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Event:
FHMMA Annihilation
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Duff drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Duff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Edwards keeping moving, preventing Duff from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES# Edwards has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Duff has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2# Duff is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Edwards can't fight it off and eventually Duff manages to take the fight to the floor. Edwards looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Edwards wants to sweep but no luck. Duff wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving. Duff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Duff's corner is telling him to maintain position. Duff passes Edwards's left leg - he's now in half guard. Duff trying to control the action but Edwards is working from the bottom. Duff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2# Edwards taking some punishment here, with Duff in his half guard. #SUB2# Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edwards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff. Edwards is not content to let Duff control the position.#SUB2# Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Duff is working for a kimura but Edwards is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3# Duff is figuring out what he wants to do next. Duff scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2# Duff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Duff seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4# Duff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Duff slips a nice elbow through Edwards's hands, connecting with Edwards's forehead. Duff works his way into side control. #SUB2# Duff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Duff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Duff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edwards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Edwards takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Duff dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Duff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edwards. Duff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duff wants it to stay on the feet. It seemed like Duff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Duff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Duff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edwards on his heels. He'll look to pass Edwards's guard now, I'm sure. Edwards being controlled here, momentarily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duff stands and throws Edwards's legs to the side, diving into side control. Edwards really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2# Duff has an Americana. Edwards didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Duff is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Duff hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tony Duff!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1# Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Camacho blocks a head kick by Edwards.
#TD2# Edwards bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Camacho tries to get back to half guard but can't. Camacho parries the strikes from Edwards easily there. Edwards is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Camacho to escape.
#SUB2# Edwards looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Camacho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Camacho is looking for a sweep. Camacho is working hard here to advance position. Edwards in side control, just content to control the action for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camacho gets back to half guard. Camacho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camacho.#T1# Edwards pushing down on Camacho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Camacho tries to roll over but Edwards keeps him under control. Camacho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edwards's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edwards's back! Camacho lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Edwards is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Edwards wants to escape the position.
#T2# Camacho lands shots from the back. I would not like to be Edwards right now.
Camacho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Edwards manages to reverse the position and now he's in Camacho's guard. Nice work there by Edwards.
Edwards stopping the sweep attempt from Camacho. Camacho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camacho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Edwards looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3# Edwards trying to control here.
Edwards scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Camacho manages to mount him!
Edwards tries to hold on but Camacho pushes him away. Camacho won't let Edwards get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Edwards is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4# Edwards tries to hold on but Camacho postures up. Camacho lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Camacho wants to control the pace but Edwards is squirming around nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Edwards gets back to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Edwards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camacho pulls his head out easily. 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 George Camacho will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Edwards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short left from Edwards. #TD2# Edwards pulls guard successfully.
Edwards wants to stand up but Camacho is controlling him. #SUB2# Edwards looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Camacho has picked Edwards up and slammed him! Edwards can't keep hold of the triangle and Camacho manages to pass to side control!#SUB# Camacho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Edwards, who protects the arm well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edwards tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Camacho presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Camacho lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T1# Edwards sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Edwards wants to improve his position but Camacho is controlling well.
Camacho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edwards does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Edwards tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Camacho has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Edwards tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2# Edwards sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Camacho is thwarting Edwards's attempts to control the position. Edwards looks like he's trying to stand up.
Edwards trying to control here.
#ES2# Edwards kicks off Camacho and gets to his feet. #T3# Camacho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Edwards throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camacho swats him away and circles back towards the center. Edwards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Camacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Camacho keeps the fight on the outside. Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick. Edwards tries to clinch but Camacho is having none of it. Camacho shoots in for a double leg but Edwards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Camacho fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4# Camacho looks for a takedown but Edwards sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him. Camacho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Camacho persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Camacho dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
George Camacho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Edwards instigates a clinch. #BC2# Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Edwards drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2# Edwards has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2# Camacho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# The fight stays on the outside here - Camacho looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Camacho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edwards defends it nicely. Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Camacho. Edwards works over Camacho's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2# It looks like George Camacho has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camacho circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2# Edwards bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2# Edwards stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL# Camacho gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##TD2# Edwards manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2# Edwards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camacho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Edwards controls Camacho momentarily but Camacho frees himself. Edwards looking for a sweep. Not yet Edwards, not yet. Edwards will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Edwards keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully. Edwards wants to control but Camacho passes easily into half guard.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Camacho is looking for a kimura here.
Edwards trying to control but Camacho postures up.
#T3##SUB2# Edwards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Edwards wants to get back to full guard but Camacho has passed into side control. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Edwards is looking to reverse the position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Edwards is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Edwards closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Camacho did well to prevent Edwards getting side control. Edwards is taking a breather. Camacho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Camacho wants to get back to full guard.#SU2# Edwards stands up and beckons Camacho to join him on the feet. Edwards tries to clinch up and Camacho counters with a flying knee. Nice. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Edwards displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camacho.
And that's the end of the fight! Owen Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Edwards 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Edwards!
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