# Edge has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hopkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Hopkins is trying to get back to his feet but Edge has full control of the position and if anything, Hopkins has just worked his way into a worse spot. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Edge is hanging on to Hopkins's back as he tries to escape.
Edge throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. This has been an exciting period of action! Hopkins wants to get back to his feet. Hopkins is really stuck here.
#T1# Edge struggling to land strikes to the head as Hopkins covers up. Hopkins covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Edge has the hooks in. Hopkins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #ES# Hopkins manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. Edge misses with an uppercut. #CL# Hopkins instigates a clinch. Hopkins is defending well against a takedown attempt. Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Edge controls the action.
#BC# Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edge misses with a straight right. Edge misses with a straight right. Edge throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it. Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hopkins clobbers Edge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Christian Edge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Edge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Edge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Edge. Edge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Edge throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that Edge avoids nicely. Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edge under the eye.#TD# Hopkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edge! Vinny Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hopkins works to advance to full mount. Edge defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SU# Hopkins get's back to his feet. Edge misses with a body shot.
Hopkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins misses with a straight right. Vinny Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Edge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Edge throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab. Hopkins checks a low kick from Edge. Edge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Edge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Edge persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing. No luck with that takedown attempt from Edge. Vinny Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Edge. Edge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nice cross by Hopkins.#TD# Hopkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Edge did well to prevent Hopkins getting side control.#SUB2# Edge actively working from the bottom here. Hopkins is taking a breather. Edge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4# Hopkins passes the guard and advances to mount! Edge can't escape the position.
Edge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Hopkins controlling his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Edge is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Vinny Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hopkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Hopkins! A very excited looking Vinny Hopkins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Death Squad 324:Karol v Vitali
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Crowe missing with a left hand there. Nazarethyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Crowe thows a leg kick but Nazarethyan checks it #TD2# so Nazarethyan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crowe has a closed guard, preventing Nazarethyan from standing up. Crowe pulls Nazarethyan in close to prevent any damage. Crowe wants to hit a switch here but Nazarethyan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Crowe there! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crowe tries to hold on but Nazarethyan pushes him away. #T1# Crowe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nazarethyan wants to stand but Crowe is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Crowe is desperately trying to improve his position but Nazarethyan has a good base and remains in mount. Crowe is working hard here to advance position.#T2# Crowe tries to hold on but Nazarethyan pushes him away. Nazarethyan is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Crowe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nazarethyan avoids the attempt from Crowe to control. Nazarethyan is looking to stand but Crowe has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T3# Nazarethyan prevents Crowe from getting the reversal. Nazarethyan is looking to stand but Crowe has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Nazarethyan avoids the attempt from Crowe to control. Crowe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crowe tries to hold on but Nazarethyan pushes him away. Crowe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crowe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4# Crowe rolls, trying to escape but Nazarethyan keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Crowe prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet. Crowe trying to control the hands but Nazarethyan breaks the grip. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan dominated that round. That's time! Crowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Crowe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crowe. Crowe throws a body shot but no joy. And Nazarethyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Crowe pushes his down on his head and steps out. Crowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Nazarethyan does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Crowe moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crowe misses with some punches.
Nazarethyan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Crowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crowe lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# Nazarethyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2# Nazarethyan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crowe can't fight it off and eventually Nazarethyan manages to take the fight to the floor. Crowe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Nazarethyan wants to stand but Crowe has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Crowe is pulling down on Nazarethyan's head to control his posture. Crowe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# Crowe is pulling down on Nazarethyan's head to control his posture. Crowe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowe, not yet. Crowe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Nazarethyan wants to stand up but Crowe is controlling him. Crowe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarethyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Nazarethyan is looking to stand up but Crowe isn't so interested in that idea. Crowe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Crowe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Nazarethyan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crowe. Crowe throwing strikes from guard but Nazarethyan blocks nicely. Crowe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Crowe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nazarethyan keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Crowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Nazarethyan feints the counter takedown.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Crowe misses with a low kick as Nazarethyan jumps back. Nazarethyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Crowe misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into guard. Nazarethyan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Crowe has control of Nazarethyan's left arm, preventing Nazarethyan from doing any damage. Nazarethyan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crowe's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Crowe dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Crowe throws a nice inside leg kick. A big right from Crowe misses. Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Suren Nazarethyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nazarethyan slips under a jab. Nazarethyan feints the counter takedown. Crowe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nazarethyan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crowe. Crowe obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crowe throws a leg kick #TD2# and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Crowe fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2# Crowe is working an open guard so Nazarethyan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1# Crowe misses with an uppercut. Nazarethyan saw that one coming. Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Crowe connects with a single shot there. Crowe throws a leg kick #TD2# and Nazarethyan counters with a single leg into guard. Crowe didn't expect that. Nazarethyan wanted to stand there but Crowe had control of the position. Crowe wants to get back to his feet but Nazarethyan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2# Crowe has a closed guard, preventing Nazarethyan from standing up. Crowe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Crowe is controlling Nazarethyan's posture. Crowe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nazarethyan has passed into side control.
#T3# Nazarethyan working away. Nazarethyan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Crowe tries to bench press Nazarethyan off him but Nazarethyan keeps the position. Nazarethyan wants to stand but Crowe is controlling his arm. Crowe has one of Nazarethyan's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Crowe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Crowe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Crowe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Crowe lands with an overhand left. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Crowe loads up on a big right hand but Nazarethyan slips the punch. Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Crowe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Crowe showed his dominance in that final round. I think Crowe 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Crowe!
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Event:
Death Squad 319:Roman v Pablo
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Crowe throws a body punch but Guzman moves out of range. Guzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crowe manages to avoid it. Guzman connects with a body shot that sends Crowe's belly button to the back. Good exchange - Guzman coming out on top. Guzman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. We've been hearing reports that Crowe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Crowe lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guzman. Guzman misses with a looping right. Guzman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Guzman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Guzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crowe manages to avoid it. Guzman stuffs the takedown attempt from Crowe. Crowe gets slowly back to his feet. Guzman swings widly with a right hand
and Crowe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Guzman lands with a hook. Crowe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1# Crowe scores with a jab to the jaw. Guzman throws out a leg kick but Crowe moves out of range and Guzman only half commits. As Guzman tries to get set, Crowe tries to push him back and clinch up but Guzman manages to avoid the attempt. Crowe tries for a takedown but Guzman circles away easily and Guzman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Crowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Crowe. Guzman misses with a double jab
and Crowe counters with a nice uppercut. Guzman throws the left hand but Crowe avoids the punch easily. Guzman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crowe. Crowe 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. Guzman cracks Crowe with a good jab. Dzuzaska Guzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good leg kick by Crowe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crowe sizes up Guzman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Crowe misses with a hook to the body
and Guzman counters with a right hand to the body. #TD# Crowe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guzman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Crowe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Guzman is looking to reverse the position. Guzman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crowe. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Crowe is trying to ground and pound but Guzman uses the momentary lack of control by Crowe to regain half guard. Guzman is positioning himself well to prevent Crowe advancing to mount. #T3# Crowe trying to control the action but Guzman is working from the bottom. Crowe thows a huge punch but Guzman dodges it nicely.
Crowe 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. Crowe is figuring out what he wants to do next. Crowe throws a strike but Guzman avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Guzman has Crowe pulled in close to control his posture. Guzman controls Crowe momentarily but Crowe frees himself. Crowe stands up over Guzman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Crowe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Guzman controlling Crowe's posture. Guzman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crowe. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Guzman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Crowe looking to sit in guard and control but Guzman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Crowe pulls Guzman in close to his closed guard and prevents Guzman from doing any damage or advancing position. Guzman stands and throws Crowe's legs to the side, diving into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dzuzaska Guzman dominated that round. That's time! Crowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Crowe blocks a leg kick. Crowe throws the kick towards the body but Guzman avoids it. Crowe throws a shot from downtown. Guzman moves away and avoids it. Guzman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Guzman tries to score with a low kick but Crowe moves his leg out of the way. As Guzman tries to get set, Crowe tries to push him back and clinch up but Guzman manages to avoid the attempt. Crowe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A nice leg kick lands there from Guzman. Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowe moves away. Crowe throws an overhand right that lands on Guzman's shoulder, as Guzman tries to avoid the shot. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Guzman. Crowe shrugs it off though. Crowe 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guzman misses with a low kick as Crowe jumps back. Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
Dzuzaska Guzman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guzman misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Guzman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crowe is able to avoid easily. Guzman throws a body shot but no joy. Crowe throws a half hearted mid kick. Guzman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Guzman. Crowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Guzman is just out of range. Crowe lands a body shot.
Guzman throws a series of punches but Crowe moves out of range. Guzman ducks under a wild hook from Crowe. Guzman looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guzman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crowe. Crowe scores with a nice head shot. Crowe scores with a jab to the head.
#TD# Crowe dives in and scores a takedown into Guzman's guard.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Guzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Crowe throws a big right hand that misses. Crowe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Crowe wants to control from the top but Guzman keeps moving. Crowe working some strikes from top position. Guzman looking for a sweep. Not yet Guzman, not yet. Crowe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guzman's head. Crowe throwing strikes but missing. Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Guzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Crowe preventing the sweep. Crowe's corner is telling him to maintain position. Crowe throws a big elbow that misses. Crowe controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Crowe drives through with a takedown into Guzman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Crowe sitting in guard here, content to control. Johnny Crowe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Guzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Crowe throws an elbow that misses. Guzman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crowe's guard. Nice move by Guzman!#REVB# Guzman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowe is keeping the position for now. Guzman wants to stand but Crowe is controlling his posture from full guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Crowe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dzuzaska Guzman will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Guzman throws a shot to the body.
Crowe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guzman. Guzman circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Crowe misses with a lunging right hand
and Guzman counters with a right hand to the body. Crowe thumps Guzman with a low kick. No joy there for Guzman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crowe takes a shot right to the bread basket. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crowe is defended easily by Guzman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Guzman. Guzman wants to land a leg kick but Crowe is out of range. Guzman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crowe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Crowe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1# Guzman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guzman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crowe with a body shot. Guzman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD# Crowe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crowe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Crowe looks up at the clock and then as Guzman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crowe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Crowe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Check out the look on Crowe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ES2# Guzman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A lazy body kick from Guzman and Crowe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2# Crowe moves in looking to clinch but Guzman pushes him off. Crowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guzman moves away. Guzman looks to land a body kick but Crowe moved away. Crowe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guzman was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe. Crowe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guzman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Crowe misses with a wild body shot. Crowe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Guzman misses the jab. Crowe blocks a head kick by Guzman.
Guzman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Guzman fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3# Crowe ducks under a wild hook from Guzman. Guzman throws a right hand that misses
and Crowe counters with a one-two to the body. Crowe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crowe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guzman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guzman was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe. Guzman throws a right and a left that both miss. Crowe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Johnny Crowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Guzman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crowe's hands. Guzman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Crowe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Crowe lands a nice shot that snaps Guzman's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Guzman connects with an inside leg kick. Dzuzaska Guzman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Crowe blocks a low kick nicely.#T4# Crowe slips a jab from Guzman. Crowe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Guzman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crowe. Crowe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Crowe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crowe. Guzman shrugs it off though. A chopping leg kick lands by Guzman. Guzman misses the body punch and Crowe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guzman thinking. Guzman moves out of range as Crowe strikes. A countering left hand to the body from Guzman misses. Guzman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Dzuzaska Guzman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Guzman checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Dzuzaska Guzman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Guzman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dzuzaska Guzman! Dzuzaska Guzman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Death Squad 315:Cropp v Pablo
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1# Decent striking displayed by Crowe there. Crowe dodges the punch combination from Singh.
Crowe throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.#CL# Singh gets tackled into the cage by Crowe. Crowe maintains the clinch. #BC2# Singh breaks from the clinch.
Crowe 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. Crowe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Singh swings for the body but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Crowe is looking to land body kicks. Singh throws a solid leg kick but Crowe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Singh. Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Singh looks to land a left hand but Crowe moved out of range nicely. Crowe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Singh in his tracks. #TD# Crowe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Singh sprawls well initially but Crowe persists and gets the takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Crowe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Crowe lands with a punch from half guard. #T1# Singh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Crowe is keen to just control but Singh is a slippery customer. Crowe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Singh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Singh manages to get to full guard.
Crowe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Singh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crowe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Crowe trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom. Crowe controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Crowe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Crowe controlling from the top position. Singh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crowe. Crowe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3# Crowe stands up over Singh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Crowe throws a big elbow that misses. Singh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Crowe scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Crowe landing some decent shots from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Singh is looking to stand up but Crowe isn't so interested in that idea. Crowe postures up in Singh's guard and throws a big left but Singh blocks it. Crowe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Crowe prevents Singh from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Crowe moves out of range of the leg kick from Singh. Singh throws a right hand that misses
and Crowe counters with a thumping low kick. #T4# Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowe is just out of range. Crowe cracks Singh with a good jab. Singh scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Crowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily. Crowe checks a low kick from Singh. A counter left hand to the body from Crowe misses its target. Crowe checks a leg kick nicely. Singh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crowe is out of range. Singh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crowe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Singh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Crowe's corner calls for a 1-2. Crowe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Singh lands a jab. Crowe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Crowe dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Singh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Crowe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Crowe keeps Singh at a distance using the push kick. Singh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Singh throws a head kick but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL# Crowe clinches. #BC2# Singh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Singh jabs Crowe to the body, keeping him at a distance. A slow jab from Crowe misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crowe missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Singh flicks out a counter leg kick but Crowe steps away. Singh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowe. Arshnoor Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup. Crowe tests Singh's chin there with a solid looking shot. Singh lands a jab to the head.
#T1# Crowe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've been informed that Singh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Jab by Singh. Crowe throws a body kick that misses. Crowe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL# Crowe pushes Singh up against the cage in a clinch. Singh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Singh breaks from the clinch.
Crowe shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense. Singh throws out a counter right but Crowe avoids it with no problem. Singh cracks the inside of Crowe's front leg. Singh throws a body punch but Crowe moves out of range. Crowe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Singh scores with a hook to the body. Crowe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Crowe avoids the body shot from Singh.
Crowe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2# Crowe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowe moves away. Singh takes one to the chin there. Singh lands with a nice body punch. Crowe throws a body shot but no joy. Nice shot by Singh.#TD# Crowe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Singh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crowe is in Singh's guard. Crowe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Crowe postures up in Singh's guard and throws a big left but Singh blocks it. Crowe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Crowe trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom. #T3# Crowe throwing strikes but missing. Crowe's corner is telling him to maintain position. Singh is pulling down on Crowe's head. It's preventing any offense from Crowe, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Singh works Crowe's body with a nice hook. Arshnoor Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Singh dodges the punch combination from Crowe.
Crowe tries to clinch but Singh is having none of it. #T4# Singh cracks Crowe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL# Singh tries to keep at a distance but Crowe has taken the fight into the clinch. Singh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowe pushes Singh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Singh throws a head punch that misses. Crowe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Singh backwards. Singh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Singh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Singh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Singh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Crowe blocks a body shot from Singh. #BC2# Singh breaks from the clinch.
Crowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Singh throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Crowe closes the distance and pushes Singh back into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Crowe misses the shot to the body. Crowe avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD# Crowe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Singh quickly recovers to half guard. Crowe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Crowe lands with a punch from half guard. Singh wants to get back to his feet. Singh trying to control but Crowe postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Singh is not content to let Crowe control the position. Singh taking some punishment here, with Crowe in his half guard. #T1# Crowe not landing any meaningful shots this time. Crowe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Singh is trying to get back to full guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crowe lands a nice short elbow. Crowe working Singh over with strikes. Well, if Crowe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nice strikes from Crowe there. #T2# Singh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Crowe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Crowe prevents Singh from improving his position. Crowe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Crowe working Singh over with strikes. Crowe trying to control from Singh's half guard. Singh has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Singh wants to sweep but no luck. Crowe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Crowe postures up and lands a big shot to Singh's brow. #T3# Crowe throwing strikes from guard but Singh blocks nicely. Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Crowe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Crowe lands a couple of digs. Crowe throwing strikes but missing. Singh keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crowe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4# 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. Crowe sitting in guard here, content to control. Singh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Singh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Singh misses with an uppercut. Crowe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Some bone on bone action there as Crowe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Singh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Crowe gets the takedown into side control. Crowe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singh keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Crowe showed his dominance in that final round. I think Crowe 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Crowe! The defeated Arshnoor Singh had this to say: 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Event:
Death Squad 310:Sami v Boro
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Crowe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Crowe moves out of range of the strikes. Crowe takes one on the button. Crowe misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson misses with a looping right. Crowe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Crowe throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range. A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Crowe swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crowe. Crowe circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Good shot there by Jackson. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crowe's calf. Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Crowe throws a body shot but no joy. Jackson misses with a wild body shot. Crowe ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson. #T1# Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crowe momentarily.
Crowe throws a body shot but no joy. Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Crowe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Crowe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowe.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Crowe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Crowe tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away. Mac Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A cross from Jackson lands. Crowe thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A big left from Jackson misses. Crowe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination! 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! Jackson blocks a head kick by Crowe.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2# Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Crowe shoots in. Crowe scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one. Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Crowe slips a straight right by Jackson. Crowe looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely. Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Jackson misses. #CL# Crowe tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch. Jackson lands with a light punch inside. Crowe blocking some punches.
Jackson tries a body shot but Crowe blocks it.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowe. A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowe. #T3# Crowe can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Crowe blocks an uppercut.
Crowe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Jackson working aggressively here.
Crowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crowe scores with a hook to the body. Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Crowe.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crowe as Jackson tries to tie him up. Crowe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside. Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Crowe avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson. Jackson misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Jackson. A right hook to the body lands for Crowe.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Crowe improves position. Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowe. A short right from Crowe on the inside. Crowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crowe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A battle for position here, against the cage. Jackson takes a shot to the head. Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crowe. Crowe has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Crowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson. Crowe blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Crowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. Crowe misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crowe backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Jackson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crowe. Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Jackson wants to clinch up but Crowe keeps it at a distance.#TD2# Crowe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Crowe postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it. Crowe is stalling in the full guard. Crowe trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crowe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jackson has his hands on Crowe's head, controlling the position. Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crowe can do to turn this around?#T1# Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crowe. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Jackson throws a wild body kick that Crowe sees coming a mile off. Crowe loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch. Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing. Jackson thuds his right hand into Crowe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Mac Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson catches Crowe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson throws a body punch but Crowe moves out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Crowe. A solid leg kick lands there for Crowe.
#T2# Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2# Crowe closes the distance and clinches. Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! Crowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowe. Crowe can't get the takedown.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Crowe blocks a body shot from Jackson. Crowe lands a left hand.
Crowe misses with a hook from the clinch. Crowe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not. Crowe lands with a short shot to the head. Good body shot from Jackson.
Crowe blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson. Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crowe backwards. Crowe has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Crowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Jackson tries a body shot but Crowe blocks it.
A short left from Crowe. Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow. Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2# Crowe tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard. #ES# Jackson has his feet on Crowe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Crowe tries to clinch up.#TD2# Crowe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Crowe not doing much here.
Crowe stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
#T4# Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully. Crowe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Crowe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mac Jackson will probably get the nod. That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Jackson misses with an uppercut. Crowe saw that one coming. Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jackson checks a low kick from Crowe. Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Crowe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Crowe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Crowe slips under a jab. Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crowe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Crowe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Crowe counters with a lovely shot to the body. Mac Jackson is winning the standup battle so far. Crowe checks a leg kick nicely. Crowe shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1# Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Crowe misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. A swing and a miss from Crowe. Jackson dips to his left and cracks Crowe with an uppercut! Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss. A nice inside leg kick there by Crowe. That's going to slow Jackson down. Crowe looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well. Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Crowe moves away from the strike by Jackson. Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Crowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson. Crowe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot. Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crowe throws out the jab. #CL2# Crowe clinches. #T2# Crowe works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches. Crowe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jackson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Crowe can turn it around. Mac Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jackson lands a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice left hand lands by Crowe.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2# Crowe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jackson can't fight it off and eventually Crowe manages to take the fight to the floor. Jackson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crowe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Crowe postures up.
Jackson trying to control the position here. Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3# Jackson controlling the position. Crowe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Crowe cracks Jackson with a solid left hand. Johnny Crowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mac Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Crowe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crowe. Crowe now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe. Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crowe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body. #T4# Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Crowe off balance momentarily. Crowe misses the shot to the body. Crowe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crowe scrambles back to his feet. Crowe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Crowe misses with a straight left. Jackson is looking to counter punch. Crowe throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it. Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crowe closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Crowe pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Mac Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Crowe. Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Crowe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jackson cracks Crowe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Crowe takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses. Jackson connects with an inside leg kick. Crowe ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. It seemed like Crowe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mac Jackson. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Jackson! An out of breath Mac Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Death Squad 307:Floyd v Rutten
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1# Grimm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Grimm throws a leg kick that misses. Grimm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A head kick misses from Grimm. Crowe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. That kick from Grimm tenderised Crowe's leg. Crowe is trying to keep his angry face on. Auguste Grimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grimm blocks a head kick by Crowe.
A shot to the body from Crowe misses and Grimm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Grimm misses with a kick to the body.
Grimm swings away with a leg kick that misses. Crowe avoids the body shot from Grimm.
Crowe misses with a jab to the body
and Grimm counters with a solid body kick. Grimm throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Crowe scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Crowe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1# Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crowe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Grimm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crowe. Crowe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Grimm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Grimm looks for the body kick but Crowe saw that one coming. Crowe misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Grimm. Grimm throws a shot to the body.
Grimm moves away from the strike by Crowe. Grimm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Crowe tries for a takedown but Grimm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Auguste Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Grimm checks a leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grimm, right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Grimm. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crowe lands with a cross. Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Crowe lands with a nice body punch. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm. An attempted straight right counter from Crowe misses the target. Grimm takes a body punch but keeps moving. Grimm throws the left hand but Crowe avoids the punch easily. Grimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Crowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
#T3# Grimm is looking to score with low kicks. Crowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Grimm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Crowe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. A solid body kick from Grimm. Crowe moves out of range of the body kick. Grimm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Crowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Grimm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crowe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Crowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Grimm throws a leg kick #CL# and Crowe moves into the clinch. Grimm lands an elbow that stopped Crowe in his tracks for a moment. #T4# Crowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowe. Crowe is stalling here.
Grimm looking to throw knees to the head but Crowe is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crowe working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowe. Grimm misses with some punches.
Crowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Crowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crowe blocks a body shot from Grimm. Grimm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimm misses with a knee strike.
Crowe is working Grimm over against the ropes. Crowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Crowe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Crowe throws a jab when Grimm was well out of range. Grimm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crowe rather than just go for the knockout. Crowe connects with the punch. Grimm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowe. Crowe throws a shot to the body.
Crowe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimm. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimm, as that shot connected.
Crowe fails with the takedown. Jab from Grimm. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crowe throws out the jab. Crowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it. Crowe scores with a hook.#T1# Crowe checks a low kick from Grimm. Grimm checks a leg kick nicely. Grimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crowe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimm. Grimm thuds his shin into the meat of Crowe's side. Grimm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Grimm just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Crowe's corner calls for a 1-2. Crowe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Crowe swings for the body but Grimm moves out of range.
Crowe shoots in for a double leg but Grimm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Crowe misses with a jab to the body
and Grimm counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Grimm scores with a kick to the midsection. Crowe avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. 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! Grimm scores with a head kick. Crowe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Grimm throws a head kick that misses. Grimm throws a head kick but Crowe moves out of range.
Grimm throws a right hand that misses
and Crowe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Crowe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Crowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
Grimm tries a head kick but it misses.
Grimm lunges at Crowe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crowe's hand. Crowe walks into a left hand. #T3# Crowe misses with a kick to the body.
Grimm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Crowe throws a hook but Grimm blocks it. A leg kick checked by Grimm. Grimm lands a nice hook to Crowe's body. Crowe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Crowe swings for the body but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Crowe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Grimm scores with a decent looking hook. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm. Grimm misses with a low kick. Grimm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crowe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4# A thudding body kick lands there by Grimm!
Crowe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Crowe missing with a left hand there. Grimm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grimm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Crowe throws a nice outside leg kick. Crowe lands a body shot.
Crowe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Grimm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Grimm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowe. Grimm throws a big counter head kick but Crowe avoids it with no problem. Grimm dips to his left and cracks Crowe with an uppercut! Grimm walks into a straight right hand from Crowe. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crowe. Grimm shrugs it off though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet. Grimm raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Crowe throws a body shot but no joy. Crowe motions for Grimm to come forward. Crowe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Grimm now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Crowe swings away with a leg kick that misses. Crowe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimm. Crowe blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Crowe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL# Crowe moves into the clinch. Grimm misses with an elbow over the top. Grimm throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimm's elbow. #BC2# Grimm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimm ducks under a wild hook from Crowe. A swing and a miss from Crowe. Grimm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1# Grimm lands with a right hand. Crowe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grimm lands with a shot to the body. A low kick from Grimm is predictable there #CL# and Crowe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Grimm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it. Grimm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Grimm misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Grimm breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Grimm. Grimm swinging wildly here.
#T2# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crowe checks a leg kick. Crowe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimm.
Grimm blocks a leg kick. Grimm swings away with a leg kick that misses. Grimm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crowe.
Grimm moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grimm stuffs the takedown. Grimm only half commits to the counter leg kick. A lazy left from Crowe finds it's target.#T3# Crowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimm tried to score with a low kick but Crowe checks it. Crowe is looking to counter the offense by Grimm and move into the clinch. Crowe lands a nice shot that snaps Grimm's head back.
Crowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crowe connects with an inside leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grimm, right into the meat.
Johnny Crowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Grimm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowe. Grimm checks the leg kick. Crowe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. A swing and a miss from Crowe. Grimm throws a head kick that misses. Grimm connects with a right hand. Crowe shakes it off.#T4# Grimm throws a leg kick but Crowe sees it coming and moves out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Crowe blocks the leg kick.
Crowe throws a big shot that misses. Grimm throws a body punch but Crowe moves out of range. Crowe walks into a straight right hand from Grimm. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Crowe moves out of range easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crowe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT# It looks like Auguste Grimm has been cut. Grimm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Crowe avoids the head kick by Grimm.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimm misses the target. Grimm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! Auguste Grimm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Grimm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Auguste Grimm! Auguste Grimm decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 47
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Evans fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crowe sprawls well initially but Evans persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Evans looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Evans throwing shots but Crowe is blocking nicely. Evans is keen to just control but Crowe is a slippery customer. Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Evans throwing shots but Crowe is blocking nicely. Evans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crowe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Crowe is pressing down on Evans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Crowe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowe, not yet. Crowe trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Evans is fighting to break Crowe's control of his arms but Crowe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Crowe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Evans connects with a couple of short punches. Evans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Evans told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Evans throwing strikes from guard but Crowe blocks nicely. #T1# Evans throws a big elbow that misses. Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Evans throws a big right hand that misses. Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Crowe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Evans seems keen to control Crowe's posture. Evans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Crowe trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom. Crowe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now. Crowe stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Crowe lands a couple of decent looking shots. Crowe throws a big right hand that misses. Evans is looking to stand up but Crowe isn't so interested in that idea. Crowe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Crowe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Evans is trying to keep Crowe in close.
#T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Crowe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Crowe postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it. Crowe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crowe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Evans throwing strikes from guard but Crowe blocks nicely. Crowe trying to control the position.
Crowe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4# Evans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Crowe. Crowe 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. Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowe has wrist control. Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowe has wrist control. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Evans's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Evans looking to pass the guard. Crowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2# Evans stands up from guard. Let's bang! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Crowe slips under a jab from Evans.#TD2# Evans fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crowe sprawls well initially but Evans persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Crowe is looking to improve his position.
Evans not landing any meaningful shots this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Nice sprawl there from Crowe as Evans shoots in.#TD# Crowe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Evans did well to prevent Crowe getting side control. Evans wants to stand back up but Crowe manages to pass into side control.
Crowe lands an elbow. Crowe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Evans sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Evans is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Crowe has just dragged him back down to the mat. Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Crowe keeps moving and retains side control. Crowe prevents Evans from escaping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crowe throws an elbow but Evans slips to the side and avoids it well. Evans taking punishment in the form of punches.
Evans dodges the ground and pound from Crowe.#T1# Evans taking a bit of punishment here - Crowe scoring with strikes. Crowe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Evans is looking to reverse the position. Evans is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Evans avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crowe. Evans is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Crowe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Crowe working over Evans with some ground and pound. Evans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2# Crowe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Crowe not landing any meaningful shots this time. Evans is trying to stand up here but Crowe is controlling him well. Crowe lands with a punch from half guard. Crowe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Evans trying to hold on to Crowe's head to control him but Crowe postures up.
Crowe throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely. #T3# Evans wants to improve his position but Crowe is controlling well.
Evans tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Crowe has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Crowe wants to control the pace but Evans is squirming around nicely. Crowe lands a big elbow. Crowe landing strikes from the mount. Crowe is landing with some decent strikes but Evans is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4# Crowe lands a nice shot to the head. Crowe raining down shots from the mount! Evans is squirming around, avoiding Crowe's attempts to control the action. Evans wants to hold on but Crowe pushes him away. Crowe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crowe with shots to the head and body - Evans looks very uncomfortable down there. Crowe working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC# Evans is rocked! Crowe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Evans tries to lock up and control but Crowe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Crowe dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Evans looks up at the clock. Bad move! Crowe lands a right hand from hell, dropping Evans. Crowe pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Crowe!
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