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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Edwards darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Edwards landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.
Mack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mack wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mack looking for submissions off his back.
Mack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards. #SUB#
Mack looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Edwards slips a nice elbow through Mack's hands, connecting with Mack's forehead.
Mack tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mack looking for submissions off his back.
Mack gets full guard.
Edwards scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Mack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edwards defends well.
Edwards working some strikes from top position.
Edwards landing with the ground and pound.
Edwards lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2##SUB#
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edwards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edwards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Edwards preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mack has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Edwards doesn't defend quickly enough and Mack has managed to lock this one up! Can Edwards escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mack on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Walton Mack!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Parnasse closes the distance looking to clinch
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parnasse moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Edwards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Edwards throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Parnasse tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Edwards is in Parnasse's guard.
Edwards throws an elbow that misses. Parnasse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Edwards's guard. Nice move by Parnasse!#REVR##SUB#
Parnasse drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parnasse jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Edwards scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Parnasse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
No luck for Parnasse with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salahdine Parnasse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parnasse misses the shot to the body.
Edwards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Parnasse gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Edwards to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Parnasse has his foot on Edwards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edwards works his way back into a safe position though.
Edwards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parnasse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edwards throwing strikes from guard but Parnasse blocks nicely.
Edwards is in close to Parnasse's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Parnasse is keeping the position.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards stopping the sweep attempt from Parnasse.#SUB#
Edwards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parnasse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edwards has managed to get both his arms back between Parnasse's legs - danger averted.
Parnasse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards cracks Parnasse with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parnasse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards won't allow Parnasse to sweep him here. #T3#
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Edwards gets to his feet - Parnasse follows without any prompting.
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Parnasse has a takedown stuffed.
Parnasse misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Edwards counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Parnasse!
You can see the frustration on Parnasse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sloppy strikes there by Edwards.
Parnasse avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Edwards. #T4#
Parnasse tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Edwards presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Parnasse throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Edwards breaks from Parnasse's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Parnasse avoids a series of strikes thrown by Edwards.
Parnasse is trying to escape the mount.
Parnasse tries to hold on but Edwards pushes him away.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parnasse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edwards landing strikes from the mount and Parnasse is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Parnasse looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Edwards dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Parnasse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Parnasse. #CL2#
Edwards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parnasse is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks.
Edwards wants to take the fight to the mat but Parnasse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Parnasse tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
Edwards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salahdine Parnasse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Edwards.#TD2#
Edwards lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Edwards landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards throwing shots but Parnasse is blocking nicely.
Ethan Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parnasse wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Parnasse trying to control but Edwards postures up.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parnasse wants to get back to full guard.
Edwards is trying to control the action in half guard but Parnasse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Parnasse gets back to full guard.
Parnasse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edwards scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Parnasse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Edwards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Parnasse gets caught flat footed, as Edwards shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Edwards chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards throws an elbow that misses. Parnasse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Edwards's guard. Nice move by Parnasse!#REVR#
Parnasse is fighting to break Edwards's control of his arms but Edwards is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Edwards 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.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edwards has control of Parnasse's left arm, preventing Parnasse from doing any damage.
Parnasse trying to control but Edwards is working 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.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
Edwards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Parnasse controlling him for the moment.
Edwards pulls Parnasse in close to prevent any damage. #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!
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parnasse tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ethan Edwards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Parnasse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Edwards manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Parnasse on his heels. He'll look to pass Parnasse's guard now, I'm sure.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Parnasse keeps moving.
Parnasse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edwards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Parnasse is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parnasse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Edwards wants to stand up but Parnasse is controlling him. #T1#
Parnasse advances position into side control!
Parnasse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working.
Edwards tries to buck Parnasse off but Parnasse is having none of it.
Edwards manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Parnasse 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 Parnasse. #T2#
Edwards wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Parnasse is trying to work for a kimura but Edwards is defending well.
Edwards is not content to let Parnasse control the position.
Edwards wants to control but Parnasse passes into side.
#T3#
Parnasse creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Parnasse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working.
Edwards is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edwards can do anything to dispel that myth.
Edwards taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parnasse wants to control but Edwards is keeping him busy.
Edwards is looking for a sweep.
Parnasse advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parnasse tries to control but Edwards wriggling away.
Salahdine Parnasse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards is desperately trying to improve his position but Parnasse has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salahdine Parnasse showed his dominance in that final round.
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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Edwards decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maeda gets full guard.#SUB#
Maeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edwards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edwards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Edwards is posturing up here but Maeda has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Edwards tries to roll out but it's too tight and Edwards has to tap! Slick submission there by Maeda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
De Souza has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Edwards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edwards.
Edwards trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Souza's guard.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Souza wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edwards thows a huge punch but De Souza dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Edwards is trying to control. De Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edwards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards is trying to control. De Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but De Souza defending well.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Souza defending well though. #T2#
De Souza has hold of Edwards's hands but Edwards slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Souza is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Souza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots.
De Souza taking some punishment here, with Edwards in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Edwards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Edwards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Edwards there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Edwards there.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De Souza is looking to improve his position.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Edwards slips a nice elbow through De Souza's hands, connecting with De Souza's forehead.
Edwards trying to control from half guard but De Souza is working away.
De Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.
De Souza wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Edwards controlling the action here.
De Souza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Souza tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza taking some punishment here, with Edwards in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Edwards dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
De Souza tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edwards has De Souza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Souza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Souza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards.
#TD2#
Edwards jumps guard.
Edwards looking for a sweep. Not yet Edwards, not yet.
De Souza wants to get up but he can't break Edwards's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards 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.
Edwards is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Souza postures up.
#T1#
Edwards has control of De Souza's left arm, preventing De Souza from doing any damage.
De Souza trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards passes into half guard.
Edwards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
De Souza taking some punishment here, with Edwards in his half guard. #SU2#
Edwards stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Edwards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Souza is trying to defend but Edwards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De Souza wants to stand back up but Edwards manages to pass into side control.
Edwards in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
De Souza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Edwards trying to control the position but De Souza is working away.
De Souza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SU2#
Edwards has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Edwards shoots in but De Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rafael De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Edwards.
De Souza wants to clinch.
Edwards tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Souza defends well and Edwards ends up having to push De Souza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rafael De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
so Edwards counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Edwards trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Souza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Edwards has passed into half guard!
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Edwards decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Souza dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on De Souza's head and hops out.
De Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edwards unleashes a big counter combination but De Souza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan 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##CL2#
Edwards moves into range and clinches up with De Souza.#TD2#
Edwards pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Edwards pushes De Souza off and gets back to his feet.
De Souza looks for a takedown but Edwards sprawls well.
Edwards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Souza leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Edwards clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Souza smiles and moves away.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Souza stuffs the takedown.
Rafael De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Edwards.#T1#
De Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Souza is fending him off so far but Edwards persists. Nope, De Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses
and Edwards counters with a left and a right that stings De Souza.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with De Souza, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes De Souza against the cage but De Souza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like De Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a takedown #CL#
and De Souza moves into the clinch.
De Souza is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Edwards pulls guard.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Edwards has a closed guard, preventing De Souza from standing up. #T2#
Edwards pulls De Souza in close to prevent any damage.
De Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edwards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Edwards working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but De Souza has wrist control.
Edwards works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ethan Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but De Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edwards drops an elbow to the side of De Souza's head.
De Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Edwards working De Souza over with strikes.
De Souza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edwards on the ground.
Edwards working De Souza over with strikes.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes.
Edwards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Edwards working De Souza over with strikes.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Edwards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.
De Souza trying to control from the bottom.
De Souza is trying to control but Edwards passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Edwards stands up.
Rafael De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Edwards feints and as Maeda raises his hands in defense, Edwards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Maeda has his feet on Edwards's thighs here. He's pushed Edwards off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Edwards screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Kubo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Edwards has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kubo is on him like a limpet, forcing Edwards back against the cage.
Kubo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards.
#BC2#
Kubo breaks from the clinch.
Kubo with a poor takedown #CL#
and Edwards moves into the clinch.#TD#
Edwards has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kubo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubo is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T1#
Edwards struggling to keep hold of the position.
Edwards throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kubo could be in trouble here!
Edwards is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Edwards gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Edwards gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Edwards apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kubo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kubo counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards shoots in but no luck this time.
Kubo dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Kubo's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edwards.#TD#
Edwards shoots in and bounces Kubo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Edwards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kubo is keeping the position for now.
Kubo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Edwards stops Kubo from standing up. #SUB2#
Kubo looking for a guillotine here but Edwards defends easily.
Edwards connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kubo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Edwards wants to sweep here but Kubo controlling him for the moment.
Edwards pulls Kubo in close to his closed guard and prevents Kubo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edwards has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Edwards wriggles free and stands up.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Edwards gets the takedown into side control.
Kubo is looking to reverse the position.
Edwards lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards tries to score with some ground and pound. Kubo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Edwards with a poor takedown
and Kubo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kubo.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Kubo.#CL#
Edwards gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Edwards manages to pull guard.
Edwards trying to control the position.
Edwards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kubo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Kubo looking to pass the guard.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Edwards looking for subs off his back but Kubo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kubo trying to mount his opponent but Edwards defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edwards manages to get to full guard.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Kubo controlling him for the moment.
Edwards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edwards tries to get out of the position.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Kubo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Edwards manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kubo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Edwards stays in close to Kubo's body and controls the position.
Edwards lands a couple of elbows.
Kubo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kubo wants to stand up but Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but Kubo has wrist control.#T4#
Edwards wants to control from the top but Kubo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kubo misses with a takedown #CL#
and Edwards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Edwards lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kubo is trying to get back to full guard.
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kubo is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Edwards dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Kubo.
Kubo tries to clinch but Edwards moves away #TD#
and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kubo won't be happy with that.
Kubo is trying to control Edwards's posture but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo taking a bit of punishment here - Edwards scoring with strikes.
Edwards creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Edwards lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kubo down.
#T1#
Edwards looks up at the clock and then as Kubo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Edwards smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kubo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Edwards connects with a decent elbow.
Edwards grinds an elbow into Kubo's temple.
Edwards working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kubo is not content to let Edwards control the position.
Edwards working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Edwards landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Edwards taking a break here but Kubo is having none of it and regains half guard.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubo can do to turn this around?#T2#
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.
Edwards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Edwards slips a nice elbow through Kubo's hands, connecting with Kubo's forehead.
Ethan Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kubo has hold of Edwards's hands but Edwards slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kubo pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Edwards is thwarting Kubo's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Edwards stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Edwards closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kubo to the mat! Kubo manages to get full guard.
Kubo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Edwards dives into side control.
#REVB#
Edwards lands an elbow.
Edwards is chipping away with strikes.
Edwards cracks Kubo with a big right hand but Kubo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T4#
Edwards landing a few strikes.
Kubo is looking to reverse the position.
Edwards working the ground and pound from side control.
Kubo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards wants to control but Kubo is keeping him busy.
Edwards is chipping away with strikes.
Kubo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Edwards is chipping away with strikes.
Yuta Kubo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwards is working Kubo over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Martinez misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Edwards decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Martinez's guard.
Edwards stops Martinez from standing up.
Edwards passes into half guard.
Edwards stops Martinez from getting back to his feet.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edwards winds up and cracks Martinez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Edwards escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Edwards drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Martinez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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 jumps guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Edwards jumps guard but Martinez stands there with Edwards around his waist. Edwards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Manuel Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Edwards.
Edwards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martinez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Edwards jumps guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Edwards looking for a takedown.
Martinez wants to get back to striking at distance but Edwards won't allow it.
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Edwards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martinez missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Martinez tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Martinez tries to sprawl but Edwards drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Edwards trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away.
Martinez taking some punishment here, with Edwards in his half guard.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet.
Edwards throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Martinez to regain full guard.
Martinez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
Edwards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Edwards postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Edwards distracts Martinez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edwards stops Martinez from standing up.
Edwards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edwards is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Edwards looking to pass the guard.
Edwards scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edwards trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edwards sitting in guard here, content to control.
Edwards forces his way into half guard.
Edwards is taking a breather. Martinez 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.
Martinez is staying active underneath Edwards, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards drops an elbow to the side of Martinez's head.
Edwards working over Martinez with some ground and pound. Martinez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Edwards dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Edwards gets a double leg takedown into Martinez's guard.#ES#
Martinez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Edwards off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Martinez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Edwards shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edwards showed some decent athleticism there.
Martinez is looking to escape.#T1#
Edwards slips a nice elbow through Martinez's hands, connecting with Martinez's forehead.
Edwards working over Martinez with some ground and pound. Martinez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Edwards slips a nice elbow through Martinez's hands, connecting with Martinez's forehead.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.
Martinez pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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 Martinez's temple. #SU2#
Edwards postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Martinez to stand up.
Martinez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.#T2##CL2#
Edwards clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Edwards pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Edwards has his feet on Martinez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Edwards closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martinez to the mat! Martinez manages to get full guard. #ES#
Martinez pushes Edwards off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Edwards clinches with his opponent.
Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martinez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Edwards is working for takedown but Martinez is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Edwards pulls guard. #T3#
Edwards is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Edwards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinez wants to stand but Edwards has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Martinez is fighting to break Edwards's control of his arms but Edwards is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Edwards manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Martinez won't allow it.
Manuel Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Edwards.
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez working hard to break the clinch.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Edwards drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Edwards scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU2#
Martinez is working an open guard so Edwards takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Edwards drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edwards works over Martinez with some ground and pound from guard.
Edwards cracks Martinez with a solid left hand.
Martinez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Edwards works over Martinez with some ground and pound from guard.
Edwards working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martinez's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martinez's head.#ES#
Martinez has his feet on Edwards's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1##TD2#
Edwards closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Martinez quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Martinez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Edwards is on him like a limpet, forcing Martinez back against the cage.
Edwards is trying to drag Martinez to the mat but Martinez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martinez lands with a left to the head.
Martinez prevents the takedown attempt.
Edwards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martinez walks away with a smile on his face. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manuel Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Edwards.
Edwards has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Martinez.
Martinez lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Martinez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Martinez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Edwards connects with a couple of short punches.
Edwards is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Edwards lands a couple of digs.
Edwards with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edwards lands a couple of elbows.
Edwards's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Edwards cracks Martinez with a solid left hand.
Ethan Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards landing some decent shots from guard.
Edwards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Edwards is in close to Martinez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Edwards working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martinez's head.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez wants to stand up but Edwards is controlling him.
Martinez 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 working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Edwards controlling the action here.
Edwards working Martinez over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edwards winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Edwards dives in and grabs Bilalovski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bilalovski pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bilalovski.
Bilalovski shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Bilalovski 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. #CL2#
Bilalovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edwards wants to take the fight to the mat but Bilalovski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilalovski wants a takedown but no success here.
Bilalovski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Bilalovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Bilalovski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bilalovski has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Edwards counters by clinching up.
Bilalovski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Edwards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Bilalovski counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Bilalovski instigates a clinch. #TD#
Edwards drags the fight down to the ground.
Bilalovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilalovski preventing the sweep.
Bilalovski looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Edwards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bilalovski controls Edwards momentarily but Edwards frees himself.
Bilalovski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Edwards trying to control but Bilalovski is working from the bottom.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bilalovski has momentary wrist control but Edwards slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Edwards makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edwards is working Bilalovski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Bilalovski pushes a forearm under Edwards's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Edwards is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Bilalovski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Llamas doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Edwards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Llamas tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Llamas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Llamas is looking to clinch.
Llamas is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Llamas defends well and Edwards ends up having to push Llamas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diego Llamas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Edwards.#CL2#
Edwards moves into range and clinches up with Llamas.
Llamas tries to pull guard but Edwards won't allow it.
Llamas is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Edwards decides to pull guard. #T1#
Llamas tries to stand but Edwards is controlling from the bottom.
Llamas postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Llamas is one step ahead there.
Edwards is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Llamas wants to stand but Edwards is controlling his posture from full guard.
Llamas trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Llamas wanted to stand there but Edwards had control of the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Llamas preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Llamas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Llamas stuffs the takedown.
Llamas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
Llamas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edwards just manages to avoid it.
Llamas moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Llamas counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Llamas tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Llamas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edwards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Llamas somewhat.
Llamas lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Edwards goes down and covers up as Llamas starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Llamas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Kain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kain gets slowly back to his feet.
Kain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edwards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Edwards drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Kain throws Edwards to one side and escapes!
Kain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Kain.#TD#
Edwards darts in and lands a nice takedown into half 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 working Kain over with strikes. #T1#
Kain has hold of Edwards's hands but Edwards slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Edwards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edwards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kain wants to get back to his feet.
Edwards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots.
Edwards lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kain on the ground.#T2#
Kain wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy.
Edwards working Kain 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 Kain's temple.
Edwards trying to control the action but Kain is working from the bottom.
Kain moves into full guard.
Edwards throwing strikes from guard but Kain blocks nicely.
Edwards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Edwards has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Kain is adopting a defensive guard.
Kain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kain is now in half guard.
Edwards is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Kain wants to take a breather but Edwards is having none of it.
Kain is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Edwards wants to control but Kain is keeping busy.
Kain slips a nice elbow through Edwards's hands, connecting with Edwards's forehead.
Edwards tries to get to full guard but Kain has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kain trying to control from half guard but Edwards is working away.
Edwards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ethan Edwards will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Edwards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Kain explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kain blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Kain tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily#TD#
and Edwards decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kain's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kain controlling Edwards's posture.
Edwards lands a couple of elbows.
Ethan Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards landing with the ground and pound.
Edwards throwing strikes from guard but Kain blocks nicely. #T1#
Kain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Kain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edwards scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edwards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Kain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Edwards with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Kain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Edwards controls the pace.
Edwards lands a couple of elbows.
Edwards postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Edwards throwing strikes from guard but Kain blocks nicely.
Kain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kain tries a head kick but it misses.
Kain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Edwards fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kain, pushing him back against the cage.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Kain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Edwards pulls Kain into guard.
#T4#
Edwards has control of Kain's left arm, preventing Kain from doing any damage.
Kain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edwards's guard.
Kain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kain not doing much here.
Edwards tries to get to full guard but Kain has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kain is trying to control the action in half guard but Edwards is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 Ethan Edwards will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Kain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Edwards defends it well.
Kain wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Edwards is looking for a counter combo.
Kain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwards as he jumps to the side.
Kain throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Edwards wants to free his trapped foot but Kain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Edwards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards looks to land a strike but Kain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kain doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but Kain has wrist control.#T1#
Edwards lands a couple of digs.
Edwards working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kain's head.
Kain wants to stand but Edwards is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edwards's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edwards with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edwards trying to control but Kain is working from the bottom.
Edwards preventing the sweep.
Edwards with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Kain looking for a sweep. Not yet Kain, not yet.
Edwards works over Kain with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edwards's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES2#
Kain pushes Edwards off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to avoid it but Kain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edwards to the ground. Edwards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Kain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Edwards was covering up waiting for the punch and Kain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Edwards is looking to stand back up but Kain counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Edwards. #REVR#
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 tries to roll over but Kain keeps him under control.#T3#
Kain is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kain.
Edwards tries to roll over but Kain keeps him under control.
Edwards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edwards tries to get out of the position.
Kain trying to control from half guard but Edwards is working away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edwards trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edwards is just riding it out for now. Kain eventually gives up the hold.
Edwards tries to roll over but Kain keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards has a hand on Kain's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kain takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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 Ethan Edwards.
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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ethan Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Edwards shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edwards showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones is pressing down on Edwards's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones throwing short punches from the bottom.
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.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edwards content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.#T1#
Edwards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edwards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edwards stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Edwards has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Edwards trying to get back to full guard but Jones takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2##SUB2#
Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Edwards manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones throws an elbow but Edwards slips to the side and avoids it well.
Edwards tries to improve position but can't.
Edwards controls the position for a moment.
Jones is working Edwards over with some ground and pound from side control.
Edwards gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards controlling the position for now.
Edwards wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edwards is working hard here to advance position.
Edwards controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Edwards!
Edwards is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Edwards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edwards tries to get out of the position.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edwards is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Edwards shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Edwards clinches.
Edwards is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Edwards down to the mat. Edwards avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Edwards closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Edwards is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edwards working the body and head with strikes.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Edwards wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Roger Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edwards controlling the position well. #T2#
Edwards is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Edwards regains full guard. Nicely done.
Edwards seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Edwards seems keen to control Jones's posture.#T3##SUB#
Edwards has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.#ES#
Edwards manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Edwards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Edwards pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Edwards's takedown attempt.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Edwards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Edwards keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Edwards stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Jones decides to pull guard.
Edwards preventing the sweep.
Jones looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Ethan Edwards will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##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.#SUB2#
Edwards is posturing up here but Jones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Edwards tries to roll out but it's too tight and Edwards has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards with a flurry of punches that miss.
Edwards landing some decent shots from guard.
Lanetaylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
Lanetaylor has momentary wrist control but Edwards slips an elbow through the middle.
Lanetaylor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Lanetaylor kicks Edwards off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Edwards shoots in and bounces Lanetaylor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lanetaylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Edwards controlling Lanetaylor's posture.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lanetaylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lanetaylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards is controlling Lanetaylor's posture.#SUB2#
Edwards is looking for a triangle but Lanetaylor pushes his legs off easily.
Lanetaylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Edwards is looking to sweep but instead, Lanetaylor has passed into half guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edwards wants to get back to full guard.
Lanetaylor trying to control from half guard but Edwards is working away.
Edwards tries to roll over but Lanetaylor keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lanetaylor is looking for a kimura but Edwards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lanetaylor to get the leverage.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Lanetaylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lanetaylor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edwards tries to roll over but Lanetaylor keeps him under control.
Edwards looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Edwards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lanetaylor.
Edwards is staying active underneath Lanetaylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Lanetaylor rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Edwards fails to pull guard.
Lanetaylor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lanetaylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edwards after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lanetaylor is looking to control Edwards's arms but Edwards gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lanetaylor has his back to the cage.
Lanetaylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Edwards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lanetaylor walks away with a smile on his face. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lanetaylor has momentary wrist control but Edwards slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Lanetaylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Edwards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lanetaylor fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Edwards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Lanetaylor has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Edwards is on him like a limpet, forcing Lanetaylor back against the cage.
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 Dylan Lanetaylor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Edwards shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lanetaylor's guard.
Edwards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lanetaylor's head.
Edwards controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards postures up and lands a big shot to Lanetaylor's brow.
Edwards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lanetaylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanetaylor pulls Edwards in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Lanetaylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Edwards stays in close to Lanetaylor's body and controls the position.
Edwards is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lanetaylor trying to keep a closed guard but Edwards is proving a slippery customer.
Edwards works over Lanetaylor with some ground and pound from guard.#SU2#
Edwards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lanetaylor tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Edwards gets a double leg takedown into Lanetaylor's guard.#ES#
Lanetaylor pushes Edwards off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lanetaylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to avoid it but Lanetaylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edwards to the ground. Edwards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Edwards as Lanetaylor shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Edwards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lanetaylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edwards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Lanetaylor wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lanetaylor is trying to get back to full guard.
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Lanetaylor is trying to maintain the position but Edwards is very close to passing his half guard.
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Edwards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lanetaylor wants to get back to his feet.
Edwards winds up and cracks Lanetaylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ethan Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes.
Lanetaylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lanetaylor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lanetaylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Edwards feints and as Lanetaylor raises his hands in defense, Edwards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edwards throwing strikes from guard but Lanetaylor blocks nicely.
Edwards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lanetaylor being controlled here, momentarily.
Edwards postures up in Lanetaylor's guard and throws a big left but Lanetaylor blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Edwards stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lanetaylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lanetaylor gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Lanetaylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Edwards is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lanetaylor's half guard.#ES#
Lanetaylor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Edwards keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lanetaylor is pressed up against the cage. Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lanetaylor down to the mat. Lanetaylor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Edwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Edwards working the ground and pound.
Edwards landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lanetaylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edwards scoring with punches and elbows.
Edwards happy to just control the position for now.
Edwards working the ground and pound from side control.
Lanetaylor can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Edwards working the ground and pound.
Lanetaylor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lanetaylor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edwards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lanetaylor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edwards prevents Lanetaylor from standing back up.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Edwards looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lanetaylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Edwards seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lanetaylor trying to hold on to Edwards's head to control him but Edwards postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edwards 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Edwards!
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