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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 77
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Huntter clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Huntter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Huntter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Huntter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huntter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huntter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huntter looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards tried to counter with a leg kick but Huntter avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Huntter rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Huntter gets control of Edwards's arms and successfully pulls guard. Huntter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Huntter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Huntter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Huntter advances to half guard.
Huntter missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Huntter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2##SUB2#
Huntter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huntter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Huntter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
More stalling from Huntter.
Huntter with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Huntter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Huntter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Huntter controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Huntter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Huntter controlling from the full mount.
Huntter with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huntter controlling his opponent.
Huntter landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Huntter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Huntter breaks the clinch.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Huntter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab. #CL2#
Huntter has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.
Huntter is looking for a takedown.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Huntter pulls guard.
Huntter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edwards's guard. #REVB#
Huntter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pate Huntter has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Huntter stays in close to Edwards's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Huntter stands up and waves to Edwards to follow him.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Huntter shoots in and gets a takedown into Edwards's guard.
Huntter slips nicely into half guard.#SU2#
Huntter decides to stand and escape the position.
Huntter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Huntter sees coming a mile off.
Huntter cracks Edwards with a good jab.#T2#
Edwards scores with a kick to the body.
Huntter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huntter gets slowly back to his feet.
Huntter blocks the body kick.
Huntter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Ben Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Huntter.
A punch combination from Edwards misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards misses with a leg kick. #TD2#
Huntter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Huntter is in Edwards's guard.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet but Huntter passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Huntter controlling the action here. #T3##SUB2#
Huntter is working for a submission of some sort.
Huntter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Huntter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huntter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Huntter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Huntter working Edwards over with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huntter controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Huntter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Huntter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards throws a low kick but Huntter avoids it.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huntter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Huntter moved out of range nicely.
Huntter shoots in but Edwards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Huntter moves into range and clinches up with Edwards.#TD2#
Huntter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Edwards regains guard immediately.
Huntter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Huntter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Huntter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Huntter is stalling in the full guard.
Huntter throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Huntter stands up and waves to Edwards to follow him.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Huntter darts in and clinches Edwards up against the cage.#BC2#
Huntter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huntter slips a jab and a cross from Edwards.
#TD2#
Huntter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Edwards did well to prevent Huntter getting side control.
Edwards tries to kick Huntter off in order to stand up. Huntter Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huntter on the ground.#SUB2#
Huntter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edwards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU2#
Huntter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Edwards. That's going to slow Huntter down. #TD2#
Huntter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Huntter 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.
Ben Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huntter moves into full mount! Edwards won't be happy about that! #T4#
Huntter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Huntter with shots to the head and body - Edwards looks very uncomfortable down there.
Huntter controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Huntter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Huntter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Huntter!
In defeat, Ben Edwards stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck this shit'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 70
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hollywood throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hollywood with a hook.
Edwards walks into a straight right hand from Hollywood.
Hollywood thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Hollywood shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Edwards napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Hollywood crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Hollywood tries for a kimura but Edwards is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hollywood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hollywood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hollywood working the ground and pound.#T1#
Edwards is letting Hollywood control him for a moment. #SUB#
Hollywood goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Edwards has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hollywood but great work by Edwards.
Hollywood is holding Edwards down, trying to stall.
Hollywood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Edwards off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Hollywood has managed to slip his arm under Edwards's chin. This could be all over... yep, Edwards is tapping out! Submission win for Hollywood.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frankie Hollywood!
Frankie Hollywood tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Ben Edwards had this to say: 'fuck this shit'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 65
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Zaki gets a double leg takedown into Edwards's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaki stays in close to Edwards's body and controls the position.
Zaki really is a fat lump.
Zaki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Edwards for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Zaki is working Edwards over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Edwards has wrist control.
Zaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zaki advances to half guard.
Zaki trying to mount his opponent but Edwards defends it.
Zaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zaki throwing shots but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Well, if Zaki 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.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edwards scores with a push kick.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Zaki persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Edwards.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edwards scores with a decent looking hook.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaki.#T3#
Zaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edwards counters with a big head kick but Zaki shrugs it off.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edwards connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaki. Zaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zaki shoots in and drives through. Edwards sprawls well.
Edwards throws out a counter right but Zaki avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Zaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Edwards's guard.
Zaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zaki postures up and lands a big shot to Edwards's brow. #T4##SU#
Zaki stands up from Edwards's guard - Zaki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards throws a head kick that Zaki semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaki goes for a double leg but Edwards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edwards continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaki Zaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaki dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Zaki's head and hops out.
Zaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edwards.
Zaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaki shoots in but Edwards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Edwards dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edwards feints and then cracks Zaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaki down.
Zaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to avoid it but Zaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edwards to the ground. Edwards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Zaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edwards's half guard.
Edwards is looking to get back to is feet but Zaki passes into side control.
Zaki Zaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Zaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Edwards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Zaki taking a breather here.
Zaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Edwards dodges the ground and pound from Zaki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edwards stops Zaki from passing to mount.
Zaki landing a few strikes.
Zaki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Edwards!
Zaki lands a big elbow.
Zaki raining down shots from the mount!
Zaki controlling the pace for now.
Zaki with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Zaki with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Zaki has hold of Edwards's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Edwards manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zaki content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Edwards is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Zaki locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Edwards is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zaki Zaki!
In defeat, Ben Edwards stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck this shit'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 58
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards moves to clinch but Archer breaks away #TD#
and Archer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Edwards's guard.
Archer passes into half guard.
Archer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Archer is working for a kimura but Edwards is defending it quite comfortably.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer uses his free foot to push down on Edwards's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Edwards. #T1#
Archer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Edwards is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
Archer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Archer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Archer working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Edwards turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Archer off and cradles Edwards's limp body as Archer celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Anton Archer!
In defeat, Ben Edwards stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck this shit'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 54
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Pomkai clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pomkai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Edwards managing to block the knees to the body from Pomkai.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards wants to stall.
Pomkai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ben Edwards has been cut.
We've been informed that Pomkai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pomkai misses with a knee to the head.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Pomkai is controlling the position.
Edwards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pomkai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but Pomkai blocks with his arms.
Pomkai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edwards.
Pomkai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pomkai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Edwards in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pomkai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pomkai.
#T1#
Edwards is trying to break free.
Edwards takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pomkai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edwards lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Pomkai with a knee to the head.
Edwards managing to block the knees to the body from Pomkai.
Pomkai crunches a lovely knee into Edwards's ribcage.
Edwards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pomkai is defending well for now.
Edwards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edwards managing to block the knees to the body from Pomkai.
Edwards takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pomkai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pomkai lands a nice knee to the body.
Edwards takes a knee to the side of 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!
Pomkai crunches a lovely knee into Edwards's ribcage.
Edwards managing to block the knees to the body from Pomkai.
#T2#
Pomkai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pomkai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edwards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pomkai working Edwards over with knees to the body.
Pomkai lands a nice knee to the body.
Pomkai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edwards's face.
Pomkai scores a nice knee to the body.
Edwards avoiding damage as Pomkai throws knees to the body.
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pomkai.
Pomkai connects with a knee to the head.
Pomkai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pomkai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pomkai landing knees to the body.
#T3#
Edwards managing to block the knees to the body from Pomkai.
Pomkai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pomkai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edwards's face.
Knees to the body from Pomkai.
Pomkai connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Pomkai.
Pomkai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Edwards in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pomkai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pomkai lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Pomkai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pomkai connects with a knee to the head.
Pomkai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edwards is defending well for now.
Pomkai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pomkai working Edwards over with knees to the body.#T4#
Edwards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pomkai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pomkai landing knees to the head.
Pomkai looking to throw knees to the head but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Pomkai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pomkai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edwards lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Edwards taking a breather.
Pomkai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pomkai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pomkai with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pomkai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pomkai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Pomkai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhat Pomkai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Edwards's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Edwards takes one on the button.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pomkai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pomkai lands with a hook. Edwards tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edwards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pomkai.
Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pomkai connects with a looping right hand.
Pomkai looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Pomkai.
Some wild striking there from Pomkai.
Pomkai moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
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!
Pomkai lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Edwards takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Pomkai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pomkai trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pomkai obliges.
Pomkai working Edwards over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pomkai missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pomkai obliges.
Edwards is trying to push Pomkai away but Pomkai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Edwards takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pomkai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Edwards being controlled against the cage.
Edwards looking to stall.
#T2#
Pomkai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pomkai working Edwards over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pomkai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pomkai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edwards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Pomkai.
Pomkai connects with a knee to the head.
Pomkai tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it.
A knee to the head by Pomkai.
Pomkai trying to land knees to the body.
Pomkai lands a knee to the body.
Pomkai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pomkai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pomkai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Edwards takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pomkai.
Pomkai with a knee to the head.
Pomkai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pomkai obliges.
Pomkai working Edwards over with knees to the body.
Pomkai with a knee to the head.
Pomkai scores a nice knee to the body.
Pomkai scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pomkai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pomkai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pomkai lands a knee to the body.
Pomkai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T4#
Pomkai lands a nice knee to the body.
Pomkai lands a nice knee to the body.
Pomkai landing knees to the head.
Pomkai scores a nice knee to the body.
Pomkai with a knee to the head.
Pomkai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bhat Pomkai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pomkai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Edwards in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pomkai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Edwards in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Pomkai has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pomkai tries to land a knee to the head but Edwards blocks with his arms.
Pomkai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pomkai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pomkai scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhat Pomkai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Edwards's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pomkai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pomkai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pomkai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pomkai duly obliges.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pomkai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Pomkai's corner calls for a 1-2. Pomkai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Pomkai sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Pomkai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pomkai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Pomkai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pomkai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pomkai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edwards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards takes a knee right on the jaw!
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pomkai.
Pomkai tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards avoiding damage as Pomkai throws knees to the body.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Pomkai.
Pomkai leaning against his opponent.
Edwards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pomkai is stalling here.
Edwards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pomkai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Pomkai trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pomkai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Edwards trying to land knees to the body.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pomkai.
Knees to the body from Pomkai.
Edwards lands with a right to the head.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Pomkai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edwards.
Pomkai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edwards's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pomkai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edwards lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pomkai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pomkai connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Pomkai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.
Pomkai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edwards's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pomkai obliges.
Pomkai working Edwards over with knees to the body.
Pomkai landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Pomkai.
Pomkai working Edwards over with knees to the body.
Pomkai lands a good knee to the midsection. Edwards won't want to take too many of those.
Pomkai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ben Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A knee to the head by Pomkai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pomkai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Pomkai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pomkai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pomkai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but Pomkai blocks with his arms.
Bhat Pomkai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pomkai lands a nice knee to the body.
Pomkai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pomkai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pomkai lands a knee to the body.
Pomkai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pomkai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Edwards tries to work over Pomkai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pomkai has Edwards pushed against the cage.
Pomkai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bhat Pomkai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pomkai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bhat Pomkai!
A very excited looking Bhat Pomkai 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.
Ben Edwards was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck this shit'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 49
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Zaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaki.
Edwards fakes the leg kick and cracks Zaki in the body.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zaki has eaten all the pies!#CL#
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Edwards leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zaki is trying to pull guard but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zaki looks winded!
Edwards keeps control of Zaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edwards lands with a good body shot.
Zaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Edwards.
Edwards fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaki on the side of the head.
Edwards comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Edwards clinches up against the cage.
Edwards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Edwards.
Edwards pushes Zaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
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!
Edwards thumps Zaki with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Edwards - that will leave a mark!
Edwards cracks Zaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edwards. Zaki shrugs it off though. #KD#
Edwards knocks Zaki to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Zaki is rocked!
Edwards tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Zaki tries to bench press Edwards off him but Edwards keeps the position. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zaki tries to escape but Edwards is in control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edwards lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Edwards throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Zaki gets tackled into the cage by Edwards. Edwards maintains the clinch. #BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edwards, as that shot connected.
Zaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?#T4#
Edwards cracks Zaki with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Edwards!
Ben Edwards spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 45
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Fitzpatrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards throws a low kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzpatrick! But no joy.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fitzpatrick passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is working to tighten his grip on Edwards's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Edwards has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fitzpatrick is really squeezing tight and eventually Edwards passes out! Fitzpatrick breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Liam Fitzpatrick!
Ben Edwards was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck this shit'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 39
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards scores with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarsson.
Magnus Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsson. That did some damage!
Ragnarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edwards scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ragnarsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1##TD2#
Edwards tries to sprawl but Ragnarsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Edwards is trying to stand back up but Ragnarsson is controlling him
Ragnarsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ragnarsson drops an elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
Ragnarsson controlling the pace.
Ragnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ragnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ragnarsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnarsson on the ground.
Ragnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Ragnarsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ragnarsson passes to side control.
Ragnarsson grinds an elbow into Edwards's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Ragnarsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as Ragnarsson controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Ragnarsson has hold of Edwards's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Edwards tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ragnarsson cranks the arm and Edwards screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Edwards, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Magnus Ragnarsson!
The defeated Ben Edwards had this to say: 'fuck this shit'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards connects with a body shot.
Dilimanto looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilimanto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards lands a front kick.
Edwards lands with a big left! Dilimanto is wobbled badly! Edwards comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Dilimanto to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ben Edwards!
In his post fight interview, Ben Edwards started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Lumpinee 16
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sismey. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
#CL2#
Sismey takes the fight into the clinch.
Edwards is trying to push Sismey away but Sismey has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Sismey breaks the clinch.
Sismey throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Edwards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Sismey rushes Edwards and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Sismey avoids the damage to the body.
Sismey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sismey's efforts to push away.
Edwards crunches a lovely knee into Sismey's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sismey is trying to push Edwards away but Edwards has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Edwards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1##BC2#
Sismey breaks from the clinch.
Sismey thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Edwards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sismey circles away quickly and effectively.
Sismey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ben Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Sismey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edwards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sismey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edwards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Edwards wants to break free but Sismey has control.
Edwards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but Sismey blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sismey.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Sismey wants to get back to striking at distance but Edwards won't allow it.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Sismey avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the ropes. #T2#
A short right from Sismey.
Sismey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards avoiding damage as Sismey throws knees to the body.
Sismey stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Sismey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sismey throws a shot to the body.
Shaun Sismey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sismey moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Sismey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Sismey.
#CL2#
Sismey moves into the clinch.
Edwards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Edwards will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Sismey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sismey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Edwards obliges.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edwards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Edwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sismey is looking to control Edwards's arms but Edwards gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sismey has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. Sismey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Edwards lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Sismey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sismey.
Sismey fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwards lands with an uppercut that bounces Sismey off the ropes and back into range.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Sismey moved out of range.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sismey.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Sismey darts in trying to clinch
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Sismey. #T2##CL2#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Sismey has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Edwards does no damage.
Edwards lands a jab to the nose.
Sismey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.#CL2#
Sismey closes the distance and clinches.
Sismey lands a right hand.
Sismey throws an elbow but it misses.
Sismey wants to break free but Edwards has control.
Edwards keeps control of Sismey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Edwards dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sismey misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Edwards counters with a quick kick to the body but Sismey blocks it.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Sismey.
Sismey lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Sismey. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sismey is looking to clinch.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Ben Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sismey closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sismey breaks from the clinch.
Sismey tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Edwards there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Sismey misses with a body kick.#T1#
Sismey tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sismey avoids it.
Sismey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards digs a good body shot into Sismey's ribs.
No joy there for Sismey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sismey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sismey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sismey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Edwards counters with a series of strikes. Sismey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sismey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sismey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards connects with a body shot.
Ben Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sismey tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Edwards slams his shin into Sismey's torso.
A jab from Sismey misses.
Sismey tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range. #T2#
Sismey wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Sismey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sismey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Sismey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards throws a series of strikes that have Sismey backpedaling.
Sismey tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sismey tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sismey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Sismey.
Sismey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Sismey. Those never looked like landing.
Sismey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Sismey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sismey moves to clinch but Edwards breaks away
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Shaun Sismey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sismey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edwards, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Edwards!
After the fight, Ben Edwards was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Holmes tries to counter by closing the distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards lands with an uppercut that bounces Holmes off the cage and back into range.
Edwards misses with a head kick.
Holmes tries to counter with a clinch but Edwards shakes him off and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.
Holmes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Holmes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Edwards getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards throws a right and a left that Holmes avoids nicely.
Holmes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Holmes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Edwards throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Holmes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holmes scrambles back to his feet.
Edwards lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edwards sets himself, and Holmes steps forward looking for the clinch! Edwards avoids it this time.
Holmes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holmes tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Edwards letting Holmes take a breather here.
Holmes has Edwards pressed against the cage, preventing Edwards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edwards avoids the elbow strike from Holmes, against the cage.
Holmes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Edwards is looking to break free of the clinch but Holmes has double underhooks.
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Edwards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edwards takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Ben Edwards has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.
Holmes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holmes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holmes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
Holmes keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Edwards blocks an elbow strike.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Holmes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holmes misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Edwards.
Edwards 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.
Holmes wants to counter the offense by Edwards and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Holmes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edwards.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes tries to counter with a clinch but Edwards shakes him off and moves away.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Edwards.
#T4#
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holmes tries to counter with a clinch but Edwards shakes him off and moves away.
Holmes blocks the body kick.
Edwards thuds a left hand into Holmes's body.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Edwards is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Holmes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holmes.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edwards's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Edwards's cut.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ben Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Holmes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ben Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Edwards.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards scores with a punch to the head.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Holmes moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.#CL#
Edwards gets a clinch. #T1#
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
Holmes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holmes controlling the action here for a moment.
Edwards trying to land knees to the body.
Holmes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holmes has Edwards pushed against the cage.
Holmes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lester Holmes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmes lands an elbow just above Edwards 's eye.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Holmes stalling against the cage.
#T2#
Holmes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holmes misses with an elbow over the top.
Edwards is looking to break free of the clinch but Holmes has double underhooks.
Holmes keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holmes misses with an elbow strike.
Edwards wants to break free but Holmes has control.
Holmes avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Holmes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Edwards wants to break free but Holmes has control.
Holmes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Holmes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holmes prevents Edwards from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Holmes. #CUT2#
Ben Edwards's cut is getting worse.
Edwards looking to stall.
Edwards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holmes is defending well for now.#T3##BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards throws a low kick, looking for Holmes's leg but Holmes calmly moves out of range.
Holmes wants to counter the offense by Edwards and move into the clinch position.
Edwards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes wants to counter with a clinch but Edwards pushes him away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edwards. Holmes shrugs it off though.
Some bone on bone action there as Holmes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edwards misses with a wild combination.
Holmes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
A combination from Edwards does no damage.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Holmes instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Edwards up against the cage.
Holmes controlling the action here for a moment.
Holmes receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Edwards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Edwards's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Holmes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
#CL#
Edwards pushes Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes throws an elbow but it misses.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike from Holmes.
Holmes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike from Holmes.
Holmes lands an elbow inside that Edwards shrugs off.
Holmes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike from Holmes.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Holmes prevents Edwards from breaking the clinch.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike from Holmes.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Holmes. #T1#
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmes.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edwards's brow.
Holmes is trying to maintain a safe position but Edwards gets an underhook and turns Holmes into the cage.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmes.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but Holmes blocks with his arms.
Holmes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes lands an elbow just above Edwards 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmes.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Edwards blocks the elbow strike.
Holmes lands an elbow just above Edwards 's eye.
Holmes misses with an elbow strike.
Holmes taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edwards's brow. #T2#
Holmes misses with the head strike.
Holmes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holmes misses with an elbow strike.
Edwards dodges an elbow strike from Holmes.
Edwards trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards scores with a one two! Holmes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Holmes instigates a clinch.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike from Holmes.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmes.#T3#
Holmes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holmes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holmes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edwards taking a breather.
Holmes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holmes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edwards's efforts to push away.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike from Holmes.
Holmes is struggling to control the position.
Holmes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ben Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Edwards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Holmes controlling the action here for a moment.
Holmes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmes.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holmes throws an elbow but misses.
Holmes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edwards's defenses. #CUT2#
Ben Edwards's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Holmes misses with some punches.
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lester Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holmes is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edwards has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Edwards!
A less than humble Ben Edwards misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Edwards gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harvey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Harvey stands up from Edwards's guard - Harvey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Harvey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Harvey drives through and clinches with Edwards against the cage.
Edwards is trying to maintain a safe position but Harvey gets an underhook and turns Edwards into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harvey or not.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but Harvey blocks it.
Harvey has Edwards pushed against the cage.
Harvey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1##TD#
Harvey pulls guard.
Harvey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
Harvey pushes Edwards off and scrambles back to his feet.
Edwards scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Edwards clinches.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Edwards won't allow it.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Harvey avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Edwards scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Harvey is rocked!
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Harvey is controlling the position. #TD#
Harvey pulls Edwards into guard.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harvey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edwards being controlled here momentarily.
Edwards wants to stand and escape but instead Harvey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Edwards is working an open guard so Harvey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##CL#
Harvey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harvey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edwards smiles and moves away.
Edwards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harvey.#CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Harvey controls his hands.
Harvey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edwards just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Edwards pushes Harvey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Harvey has clasped his hands together around Edwards's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet but Harvey is dominant here and he's now got Edwards's back!#T4##SUB#
Edwards is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Harvey manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Harvey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felix Harvey!
The defeated Ben Edwards had this to say: 'fuck this shit'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.
Chase went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edwards misses with a leg kick
and Chase counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Edwards lands the left hand.
Edwards misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Chase tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chase changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to avoid it but Chase manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edwards to the ground. Edwards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chase uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.#KD2#
Edwards lands a big head kick that sends Chase tumbling to the mat! Edwards takes a step backwards and waves Chase back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Chase is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Manual Chase has been cut.
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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Edwards.
Oh Chase is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chase is breathing heavily.
Edwards cracks the inside of Chase's front leg.
Edwards throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Chase crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Edwards!
Ben Edwards bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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