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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Edwards looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barklong!
Barklong is not content to let Edwards control the position. #SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barklong has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barklong can't do much from the bottom here.
Barklong is looking to reverse the position.
Barklong struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards controlling from side mount.
Edwards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1##SUB#
Edwards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Edwards trying to control the position but Barklong is working away.
Edwards in side control, throwing shots but Barklong defends.
Edwards throws an elbow but Barklong slips to the side and avoids it well.
Edwards sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barklong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Edwards has hold of Barklong's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Barklong tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Edwards cranks the arm and Barklong screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Barklong, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wes Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards moves to clinch but Mygroin breaks away
and Mygroin counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards. #TD2#
Edwards tries to sprawl but Mygroin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Edwards keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mygroin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mygroin prevents Edwards from getting the reversal.
Mygroin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Edwards tries to hold on but Mygroin postures up.#SUB2#
Mygroin is working for a guillotine from mount but Edwards frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Mygroin has control of Edwards's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Edwards regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Edwards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Mygroin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Edwards is squirming around, avoiding Mygroin's attempts to control the action.
Mygroin with good strikes from the mount here!
Edwards looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Edwards wants to escape the position.
Edwards trying to control but not successfully. #T2#
Mygroin scores with punches from the back.
Mygroin biding his time, looking for the opening.
Edwards wants to escape the position.
Edwards looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Edwards is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mygroin is looking for a rear naked choke here but Edwards reverses the position brilliantly into Mygroin's guard!
Mygroin wants to sweep here but Edwards controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Edwards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mygroin is looking to stand up but Edwards isn't so interested in that idea.
Edwards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mygroin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Edwards stands up over Mygroin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mygroin looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mygroin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edwards wants to get up but he can't break Mygroin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Edwards could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edwards postures up in Mygroin's guard and throws a big left but Mygroin blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mygroin 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.
Mygroin has a closed guard, preventing Edwards from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Mygroin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mygroin shoots for a takedown but Edwards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mygroin closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Mygroin pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Edwards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Edwards seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Mygroin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mygroin moves into range and clinches up with Edwards.
Mygroin keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Mygroin manages to break the clinch.
Edwards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mygroin.#TD#
Edwards shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edwards showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Mygroin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mygroin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwards as he jumps to the side.
Pat Mygroin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Mygroin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mygroin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wes Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Mygroin.
Mygroin with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Edwards counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Mygroin clinches with his opponent.
Mygroin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edwards avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mygroin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards stalling.
#BC2#
Mygroin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
A jab from Edwards does it's job there.#TD#
Edwards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mygroin is trying to defend but Edwards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Edwards not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mygroin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura here.
Mygroin trying to hold on to Edwards's head to control him but Edwards postures up.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edwards 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.#T3##SUB2#
Mygroin looking for submissions off his back.
Mygroin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mygroin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pat Mygroin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mygroin wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mygroin pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mygroin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Mygroin clinches. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mygroin keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mygroin is trying to pull guard but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards tries to break free but Mygroin pushes him back against the cage.
Mygroin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edwards prevents it.
Mygroin is trying to pull guard but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mygroin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edwards after a bit of a struggle.
Edwards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mygroin blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pat Mygroin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mygroin dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
#CL2#
Mygroin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edwards, pushing him back against the cage.
Mygroin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch but Mygroin keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mygroin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edwards prevents it.
Mygroin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Edwards pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mygroin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Edwards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mygroin has Edwards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Edwards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wes Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Mygroin.#BC2#
Mygroin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mygroin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Mygroin clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Mygroin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mygroin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Edwards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mygroin.
Mygroin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mygroin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards tries to break free but Mygroin pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mygroin manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards throwing strikes from guard but Mygroin blocks nicely.
Edwards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edwards throwing strikes but missing.
Mygroin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Edwards controls the pace.
Mygroin trying to keep a closed guard but Edwards is proving a slippery customer.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Mygroin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Edwards closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mygroin to the mat! Mygroin manages to get full guard. #T4#
Mygroin is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mygroin lands a decent punch to the body there.
Mygroin is pulling down on Edwards's head. It's preventing any offense from Edwards, at least for the moment.
Mygroin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mygroin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mygroin has a closed guard, preventing Edwards from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wes Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pat Mygroin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but Mygroin has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Mygroin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mygroin 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Mygroin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dambra counters with a head kick. That will keep Edwards thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dambra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dambra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Berengard Dambra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Dambra. No joy for Edwards on that attempt. #TD#
Edwards shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edwards showed some decent athleticism there.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dambra wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Dambra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edwards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Edwards prevents Dambra from improving his position.
Dambra wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Edwards. #T1#
Dambra is looking to escape.
Edwards could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dambra regains full guard. Nicely done.
Edwards 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.
Edwards's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Edwards 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edwards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edwards throws a big elbow that misses.
Edwards won't allow Dambra to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Dambra is working an open guard so Edwards takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Edwards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dambra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dambra looks winded!
Dambra struggling a bit here.
Edwards working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Edwards controls the position. #SU#
Edwards decides to stand back up. #CL#
Edwards clinches with his opponent.
Dambra is looking to control Edwards's arms but Edwards gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dambra has his back to the cage. #BC#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Dambra takes one to the side of the head.
Edwards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dambra has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.
#BC2#
Dambra breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Dambra gets a clinch. #T3#
Edwards prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dambra has Edwards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Edwards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dambra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edwards counters with a left and a right that stings Dambra. #TD#
Edwards 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.#SU#
Edwards stands up from Dambra's guard - Edwards perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Edwards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dambra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edwards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dambra trying to control here.
Dambra tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Edwards stands up from half guard. #TD#
Edwards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dambra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Edwards dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Edwards is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dambra's half guard.
Dambra is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dambra wants to get back to full guard.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edwards working Dambra over with strikes.
Edwards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edwards prevents Dambra from improving his position.
Edwards winds up and cracks Dambra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dambra is breathing heavily.#T1#
Edwards working Dambra over with strikes.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Edwards lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Edwards keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU#
Edwards decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dambra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Edwards closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dambra quickly recovers to half guard.
Dambra wants to get back to full guard.
Wes Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura here.
Dambra wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Edwards is working for a submission of some sort.
Dambra wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
Dambra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Dambra trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Edwards seems content to control.#SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura but Dambra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edwards to get the leverage.
Edwards looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dambra trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edwards connects with a nice short shot to Dambra's temple.
Dambra taking some punishment here, with Edwards in his half guard.
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
Edwards working Dambra over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edwards connects with a nice short shot to Dambra's temple.
Edwards is nestled in close to Dambra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dambra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots.
Edwards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edwards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Edwards 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#
Edwards looks to land a combination but Dambra avoids it well.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dambra avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Dambra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Edwards manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dambra keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambra taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Dambra is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Dambra struggles to land a body shot inside as Edwards controls his hands.
Dambra jumps guard but Edwards stands there with Dambra around his waist. Dambra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edwards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dambra trying to control the position but instead, Edwards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dambra into the cage.
Dambra leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Dambra is controlling him.
Dambra tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dambra can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Dambra jumps guard.
Dambra has a closed guard, preventing Edwards from standing up.
Dambra looking for a sweep. Not yet Dambra, not yet.
Edwards landing some decent shots from guard. #T3##SUB#
Edwards drops back looking for a leg! Dambra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dambra manages to kick Edwards off! Edwards jumps back into Dambra's guard.
Edwards lands a couple of elbows.
Edwards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Edwards'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.#SU#
Edwards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Edwards throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Dambra counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Edwards makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4##TD#
Edwards shoots in and gets a takedown into Dambra's guard.
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 makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edwards works over Dambra with some ground and pound from guard.
Dambra has momentary wrist control but Edwards slips an elbow through the middle.
Edwards 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dambra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Brockhurst throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Brockhurst shoots for a takedown but Edwards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brockhurst will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Edwards gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Edwards wants to stand up but Brockhurst is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brockhurst accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Brockhurst controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brockhurst looking to pass the guard.
Brockhurst won't allow Edwards to sweep him here. #T1#
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Edwards pushes Brockhurst off and gets back to his feet.
Brockhurst 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.
Wes Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Brockhurst.#TD#
Edwards is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brockhurst's half guard.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edwards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Brockhurst looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brockhurst tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.
Edwards slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Edwards lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Edwards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edwards seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Edwards there.
Edwards looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edwards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brockhurst trying to hold on to Edwards's head to control him but Edwards postures up.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
Brockhurst trying to control but Edwards postures up.
Edwards 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#
Brockhurst is defending against the submission attempts here by Edwards.
Brockhurst avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edwards.
Edwards throwing shots but Brockhurst is blocking nicely.
Brockhurst is positioning himself well to prevent Edwards advancing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brockhurst moves into full guard.
Edwards could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brockhurst looks winded!
Edwards landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Brockhurst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brockhurst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Edwards decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brockhurst, up you get! #TD#
Brockhurst gets caught flat footed, as Edwards shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Brockhurst has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Edwards is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Brockhurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Edwards dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Edwards looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brockhurst!
Brockhurst is pushing Edwards's head away, looking to escape. Edwards manages to hold on to the position though.
Edwards tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brockhurst can't do much from the bottom here.
Brockhurst tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Brockhurst's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edwards scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Edwards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brockhurst can do to turn this around?
Brockhurst is trying to improve his position.
Brockhurst is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Edwards is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brockhurst is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edwards in side control lands a decent elbow.
Edwards in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Edwards are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Brockhurst wants to control but Edwards postures up.
Brockhurst is working to avoid the ground and pound but Edwards connects with a decent elbow.
Brockhurst avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Edwards.
Edwards lands some shots froms side control.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Brockhurst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Edwards grinds an elbow into Brockhurst's temple.
Edwards scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Edwards's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brockhurst has escaped the position, nice work there.
Edwards cracks Brockhurst with a big right hand but Brockhurst just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Edwards controlling the position.
Brockhurst takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Edwards lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU#
Edwards has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Brockhurst avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brockhurst continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Brockhurst drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edwards pulls Brockhurst in close to his closed guard and prevents Brockhurst from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edwards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edwards wants to stand up but Brockhurst is controlling him.
Brockhurst wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Edwards looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Edwards manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brockhurst manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Edwards throws a big elbow that misses.
Brockhurst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brockhurst being controlled here, momentarily.
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Brockhurst is looking for a triangle but Edwards pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Edwards dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brockhurst fails with the takedown.
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brockhurst sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.
Brockhurst misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Brockhurst counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockhurst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brockhurst shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Brockhurst keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edwards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edwards went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brockhurst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brockhurst counters with a big head kick but Edwards shrugs it off.
Edwards misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edwards wants it to stay on the feet.
Wes Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Brockhurst.
Nice sprawl there from Brockhurst as Edwards shoots in.
Edwards closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brockhurst lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Brockhurst ducks down to avoid it.
Brockhurst shoots in but no luck this time.
A left and a right from Edwards both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Brockhurst scores with a head kick. Edwards tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brockhurst tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edwards defends well and Brockhurst ends up having to push Edwards into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Edwards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brockhurst moves out of range of the strikes.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Brockhurst will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwards appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Edwards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU#
Edwards decides to stand up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Brockhurst, which made it look bad. #T3#
Edwards avoids the head kick by Brockhurst.
#TD#
Edwards closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brockhurst did well to prevent Edwards getting side control.
Edwards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Edwards prevents Brockhurst from improving his position.
Brockhurst keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brockhurst defending well though.
Wes Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Edwards seems to be working for a kimura but Brockhurst defends the submission attempt.
Brockhurst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Edwards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brockhurst tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Edwards thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brockhurst's head.
Brockhurst has hold of Edwards's hands but Edwards slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Edwards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brockhurst has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edwards is working away from the top position though.
Brockhurst is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shaun Brockhurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wes Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwards blocks the strikes from Brockhurst.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Preda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Preda gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Preda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Preda.
Preda misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Preda moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preda keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Edwards working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Preda on that attempt.
Wes Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radu Preda.#TD#
Edwards drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU#
Edwards stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Radu Preda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preda shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Preda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edwards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edwards seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preda throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Preda fails with a takedown attempt.
Preda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edwards really is a fat lump.#CL2#
Preda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Edwards misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Preda.
Preda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Edwards - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Preda misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown. Preda fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Preda scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Preda on that attempt.
Preda looks winded!
Edwards throws a jab when Preda was well out of range.#T3##TD#
Edwards drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Preda keeps working.
Preda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Preda is letting Edwards control him for a moment.
Preda dodges the ground and pound from Edwards.#SUB#
Edwards wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Preda, who protects the arm well. #SU#
Edwards decides to stand back up. Edwards steps back and let's Preda get back to his feet.#T4##TD#
Edwards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Edwards working over Preda with some ground and pound. Preda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Preda controlling the position for now.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Preda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Preda defending well though.
Preda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards thows a huge punch but Preda dodges it nicely.
Edwards trying to control the pace. #SU#
Edwards postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Preda to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Edwards dominated that round.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Preda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edwards avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Preda throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Preda clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Preda has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.
Edwards prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Preda shoots in and drives through. Edwards sprawls well.
Wes Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radu Preda.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##CL2#
Preda moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Preda can do to turn this around?
Edwards avoiding damage as Preda throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Edwards drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Edwards stands up. #TD#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Preda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preda is trying to control but can't.
#ES2#
Preda makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Preda is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Preda moves into the clinch.
Preda jumps guard but Edwards turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards misses with a series of wild punches.
Preda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Preda gets slowly back to his feet.
Wes Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Edwards shoots for a double leg takedown but Preda sprawls well. He's pushed Edwards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edwards throws a combination that misses
and Preda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Preda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Preda, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Preda against the cage but Preda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Preda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Preda clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Preda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edwards defends well and Preda ends up having to push Edwards into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Preda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edwards stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Preda tries to sprawl but Edwards drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edwards connects with a nice short shot to Preda's temple.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edwards connects with a nice short shot to Preda's temple.
Edwards thows a huge punch but Preda dodges it nicely.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Preda defending well though. #SUB#
Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wes Edwards will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Edwards swinging wildly here.
Preda dives in for a single leg takedown but Edwards sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Preda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Preda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edwards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Preda tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wes Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radu Preda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Edwards drives through with a takedown into Preda's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards is working Preda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Edwards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Preda wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Edwards manages to pass to side control.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Preda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Preda defending well though. #SUB#
Edwards seems to be looking for submissions.
#SU#
Edwards escapes and gets back to his feet.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Preda moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Preda. Preda maintains the clinch. #BC#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Edwards fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Preda has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2##BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Preda has managed to clinch.
Preda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.
Preda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards. #BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Preda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Preda looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.#CL2#
Preda clinches. #T3#
Preda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edwards is trying to push Preda away but Preda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Preda wants to break free but Edwards has control.
#BC2#
Preda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Preda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Edwards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Preda is trying to defend but Edwards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Preda is looking to improve his position.
Preda is not content to let Edwards control the position.#SUB#
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Preda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Preda is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Edwards seems to be looking for submissions.
Edwards trying to control from half guard but Preda is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Preda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edwards pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Edwards!
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