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Event:
KAMIKAZE 56: Only Hardcore
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Edkins checks the leg kick.#KD#
Wright lands a left and a right that sends Edkins crashing to the canvas! Wright dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Edkins is rocked!
A big strike lands for Wright! That's really hurt Edkins and he's turned his back - Wright keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Wright jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleon Wright!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 44: Revolution
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Edmodson fails to land with a series of punches.
Edmodson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Edkins lands the left hand.
Edmodson throws a poor cross that misses
and Edkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmodson throws a right hand that Edkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Edkins also avoids with ease.
Edmodson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edmodson takes a swing at Edkins's ribcage but misses.
Edmodson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edmodson scores with a jab. Edkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Edkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edmodson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edkins misses with a double jab.
Edmodson is looking to counter punch.
Edmodson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Edkins's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Edmodson dives in looking to finish as Edkins flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Edmodson's strikes! Edmodson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Edkins's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Edkins was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Edmodson!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 42: Walls
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Edkins dips to his left and cracks Tumulak with an uppercut!
Edkins lands a jab to the nose.
Edkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tumulak leaves Edkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Tumulak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edkins connects with a body shot that sends Tumulak's belly button to the back.
Tumulak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tumulak checks a leg kick.
Edkins checks a low kick from Tumulak.
Edkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Edkins misses the target.
Tumulak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Edkins misses with a hook. Tumulak ducked under it nicely.
Tumulak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Edkins moves in looking to clinch but Tumulak pushes him off.
Edkins avoids the body shot from Tumulak.
Edkins missing with a left hand there. Tumulak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edkins throws a solid leg kick but Tumulak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edkins.#CL#
Edkins clinches up with Tumulak and pushes him back against the cage.
Edkins wants a takedown.
Tumulak has had enough of the clinch but Edkins keeps him there for the moment.
Tumulak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tumulak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Edkins breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Tumulak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edkins.
Edkins throws a leg kick but Tumulak moved away.
Edkins looks to land a right hand but Tumulak moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Edkins misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tumulak. Edkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Tumulak circles away.
Edkins throws an overhand right that lands on Tumulak's shoulder, as Tumulak tries to avoid the shot.
Tumulak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tumulak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Edkins with a body shot.
Tumulak looks for the body kick but Edkins saw that one coming.
Edkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tumulak blocks a head kick by Edkins.
Edkins throws a body punch but Tumulak moves out of range.
Tumulak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Tumulak misses with a body shot.
Edkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tumulak manages to circle out of the way.
Tumulak throws a low kick but Edkins avoids it.
Tumulak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edkins throws a sloppy head kick and Tumulak moves out of range easily.
Tumulak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edkins is out of range.
Tumulak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tumulak staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Edkins.
Tumulak throws a body punch but Edkins moves out of range. #T4#
Edkins throws a hook to the side of Tumulak's head but Tumulak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Edkins clinches up against the cage.
Edkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tumulak pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Edkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tumulak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edkins is looking to counter punch.
Tumulak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edkins swinging wildly here.
Edkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Tumulak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edkins throws the left hand but Tumulak avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tumulak slips a jab from Edkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Edkins dominated that round.
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#
Edkins scores with a hook to the body. Tumulak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tumulak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edkins lands the left hand.#CL#
Edkins rushes Tumulak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Edkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Edkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edkins connects with the punch.#T1#
Edkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Edkins jabs Tumulak right on the nose. Tumulak blinks but takes it well.
Tumulak needs to keep his hands up - Edkins had a free shot at his head there.
Edkins wants to clinch.
Edkins backing away here, and Tumulak unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Edkins throws the left hand but Tumulak avoids the punch easily.
Tumulak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Edkins throws a hook to the side of Tumulak's head but Tumulak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tumulak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tumulak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tumulak can do to turn this around?
Edkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tumulak was well out of range. Poor timing from Edkins.#T2#
Edkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Edkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tumulak wants to get back to his feet but Edkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edkins wants to control from the top but Tumulak keeps moving.
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!
Edkins prevents Tumulak from getting back to his feet.
Tumulak wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Edkins manages to pass to side control.
Tumulak is looking to escape.
Edkins trying to control from half guard but Tumulak is working away.
Tumulak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Edkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tumulak!
Edkins controlling from mount.
Edkins looking to finish Tumulak with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tumulak!#T3#
Edkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tumulak is looking to escape.
Tumulak is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tumulak is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Edkins tries to control but Tumulak wriggling away.
Edkins is landing with some decent strikes but Tumulak is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tumulak wants to get back to his feet.
Edkins raining down hammerfists from mount.
Edkins punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tumulak is squirming around, avoiding Edkins's attempts to control the action.
Tumulak is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tumulak is squirming around, avoiding Edkins's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Edkins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paul Edkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
You get the feeling that Tumulak really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Edkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tumulak is looking to escape.
Tumulak wants to try and get back to his feet.
Edkins 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Edkins working for a submission but Tumulak is keeping him at bay.
Tumulak is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Edkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Edkins lands a couple of good shots and Tumulak has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tumulak trying to get back to his feet but Edkins is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Edkins 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#
Edkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tumulak throws a jab when Edkins was well out of range.
Paul Edkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tumulak looks to throw the jab but Edkins is out of range.
Edkins throwing a counter right hand but Tumulak manages to avoid it.
Edkins scores with a nice strike.
Tumulak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edkins moves away.
Tumulak misses with a body shot
and Edkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Edkins clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Edkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tumulak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tumulak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Edkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tumulak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Edkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Edkins manages to break the clinch.
Tumulak 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.
Paul Edkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Edkins moves out of range as Tumulak throws a body kick.
Tumulak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Tumulak gets tackled into the cage by Edkins. Edkins maintains the clinch. #BC#
Edkins manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Edkins misses.
Tumulak looks for the body kick but Edkins saw that one coming.
Edkins lunges at Tumulak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tumulak's hand. #T2#
Edkins tries to clinch there but Tumulak circles away.
A jab from Edkins misses.
Tumulak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tumulak throws a lazy body kick
and Edkins counters with a series of strikes. Tumulak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edkins avoids the body shot from Tumulak.
A little feinted left hand from Edkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tumulak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edkins.
Tumulak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edkins throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tumulak moves out of range of the strikes.
Edkins checks the leg kick.
Edkins works the jab nicely.#T3#
Edkins tries to clinch up but Tumulak circles away and keeps his distance.
Tumulak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tumulak ducks under a wild hook from Edkins.#CL#
Edkins has Tumulak up against the cage in a clinch.
Edkins can't get the takedown.
Paul Edkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Edkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edkins missing with a left hand there. Tumulak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Edkins throws a chopping leg kick but Tumulak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tumulak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edkins.
Edkins misses with a wild body shot.
Edkins missing with a left hand there. Tumulak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tumulak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tumulak misses with a hook to the body
and Edkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edkins connects with a right hand. Tumulak shakes it off.
Edkins scores with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edkins throws a low kick, looking for Tumulak's leg but Tumulak calmly moves out of range.
Edkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Edkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edkins 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Edkins!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 38: Tornado
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Edkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rurik misses with a wild body shot.
Rurik misses with a straight left.
A jab from Edkins does it's job there.
Rurik scores with a jab to the head.
Rurik throws a poor cross that misses
and Edkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rurik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rurik throws out a loose jab but Edkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rurik throws a sloppy head kick and Edkins moves out of range easily.
Edkins swinging wildly here.
Edkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rurik.
Rurik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Edkins throws a lazy right hand but Rurik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rurik throwing a counter right hand but Edkins manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edkins backs away from a small jab... but Rurik lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Edkins crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Rurik with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vladimir Rurik!
Vladimir Rurik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 29: Goodnight
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Hampton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edkins.
A little feinted left hand from Edkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hampton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edkins moves away.
Edkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hampton.
An attempted straight right counter from Edkins misses the target.
Edkins missing with a left hand there. Hampton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hampton misses the shot to the body.
Edkins throws a series of punches but Hampton moves out of range. #TD#
Hampton gets caught flat footed, as Edkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Hampton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Edkins tries a low kick but Hampton avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Edkins. Those never looked like landing.
Hampton misses the shot to the body.
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!
Hampton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edkins manages to avoid it.
Edkins is looking for a counter combo.
Hampton just misses with a punch to the body.
Edkins misses with a double jab.
Edkins misses with a wild combination.
Hampton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Edkins rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Hampton throws a body punch but Edkins moves out of range.
Hampton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edkins throws a nice looking combination but Hampton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edkins blocks a jab.
It looked like Edkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Edkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edkins throws an off balance right hand
and Hampton counters with a straight right hand.
Edkins staying out of range there.
Edkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hampton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edkins slips under a jab.
Edkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Hampton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edkins moves away.
Edkins misses with a double jab
and Hampton counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hampton throws out a loose jab but Edkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hampton throws a big shot that misses.
Edkins throws a right hand that Hampton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hampton also avoids with ease.
Hampton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edkins misses with a wild combination.
Hampton looks to score with a jab to the body but Edkins is just out of range.
Hampton digs a good body shot into Edkins's ribs.
Edkins misses with a straight right.
Edkins defending well as Hampton loads up on a big left hand.
Hampton misses with a body shot
and Edkins counters with a three punch combo that has Hampton backing up. Hampton nods at Edkins to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Edkins throws a right hand that Hampton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hampton also avoids with ease.
Hampton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Edkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hampton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hampton! But no joy.
A low kick from Edkins is predictable there
and Hampton counters with a left to the body.
Hampton lands a nice hook to Edkins's body. Edkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hampton just misses with a punch to the body.
Hampton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hampton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hampton throws a body punch but Edkins moves out of range.
Hampton swings for the body but Edkins moves out of range.
Hampton slips a jab and a cross from Edkins.
Hampton throws a shot to the body.
Hampton misses with a straight left. #T4#
Edkins misses with a hook.
Hampton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edkins manages to avoid it.
Edkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hampton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hampton throws an overhand right that lands on Edkins's shoulder, as Edkins tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hampton misses with a body shot.
Edkins is looking to counter punch.
Hampton misses with a wild body shot.
Edkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hampton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edkins scores with a one two! Hampton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hampton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Edkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Edkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Edkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Hampton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hampton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hampton dominated that round.
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#
Edkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Edkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hampton misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Edkins misses.
Hampton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edkins manages to avoid it.
Edkins misses with a straight left.
Hampton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Edkins throws a series of punches but Hampton moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Edkins. Those never looked like landing.
Fred Hampton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edkins throws a body punch but Hampton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton cracks Edkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hampton cracks a nice hook into Edkins's ribs.
Paul Edkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hampton lands a slapping body shot.
Hampton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edkins.#T1#
Hampton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hampton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Hampton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hampton.
Edkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Edkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hampton.
Hampton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Edkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hampton throws out a loose jab but Edkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hampton throws an overhand right that lands on Edkins's shoulder, as Edkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hampton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edkins's hands.
Edkins moves away from the strike by Hampton.
Hampton scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Hampton throws a poor cross that misses
and Hampton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hampton throws a jab but it's blocked by Edkins.
Hampton jabs at Edkins's body.
Edkins fails to land the takedown.
Edkins moves out of range as Hampton strikes.
Edkins throws a right hand that Hampton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hampton also avoids with ease.
Hampton looks to score with a jab to the body but Edkins is just out of range.
Hampton lands a nice shot to the body.
Hampton swings for the body but Edkins moves out of range.
Edkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Hampton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hampton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hampton thuds a left hand into Edkins's body.
Hampton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hampton looks to score with a jab to the body but Edkins is just out of range.
Hampton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edkins.
Edkins misses with a wild combination.
Edkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hampton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edkins scrambles back to his feet.
Hampton throws a hook but Edkins avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Edkins.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hampton in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T4#
Hampton misses with a looping left.
Edkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hampton.
Hampton takes a swing at Edkins's ribcage but misses.
Edkins misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hampton! But no joy.
Edkins slips under a jab from Hampton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hampton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edkins.
Hampton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hampton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edkins.
Edkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hampton.
Edkins fails with the takedown
and Hampton counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hampton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Edkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Hampton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Edkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hampton lands a nice shot that snaps Edkins's head back.
Hampton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Hampton.
As Hampton looks to move away, Edkins throws a big counter combo but Hampton just gets out of the way.
Hampton misses the shot to the body.
Hampton takes a swing at Edkins's ribcage but misses.
Edkins ducks under a wild hook from Hampton.
An attempted straight right counter from Edkins misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Hampton.
Edkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hampton.
An attempted straight right counter from Edkins misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hampton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edkins throws a nice looking combination but Hampton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Edkins throws a series of punches but Hampton avoids them all with ease.
Hampton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hampton swings for the body but Edkins moves out of range.
Edkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hampton misses with an uppercut.
Hampton slaps away a takedown attempt from Edkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hampton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Edkins throws the left hand but Hampton avoids the punch easily.
Edkins takes a swing at Hampton's ribcage but misses.
Hampton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Hampton finds it's way through Edkins's defenses.
Hampton throws a body punch but Edkins moves out of range.
Edkins throwing a counter right hand but Hampton manages to avoid it.
Hampton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edkins lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
Hampton moves out of range as Edkins strikes.
Hampton jabs Edkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hampton looks to score with a jab to the body but Edkins is just out of range.
Hampton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Hampton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hampton. Edkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hampton lands with a nice body punch.
Edkins blocks a jab.
Fred Hampton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hampton blocks a jab.
Edkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hampton.
Edkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Edkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hampton misses the body punch
letting Edkins counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Edkins misses.
Edkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hampton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hampton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edkins manages to avoid it.
Edkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hampton ducks under a wild hook from Edkins.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edkins.
Hampton throws the left hand but Edkins avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Hampton misses with a body punch
and Edkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edkins misses with a hook. Hampton ducked under it nicely.
Edkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hampton.
Edkins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Edkins misses.
Hampton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hampton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Hampton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hampton. Edkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hampton throws a jab when Edkins was well out of range.
Hampton throws a body shot but no joy.
Edkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hampton throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Hampton.
Edkins staying out of range there.
Edkins is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hampton really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Edkins moves out of range as Hampton strikes.
Hampton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edkins manages to avoid it.
Hampton connects with a crisp jab.
Edkins throws a series of punches but Hampton avoids them all with ease.
Edkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edkins throws a series of punches but Hampton avoids them all with ease.
Hampton just misses with a punch to the body.
Edkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Hampton off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hampton.
Edkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hampton.
Hampton misses with a body shot.
Edkins slips under a jab from Hampton.#T1#
Hampton lands a nice hook to Edkins's body. Edkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Edkins is predictable there
and Edkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Edkins.
Hampton misses with an uppercut.
Hampton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Hampton ducks under a wild hook from Edkins.
Hampton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edkins lands a nice hook to Hampton's body. Hampton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hampton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edkins.
Hampton looks to land a right hand but Edkins moved out of range.
Edkins is looking for a counter combo.
Edkins throws a right and a left that Hampton avoids nicely. #T2#
Edkins throws a right and a left that Hampton avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Hampton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice takedown defense from Hampton. No joy for Edkins on that attempt.
Edkins blocks a jab.
Hampton cracks Edkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hampton misses the shot to the body.
Edkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hampton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edkins moves away.
Hampton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edkins in his tracks.
Hampton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edkins ducks under a wild hook from Hampton.
Edkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Edkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hampton works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Edkins is rocked!
Edkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Edkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hampton throws an uppercut from hell that sends Edkins clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hampton stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Hampton!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 15: Heaven
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Edkins blocks a head kick by Manjuelez.
Sloppy strikes from Edkins. Those never looked like landing.
Manjuelez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manjuelez tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Edkins misses its intended target.
Manjuelez connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Edkins misses.
Manjuelez is looking for the big counter here.
Edkins cracks Manjuelez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manjuelez staying out of range there.
Manjuelez unleashes a big counter combination but Edkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Edkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manjuelez.
Edkins throws a nice looking combination but Manjuelez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manjuelez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manjuelez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Edkins misses.
Manjuelez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Edkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manjuelez eats them both and turns towards Edkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Edkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Manjuelez.
Edkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Edkins sets himself, and Manjuelez steps forward looking for the clinch! Edkins avoids it this time.#T1#
Manjuelez misses with a two punch combination.
Edkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Manjuelez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Manjuelez slips a jab and a cross from Edkins.
Manjuelez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Edkins throws a nice looking combination but Manjuelez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edkins misses with a straight left.
Manjuelez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Edkins looks to land a combination but Manjuelez avoids it well.
A nice side step and Manjuelez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Edkins misses with a double jab.
Manjuelez misses with a double jab.
Manjuelez misses with a few strikes there.
Paul Edkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manjuelez.
As Edkins backs off Manjuelez throws a huge counter combo but Edkins manages to avoid it all.
Edkins throws a lazy right hand but Manjuelez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edkins misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Edkins misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Manjuelez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Edkins. Those never looked like landing.
Edkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manjuelez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edkins.
Edkins misses the jab.
Edkins throws a right hand that Manjuelez ducks under and follows up with a left that Manjuelez also avoids with ease.
Manjuelez with the counter takedown but Edkins avoids it easily.
Manjuelez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manjuelez misses with a body kick.
Edkins lands the left hand.
Manjuelez throws a head kick but Edkins moves out of range.
Edkins throws a hook to the side of Manjuelez's head but Manjuelez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Edkins misses its intended target.
Edkins misses with a few strikes there.
Edkins cracks Manjuelez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manjuelez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manjuelez scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Edkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edkins needs to keep his hands up - Manjuelez had a free shot at his head there.
Edkins throws a series of punches but Manjuelez avoids them all with ease.
Manjuelez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manjuelez defending well as Edkins loads up on a big left hand.
Manjuelez swinging wildly here.
Manjuelez slips a jab and a cross from Edkins.
#KD2#
Manjuelez drops Edkins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Edkins looks back up at him and smiles so Manjuelez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Edkins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Manjuelez counters by gaining double undehooks. He picks up Edkins and carries him across to his own corner. OH, that's a monster slam and Edkins is out cold! A brutal end to the fight and credit to Manjuelez for not following up with any more shots. He recognised that Edkins was out. Good sportsmanship.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Pablo Manjuelez!
Pablo Manjuelez is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Pablo Manjuelez 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:
KAMIKAZE 12: Horror
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Edkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Edkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Edkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarson.
Edkins throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so Ragnarson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Ragnarson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Edkins has his foot on Ragnarson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ragnarson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ragnarson tries to stand but Edkins is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Edkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Edkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Edkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Edkins has a closed guard, preventing Ragnarson from standing up. #SUB2#
Edkins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ragnarson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Edkins has tightened it up now! Ragnarson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Edkins!
Paul Edkins is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 9: Warriors
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Edkins drives through with a takedown into Van Hall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Edkins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Edkins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Van Hall screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Edkins! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paul Edkins!
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Event:
RFL 002 Machado vs Lil Jon
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Paez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edkins is fending him off so far but Paez persists. Nope, Edkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Edkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paez momentarily.
Edkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paez tries to clinch but Edkins moves out of range.
Edkins throws a one two combo.
Nice jab there from Edkins.
Edkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Edkins connects with a right hand. Paez shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edkins lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#
Paez is rocked!#TD2#
Edkins gets caught napping as Paez dives in and scores a takedown. Edkins manages to retain guard.
Paez is still in real trouble! Can Edkins finish him?#SUB#
Edkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paez seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Edkins working for a triangle but Paez defends it easily.
Paez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edkins is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Paez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Paez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Paez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Paez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Edkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Paez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edkins's guard. #SUB#
Edkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Paez is working for a kimura but Edkins is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Paez 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#
Paez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Paez is trying to work for a kimura but Edkins is defending well.
#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Paez is working for a kimura but Edkins is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Edkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edkins regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Paez drops back looking for a leg! Edkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edkins manages to kick Paez off! Paez jumps back into Edkins's guard.
Paez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edkins is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Paez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Paez drops back looking for a leg! Edkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edkins manages to kick Paez off! Paez jumps back into Edkins's guard. #SUB2#
Paez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Edkins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Edkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Paez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Paez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Edkins has his foot on Paez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Edkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Edkins is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Paez frees his head nicely. Oh but Edkins has switched to an armbar! Paez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paul Edkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Hillman misses with a few strikes there.
Edkins lands a head shot.
Hillman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hillman fails to land with a series of punches.
Edkins 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.
Edkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Edkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Edkins!
A head kick misses from Hillman.
Edkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hillman.
Edkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Edkins walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hillman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Edkins swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hillman's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Edkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Sixx gets caught flat footed, as Edkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sixx looks winded!
Edkins slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Edkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sixx is just riding it out for now. Edkins eventually gives up the hold.
Sixx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edkins.
Nice strikes from Edkins there. #SUB#
Edkins is working for a kimura but Sixx is defending it quite comfortably.
Edkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Edkins is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sixx 's head. #T1#
Edkins lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sixx ! More strikes land and this one is all over! Edkins jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Edkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Banister tries for a takedown but Edkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Banister gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Edkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Edkins throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Banister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Edkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edkins cracks Banister with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Edkins drops back looking for a leg! Banister is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banister manages to kick Edkins off! Edkins jumps back into Banister's guard. #SUB#
Edkins drops back looking for a leg! Banister is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banister manages to kick Edkins off! Edkins jumps back into Banister's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Edkins forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Edkins seems to be working for a kimura but Banister defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Edkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Banister looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banister has his hands clasped together around Edkins's back. He's all about the action.
Edkins is thwarting Banister's attempts to control the position.
Edkins 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.#SUB2#
Banister looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edkins is working for a kimura but Banister is defending it quite comfortably.
Edkins winds up and cracks Banister with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2##SUB#
Edkins is looking for a kimura but Banister is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edkins to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Banister looking for submissions off his back.
Banister is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Edkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Banister is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Edkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banister has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Edkins is looking for a kimura but Banister is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edkins to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Banister actively working from the bottom here.
Banister blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edkins.
Banister is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edkins's back!
Edkins is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tycoon Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Edkins is really stuck here.
Edkins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banister's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banister's back!#T3##SUB#
Edkins has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Banister! Can he survive? No! He's out! Edkins gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Edkins!
The defeated Mikhailu Banister had this to say: 'Testing Hiddens'.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Edkins and Nikki Sixx. Sixx has chosen Life Is Beautiful as his entrance music. Nikki Sixx has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Paul Edkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Nikki Sixx!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sixx drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Edkins (0) vs (4) Sixx
Edkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sixx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Edkins, who protects the arm well.
Sixx looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Edkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Edkins prevents Sixx from moving into mount.
Sixx thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edkins is working hard here to advance position.
Sixx trying to control the position but Edkins is working away.
Edkins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sixx presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edkins (0) vs (6) Sixx
Sixx looking for a guillotine from mount but Edkins is having none of it.
Edkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Edkins regains half guard.
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
Edkins is looking for a sweep. Sixx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixx has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Edkins (0) vs (9) Sixx
Sixx prevents Edkins from getting the reversal.
Sixx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edkins is looking to escape.
Sixx is trying to take his opponent's back.
Edkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Sixx has a good base and remains in mount.
Sixx works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Edkins (0) vs (12) Sixx
Sixx is persistently looking for the submission but Edkins is defending it well.
Edkins tries to roll but Sixx sticks to his back.
Edkins is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sixx gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx keeps control of the position as Edkins tries to break free.
Will Sixx go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edkins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sixx is pressing down on Edkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edkins is holding on for now.
Edkins tries to roll over but Sixx keeps him under control.
Sixx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sixx controlling the pace.
Edkins won't allow Sixx to pass to mount.
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Edkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sixx pulls his head out easily.
Edkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sixx pulls his head out easily.
Edkins is in trouble now - Sixx has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Edkins (0) vs (15) Sixx
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Edkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Sixx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edkins is looking to escape.
Sixx wants to finish this one by submission but Edkins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sixx.
Edkins has given up his back. Will we see Sixx going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Edkins (0) vs (18) Sixx
Sixx wants to control but Edkins is keeping busy.
Edkins rolls, trying to escape but Sixx keeps control of the position.
Will Sixx go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Edkins defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Edkins wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sixx's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Edkins tries to escape but Sixx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Edkins turns into Sixx and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edkins (2) vs (18) Sixx
Sixx keeping full guard, as Edkins tries to pass.
Edkins has gone for a leg lock! Sixx slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edkins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edkins (2) vs (20) Sixx
Edkins is looking for a triangle but Sixx pushes his legs off easily.
Edkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sixx defends well.
Edkins is looking for a triangle but Sixx pushes his legs off easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Edkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sixx pushes down on Edkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sixx trying to pass the guard but Edkins defending well.
Sixx trying to control the action but Edkins is working from the bottom.
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Sixx is keen to just control but Edkins is a slippery customer.
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
Sixx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Edkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixx looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Sixx moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Edkins (2) vs (23) Sixx
Edkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sixx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sixx is staying tight to Edkins's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Edkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sixx tries to advance to mount but Edkins denies him.
Sixx passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Edkins! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edkins (2) vs (25) Sixx
Edkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sixx controlling his opponent.
Edkins is working to get back to half guard.
Edkins has given up his back. Will we see Sixx going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Edkins (2) vs (28) Sixx
Edkins wants to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sixx patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sixx looking for the choke from the back.
Sixx doesn't have the hooks in and Edkins manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edkins (4) vs (28) Sixx
Edkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sixx looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sixx looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sixx! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Edkins (4) vs (32) Sixx
Edkins is breathing heavily.
Edkins is not content to let Sixx control the position.
Edkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sixx has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Edkins! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edkins (4) vs (34) Sixx
Edkins is looking to get to half guard.
Sixx controlling from mount.
Edkins is looking to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sixx working for a submission but Edkins is keeping him at bay.
Edkins tries to reverse the position but Sixx maintains control.
Sixx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sixx jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Edkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sixx tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sixx has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Edkins is looking to reverse the position.
Well,Edkins is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sixx has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Edkins (4) vs (36) Sixx
Sixx has control of Edkins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Edkins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Edkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sixx takes Edkins's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Edkins is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Edkins (4) vs (39) Sixx
Sixx is looking to control Edkins but Edkins is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Edkins right now.
A lull in the action here.
Edkins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixx looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Edkins taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikki Sixx!
Our winner, Nikki Sixx, 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:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karri Tonnila and Paul Edkins. Tonnila comes to the cage accompanied by Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Karri Tonnila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Paul Edkins!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Edkins feints and as Tonnila raises his hands in defense, Edkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tonnila (0) vs (2) Edkins
Tonnila has control of Edkins's left arm, preventing Edkins from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonnila is retaining full guard.
Edkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tonnila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tonnila pulls Edkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Edkins from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonnila wants to sweep here but Edkins controlling him for the moment.
Edkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tonnila wants to sweep here but Edkins controlling him for the moment.
Tonnila knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edkins on the ground.
Edkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tonnila holds on and takes a little breather.
Edkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tonnila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edkins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tonnila manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (2) vs (2) Edkins
Tonnila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edkins is keeping the position for now.
Tonnila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tonnila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edkins is keeping the position for now.
Tonnila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Edkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tonnila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edkins has his foot on Tonnila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonnila works his way back into a safe position though.
Edkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tonnila defends it easily.
Tonnila advances to half guard.
Tonnila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Tonnila keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edkins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edkins with the active half guard here but Tonnila passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (5) vs (2) Edkins
Edkins is looking for a sweep.
Tonnila content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Edkins is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonnila moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (7) vs (2) Edkins
Tonnila manages to capitalize on a mistake by Edkins to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (10) vs (2) Edkins
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Edkins right now.
Tonnila is trying to stick to Edkins's back but Edkins is turning into Tonnila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tonnila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Edkins. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (10) vs (4) Edkins
Edkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Edkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edkins being controlled here momentarily.
Tonnila's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tonnila continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Tonnila.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Edkins passes Tonnila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tonnila trying to control from the bottom.
Edkins 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.
Tonnila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Edkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tonnila looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tonnila looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tonnila! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tonnila (14) vs (4) Edkins
Edkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Edkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonnila pulls his head out easily.
Edkins gets back to full guard.
Tonnila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Edkins is looking for a triangle but Tonnila pushes his legs off easily.
Edkins working for a triangle but Tonnila defends it easily.
Tonnila is posturing up here but Edkins has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tonnila tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tonnila has to tap! Slick submission there by Edkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Edkins! |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Edkins and Mohamed Khanidov. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Paul Edkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mohamed Khanidov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Edkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edkins lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edkins (2) vs (0) Khanidov
Edkins 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.
Khanidov trying to control the position here.
Edkins drops back looking for a leg! Khanidov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khanidov manages to kick Edkins off! Edkins jumps back into Khanidov's guard.
Edkins drops back looking for a leg! Khanidov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khanidov manages to kick Edkins off! Edkins jumps back into Khanidov's guard.
Edkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Edkins drops back looking for a leg! Khanidov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khanidov manages to kick Edkins off! Edkins jumps back into Khanidov's guard.
Edkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khanidov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edkins drops back looking for a leg! Khanidov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khanidov manages to kick Edkins off! Edkins jumps back into Khanidov's guard.
Edkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Edkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Khanidov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Khanidov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Khanidov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Edkins (2) vs (4) Khanidov
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edkins is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edkins is working hard here to advance position.
Khanidov is trying to get an arm triangle but Edkins is defending well.
Edkins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khanidov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Khanidov controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khanidov pulls his head out easily.
Khanidov is looking to advance position but Edkins won't allow it.
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Edkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khanidov pulls his head out easily.
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
Edkins 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 Khanidov. Oh but Edkins has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Khanidov goes limp - he's gone! Edkins jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Edkins! |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Edkins and Jack Hillman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Paul Edkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Hillman!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Edkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hillman napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Edkins (4) vs (0) Hillman
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hillman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Edkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hillman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Edkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillman struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Edkins working away.
Edkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Hillman is defending well.
Edkins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Edkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hillman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Edkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hillman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Edkins has hold of Hillman's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hillman seems comfortable defending it but Edkins has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hillman is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hillman is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Edkins couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Edkins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Edkins doesn't manage to clinch there - McElroy circles away.
McElroy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edkins. #CL#
Edkins pushes McElroy up against the cage in a clinch.
Edkins is trying to drag McElroy to the mat but McElroy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
McElroy manages to break the clinch.
McElroy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Edkins is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Edkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Edkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McElroy's efforts to push away.
Edkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McElroy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Edkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McElroy did well to prevent Edkins getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McElroy can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Edkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McElroy has managed to free his arm - good work.
McElroy tries to kick Edkins off but Edkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Edkins 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.
#T1#
McElroy is looking to escape.
Edkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McElroy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Edkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McElroy defends it well. #SUB#
Edkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McElroy sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Edkins seems to be looking for submissions.
Edkins scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Edkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McElroy defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Edkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB#
Edkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McElroy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Edkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McElroy's head.
McElroy is trying to stand up here but Edkins is controlling him well.
Edkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McElroy defending well though.
Edkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Edkins is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McElroy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Edkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hillman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hillman showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Hillman there.
Hillman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
Edkins wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Edkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hillman pulls his head out easily.
Edkins taking some punishment here, with Hillman in his half guard.
Hillman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hillman working Edkins over with strikes.
Hillman working Edkins over with strikes. #ROC2#
Edkins is rocked!#T1##SUB#
Edkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edkins is pressing down on Hillman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hillman tries to free his leg and advance position but Edkins is retaining full guard.
Hillman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Edkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hillman arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Edkins's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Hillman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Edkins tries to clinch but Duncan moves out of range.
Duncan throws a right hand that Edkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Edkins also avoids with ease.
Edkins moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Edkins gets tackled into the cage by Duncan. Duncan maintains the clinch.
Duncan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Edkins up against the cage.
Edkins managing to block the knees to the body from Duncan.
#TD#
Edkins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duncan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Edkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duncan defending well though. #SUB#
Edkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duncan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Edkins is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Edkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duncan sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Edkins seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Duncan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Edkins!
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexei Erschov and Paul Edkins. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Alexei Erschov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Paul Edkins!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Erschov.
Erschov gets tackled into the cage by Edkins. Edkins maintains the clinch.
Edkins is working for takedown but Erschov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Edkins has picked Erschov up - he's going for a ride! Edkins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erschov (0) vs (2) Edkins
Edkins uses his free foot to push down on Erschov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Erschov. Score +3 for passing guard: Erschov (0) vs (5) Edkins
Erschov tries to reverse the position but Edkins maintains control.
Edkins goes for an armbar but Erschov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Erschov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erschov (2) vs (5) Edkins
Erschov slips nicely into half guard.
Edkins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edkins is looking for a sweep. Erschov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Erschov is keen to just control but Edkins is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
Erschov is keen to just control but Edkins is a slippery customer.
Erschov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Edkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Erschov.
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
Erschov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Erschov seems to be looking for submissions.
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Erschov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Edkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Erschov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Edkins keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edkins is looking for a triangle but Erschov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Edkins keeps moving.
Erschov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edkins keeping moving, preventing Erschov from controlling successfully.
Erschov drops back looking for a leg! Edkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edkins manages to kick Erschov off! Erschov jumps back into Edkins's guard.
Erschov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edkins has his foot on Erschov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Erschov works his way back into a safe position though.
Erschov trying to control but Edkins is working from the bottom.
Erschov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Erschov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edkins looking for a guillotine here but Erschov defends easily.
Erschov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edkins keeping full guard, as Erschov tries to pass.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Edkins keeps moving.
Erschov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erschov has managed to get both his arms back between Edkins's legs - danger averted.
Edkins is looking for a triangle but Erschov pushes his legs off easily.
Erschov wants to pass the guard but Edkins is keeping the position.
Erschov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edkins working for a triangle but Erschov defends it easily.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Edkins keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Edkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Erschov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Erschov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Erschov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edkins's guard.
Erschov is working for a submission of some sort.
Erschov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edkins tries to get to full guard but Erschov has control of the leg.
Edkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Erschov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Edkins is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Erschov! |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Edkins and Casper Timmermans. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paul Edkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Timmermans pushes Edkins up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Edkins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Timmermans lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edkins (0) vs (2) Timmermans
Timmermans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Timmermans has managed to get both his arms back between Edkins's legs - danger averted.
Timmermans tries to free his leg and advance position but Edkins is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edkins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Timmermans should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Edkins has tightened it up now! Timmermans should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Edkins! |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Edkins and Antonio Brown. On his way into the cage it seems that Paul Edkins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paul Edkins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Edkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Edkins closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Brown is fighting off a takedown attempt but Edkins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brown to the mat. Brown regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edkins (2) vs (0) Brown
Edkins drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Edkins off! Edkins jumps back into Brown's guard.
Edkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edkins drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Edkins off! Edkins jumps back into Brown's guard.
Edkins drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Edkins off! Edkins jumps back into Brown's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edkins drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Edkins off! Edkins jumps back into Brown's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Edkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown working for a triangle but Edkins defends it easily.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Edkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Edkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown wants to control but Edkins is keeping busy.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Edkins eventually gives up the hold.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edkins pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edkins pulls his head out easily.
Edkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Edkins is trying for a kimura here. Brown looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Edkins wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Edkins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Edkins has closed the distance and engaged Vega in a clinch.
#TD#
Edkins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vega can't fight it off and eventually Edkins manages to take the fight to the floor. Vega looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Edkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Edkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edkins is working Vega over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Vega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edkins defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edkins chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edkins loads up on a big left hand. Vega felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Edkins looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Vega can't hide his disappointment, as Edkins celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Edkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hofman shoots in and bounces Edkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Edkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hofman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edkins 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.#SUB#
Edkins looking for a guillotine here but Hofman defends easily.
Hofman content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Edkins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hofman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Edkins has tightened it up now! Hofman should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Edkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Edkins connects with a crisp jab.
Bodahl dives in and grabs Edkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edkins pushes down on Bodahl's head and hops out.
Bodahl has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Edkins misses with a few strikes there.
Bodahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Edkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Edkins cracks Bodahl with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bodahl looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Edkins finish him?
#ROC#
Bodahl is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bodahl goes for a double leg but Edkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edkins continues to drive forward.
Bodahl is still on wobbly legs! Can Edkins finish him?#KD#
Edkins drops his shoulder and cracks Bodahl with a huge uppercut! Bodahl goes down! Can Edkins finish him?
Edkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edkins lands a couple of digs.
Edkins throwing strikes from guard but Bodahl blocks nicely.
Edkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bodahl is trying to control the position but Edkins postures up.
Bodahl seems to have recovered his senses.
Edkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Edkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bodahl is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Bodahl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edkins with a nice head shot there.
Bodahl is trying to keep Edkins in close.
Bodahl really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edkins throwing strikes but missing.
Edkins is working Bodahl over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bodahl has control of Edkins's left arm, preventing Edkins from doing any damage.
Edkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edkins advances to half guard.
Bodahl is positioning himself well to prevent Edkins advancing to mount.
Bodahl has hold of Edkins's hands but Edkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Edkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bodahl defending well though. #T2#
Bodahl wants to improve his position but Edkins is controlling well.
#SUB#
Edkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bodahl is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Edkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edkins 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.#SUB#
Edkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bodahl sees it coming and defends easily.
Edkins lands strikes from half guard.
Bodahl on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bodahl tries to kick Edkins off but Edkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Edkins winds up and cracks Bodahl with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bodahl tries to roll over but Edkins keeps him under control.
Bodahl is positioning himself well to prevent Edkins advancing to mount.
Edkins slips a nice elbow through Bodahl's hands, connecting with Bodahl's forehead.#T3#
Edkins throwing shots but Bodahl is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Edkins is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Edkins seems to be working for a kimura but Bodahl defends the submission attempt.
Bodahl moves into full guard.
Edkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bodahl pulls Edkins in close to prevent any damage. #T4##SUB#
Edkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bodahl looking to control.
Edkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edkins throwing strikes from guard but Bodahl blocks nicely.
Edkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Bodahl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edkins.
Edkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bodahl's head.
Bodahl trying to control the position.
Bodahl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edkins is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Edkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Edkins lands an overhand right.
Edkins throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Bodahl takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Edkins breaks from the clinch.
Edkins misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Bodahl counters with a single leg into guard. Edkins didn't expect that.
Bodahl content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bodahl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bodahl has managed to get both his arms back between Edkins's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Edkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bodahl defends well.
Paul Edkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Edkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bodahl's guard. #REVR#
Bodahl manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edkins manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bodahl passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bodahl perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Bodahl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
Bodahl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SUB#
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bodahl content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bodahl 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.
Bodahl is pressing down on Edkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edkins is holding on for now. #T3#
Edkins tries to roll over but Bodahl keeps him under control.
Bodahl controlling the action here.#SUB#
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Edkins 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 Bodahl. Oh but Edkins has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bodahl goes limp - he's gone! Edkins jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Edkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Conan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Edkins's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Edkins is looking for a triangle but Conan pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conan sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Edkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conan scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Edkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conan defends it easily.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Conan passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Conan tries for a kimura but Edkins is defending well.
Edkins is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tycoon Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Edkins sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Nice strikes from Conan there. #SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
Edkins taking some punishment here, with Conan in his half guard. #SUB#
Edkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conan pulls his head out easily.
Conan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Conan working Edkins over with strikes.
Conan slows the pace down in half guard.
Conan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Edkins. #T2#
Edkins tries to get to full guard but Conan has control of the leg.
Conan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Edkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edkins tries to get to full guard but Conan has control of the leg.
Conan working over Edkins with some ground and pound. Edkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Conan in particular looking to stall.#T3#
It looks like Conan 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#
Edkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Conan in particular looking to stall.
Conan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Conan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Conan.
Well, if Conan 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.
Edkins wants to improve his position but Conan is controlling well.
#SUB#
Edkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Conan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edkins defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Conan controlling the pace. #SUB#
Edkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conan working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Edkins is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deair Conan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Conan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Conan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oh Edkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edkins tries to buck Conan off but Conan is having none of it.
Conan in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Edkins looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Conan turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deair Conan!
Deair Conan opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones dives in and grabs Edkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edkins pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Edkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones looks winded!
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Edkins.#CUT#
That has opened up Jamahl Jones's cut even more.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edkins misses with a two punch combination.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Edkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Edkins lands a two punch combo.
Edkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Edkins misses with a two punch combination.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Edkins shakes him off and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Edkins. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edkins misses with the combination.
Edkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Edkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Edkins feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Edkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edkins looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Edkins scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
The cut above Jamahl Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Edkins lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Jones out cold! Jones is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Edkins!
In defeat, Jamahl Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good fight my opponent was a good challenge and ill get it next time. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Edkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Dorsey Thornton has been cut.
Edkins scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edkins.#KD#
Edkins drops Thornton with a beautiful combination! Thornton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Edkins is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Thornton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edkins lands a brutal uppercut that launches Thornton off his feet! Thornton tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Edkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Conan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conan wants it to stay on the feet.
Edkins sets himself, and Conan steps forward looking for the clinch! Edkins avoids it this time.
Edkins lands with a straight right. Conan didn't see that one coming.
Edkins lands the left hand.#TD2#
Conan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Edkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Conan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Edkins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Edkins is looking to reverse the position.
Edkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Edkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Conan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edkins is working away from the top position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conan controlling the position well.
Edkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Conan defending well though.
Conan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edkins prevents Conan from improving his position.
Conan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edkins 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.#T1##SUB#
Edkins seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conan controlling the position.
Edkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Edkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edkins prevents Conan from getting back to his feet.
Conan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Edkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Conan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Edkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Conan punching from the bottom - just letting Edkins know he's still in a fight.
Conan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Edkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Conan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Edkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Conan has momentary wrist control but Edkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Edkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Conan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edkins postures up in Conan's guard and throws a big left but Conan blocks it.
Conan 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.
Conan controlling Edkins's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Edkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Edkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conan wants to sweep but no luck.
Edkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edkins's guard. #REVB#
Edkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Edkins, not yet. #SUB#
Conan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conan has managed to get both his arms back between Edkins's legs - danger averted.
Edkins is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Edkins working for a triangle but Conan defends it easily.
Edkins being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Conan passes into half guard.
#T4#
Conan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Edkins wants to improve his position but Conan is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Conan seems to be working for a kimura but Edkins defends the submission attempt.
Edkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Edkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Edkins misses with the combination.
Edkins sets himself, and Conan steps forward looking for the clinch! Edkins avoids it this time.
Edkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conan wants to counter with a clinch but Edkins pushes him away.
Edkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conan can do to turn this around?
Edkins lands with a right hand.
Edkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Conan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Conan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Conan 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.
Conan wants to pass the guard but Edkins is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Conan looking to pass the guard.
Conan advances position into side control!#T1#
Edkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Conan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Conan seems content to control.
Conan scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Conan seems content to control.
Conan is nestled in close to Edkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conan controlling the action here.
Edkins has hold of Conan's hands but Conan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Conan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Conan there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
Conan is taking a breather. Edkins 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.#SUB#
Edkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conan pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Conan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deair Conan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Edkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Conan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Edkins quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Edkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conan pulls his head out easily.
Conan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Edkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Conan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edkins has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Conan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Conan in particular looking to stall.
Conan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Conan scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Conan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Conan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Edkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Conan 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.
Conan lands with a punch from half guard.
Conan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Conan wants to work for an arm triangle but Edkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Conan is working for a submission of some sort.
Conan controlling the pace. #SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Conan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Conan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Edkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Conan scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deair Conan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Conan 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deair Conan!
Deair Conan took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Edkins misses with a two punch combination.
Edkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paul Edkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrgovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Edkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hrgovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edkins manages to avoid it.
Edkins checks a leg kick.
Hrgovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hrgovic has time to react.
Hrgovic throws a low kick but Edkins moves out of range easily.
Edkins looks to land a combination but Hrgovic avoids it well.
Hrgovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hrgovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hrgovic moves forwards but Edkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hrgovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Edkins.
Hrgovic throws a head kick but Edkins moves out of range.
Edkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hrgovic takes one to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Edkins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Hrgovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edkins.
Hrgovic throws out a counter right but Edkins avoids it with no problem.
Hrgovic blocks a jab.
Edkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hrgovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hrgovic needs to keep his hands up - Edkins had a free shot at his head there.
Edkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hrgovic slips a jab and a cross from Edkins.
Hrgovic throws a wild body kick that Edkins sees coming a mile off.
Edkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edkins moves out of range as Hrgovic strikes.
Edkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hrgovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edkins is out of range.
Edkins throws a big shot that misses.
Edkins throws a looping overhand right but Hrgovic ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hrgovic.
Edkins swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edkins throws a nice looking combination but Hrgovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edkins is breathing heavily.
Hrgovic is looking to land body kicks.
Hrgovic misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Edkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hrgovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Edkins. Those never looked like landing.
Hrgovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hrgovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hrgovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edkins misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Hrgovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edkins misses with a wild combination.
Hrgovic misses with a low kick.
Edkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Hrgovic misses.
Hrgovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hrgovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Edkins looks to land a combination. Hrgovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hrgovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Edkins throws a lazy right hand but Hrgovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edkins with a jab.
Hrgovic misses with a head kick.
Hrgovic takes one on the button.
Edkins tests Hrgovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hrgovic throws a head kick that misses.
Edkins checks a leg kick.
Hrgovic throws a sloppy head kick and Edkins moves out of range easily.
Hrgovic moves out of range of the strikes.
As Edkins backs off Hrgovic throws a huge counter combo but Edkins manages to avoid it all.
Hrgovic misses with the combination.
Edkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edkins throws a right hand that Hrgovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Hrgovic also avoids with ease.
Edkins throws out a loose jab but Hrgovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edkins moves out of range of the body kick from Hrgovic.
A slow jab from Hrgovic misses its intended target.
Hrgovic throws a push kick but Edkins slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Edkins throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrgovic throws a head kick but Edkins moves out of range.
A jab from Edkins misses.
Some wild striking there from Edkins.
Edkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hrgovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hrgovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Hrgovic.
Hrgovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hrgovic walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hrgovic lands a two punch combo.
Hrgovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edkins misses with a two punch combination.
Edkins throws a series of punches but Hrgovic moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Edkins 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#
Hrgovic throws a head kick that misses.
Edkins is looking for a counter combo.
Edkins misses with a two punch combination.
Edkins throws a lazy right hand but Hrgovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paul Edkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hrgovic looks to land a body kick but Edkins moved away.
Hrgovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Edkins is able to avoid easily.
Edkins throws a one two combo.
Edkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Edkins.
Hrgovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Edkins throws a hook to the side of Hrgovic's head but Hrgovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Edkins does no damage.
Hrgovic throws a body punch but Edkins moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Edkins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hrgovic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Edkins has got the better of the exchanges.
Edkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hrgovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edkins throws out the jab.
Hrgovic misses with a low kick as Edkins jumps back.
No joy there for Edkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hrgovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hrgovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hrgovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Edkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hrgovic can do to turn this around?
Hrgovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hrgovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edkins blocks a head kick by Hrgovic.
Hrgovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edkins throws a right hand that Hrgovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Hrgovic also avoids with ease.
Edkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hrgovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edkins throws a right hand that Hrgovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Hrgovic also avoids with ease.
Hrgovic tries a low kick but Edkins avoids it.
A head kick misses from Hrgovic.
Good work by Edkins as he checks the leg kick.
Hrgovic ducks under a wild hook from Edkins.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A combination from Hrgovic does no damage.
Edkins throws a right hand that Hrgovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Hrgovic also avoids with ease.#T2#
Hrgovic moves forwards but Edkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hrgovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Edkins. Those never looked like landing.
Edkins blocks a head kick by Hrgovic.
Hrgovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edkins.
Hrgovic throws a body kick that misses.
Edkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
An inside leg kick from Hrgovic misses.
Edkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Edkins throws an overhand right that lands on Hrgovic's shoulder, as Hrgovic tries to avoid the shot.
Hrgovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hrgovic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Edkins blocks a head kick by Hrgovic.
Hrgovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edkins stalks Hrgovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hrgovic's face. Hrgovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Hrgovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hrgovic throws a sloppy head kick and Edkins moves out of range easily. #T3#
Edkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edkins blocks a head kick by Hrgovic.
Edkins lands with a right hand.
Edkins loads up on a big right hand but Hrgovic slips the punch.
Hrgovic misses the jab.
Hrgovic misses with a head kick.
Hrgovic dodges the punch combination from Edkins.
Edkins scores with a jab to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Edkins here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hrgovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Hrgovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Edkins backs up against the cage.
Edkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edkins scores with a one two! Hrgovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hrgovic throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hrgovic throws a head kick but Edkins moves out of range.
#T4#
Hrgovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edkins lands an overhand right.
Hrgovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hrgovic.
Edkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hrgovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hrgovic is looking to chop away at Edkins's legs.
A head kick misses from Hrgovic.
Edkins throws a nice looking combination but Hrgovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hrgovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Edkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hrgovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edkins moves out of range as Hrgovic throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Hrgovic.
Hrgovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Edkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Edkins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Edkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hrgovic wants to land a leg kick but Edkins is out of range.
Edkins connects with a single shot there.
Edkins lands with a hook. Hrgovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hrgovic throws a series of punches but Edkins avoids them all with ease.
Hrgovic throws a head kick that misses.
Edkins throws a nice looking combination but Hrgovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hrgovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Edkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hrgovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hrgovic throws a right and a left that Edkins avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hrgovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Edkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Edkins moves out of range of the body kick from Hrgovic.
Edkins is looking for a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hrgovic.
Edkins looks to land a combination. Hrgovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hrgovic 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 Edkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Edkins moves out of range as Hrgovic throws a body kick.
Hrgovic throws a head kick but Edkins moves out of range.
Hrgovic misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hrgovic.
Edkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Edkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hrgovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hrgovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hrgovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hrgovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edkins throws a nice looking combination but Hrgovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hrgovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Hrgovic misses with a low kick.
Hrgovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edkins catches Hrgovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hrgovic throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hrgovic. #T2#
Hrgovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hrgovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edkins scores with the left hand. Hrgovic knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Edkins. That snapped Hrgovic's head back.
Hrgovic misses with a head kick.
Hrgovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hrgovic dodges the punch combination from Edkins.
A slow jab from Edkins misses its intended target.
Edkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hrgovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Edkins misses.
Nice body kick there by Hrgovic.
A swing and a miss from Edkins.
Hrgovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edkins.
A little feinted left hand from Edkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hrgovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul Edkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edkins stalks Hrgovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hrgovic's face. Hrgovic staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Edkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Edkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Hrgovic.
Edkins throws a right and a left that Hrgovic avoids nicely.
Hrgovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hrgovic misses with a kick to the body.
Hrgovic throws a head kick that misses.
Edkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hrgovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Edkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hrgovic throws a sloppy head kick and Edkins moves out of range easily.
Edkins misses with a hook.
Hrgovic motions for Edkins to come forward. Hrgovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hrgovic throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Edkins scores with a four punch combination!
Edkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edkins misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hrgovic.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Edkins!
Edkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Edkins scores with a three punch combo!
Edkins throws a right hand that Hrgovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Hrgovic also avoids with ease.
Edkins misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Hrgovic misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hrgovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Edkins checks the leg kick.
Edkins throws a right and a left that Hrgovic avoids nicely.
Filip Hrgovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Edkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hrgovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Edkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edkins 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Edkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Edkins looks to land a combination but Khanidov avoids it well.
Edkins feints a jab promting Khanidov to slip. Edkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Khanidov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khanidov. Edkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khanidov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edkins.
#TD2#
Khanidov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Edkins's guard.
Khanidov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khanidov is nestled in close to Edkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU2#
Khanidov stands up and beckons Edkins to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Khanidov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Edkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Edkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khanidov is aware though and is defending well.
Khanidov controlling from the top position. #T1#
Khanidov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khanidov won't allow Edkins to sweep him here. #SUB#
Edkins 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! Khanidov rolls with it to try and escape but Edkins cranks on the arm and Khanidov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Edkins!
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