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Event:
ABW Title Tournament SF 2
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Edmond tries for a takedown but Tektas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Tektas gets a clinch.
Edmond tries to circle away but Tektas has him pinned against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tektas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tektas keeps control of Edmond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tektas throws an elbow that misses.
#TD#
Edmond manages to pull guard.
Tektas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tektas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Edmond's head.
Edmond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tektas on the ground.
Tektas working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tektas slips nicely into half guard.
Tektas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Tektas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Edmond lands with a few short shots to the body.
Tektas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Edmond!
Tektas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tektas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#
Edmond is rocked!
Tektas postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Edmond bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Tektas and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Tektas!
During a confident post fight interview, Demetrius Tektas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 2
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and White Jr moves out of range easily. #TD2#
White Jr gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Edmond has escaped the position, nice work there.
Edmond can't do much from the bottom here.
Edmond wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
White Jr has hold of Edmond's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Edmond seems comfortable defending it but White Jr has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Edmond is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Edmond is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but White Jr couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walter White Jr!
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Event:
FFA 6: Savage vs Del Rio
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Cifer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmond.
Edmond walks into a jab.
Edmond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cifer.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cifer fakes the leg kick and cracks Edmond in the body.
A head kick misses from Edmond.
Edmond tries to clinch but Cifer moves away
and Cifer counters with a stiff right hand.
Cifer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cifer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cifer lands with a good body shot.
Cifer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cifer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cifer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edmond back to the cage. Cifer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No joy there for Cifer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edmond shoots in looking for a takedown but Cifer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmond's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cifer with a jab.
Edmond shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Edmond looking to score a takedown here. Cifer is defending well but Edmond drives through and ends up in Cifer's guard.#T1##SUB#
Cifer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cifer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmond preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmond sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cifer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Cifer has his foot on Edmond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edmond works his way back into a safe position though.
Edmond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cifer pulls Edmond in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cifer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cifer duly obliges.
Edmond takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cifer ducks under a wild hook from Edmond.
Cifer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cifer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Edmond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cifer to score with a decent uppercut.
Edmond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cifer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ulquiorra Cifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Edmond.
Cifer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmond at a distance.
Cifer scores with a jab to the body.
Edmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ulquiorra Cifer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edmond moves in looking to clinch but Cifer pushes him off.
That kick from Cifer tenderised Edmond's leg. Edmond is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edmond shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Cifer. No joy for Edmond on that attempt.
Cifer connects with a body shot.
Cifer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cifer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cifer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cifer!
Edmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cifer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Edmond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cifer connects with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cifer.
A good leg kick by Cifer.
Nice uppercut lands for Cifer. That snapped Edmond's head back.
Cifer thows a body kick. Edmond tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cifer.
Both fighters circling a little - Cifer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cifer throws a big counter combination but Edmond scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Edmond tries to clinch but Cifer moves away
and Cifer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edmond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Edmond.
Edmond looks winded!
Edmond wants to clinch up but Cifer keeps it at a distance.
Cifer lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cifer keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Cifer.
Cifer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmond throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulquiorra Cifer dominated that round.
That's time! Cifer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cifer jabs Edmond right on the nose. Edmond blinks but takes it well.
Cifer lunges at Edmond with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edmond's hand.
Edmond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cifer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edmond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cifer checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Cifer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ulquiorra Cifer is winning the standup battle so far.
Cifer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cifer lands with a nice body kick.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Edmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good body shot from Cifer.
Cifer misses with a punch to the body.
Cifer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edmond can do to turn this around?
Cifer misses with an elbow over the top.
Edmond jumps guard but Cifer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Edmond blocks an elbow strike.
Cifer lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cifer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Cifer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cifer throws an elbow but misses.
Cifer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Edmond leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Edmond drags the fight down to the ground.
Cifer trying to control but Edmond is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cifer drops back looking for a leg! Edmond is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edmond manages to kick Cifer off! Cifer jumps back into Edmond's guard.
Cifer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cifer 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.
Edmond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cifer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Edmond passes into half guard.
Cifer is trying to maintain the position but Edmond is very close to passing his half guard.
Edmond is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edmond is thwarting Cifer's attempts to control the position.
Cifer works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Cifer trying to control the position.
Cifer being controlled here, momentarily.
Cifer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edmond is fighting to break Cifer's control of his arms but Cifer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Edmond sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cifer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cifer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edmond is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Cifer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cifer controls Edmond momentarily but Edmond frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cifer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulquiorra Cifer dominated that second round.
That's time! Cifer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cifer misses with a double jab.
Cifer looks to land a body kick but Edmond moved away.
Edmond fails with the takedown
and Cifer counters with a left and a right that stings Edmond.
Cifer fakes the leg kick and cracks Edmond in the body.
Edmond darts in looking for a takedown but Cifer gets double underhooks and turns Edmond into the cage.
Edmond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edmond dives in and grabs Cifer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cifer pushes down on Edmond's head and hops out.
Ulquiorra Cifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Edmond.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cifer.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Cifer moves out of range easily.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cifer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cifer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cifer clobbers Edmond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edmond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ulquiorra Cifer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cifer to score with a decent uppercut.
Cifer lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1#
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cifer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Cifer.
Cifer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Edmond wants to clinch up but Cifer keeps it at a distance.
Cifer delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Edmond.
Cifer works the jab nicely.
Cifer stuffs the takedown attempt from Edmond. Edmond gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Cifer.
Cifer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Edmond pushes Cifer up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmond blocks the elbow strike.
Cifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
#T2#
Edmond takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cifer tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Cifer back against the cage.
Cifer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edmond's defenses.
Cifer tries to work over Edmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cifer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edmond or not.
Cifer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cifer tries to work over Edmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cifer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cifer throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cifer.
Cifer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cifer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cifer misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Cifer tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Cifer back against the cage.
Cifer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edmond blocks an elbow strike from Cifer.
#TD2#
Edmond pulls guard.
Cifer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edmond's head.#ES2#
Edmond is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cifer can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Cifer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
Nice elbow from Cifer.
Cifer has Edmond pushed against the cage.
Cifer can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
#T4#
Cifer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cifer stalls.
Cifer managing to block the knees to the body from Edmond.
#TD2#
Edmond decides to pull guard.
Cifer landing with the ground and pound.
Cifer is working Edmond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cifer tries to free his leg and advance position but Edmond is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Edmond has his foot on Cifer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cifer works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Cifer drops back looking for a leg! Edmond is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edmond manages to kick Cifer off! Cifer jumps back into Edmond's guard.
Cifer cracks Edmond with a solid left hand.
Daniel Edmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulquiorra Cifer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cifer trying to control but Edmond is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulquiorra Cifer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cifer, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulquiorra Cifer!
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Event:
FFA 4: Mekovic vs Ekaku
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cifer pushes Edmond up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmond avoids the elbow strike from Cifer, against the cage.
Edmond blocks the elbow strike.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Cifer.
Cifer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Cifer.
Cifer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Cifer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Edmond is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cifer to the mat. Cifer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Edmond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Edmond stopping the sweep attempt from Cifer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edmond sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Cifer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Edmond is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cifer.
Edmond just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmond has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Edmond is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cifer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cifer tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Edmond stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cifer scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Cifer moves into the clinch successfully.
Cifer lands a nice shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cifer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edmond's brow.
Cifer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
Cifer lands a body shot. #T3#
Cifer misses with an elbow strike.
Cifer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cifer blocks the elbow strike.
Edmond takes an elbow to the temple.
Cifer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cifer misses with an elbow strike.
Edmond avoids the elbow strike from Cifer, against the cage.
Cifer lands an elbow that stopped Edmond in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cifer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edmond's brow.
Cifer throws an elbow but it misses.
Cifer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Cifer.
Cifer misses with an elbow strike.
Edmond with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ulquiorra Cifer has been cut.
Cifer tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Cifer back against the cage. #T4#
Cifer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Edmond clinches up with Cifer and pushes him back against the cage.
Edmond is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cifer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edmond avoids the elbow strike from Cifer, against the cage.
Cifer misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Edmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cifer lands with a cross.
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!
Cifer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donk. Cifer catches Edmond right on the button with a cross.
Cifer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cifer!
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Cifer moves out of range easily.
As Edmond backs off Cifer throws a huge counter combo but Edmond manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulquiorra Cifer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulquiorra Cifer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Cifer takes the fight into the clinch.
Cifer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cifer tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Cifer back against the cage.
Cifer can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Cifer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edmond.
Edmond jumps guard but Cifer stands there with Edmond around his waist. Edmond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cifer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cifer throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond tries to clinch but Cifer moves out of range.
Edmond keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Cifer.
Edmond goes for a double leg but Cifer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cifer continues to drive forward.#TD#
Edmond is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cifer's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cifer is trying to maintain the position but Edmond is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Edmond is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cifer has his hands clasped together around Edmond's back. He's all about the action.
Cifer moves into full guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edmond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Edmond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cifer has control of Edmond's left arm, preventing Edmond from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cifer being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cifer, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Edmond closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Cifer can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
#TD#
Edmond is trying to trip Cifer. He has hold of a leg but Cifer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Edmond persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cifer wants to sweep here but Edmond controlling him for the moment.
Cifer is looking to sweep but instead, Edmond has passed into half guard.
Cifer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cifer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edmond not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Cifer trying to keep a closed guard but Edmond is proving a slippery customer.
Daniel Edmond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edmond wants to get up but he can't break Cifer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Edmond wants to pass the guard but Cifer is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cifer is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cifer lands a couple of elbows.
Cifer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cifer scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ulquiorra Cifer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ulquiorra Cifer'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cifer throws the kick towards the body but Edmond avoids it.
Edmond shoots for a double leg takedown but Cifer sprawls well. He's pushed Edmond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cifer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Edmond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Edmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cifer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cifer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
Edmond shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Edmond has managed to clinch.
Cifer misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Cifer.
Cifer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifer misses with an elbow strike.
Cifer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cifer tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Cifer back against the cage.
Cifer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edmond or not.
Cifer misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Edmond avoids a wild elbow strike from Cifer.
Cifer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Edmond shoots in and bounces Cifer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Edmond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cifer looking to control.
Cifer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Edmond haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Cifer working a defensive guard but Edmond manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cifer prevents Edmond from moving into mount.
Cifer tries to control but Edmond manages to take his back.
Edmond gets his hands free as Cifer looks to control. #SUB#
Edmond working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Edmond looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Cifer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cifer keeping control of the position.
Cifer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cifer wants to control but Edmond is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cifer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Cifer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Edmond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Edmond.
I think Cifer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulquiorra Cifer!
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Event:
FFA 2: The Second Coming
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Waves moves out of range easily.
Waves throws a right hand that Edmond ducks under and follows up with a left that Edmond also avoids with ease.
Edmond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edmond shoots in for a takedown but Waves shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Waves instigates a clinch.
Edmond fails to pull guard.
Waves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Waves working hard to break the clinch.
Waves presses Edmond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Waves.
Waves pushes Edmond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waves scores with a shoulder strike.
Waves tries to circle away but Edmond has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Waves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Edmond is trying to pull guard but Waves turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trent Waves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Edmond.
Waves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Waves tries to break the clinch but Edmond is controlling the position.
Waves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Waves.
#BC#
Waves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Waves closes the distance and clinches.
Edmond is trying to push Waves away but Waves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Waves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Waves looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Waves tries to sprawl but Edmond drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Waves has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Edmond is on him like a limpet, forcing Waves back against the cage.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Waves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edmond can't find room to land a body shot as Waves controls the action.
Edmond jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Waves walks away with a smile on his face. Edmond gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daniel Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Edmond has closed the distance and engaged Waves in a clinch.
Waves lands an uppercut.
Edmond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Waves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edmond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edmond jumps guard but Waves stands there with Edmond around his waist. Edmond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edmond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Waves.
Edmond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Waves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Edmond can't break the clinch.
Edmond has Waves pressed against the cage, preventing Waves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edmond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Waves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waves pushes Edmond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Waves effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Waves.
Edmond tries to pull guard but Waves won't allow it.
#T4#
Waves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edmond being controlled against the cage.
Waves stalls.
Edmond tries to pull guard but Waves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Edmond.
Waves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Waves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Waves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Edmond throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Edmond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Waves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Edmond.
Waves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Edmond is rocked!
Waves lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Edmond - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Waves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trent Waves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Edmond takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Estrada.
Estrada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Edmond tightens his grip and picks Estrada up, before dumping him to the ground. Estrada manages to land in guard.
Estrada keeping moving, preventing Edmond from controlling successfully.
Edmond preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Edmond gets to his feet - Estrada follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Estrada gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch.
Estrada wants to take the fight to the mat but Edmond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Edmond turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Edmond manages to end up in side control.
Estrada is trying to get back to half guard.
Edmond has control of an arm but Estrada manages to advance to Edmond's back!
I really don't envy Edmond right now.
Estrada really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Edmond.
Edmond wants to get back to his feet.
Edmond rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Well, if Estrada 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.
Estrada stalling away here and it's allowed Edmond to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Estrada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edmond keeping moving, preventing Estrada from controlling successfully.
Edmond doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Estrada trying to control but Edmond is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estrada slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Edmond keeping moving, preventing Estrada from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Estrada 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#
Edmond looking for a guillotine here but Estrada defends easily.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edmond is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Edmond throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Estrada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edmond as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edmond lands with a good body shot.
Estrada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Edmond dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Estrada drives through and clinches with Edmond against the cage.
#TD#
Estrada jumps guard.
Edmond preventing the sweep.
Edmond connects with a couple of short punches.
Estrada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Estrada has gone for a leg lock! Edmond slips out almost immediately though and dives into Estrada's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada is striking but Edmond is not phased and passes to half guard.#T1##SU2#
Edmond decides to stand and escape the position.
Estrada doesn't manage to clinch there - Edmond circles away.
Estrada lands a really nice looking cross but Edmond seems unphased.
Estrada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Edmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edmond, right into the meat.
#CL#
Estrada takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Edmond has hold of one of Estrada's legs. Estrada is fighting the takedown attempt but Edmond gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Edmond is pushing down on Estrada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Estrada is fighting to maintain full guard but Edmond has managed to sneak the leg through.
Estrada wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Edmond is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Estrada is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edmond pulls his head out easily.
Daniel Edmond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Estrada trying to get back to full guard but Edmond takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Edmond looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmond trying to control but Estrada is having none of it. #T3#
Estrada is trying to reverse the position but instead Edmond has taken his back - oops!
Edmond is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Estrada. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB2#
Estrada fending off the submission attempt from Edmond.
Edmond avoiding Estrada 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Edmond biding his time, controlling Estrada. #SUB2#
Edmond is looking for the choke from the back position but Estrada is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Can Estrada hold on?! Edmond is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Edmond 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Estrada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edmond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edmond is looking to clinch but Estrada is avoiding it.
Estrada wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Edmond slips a jab and a cross from Estrada.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Edmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edmond is pressed up against the cage. Estrada has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Edmond down to the mat. Edmond avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Estrada jabs at Edmond's body.
Edmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Estrada tries to close the distance and clinch but Edmond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edmond.#CL2#
Edmond clinches.
Estrada wants to take the fight to the mat but Edmond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Edmond works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Edmond drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Estrada manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Edmond has Estrada in his guard.#REVR#
Edmond wants to stand and escape but Estrada is having none of it.
Estrada trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edmond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Estrada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Edmond is looking to stand up but Estrada isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Estrada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Estrada prevents Edmond from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Estrada content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Estrada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edmond's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmond wants to stand back up but Estrada manages to pass into side control.
Edmond is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Estrada trying to control the position but Edmond is working away.
Edmond is letting Estrada control him for a moment.
Edmond wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Estrada is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Edmond will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Estrada prevents Edmond from escaping the position.
Edmond trying to remain calm as Estrada controls from the top position.#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.
Edmond is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estrada taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Edmond throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Estrada was covering up waiting for the punch and Edmond finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Estrada is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Edmond dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Estrada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edmond 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Edmond!
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