Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Edmonds scores with the left hand. Gomez knows he should have avoided that one.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edmonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez scores with a head kick.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Edmonds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Gomez breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Gomez drives through and clinches with Edmonds against the cage. #TD2#
Edmonds has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gomez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Edmonds working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet but Edmonds has full control of the position and if anything, Gomez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Gomez fending off the submission attempt from Edmonds. #T1#
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet but Edmonds has full control of the position and if anything, Gomez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Edmonds has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Gomez is defending well but eventually Edmonds manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Gomez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Edmonds!
A very excited looking John Edmonds made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Edmonds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson misses the jab.
Edmonds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmonds tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
We've been told by Edmonds's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edmonds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edmonds doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Edmonds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.

Johnson pushes Edmonds off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds fails to land the takedown.
Johnson clobbers Edmonds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Edmonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Edmonds checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmonds misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson cracks Edmonds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edmonds swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Edmonds moves out of range easily. #T2#
Edmonds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson moves forwards but Edmonds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Edmonds slips a straight right by Johnson.
Edmonds is looking to counter punch.
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Edmonds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Edmonds had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Edmonds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edmonds throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson with a hook.#T3#
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Edmonds throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Edmonds counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Johnson kicks off Edmonds and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Edmonds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Edmonds is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edmonds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edmonds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson lands with a hook. Edmonds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edmonds misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edmonds is defended easily by Johnson.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Johnson cracks Edmonds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edmonds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmonds.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Edmonds's head.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Edmonds misses with a double jab.
Edmonds defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Edmonds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson jabs at Edmonds's body.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Edmonds's head.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Edmonds takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson scores with a jab. Edmonds acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Edmonds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edmonds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson motions for Edmonds to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson takes a swing at Edmonds's ribcage but misses.
Edmonds slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmonds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Edmonds.
Edmonds drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edmonds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Edmonds misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Edmonds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edmonds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Edmonds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Edmonds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edmonds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Edmonds takes one on the button.
Edmonds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edmonds throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Edmonds takes one to the chin there.
Edmonds misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmonds tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.#T1#
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edmonds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edmonds scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Edmonds checks it.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmonds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edmonds slips a jab from Johnson.
Edmonds misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edmonds tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Edmonds swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manny Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Edmonds's head back.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edmonds gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edmonds on the side of the head.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmonds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab by Edmonds.#T3#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edmonds on the side of the head.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edmonds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Edmonds.
Edmonds defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Edmonds.
Edmonds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edmonds has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edmonds and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edmonds's knee momentarily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Edmonds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson clobbers Edmonds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson cracks Edmonds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Edmonds is rocked!
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson with a nice cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
A relieved looking Manny Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 386 - Drop Vs Mad Onion
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Edmonds scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Adams clinches.
Edmonds jumps guard but Adams stands there with Edmonds around his waist. Edmonds gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adams throws an elbow but it misses.
Adams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Edmonds managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
Adams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Edmonds blocks the elbow strike.
Edmonds struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edmonds backwards.
Edmonds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edmonds is pushing Adams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Adams.
Adams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adams lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
Adams throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Edmonds has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Adams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adams lands with a right to the head.
Adams cracks Edmonds with a nice body shot.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Edmonds has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Adams moves out of range. #KD#
Adams lands a big head kick that sends Edmonds tumbling to the mat! Adams takes a step backwards and waves Edmonds back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like John Edmonds has been cut.
Smash Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmonds moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmonds moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Adams lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds avoids the head kick by Adams.
A shot to the liver by Adams. Beautiful body shot.
Adams misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edmonds checks a leg kick. #CL#
Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Edmonds avoiding damage as Adams throws knees to the body.
Edmonds misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Adams tries a knee to the head but Edmonds blocks it.
Edmonds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmonds.
Adams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Edmonds scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Edmonds avoids a wild elbow strike from Adams.
Edmonds blocks an elbow strike from Adams.
Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edmonds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adams misses with an elbow over the top.
Edmonds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Edmonds in his tracks for a moment.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adams prevents the takedown attempt.
Edmonds swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Edmonds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Edmonds is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edmonds gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edmonds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adams misses with an elbow strike.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Edmonds lands with a right to the head.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Edmonds is working for takedown but Adams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Edmonds is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adams lands a nice uppercut.
Edmonds looking to stall.
Adams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edmonds dodges an elbow strike from Adams. #T4#
Edmonds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams lands an elbow just above Edmonds 's eye.
Adams pushes off an throws an elbow but Edmonds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edmonds fails to pull guard. #BC#
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Edmonds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Adams quickly recovers to half guard.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edmonds on the ground.
Adams looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams is trying to stand back up but Edmonds is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smash Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Edmonds's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Edmonds.
Adams throws a nice head kick!
Edmonds dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut!
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
Edmonds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smash Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams cracks Edmonds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Adams moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Edmonds gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adams is trying to stand up here but Edmonds is controlling him well. #T1#
Edmonds trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Edmonds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Edmonds has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Adams defend it? Edmonds steps over the head and cranks it - Adams is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Edmonds!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Edmonds!
Our winner, John Edmonds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 382 - Sparr Vs Wahwah
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Maki defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Maki gets caught flat footed, as Edmonds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maki tries to get out of the position.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maki is trying to get back to his feet.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maki keeps working. #SUB2#
Edmonds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Edmonds is controlling him well.#T1##SUB2#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maki is staying active underneath Edmonds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edmonds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maki sees it coming and defends easily.
Edmonds is trying to control. Maki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edmonds tries to pass to full mount but Maki defends it.
Edmonds is stalling here. Maki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Edmonds seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Edmonds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edmonds manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Edmonds is holding on to half guard well.
Maki is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Edmonds gets full guard.
Edmonds is pulling down on Maki's head to control his posture.
Maki wants to get up but he can't break Edmonds's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Edmonds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maki is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edmonds is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maki pulls Edmonds in close to his closed guard and prevents Edmonds from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edmonds prevents Maki from getting back to his feet.
Edmonds trying to control but Maki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmonds moves forwards but Maki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Maki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Edmonds 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#
Maki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmonds with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Maki.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
A big right from Maki misses.
Edmonds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maki throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maki misses with a low kick.
Edmonds misses with a double jab
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maki.
Edmonds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maki misses with a few strikes there.
Seppo Maki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maki misses with a wild body shot.
Maki missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Maki misses.
Maki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edmonds throws a sloppy body shot
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Edmonds misses the jab.
Edmonds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maki swivels and escapes.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maki. #T2#
Edmonds misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maki cracks Edmonds with a good jab.
Edmonds swings widly with a right hand
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Maki catches Edmonds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seppo Maki is winning the standup battle so far.
Maki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maki lands with a nice body punch.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Maki moves out of range.
Maki scoring well with a low kick there.
Maki ducks right into an uppercut from Edmonds.
Maki with a nice calf kick.
Edmonds blocks the body kick.
Maki takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Edmonds misses with a hook to the body
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Maki connects with the punch.
Edmonds throws a right hand that misses
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maki with a nice cross.
Maki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmonds looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely.
Maki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Maki cracks Edmonds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Edmonds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Edmonds throws a combination that misses
and Maki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Maki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maki's hands.
Edmonds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maki counters with a good low kick that Edmonds was not able to check.
Maki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Maki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Edmonds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maki. Maki obviously looking to wear him down.
Maki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmonds's head backwards.
Maki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edmonds can do to turn this around?
Maki tests Edmonds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Maki dominated that second round.
That's time! Maki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Maki blocks a jab.
Edmonds shoots for a takedown but Maki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maki scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Maki.
Maki looks to land a left hand but Edmonds moved out of range nicely.
Maki looks to land a combination but Edmonds avoids it well.
Edmonds appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Edmonds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maki counters with a good low kick that Edmonds was not able to check.
Edmonds throws a right hand that misses
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Maki with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maki enables Edmonds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Maki has his feet on Edmonds's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Edmonds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Nice cross by Edmonds.
Maki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki tried to counter with a leg kick but Edmonds avoided it.
Maki throws the left hand but Edmonds avoids the punch easily.
Maki sizes up Edmonds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maki throws a solid leg kick but Edmonds takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maki.
Edmonds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maki's sensitive parts.
Maki feints and then cracks Edmonds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmonds down.
Maki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmonds goes for a double leg but Maki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maki continues to drive forward.
Seppo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.#T2#
Edmonds throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Maki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds loads up on a big right hand but Maki slips the punch.
Maki walks into a jab.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maki.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edmonds throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmonds blocks a jab.
Maki connects with a looping right hand.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Maki.
Edmonds lands a nice looking body shot.
Edmonds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maki throws a chopping leg kick but Edmonds manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Edmonds misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmonds is still on wobbly legs! Can Maki finish him?
Maki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edmonds seems to have recovered his senses.
Edmonds shoots in and drives through. Maki sprawls well.
Maki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edmonds just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maki. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maki misses with a looping right.
Edmonds moves out of range of the body kick from Maki.
Edmonds misses with a jab to the body
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Edmonds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmonds misses with a right hand
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Edmonds defending well as Maki loads up on a big left hand.
Maki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Edmonds crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maki - the referee stops the clock and Edmonds gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maki. Edmonds manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki connects with a leg kick.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Maki's shoulder, as Maki tries to avoid the shot.
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Maki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Maki.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Maki throws the left hand but Edmonds avoids the punch easily.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maki!
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds moves out of range as Maki strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Maki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Maki!
During a confident post fight interview, Seppo Maki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 378 - Bol Vs Boytsov
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Edmonds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard with a poor takedown
and Edmonds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edmonds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmonds wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Edmonds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Edmonds is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hedegaard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hedegaard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edmonds trying to control the position but Hedegaard is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds gets to mount! Hedegaard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB2#
Edmonds goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hedegaard turns into him and now he's in Edmonds's guard.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Hedegaard trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
Edmonds has momentary wrist control but Hedegaard slips an elbow through the middle.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hedegaard throws a big right hand that misses.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Edmonds being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Edmonds isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hedegaard stacks Edmonds on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hedegaard!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Edmonds tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to get an arm triangle but Edmonds is defending well.
Edmonds regains half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edmonds keeps working. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Edmonds is defending it quite comfortably.
Edmonds is trying to get back to full guard.
Edmonds is staying active underneath Hedegaard, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hedegaard is trying to control the action in half guard but Edmonds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Edmonds actively working from the bottom here.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Edmonds is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hedegaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
A jab lands there for Edmonds.
Edmonds misses the jab.#TD#
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Edmonds napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hedegaard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Edmonds will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Edmonds struggling a bit here.
Edmonds tries to bench press Hedegaard off him but Hedegaard keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds regains half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Edmonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Edmonds keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edmonds wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edmonds won't allow Hedegaard to pass to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edmonds trying to control but Hedegaard postures up. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hedegaard wants to work for an arm triangle but Edmonds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Edmonds is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but Edmonds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hedegaard to get the leverage.
Edmonds is concentrating on defense, preventing Hedegaard from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Edmonds connects with the punch.
Hedegaard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that Hedegaard avoids nicely.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edmonds as he jumps to the side.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Edmonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hedegaard shoots in but no luck this time.
Hedegaard blocks a jab.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4##TD2#
Edmonds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hedegaard is trying to defend but Edmonds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!#SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Edmonds wants to work for an arm triangle but Hedegaard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hedegaard has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard misses with a hook
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Edmonds scores with a four punch combination!
Donk. Edmonds catches Hedegaard right on the button with a cross.
Hedegaard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edmonds's waist but Edmonds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedegaard off to one side.
Edmonds works the jab nicely.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmonds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmonds wants it to stay on the feet.
Edmonds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hedegaard's head.#TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edmonds keeps working. #SUB#
Hedegaard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Edmonds has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hedegaard but great work by Edmonds.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Hedegaard is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hedegaard prevents Edmonds from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Hedegaard's face as Edmonds controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hedegaard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edmonds tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Edmonds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hedegaard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Edmonds off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB#
Hedegaard patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Edmonds covering up well under a series of strikes from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard doesn't have the hooks in and Edmonds manages to turn into his guard.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving. #SUB#
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmonds is aware though and is defending well.
Hedegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Edmonds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edmonds has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmonds defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmonds preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmonds is aware though and is defending well.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edmonds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edmonds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Edmonds trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Edmonds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edmonds 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
After winning the bout, John Edmonds thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 372 - Nik Vs Marek
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edmonds showed some decent athleticism there.

Claw has one foot on Edmonds's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmonds lands a jab-cross combination.
Edmonds takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Claw attempts a counter takedown but Edmonds avoids it well and moves away.
Claw shoots in for a takedown but Edmonds shows good takedown defense.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Claw is just out of range.
Claw tries to counter with a takedown but Edmonds is quick to defend against it.
Edmonds fails with a takedown attempt.
Edmonds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Claw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edmonds avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Edmonds. No joy for Claw on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Claw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds scores with a nice right hand.
Claw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmonds misses with a looping left.
Edmonds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Claw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
Claw walks into a stiff left hand from Edmonds.
Edmonds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Claw has time to react.#T2#
Edmonds cracks Claw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edmonds misses with a hook. Claw ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Claw closes the distance and clinches up with Edmonds, looking for a takedown. Claw pushes Edmonds against the cage but Edmonds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Edmonds misses.
Claw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Claw napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Claw explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Edmonds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Edmonds misses.
Good shot there by Edmonds.
Edmonds scores with a sloppy right hand. Claw should have avoided that one.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Claw counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Edmonds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Claw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Claw working the ground and pound.
Edmonds manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claw looks to land a strike but Edmonds avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Claw throws a strike but Edmonds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claw is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully. #T4#
Claw wants to stand up but Edmonds is controlling him.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Edmonds has gone for a leg lock! Claw slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edmonds's guard.#REVR#
Edmonds looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Claw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edmonds throws a good cross that connects.
Edmonds with a hook.
Edmonds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Edmonds works Claw's body with a nice hook.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Claw is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a looping right.
Claw tries to counter with a takedown but Edmonds is quick to defend against it.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Claw sprawls well. Claw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edmonds gets slowly back to his feet.
Claw changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
Claw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Claw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Claw moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Claw changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edmonds tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Claw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claw takes one on the button.
Edmonds misses the jab.
Claw feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Claw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Claw's hands.
Claw fails with the takedown.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Claw counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Claw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edmonds after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Claw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claw is working for takedown but Edmonds is calmly controlling the position for now.
Claw avoids the elbow strike from Edmonds, against the cage.
Claw wants a takedown.
Claw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Edmonds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Claw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Edmonds gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Edmonds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Claw slips a jab and a cross from Edmonds.
Claw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmonds.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Claw feinted with a counter takedown.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Claw.
Claw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edmonds sprawls and moves away.
Edmonds closes the distance and clinches up with Claw, looking for a takedown. Edmonds pushes Claw against the cage but Claw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Claw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edmonds sprawls and moves away.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Edmonds fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Edmonds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Claw manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edmonds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Claw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Claw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Edmonds scores with a sloppy right hand. Claw should have avoided that one.
Edmonds throws the left hand but Claw avoids the punch easily.
Edmonds throws a hook to the side of Claw's head but Claw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Claw tries for a takedown but Edmonds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Claw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmonds tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Claw defends well and Edmonds ends up having to push Claw into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Claw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Edmonds digs a good body shot into Claw's ribs.
Jab by Edmonds.
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Edmonds throws a combination. Claw tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Edmonds throws a leg kick which misses Claw's front leg but catches the back leg as Claw tries to avoid it.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Claw counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Claw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edmonds wants to sweep but no luck.
Edmonds working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Claw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Claw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Claw postures up and lands a big shot to Edmonds's brow.
Claw throwing strikes from guard but Edmonds blocks nicely.
Claw is looking to work some ground and pound but Edmonds has wrist control.
Chief Claw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edmonds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edmonds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Claw throws a strike but Edmonds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Edmonds trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.
Claw is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Claw wants to stand and escape but Edmonds is having none of it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Claw holds on and takes a little breather.
Edmonds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Edmonds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Edmonds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Claw has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claw is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Claw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3##TD#
Claw scores with a takedown into Edmonds's guard.
Edmonds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chief Claw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmonds 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.
Claw lands a couple of elbows.
Claw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Edmonds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Claw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Claw throws a big right hand that misses.
Claw is looking to work some ground and pound but Edmonds has wrist control.
Claw postures up.
Edmonds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Claw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Edmonds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Claw is working Edmonds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Claw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Claw is looking to work some ground and pound but Edmonds has wrist control.
Claw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Claw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Claw is looking to work some ground and pound but Edmonds has wrist control.
Claw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Edmonds pulls Claw in close to prevent any damage.
Claw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claw throwing strikes from guard but Edmonds blocks nicely.
Claw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Claw showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edmonds 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
John Edmonds thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 365 - Marek Vs Nik
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Edmonds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Esposito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edmonds keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Esposito. Those never looked like landing.
We've been told by Edmonds's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Esposito misses with a low kick as Edmonds jumps back.
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Esposito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Edmonds to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmonds throws a nice looking combination but Esposito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edmonds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Esposito misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Esposito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Esposito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edmonds or not.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds takes a shot to the head.
Edmonds misses with the head strike.
Edmonds tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edmonds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edmonds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Esposito prevents it. #TD#
Edmonds manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Esposito gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Esposito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Esposito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Esposito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edmonds has had enough of the clinch but Esposito keeps him there for the moment.
Edmonds tries for a takedown but Esposito manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
Edmonds taking a breather.
Edmonds stalling in the clinch but Esposito improves position.
Edmonds can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A head punch on the inside from Edmonds fails to land.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Esposito.
Edmonds has had enough of the clinch but Esposito keeps him there for the moment.
Edmonds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Esposito lands a right hand.
Esposito just leaning against Edmonds, taking a breather. #T2#
Edmonds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edmonds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito taking a breather.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Edmonds wants to take the fight to the mat but Esposito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito tries to land knees in the clinch but Edmonds avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Esposito.
Edmonds has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
Esposito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edmonds or not.
Esposito's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Edmonds is looking for a takedown.
Edmonds is breathing heavily.
Edmonds looking to slow down the pace here.
Edmonds takes a shot to the head.
Esposito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Edmonds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edmonds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Esposito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edmonds is defending well for now.
Esposito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edmonds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Edmonds fails to land.
Edmonds working hard to break the clinch.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edmonds up against the cage.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Esposito.
Edmonds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmonds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edmondss head.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Edmonds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Esposito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Esposito has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Edmonds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito.
Esposito scores with a hook.
A head kick from Esposito lands but Edmonds takes it in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Esposito!
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edmonds's sensitive parts.
Esposito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Edmonds takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edmonds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esposito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edmonds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito slips a jab and a cross from Edmonds.
Esposito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Esposito scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Edmonds. Those never looked like landing.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito.
Esposito throws a body kick that misses.
Esposito's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Esposito duly obliges.
Esposito scores with a nice head shot.
Esposito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Edmonds moves out of range easily.
Edmonds slips a straight right by Esposito.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Esposito there.
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Esposito misses with an uppercut. Edmonds saw that one coming.
Esposito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Esposito lands a nice hook to Edmonds's body. Edmonds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Edmonds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
Esposito lands a lovely overhand right.
Edmonds throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Esposito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esposito explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Edmonds tries to keep at a distance but Esposito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edmonds is looking to break free of the clinch but Esposito has double underhooks.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Edmonds backwards.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Esposito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edmonds backwards.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Esposito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edmonds's efforts to push away.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Esposito takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmonds. #T2#
Esposito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edmonds.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Edmonds misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edmonds backwards.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edmonds backwards.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Edmonds is rocked!
Esposito keeps control of Edmonds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Esposito is looking to control Edmonds's arms but Edmonds gets an underhook and turns him. Now Esposito has his back to the cage.
Edmonds seems to have got his legs back now.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Esposito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Esposito works on Edmonds's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Esposito. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Esposito.
A short right from Esposito.
Esposito lands a shot to the body.
Esposito trying to land knees to the body.
Esposito stalling against the cage.
Esposito throws a big uppercut that drops Edmonds! More strikes from Esposito and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Edmonds lies dazed against the cage as Esposito celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Esposito!
An out of breath Leonardo Esposito thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 362 -Drop - Vs Ocasio
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Golles misses with an uppercut.
Golles darts in trying to clinch
and Edmonds counters with a stiff right hand.
Golles tries to clinch up.
Edmonds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Golles has time to react.
Golles throws a lazy uppercut
and Edmonds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edmonds lands a jab to the head.
Edmonds cracks Golles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edmonds connects with a body shot that sends Golles's belly button to the back.
Edmonds with the inside leg kick.
Golles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golles misses with a right hand
and Edmonds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edmonds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Edmonds scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Golles misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Edmonds decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Golles's guard.#SUB#
Edmonds drops back looking for a leg! Golles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Golles manages to kick Edmonds off! Edmonds jumps back into Golles's guard.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Edmonds moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Edmonds's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Edmonds has an Americana. Golles didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Edmonds is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Edmonds hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Edmonds!
Our winner, John Edmonds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 356 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Wanker lands with an uppercut that bounces Edmonds off the cage and back into range.
Wanker throws an overhand right that lands on Edmonds's shoulder, as Edmonds tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Wanker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wanker wants to pass to mount but Edmonds is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Wanker seems content to control.
Wanker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker trying to mount his opponent but Edmonds defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Edmonds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wanker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wanker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
It looks like Wanker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Edmonds is looking for a sweep. Wanker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wanker is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Wanker 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.
Edmonds seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Wanker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edmonds swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Edmonds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wanker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wanker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wanker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wanker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wanker or perhaps it was just good defense by Edmonds, which made it look bad.
Edmonds is looking to counter punch.
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wanker misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wanker or perhaps it was just good defense by Edmonds, which made it look bad.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wanker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wanker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Wanker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Edmonds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Wanker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Edmonds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Wanker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wanker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Edmonds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Edmonds has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wanker controls Edmonds momentarily but Edmonds frees himself.
Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wanker has control of Edmonds's left arm, preventing Edmonds from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmonds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wanker trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orla Wanker dominated that round.
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#
Edmonds misses with a looping left.
Edmonds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Wanker.
Wanker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wanker missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wanker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wanker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Edmonds counters with a straight right hand.
Edmonds loads up on a big right hand but Wanker slips the punch.
Wanker throws a poor cross that misses
and Edmonds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wanker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wanker misses with a straight right.
Edmonds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edmonds moves out of range as Wanker throws a body kick.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Edmonds circles away easily
and Wanker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmonds throws a hook but Wanker avoids it easily.
Wanker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Wanker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut. Wanker saw that one coming.
Wanker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wanker.
A telegraphed right hand from Wanker misses the target.
Edmonds half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wanker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wanker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wanker throws a shot from downtown. Edmonds moves away and avoids it.
Wanker throws a one two combo.
Decent striking displayed by Edmonds there.
Wanker blocks a leg kick.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanker throws a right and a left that Edmonds avoids nicely.
Edmonds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edmonds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick
and Edmonds counters with a series of strikes. Wanker will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Wanker's shoulder, as Wanker tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Wanker shoots in but Edmonds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wanker thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Edmonds enables Wanker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Edmonds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wanker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wanker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wanker stopping the sweep attempt from Edmonds.#T3#
Wanker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wanker is continuing to stall.
Edmonds has Wanker pulled in close to control his posture.
Wanker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edmonds moves out of range as Wanker strikes.
Edmonds misses with a hook. Wanker ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Edmonds misses with a looping left.
Edmonds misses with a two punch combination.
Wanker lands with an uppercut that bounces Edmonds off the cage and back into range.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanker shoots in for a double leg but Edmonds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Edmonds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wanker.
A little feinted left hand from Edmonds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wanker lands a nice looking body shot.
Wanker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanker misses with a combination
and Edmonds counters with a series of strikes. Wanker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wanker fails to land with a series of punches.
Wanker is breathing heavily.
Wanker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmonds was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanker.
Edmonds is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Wanker has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orla Wanker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Edmonds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Wanker. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Wanker misses.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick and Edmonds moves out of range easily.
Wanker moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmonds. Wanker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmonds defending well as Wanker loads up on a big left hand.
Wanker misses with the combination.
Wanker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edmonds swivels and escapes.
Edmonds looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wanker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Edmonds throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds lands a jab to the nose.
Edmonds cracks Wanker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wanker throws a head kick but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wanker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Edmonds lands a jab.
Wanker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edmonds defends well and Wanker ends up having to push Edmonds into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wanker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmonds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wanker fails with the takedown.
John Edmonds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Edmonds looks to land a left hand but Wanker moved out of range nicely.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Wanker is out of range.
Nice shot by Wanker.
Wanker throws a shot to the body.
Wanker throws a series of punches but Edmonds avoids them all with ease.
As Wanker looks to move away, Edmonds throws a big counter combo but Wanker just gets out of the way.
Wanker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Edmonds tries to counter with a takedown but Wanker is quick to defend against it.
Wanker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wanker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Edmonds counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wanker's legs. #T2#
Wanker is trying to control Edmonds's posture but Edmonds avoids it. #SUB#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wanker holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Wanker is defending well.
Wanker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orla Wanker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wanker gets full guard.#T3##SUB#
Edmonds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edmonds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wanker has control of Edmonds's left arm, preventing Edmonds from doing any damage.
Wanker 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.
Wanker trying to control the position.
Wanker wants to stand up but Edmonds is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Edmonds avoids the head kick by Wanker.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmonds misses the target.
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wanker throws a jab when Edmonds was well out of range.
Edmonds throws a hook but Wanker avoids it easily.
Edmonds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wanker.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edmonds.
Wanker misses with a takedown attempt - Edmonds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Edmonds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Edmonds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving.
Orla Wanker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edmonds is fighting to break Wanker's control of his arms but Wanker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wanker 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orla Wanker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Orla Wanker waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFK 350 - Escalante Vs Cruz
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Edmonds misses with a low kick.
Adams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Edmonds with a body shot.
Edmonds misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Edmonds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Adams ducks right into an uppercut from Edmonds.
Smash Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Edmonds misses with the combination.
Adams throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Edmonds counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it. #SUB#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
Edmonds is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.#T1#
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Edmonds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edmonds.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Adams pushes Edmonds off but Edmonds dives into side control.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adams prevents Edmonds from moving into mount.
Edmonds prevents Adams from escaping the position.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Adams is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Adams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edmonds doesn't seem bothered though.
Adams misses with a shot to the body
and Edmonds counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams throws out a counter right but Edmonds avoids it with no problem.
Edmonds scores with the left hand. Adams knows he should have avoided that one.
Edmonds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams throws a body punch but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Adams. That snapped Edmonds's head back.
Edmonds throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Adams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Edmonds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Adams!
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edmonds counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams tries to clinch there but Edmonds circles away. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Adams. No joy for Edmonds on that attempt.
Adams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adams lands a leg kick that knocks Edmonds off balance momentarily.
Smash Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Edmonds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adams cracks a nice hook into Edmonds's ribs.
Adams throws a low kick but Edmonds moves out of range easily.
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adams connects with a high kick.
Adams tries to bum rush Edmonds with a series of wild strikes but Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmonds. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edmonds.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmonds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Edmonds's shoulder, as Edmonds tries to avoid the shot.
Adams jabs Edmonds right on the nose. Edmonds blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Smash Adams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab. #TD#
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into Adams's guard.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edmonds is controlling him.
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edmonds is controlling him.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is looking to stand up but Edmonds isn't so interested in that idea.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving. #T1#
Edmonds won't allow Adams to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smash Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Edmonds misses.
Edmonds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmonds looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
A head kick from Adams lands but Edmonds takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Adams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edmonds.#CL2#
Adams rushes Edmonds and presses him up against the cage.
Edmonds blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Edmonds fails to land.
Edmonds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Edmonds. #T2#
Adams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Adams's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Edmonds.
Adams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Edmonds gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Edmonds just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adams's brow.
Adams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Edmonds letting Adams take a breather here.
Adams landing knees to the head.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Edmonds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
Edmonds slips under a jab.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Adams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Edmonds throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adams checks a leg kick.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Edmonds.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edmonds throws a head kick that misses.
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edmonds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams walks into a stiff left hand from Edmonds.
Adams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Edmonds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Adams moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.
A head kick misses from Adams. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Edmonds. That snapped Adams's head back.
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!
Edmonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smash Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmonds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adams closes the distance but Edmonds moves to the side
and Edmonds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adams throws a hook but Edmonds avoids it easily.
Edmonds misses the jab.
Adams tests Edmonds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Edmonds throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Adams misses with a leg kick
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Adams misses.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Adams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmonds.
Adams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edmonds's head.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edmonds circles away quickly and effectively.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Edmonds misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Smash Adams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A left and a right from Adams both land. Nice combination.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmonds was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Adams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Edmonds scores with a nice head shot.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds sets himself, and Adams steps forward looking for the clinch! Edmonds avoids it this time.
A big right from Adams misses.
A shot to the body from Adams misses
and Edmonds counters with a good low kick that Adams was not able to check.
A nice combination there by Adams.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Edmonds persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds lands a slapping body shot.
Adams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big left from Adams misses.
Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edmonds. #T1#
Adams tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Edmonds was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Edmonds throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Adams tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adams.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck for Edmonds with that takedown attempt.
Adams works over Edmonds's head and body with a nice combination.
Adams connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds avoids the body shot from Adams.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmonds seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Adams cracks Edmonds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Whack! Adams lands a heavy head kick that drops Edmonds. The ref tackles Adams to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Edmonds was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Smash Adams!
Our winner, Smash Adams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 344 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Mahogany 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.
Edmonds seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Edmonds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahogany doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mahogany manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mahogany throwing strikes from guard but Edmonds blocks nicely.
Edmonds is trying to control the position but Mahogany postures up. #SUB#
Edmonds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Mahogany drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mahogany 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.
Mahogany preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Edmonds is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mahogany throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Edmonds's body to avoid the submission. Edmonds has instead reached around Mahogany's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Edmonds arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Edmonds!
During a confident post fight interview, John Edmonds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Rich Mahogany spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.

Event: OFK 336 -
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmonds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edmonds is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Anderson blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target.
A left lands for Anderson.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches.
Edmonds throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Edmonds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edmonds on the side of the head.
Edmonds swinging wildly here.
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edmonds tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson pushes Edmonds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Edmonds avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Edmonds has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edmondss head.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Edmonds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson working Edmonds over with knees to the body.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edmonds's brow.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Edmonds avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Anderson blocking some punches.
Edmonds misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Edmonds is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Edmonds misses with the head strike.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Edmonds tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Edmonds avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Edmonds avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
Edmonds takes an elbow to the temple.
Edmonds wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Edmonds misses with the head strike.
Edmonds blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edmonds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Edmonds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Edmonds tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Edmonds takes a knee right on the jaw!
Edmonds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Edmonds has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Edmonds won't want to take too many of those.
Edmonds is breathing heavily.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edmonds's defenses.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Edmonds's ribcage.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Edmonds is rocked!
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Edmonds shrugs off.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Edmonds blocks it.
Edmonds taking a breather.
Edmonds seems to have got his legs back now.
Edmonds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edmonds or not.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edmonds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson pushes Edmonds back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson working Edmonds over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Edmonds shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anderson scores with the left hand. Edmonds knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Edmonds is out of range.
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson throws a big counter head kick but Edmonds avoids it with no problem.
Edmonds takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Edmonds lands a jab to the head.
Edmonds misses with a looping right.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmonds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson pushes Edmonds against the cage. Anderson is working some dirty boxing. Anderson pushes off with a quick right hook! Edmonds goes down! Edmonds tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Anderson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Anderson!
A very excited looking Jones Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 328 - Chika Vs Goodman
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Edmonds catches Hedegaard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edmonds throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hedegaard is defended easily by Edmonds.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedegaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmonds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hedegaard.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edmonds as he avoids it easily.
Edmonds stuns Hedegaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hedegaard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hedegaard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hedegaard throws a sloppy body shot
and Edmonds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Hedegaard dives in and grabs Edmonds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edmonds pushes down on Hedegaard's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds 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.
Edmonds digs a good hook to Hedegaard's body.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hedegaard.
Hedegaard walks into a straight right hand from Edmonds.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Edmonds scores with a four punch combination!
Edmonds avoids the head kick by Hedegaard.
Hedegaard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Edmonds coming out on top.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hedegaard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hedegaard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hedegaard looking to control. #SUB#
Hedegaard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Hedegaard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Edmonds stacks Hedegaard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Edmonds!
Hedegaard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hedegaard is trying to control but can't.
Edmonds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hedegaard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura but Hedegaard is defending well. #T3#
Hedegaard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hedegaard.
Edmonds stops Hedegaard from standing up.
Edmonds trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hedegaard is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Edmonds is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hedegaard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Edmonds manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hedegaard has Edmonds in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Edmonds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Edmonds wants to free his trapped foot but Hedegaard is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edmonds is thwarting Hedegaard's attempts to control the position.
Hedegaard is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Edmonds lands a nice shot that snaps Hedegaard's head back.
Hedegaard fails with the takedown.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edmonds throws a body punch but Hedegaard moves out of range.
Edmonds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edmonds lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hedegaard backs up against the cage.
Hedegaard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hedegaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard shoots for a takedown but Edmonds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedegaard takes one to the side of the head.
Hedegaard goes for a double leg but Edmonds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edmonds continues to drive forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown.
Edmonds lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Edmonds pushes off an throws an elbow but Hedegaard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hedegaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edmonds stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Edmonds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hedegaard throws a hook but Edmonds blocks it.
Edmonds throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Edmonds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edmonds lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Edmonds has picked Hedegaard up and slammed him! Hedegaard can't keep hold of the triangle and Edmonds manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hedegaard, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Hedegaard is defending well. #T2#
Hedegaard sneaks back into half guard.
Hedegaard is looking to control Edmonds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hedegaard avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions off his back.
Edmonds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hedegaard is just riding it out for now. Edmonds eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edmonds pulls his head out easily.
Edmonds trying to control the pace.
Hedegaard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edmonds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edmonds's back!
Hedegaard trying to control.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Edmonds knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Edmonds for a finish. #T4#
Edmonds is trying to break free.
Edmonds trying to control the position but Hedegaard manages to sink in the hooks.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Edmonds is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hedegaard gets his way!
Hedegaard wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy.
Hedegaard not allowing Edmonds to control his hands. #SUB#
Hedegaard patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Hedegaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edmonds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edmonds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown
and Edmonds counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edmonds defends it nicely.
It seemed like Edmonds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hedegaard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edmonds to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Hedegaard shoots in but Edmonds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedegaard misses with an uppercut. Edmonds saw that one coming.
It seemed like Edmonds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Edmonds as Hedegaard shoots in.
It seemed like Edmonds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hedegaard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Edmonds fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hedegaard to the ground. Edmonds is now in Hedegaard's guard.
Edmonds trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hedegaard is keeping the position for now.
Hedegaard is trying to hold Edmonds in close to prevent damage but Edmonds has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Edmonds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Edmonds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Hedegaard manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edmonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edmonds slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Edmonds passes to full mount!
Edmonds prevents Hedegaard from getting the reversal.
Hedegaard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hedegaard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edmonds content to stall in guard here.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Hedegaard is defending well.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Edmonds's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hedegaard wants to get back to his feet.
Hedegaard trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds controlling the pace for now.
Simon Hedegaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmonds looking to control but Hedegaard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edmonds 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
An out of breath John Edmonds thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 325 - Gazersky Vs Cubbedge
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Bizihwaeile avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Bizihwaeile cracks Edmonds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Bizihwaeile.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the body
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Edmonds moves out of range easily.
Edmonds let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bizihwaeile lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaeile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaeile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaeile.
Edmonds throws out a counter right but Bizihwaeile avoids it with no problem.
Bizihwaeile throws a poor cross that misses
and Edmonds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile thuds his right hand into Edmonds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Bizihwaeile does no damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds 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.
Edmonds defending well as Bizihwaeile loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaeile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmonds. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bizihwaeile lands an overhand right.
Edmonds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Edmonds has time to react.#ROC#Edmonds is rocked!
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy body shot
and Edmonds counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaeile is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bizihwaeile is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Edmonds hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
A relieved looking Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2023

#R1#
Edmonds throws a right and a left that Franco avoids nicely.
Juan David Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Edmonds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franco!
Franco trying to remain calm as Edmonds controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Edmonds goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Franco has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Edmonds but great work by Franco.
Edmonds is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Edmonds wants to get back to full guard.
Edmonds keeps trying to improve his position.
Edmonds is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Edmonds is looking for a sweep. Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edmonds is trying to control but can't.
Edmonds is doing well to control the position and prevent Franco from advancing to side control.
Edmonds tries to roll over but Franco keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edmonds is still trying to improve position.
Edmonds is controlling Franco's trapped leg to prevent Franco from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco misses the jab.
And Edmonds tries to counter it with a takedown but Franco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Edmonds connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Franco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmonds cracks Franco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Franco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Edmonds avoids the body shot from Franco.
Edmonds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmonds blocks a head kick by Franco.
Franco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edmonds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Franco throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Edmonds drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edmonds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edmonds stops Franco from standing up.
Edmonds looking to pass the guard.
Edmonds content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Edmonds is pushing down on Franco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Franco is fighting to maintain full guard but Edmonds has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Edmonds is trying for a kimura here. Franco looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Edmonds wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Edmonds!
A victorious John Edmonds thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nacimento 3
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Edmonds throws a sloppy body shot
letting Ragnaar counter with a right hand.
Ragnaar swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
Ragnaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnaar scores with a shot to the body.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Ragnaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds throws a nice looking combination but Ragnaar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ragnaar throws a sloppy head kick and Edmonds moves out of range easily.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Ragnaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnaar lands a head shot.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Ragnaar misses its intended target.
Ragnaar with a nice calf kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Edmonds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice body punch from Edmonds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ragnaar. That one must have hurt.
Edmonds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Ragnaar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body kick from Ragnaar.
We've been hearing reports that Edmonds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nils Ragnaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnaar is looking to slow Edmonds down with leg kicks.
Ragnaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnaar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ragnaar.
Edmonds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnaar.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ragnaar ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds lands a body shot.
Edmonds is looking to wear down Ragnaar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnaar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds blocks a leg kick.
Edmonds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ragnaar throws a front kick that sends Edmonds stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Edmonds moves out of range of the body kick from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
Edmonds moves out of range of the body kick.
Edmonds throws a front kick aimed at Ragnaar's knee but Ragnaar avoids it well. #TD#
Edmonds dives in and scores a takedown into Ragnaar's guard.
Ragnaar keeping full guard, as Edmonds tries to pass.
Edmonds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Edmonds drops back looking for a leg! Ragnaar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ragnaar manages to kick Edmonds off! Edmonds jumps back into Ragnaar's guard. #T3#
Edmonds preventing the sweep.
Ragnaar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Edmonds looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ragnaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnaar stuffs the takedown.
Ragnaar connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
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.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ragnaar enables Edmonds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ragnaar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Ragnaar manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Edmonds blocks an elbow strike from Ragnaar. #BC#
Edmonds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Ragnaar is out of range.
Ragnaar scores with a spinning back kick!
Edmonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Ragnaar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Edmonds tests Ragnaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ragnaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnaar throws a shot from downtown. Edmonds moves away and avoids it.
Edmonds with a nice cross.
Ragnaar works over Edmonds's head and body with a nice combination.
Ragnaar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ragnaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ragnaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmonds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ragnaar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick lands for Ragnaar.
Some bone on bone action there as Edmonds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ragnaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ragnaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ragnaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnaar slaps away a takedown attempt from Edmonds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edmonds checks a leg kick.
Edmonds is looking to counter punch.
Ragnaar misses with a body shot. #TD#
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Edmonds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ragnaar keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Edmonds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ragnaar has control of Edmonds's left arm, preventing Edmonds from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edmonds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Ragnaar keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ragnaar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edmonds's hands.
Edmonds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ragnaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edmonds throwing a counter right hand but Ragnaar manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Edmonds.
Ragnaar lands a nice hook to Edmonds's body. Edmonds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edmonds slips under a jab from Ragnaar.
Edmonds throws a big counter combination but Ragnaar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Ragnaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmonds misses the target.
A head kick by Ragnaar misses
and Edmonds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Edmonds.
Ragnaar looks to land a left hand but Edmonds moved out of range nicely.
Ragnaar misses with a kick to the body.
Ragnaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnaar.
A big right from Ragnaar misses.
A combination from Edmonds does no damage.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws out a counter right but Edmonds avoids it with no problem.
Ragnaar needs to keep his hands up - Edmonds had a free shot at his head there.
Ragnaar misses with a straight right.
Edmonds is looking to counter punch.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnaar ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ragnaar.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds connects with a crisp jab.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Ragnaar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Edmonds takes a swing at Ragnaar's ribcage but misses.
Ragnaar lands with an uppercut that bounces Edmonds off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edmonds if he has to take too many more of those.
Ragnaar digs a good hook to Edmonds's body.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnaar.
Edmonds defending well as Ragnaar loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnaar.
Edmonds moves out of range as Ragnaar strikes.
Ragnaar stuffs the takedown attempt from Edmonds. Edmonds gets slowly back to his feet.
Ragnaar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edmonds if he has to take too many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ragnaar tried to score with a low kick but Edmonds checks it.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick which misses Edmonds's front leg but catches the back leg as Edmonds tries to avoid it.
Ragnaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Edmonds counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds moves out of range of the body kick from Ragnaar.
Edmonds seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Ragnaar misses with a looping right.
Ragnaar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edmonds on the side of the head.
Ragnaar connects with the punch.
Ragnaar throws the left hand but Edmonds avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Edmonds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ragnaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmonds was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnaar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Edmonds.
Ragnaar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edmonds checks it well.
Edmonds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ragnaar sprawls and moves away.
Ragnaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnaar scores with a body shot.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick as Edmonds jumps back.#T1#
Edmonds misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Edmonds changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ragnaar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ragnaar, who protects the arm well.
Edmonds moves into full mount!
Ragnaar is squirming around, avoiding Edmonds's attempts to control the action.
Edmonds pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T2#
Edmonds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ragnaar is looking to escape.
Ragnaar tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Edmonds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ragnaar tries to lock up and control but Edmonds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Edmonds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ragnaar is looking to escape.
Ragnaar is looking to improve his position but Edmonds isn't that keen on the idea.
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Edmonds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Edmonds jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ragnaar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ragnaar and Edmonds has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds advances nicely into full mount.
Edmonds controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnaar working to try and regain half guard.

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 John Edmonds.
I think Ragnaar 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Ragnaar!
Nils Ragnaar took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It Feels Good To Get Revenge, Give Me A Top 10 In Division Please '.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lomax
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Masvidal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edmonds finds it's way round the side to connect with Masvidal's head.
Masvidal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masvidal blocks a jab.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses.
Edmonds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edmonds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masvidal misses with a head kick.
Edmonds cracks a nice hook into Masvidal's ribs.
Edmonds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masvidal's sensitive parts.
Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Masvidal ducks right into an uppercut from Edmonds.
Edmonds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds 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.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Masvidal enables Edmonds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Masvidal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Masvidal uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal drops his hands momentarily and Edmonds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Masvidal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masvidal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Edmonds.#CL#
Masvidal takes the fight into the clinch.
Edmonds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masvidal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edmonds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edmonds is trying to drag Masvidal to the mat but Masvidal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Edmonds is trying to maintain a safe position but Masvidal gets an underhook and turns Edmonds into the cage.
A short right from Masvidal.
Edmonds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Masvidal digs a right hand underneath Edmonds's ribcage. Edmonds let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Edmonds breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edmonds, as that shot connected.
Nice jab there from Edmonds.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edmonds wants a takedown.
Masvidal lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Edmonds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmonds counters with a stiff right hand.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edmonds misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masvidal's hands.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Masvidal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Masvidal clinches up with Edmonds and pushes him back against the cage.
Masvidal lands a shot to the body.
Masvidal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmonds.
Masvidal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edmonds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmonds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Edmonds.
Edmonds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masvidal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Edmonds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards. #T4#
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
Edmonds trying to stall but Masvidal improves his position.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edmonds lands a right hand.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edmonds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masvidal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edmonds jumps guard but Masvidal stands there with Edmonds around his waist. Edmonds gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edmonds wants to get back to striking at distance but Masvidal won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Edmonds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edmonds.
Masvidal slips under a jab from Edmonds.
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Masvidal misses with an uppercut.
Masvidal connects with a nice looking jab.
Edmonds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masvidal is looking to clinch but Edmonds is avoiding it.
A jab from Edmonds does it's job there.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
Edmonds slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Edmonds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Edmonds walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masvidal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Masvidal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masvidal lands a body shot.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmonds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masvidal momentarily.
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!
Edmonds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masvidal takes one on the button.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Edmonds moved out of range nicely.
Edmonds thuds a left hand into Masvidal's body.#T1#
Edmonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Edmonds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masvidal. Masvidal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edmonds moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
A jab from Edmonds misses.
A leg kick checked by Masvidal.
Edmonds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal avoids it really well and circles away.
Edmonds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masvidal pinned against the cage. Masvidal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Edmonds circles away. #T2#
Masvidal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmonds's head backwards.
Edmonds moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Edmonds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Edmonds lands a left hand.
Edmonds takes a shot to the head.
Edmonds misses with the head strike.
Edmonds goes for a takedown attempt but Masvidal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
A jab lands there for Edmonds.#CL#
Masvidal drives through and clinches with Edmonds against the cage.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Edmonds. #T3#
Masvidal tries to work over Edmonds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Edmonds gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Masvidal is staying active underneath Edmonds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edmonds is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masvidal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masvidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Edmonds stops Masvidal from standing up. #T4##SUB2#
Edmonds drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Edmonds off! Edmonds jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edmonds is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Masvidal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masvidal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Edmonds circles away.
Edmonds feints a jab promting Masvidal to slip. Edmonds then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Masvidal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Edmonds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edmonds circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masvidal is looking to clinch.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edmonds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmonds swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Edmonds walks into a left hand.
Edmonds lands a jab to the head.
Edmonds looks for a takedown but Masvidal sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Masvidal misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Masvidal pushes Edmonds up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmonds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Masvidal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Edmonds. #BC2#
Edmonds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edmonds throws a hook but Masvidal blocks it.
A shot to the body from Edmonds misses
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Edmonds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Masvidal takes one on the button.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Edmonds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Edmonds moves out of range easily.
Edmonds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edmonds lands a glancing blow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Edmonds's head but Edmonds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masvidal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Masvidal. No joy for Edmonds on that attempt.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmonds.
Masvidal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edmonds with a hook.
Edmonds lands a nice shot that snaps Masvidal's head back.
Edmonds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masvidal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edmonds connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masvidal scrambles back to his feet.
Masvidal tries to clinch up
and Edmonds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masvidal is looking to clinch but Edmonds is avoiding it. #T3#
Edmonds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edmonds lands a head shot.
Edmonds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal tries to clinch up.
Masvidal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edmonds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Edmonds moves forwards but Masvidal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masvidal tries to clinch but Edmonds is having none of it.
Masvidal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Edmonds. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Masvidal sends Edmonds crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Masvidal is motioning to the referee to let Edmonds up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Masvidal gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Edmonds is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH:Schrodinger vs Galilei
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edmonds, as that shot connected.
Osiris takes one to the side of the head.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Osiris counters with an inside leg kick.
Edmonds misses with a looping right.
Osiris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edmonds just manages to avoid it.
Osiris swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Edmonds.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Osiris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osiris.
Edmonds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds stuns Osiris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Osiris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
Osiris is looking to counter punch.
Edmonds lands with a straight right. Osiris didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Edmonds misses with an uppercut.
Osiris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edmonds under the eye.
Osiris throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Edmonds counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edmonds.
Edmonds advances to half guard.
Osiris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edmonds on the ground.
Osiris is looking for a sweep. Edmonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osiris controlling the position well.
Osiris is staying active underneath Edmonds, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Edmonds wants to work for an arm triangle but Osiris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Osiris is looking to improve his position. #T2##SUB2#
Edmonds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Edmonds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Edmonds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osiris is just riding it out for now. Edmonds eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Edmonds is looking to advance position but Osiris won't allow it. #T4#
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.
Edmonds is looking to pass Osiris's guard but actually Osiris recovers to full guard.
Osiris keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Osiris wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Edmonds thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osiris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Osiris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
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#
Osiris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Osiris slips under a jab.
Edmonds misses with a wild body shot.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Osiris slips a straight right by Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Osiris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Edmonds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edmonds misses with a series of wild punches.
Osiris throwing a counter right hand but Edmonds manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds throws a hook but Osiris avoids it easily.
Osiris blocks a jab.
Osiris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Osiris misses the target.#T1#
Edmonds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Osiris misses the target.
Osiris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Edmonds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Osiris defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
As Edmonds backs away, Osiris returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Some wild striking there from Edmonds.
Edmonds just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOsiris.
A big left from Edmonds misses.
And Osiris counters with a quick kick to the body but Edmonds blocks it.
Edmonds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edmonds lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Osiris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edmonds lands with an uppercut that bounces Osiris off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target. #T2#
Edmonds misses with a wild combination.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmonds lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds throws a hook but Osiris avoids it easily.
Osiris throwing a counter right hand but Edmonds manages to avoid it.
Osiris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Osiris is looking to land body kicks.
Edmonds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Osiris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Osiris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmonds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Osiris just misses with a punch to the body.
Osiris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edmonds finds it's way round the side to connect with Osiris's head.
We've been told by Osiris's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Osiris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edmonds with a jab.
Osiris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a hook #KD#
and Osiris counters with a crisp right hand that drops Edmonds! Osiris lets Edmonds back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Edmonds is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osiris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edmonds is still on wobbly legs! Can Osiris finish him?
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Osiris moved out of range.
Edmonds seems to have recovered his senses.
Osiris throws a monster overhand right that drops Edmonds! Osiris follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Osiris!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Osiris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Thomas
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Edmonds lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
Baker moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Baker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Edmonds with a body shot.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Edmonds closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker did well to prevent Edmonds getting side control.
Baker wants to improve his position but Edmonds is controlling well. #SUB#
Edmonds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds blocks the strikes from Baker. #T1#
Edmonds uses his free foot to push down on Baker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Baker.
Edmonds takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Edmonds is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Edmonds working for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Edmonds looking for the choke but no joy.
Baker turns into Edmonds and is now in his guard.
Baker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edmonds controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself.
Baker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Edmonds seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker postures up in Edmonds's guard and throws a big left but Edmonds blocks it.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Baker distracts Edmonds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Edmonds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baker is in close to Edmonds's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Edmonds seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Edmonds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baker defends it easily.
Baker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Baker is looking to work some ground and pound but Edmonds has wrist control.
Baker trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
Baker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baker throws a big right hand that misses.
Baker won't allow Edmonds to sweep him here.
Edmonds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Edmonds.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baker trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Edmonds is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baker with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Baker misses with a hook to the body
and Edmonds counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Baker misses.
Edmonds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baker is looking for the big counter here.
Baker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edmonds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Edmonds misses with a right hand
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Edmonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edmonds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Edmonds throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edmonds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Baker slips a jab from Edmonds.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
John Edmonds is winning the standup battle so far.
Edmonds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baker.
Edmonds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Nice combo by Baker! Oh, that's hurt him - Edmonds falls to the canvas and Baker follows him into side control. #ROC2#Edmonds is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds is trying to improve his position.
Oh Edmonds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Edmonds is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Baker can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthazar Baker!
A relieved looking Balthazar Baker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Lomax
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Baker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edmonds to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baker's guard.
Baker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baker regains half guard.#T1#
Edmonds is trying to control the action in half guard but Baker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edmonds wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position.
Edmonds wants to take a breather but Baker is having none of it.
Edmonds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Edmonds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baker is looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Edmonds wants to take his opponent's back but Baker doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is desperately trying to improve his position but Edmonds has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Edmonds working for a guillotine from mount but Baker is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Edmonds looking to control but Baker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Baker throws a big elbow that misses.
Baker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Edmonds is trying to keep Baker in close. #T4#
Baker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edmonds gets back to half guard.
Baker thows a huge punch but Edmonds dodges it nicely.
Edmonds trying to control but Baker postures up.
Edmonds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker.
Edmonds wants to control but Baker is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmonds on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Edmonds with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Baker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Edmonds 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#
Edmonds throws out a leg kick but Baker moves out of range and Edmonds only half commits.
Edmonds has a takedown stuffed.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Edmonds tries to land a leg kick but Baker saw it coming and moves away.
Edmonds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Edmonds lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
Baker staying out of range there.
Edmonds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Baker. Beautiful body shot.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edmonds.
Baker looks to land a left hand but Edmonds moved out of range nicely.
Edmonds tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmonds shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edmonds finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Baker slips under a jab from Edmonds.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.
Edmonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target. #T2#
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in and bounces Baker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edmonds is one step ahead there.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edmonds looking to sit in guard and control but Baker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Baker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Baker throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Edmonds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baker defends it easily.
Baker distracts Edmonds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker is working Edmonds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baker is in close to Edmonds's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4##SUB2#
Edmonds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baker defends it easily.
Baker is working Edmonds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Edmonds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edmonds has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle.
Edmonds keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
Baker pushes down on Edmonds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baker 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.
Edmonds wants to control but Baker is keeping busy.
Edmonds has hold of Baker's hands but Baker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Edmonds scores with a punch to the head.
Edmonds scores with a hook.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edmonds misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Baker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Edmonds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker scores with a hook to the body.
Edmonds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baker lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Edmonds is fighting off a takedown attempt but Baker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Edmonds to the mat. Edmonds regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Baker wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baker working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Baker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Edmonds is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Baker, into his guard. #REVB#
Edmonds looking to sit in guard and control but Baker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Baker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baker is in close to Edmonds's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Edmonds 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.
Baker lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Baker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baker throws an elbow that misses. Edmonds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baker's guard. Nice move by Edmonds!#REVB#
Baker striking off his back but it's not causing Edmonds any problems.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker wants to sweep here but Edmonds controlling him for the moment.
Baker keeping full guard, as Edmonds tries to pass.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully. #T3#
Edmonds looking to pass the guard.
Edmonds advances to half guard.
Baker trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Edmonds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baker wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds trying to control the pace.
Edmonds is keen to just control but Baker is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds stalling away here and it's allowed Baker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Balthazar Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balthazar Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edmonds 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Edmonds
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edmonds.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter the offense by Edmonds and move into the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edmonds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.#TD2#
Edmonds decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is controlling Edmonds's trapped leg to prevent Edmonds from advancing to side control.
Kowalkiewicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edmonds is working away from the top position though.
Edmonds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kowalkiewicz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kowalkiewicz won't allow Edmonds to pass to mount.
Kowalkiewicz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalkiewicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edmonds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to maintain the position but Edmonds is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kowalkiewicz is defending against the submission attempts here by Edmonds. #SUB2#
Edmonds seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a kimura but Kowalkiewicz is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kowalkiewicz trying to hold on to Edmonds's head to control him but Edmonds postures up.
Kowalkiewicz is pressing down on Edmonds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position.
Kowalkiewicz wants to sweep here but Edmonds controlling him for the moment.
Kowalkiewicz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and pushes Edmonds back into the cage.#TD2#
Edmonds has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kowalkiewicz is trying to keep an underhook but Edmonds manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Edmonds trying to mount his opponent but Kowalkiewicz defends it.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position for now.
Edmonds wants to pass to mount but Kowalkiewicz is defending the position. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz is looking to improve his position.
Kowalkiewicz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kowalkiewicz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edmonds's guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edmonds is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kowalkiewicz seems keen to control Edmonds's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a slapping body shot.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmonds was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalkiewicz.
A big left from Edmonds misses. #KD#
Kowalkiewicz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Edmonds sprawling to the canvas! Edmonds rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kowalkiewicz finish him?! #CUT#It looks like John Edmonds has been cut.
Edmonds just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmonds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kowalkiewiczs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalkiewicz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Edmonds on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Edmonds falls backwards against the cage. Kowalkiewicz follows up with more strikes that drop Edmonds to his knees. Kowalkiewicz keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Edmonds! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs Cuntmara 3
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Bizihwaile tried to score with a low kick but Edmonds checks it.
Edmonds tries to counter by clinching up but Bizihwaile breaks away and moves out of range.
Bizihwaile avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds lands with a hook. Bizihwaile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bizihwaile. That's going to slow Edmonds down.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Bizihwaile blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edmonds is defended easily by Bizihwaile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaile is out of range.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Bizihwaile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Edmonds lands a jab to Bizihwaile's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmonds. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Edmonds stuns Bizihwaile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edmonds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Edmonds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Edmonds's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts ðŸ† that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmonds.
Bizihwaile now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Edmonds scores with a takedown into Bizihwaile's guard.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bizihwaile is keeping the position for now.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bizihwaile is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edmonds trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom.
Bizihwaile pulls Edmonds in to control the position.
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Bizihwaile is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Edmonds postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy uppercut
and Edmonds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but Edmonds sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bizihwaile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Edmonds.
Edmonds just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmonds scores with a sloppy right hand. Bizihwaile should have avoided that one.
Edmonds swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Bizihwaile counters with an inside leg kick.
Edmonds blocks a head kick by Bizihwaile.
Edmonds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizihwaile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bizihwaile was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Edmonds jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Bizihwaile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Edmonds there.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
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!
Edmonds misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaile raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Edmonds misses with a double jab
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edmonds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Bizihwaile throws out a counter right but Edmonds avoids it with no problem.
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Edmonds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Edmonds jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Edmonds misses.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edmonds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile is looking to slow Edmonds down with leg kicks.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Bizihwaile appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edmonds takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
Edmonds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaile can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Edmonds misses with a series of wild punches.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Bizihwaile counters with an inside leg kick.
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range.
Edmonds throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
John Edmonds is winning the standup battle so far.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmonds misses with a looping left.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmonds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edmonds slips a jab from Bizihwaile.#T2##TD#
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom.
Bizihwaile bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edmonds's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaile controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Edmonds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bizihwaile gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bizihwaile engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##T4#
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.
Edmonds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bizihwaile is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bizihwaile preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Edmonds is predictable there
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds fails with a takedown attempt.
Edmonds tries for a takedown but Bizihwaile circles away easily
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown but Bizihwaile manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmonds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the head.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Edmonds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Edmonds lands a jab-cross combination.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile thumps Edmonds with a low kick.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice leg kick.
Edmonds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Edmonds lands with a straight right. Bizihwaile didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Edmonds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bizihwaile sprawls well initially but Edmonds persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura but Bizihwaile is defending well.
Bizihwaile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Edmonds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Edmonds is working for a kimura but Bizihwaile is defending it quite comfortably.
Edmonds slows the pace down in half guard.
Edmonds works his way into side control. #T3#
Bizihwaile is looking to regain half guard here but Edmonds keeps moving and retains side control.
Bizihwaile manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edmonds's best efforts.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bizihwaile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edmonds is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Edmonds passes the guard and advances to mount!
Edmonds prevents Bizihwaile from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edmonds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
After winning the bout, John Edmonds thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Penkosip Bizihwaile spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to rethink my career.'.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Edmonds
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Edmonds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menezes.#TD#
Menezes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Edmonds did well to prevent Menezes getting side control.
Edmonds is trying to get back to full guard.
Edmonds is looking to control Menezes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edmonds avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Edmonds is defending against the submission attempts here by Menezes. #SUB#
Menezes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds tries to get to full guard but Menezes has control of the leg.
Menezes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB#
Menezes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edmonds is just riding it out for now. Menezes eventually gives up the hold.
Menezes works his way into side control.
Menezes working away.#SUB#
Menezes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Menezes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Edmonds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Menezes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Menezes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Menezes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Menezes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Edmonds is avoiding damage well.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edmonds keeps working. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menezes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Edmonds tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Menezes advances nicely into full mount.
Menezes tries to control but Edmonds wriggling away.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position but Menezes isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Menezes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Edmonds is on top in guard.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Menezes keeps moving. #SUB#
Menezes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edmonds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edmonds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Menezes is looking for a triangle but Edmonds pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Menezes has his foot on Edmonds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edmonds works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Edmonds misses with a looping right.
Menezes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Edmonds misses the jab.
Menezes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Edmonds.
Edmonds stuns Menezes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Menezes misses with an uppercut
and Edmonds counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by Edmonds.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menezes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Edmonds avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Edmonds jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menezes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Menezes missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Menezes as he connects with a hook.
Menezes takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Menezes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Edmonds throws a jab when Menezes was well out of range.
Menezes throws the left hand but Edmonds avoids the punch easily.
Edmonds stuffs the takedown attempt from Menezes. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet.
Edmonds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Menezes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut. Menezes saw that one coming.
Menezes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Menezes.
Edmonds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edmonds but Edmonds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Edmonds shows good takedown defense.
Edmonds appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Menezes is out of range.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menezes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edmonds! But no joy.
Menezes jabs at Edmonds's body.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edmonds sprawls well. Edmonds wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Menezes fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Edmonds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menezes throws a body punch but Edmonds moves out of range.
Menezes closes the distance and clinches up with Edmonds, looking for a takedown. Menezes pushes Edmonds against the cage but Edmonds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edmonds shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Edmonds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Menezes was covering up waiting for the punch and Edmonds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Edmonds defends easily.
Edmonds 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.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully. #T3#
Menezes is trying to control the position but Edmonds postures up. #SUB#
Menezes is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Edmonds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menezes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edmonds has managed to get both his arms back between Menezes's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Edmonds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edmonds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edmonds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edmonds works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
Edmonds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Menezes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Menezes trying to control but Edmonds postures up. #SUB2#
Edmonds seems to be working for a kimura but Menezes defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edmonds pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edmonds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Menezes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmonds throws a right hand that Menezes ducks under and follows up with a left that Menezes also avoids with ease.
Menezes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmonds avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmonds.
A big left from Edmonds misses.
Edmonds looks to land a left hand but Menezes moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Edmonds.
Menezes digs a good hook to Edmonds's body.
Edmonds avoids the body shot from Menezes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Edmonds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Menezes on his heels. He'll look to pass Menezes's guard now, I'm sure.
Edmonds stays in close to Menezes's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Edmonds is posturing up here but Menezes has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Edmonds tries to roll out but it's too tight and Edmonds has to tap! Slick submission there by Menezes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Menezes!
Arthur Menezes retains his middleweight title!

Event: SMASH: Reedtz vs Roy
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Edmonds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jay!#SUB2#
Edmonds is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Edmonds tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jay's legs.
Edmonds trying to control the position but Jay is working away.
Edmonds working away.
Jay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds controls the position from side control.
Jay gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Jay wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jay controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Edmonds seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jay is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Edmonds!
Our winner, John Edmonds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Tosen
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot by Edmonds.
Edmonds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Edmonds tries to get set, Baker tries to push him back and clinch up but Edmonds manages to avoid the attempt.
Baker shoots and misses
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds 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.
Edmonds throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmonds clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edmonds lunges at Baker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baker's hand.
Edmonds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Edmonds dips to his left and cracks Baker with an uppercut!#T1#
Baker misses with a body shot.
Edmonds throws out a counter right but Baker avoids it with no problem.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Edmonds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Edmonds connects with a crisp jab.
Baker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Edmonds flashes Baker a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Baker's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Baker crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Edmonds punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Kowal vs Selvatico
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Edmonds's shoulder, as Edmonds tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edmonds cracks Masvidal with a good jab.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Edmonds.
Masvidal cracks Edmonds with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edmonds slips a jab from Masvidal.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds 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.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt - Edmonds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Edmonds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Masvidal on his heels. He'll look to pass Masvidal's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Edmonds 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.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Masvidal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Masvidal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Masvidal is refusing to be controlled, as Edmonds sits in half guard.
Masvidal is controlling Edmonds's trapped leg to prevent Edmonds from advancing to side control.
Edmonds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Masvidal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edmonds trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Edmonds wants to work for an arm triangle but Masvidal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Edmonds wants to take a breather but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Edmonds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Masvidal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Edmonds is pressing down on Masvidal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masvidal is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edmonds is stalling here. Masvidal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Edmonds seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Masvidal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Edmonds manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Edmonds is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Masvidal!
Masvidal is squirming around, avoiding Edmonds's attempts to control the action.
Edmonds fails to move to back control. #T4#
Masvidal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masvidal wants to control but Edmonds is having none of it.#SUB2#
Edmonds is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Masvidal to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Masvidal shrugs it off.
Edmonds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masvidal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Edmonds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masvidal looking to sit in guard and control but Edmonds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Masvidal blocks a jab.#TD2#
Edmonds closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masvidal's guard.
Edmonds stopping the sweep attempt from Masvidal.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
John Edmonds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edmonds advances position into side control!
Masvidal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Masvidal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edmonds is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##SUB2#
Edmonds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully.
Masvidal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edmonds's guard. #SUB2#
Edmonds looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds is trying to get back to full guard.
Edmonds keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds is staying active underneath Masvidal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masvidal trying to pass the guard but Edmonds defending well. #SUB#
Masvidal seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Edmonds has recovered full guard. #T3#
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Edmonds is keeping the position.
Edmonds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masvidal is one step ahead there.
Edmonds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds clobbers Masvidal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masvidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Edmonds circles away.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Masvidal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edmonds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Masvidal moves out of range of the strikes.
Masvidal is looking to clinch.
Edmonds misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds slips a straight right by Masvidal.
A big left from Edmonds misses.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Edmonds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Edmonds does it's job there.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edmonds! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masvidal.
Edmonds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmonds wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Masvidal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edmonds on his heels. He'll look to pass Edmonds's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Edmonds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edmonds closes the distance and clinches up with Masvidal, looking for a takedown. Edmonds pushes Masvidal against the cage but Masvidal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal takes one to the side of the head.
Masvidal moves in looking to clinch but Edmonds pushes him off.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Edmonds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmonds's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal lands a nice shot that snaps Edmonds's head back.
Masvidal shoots in for a double leg but Edmonds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Masvidal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masvidal lands a jab.#T1#
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Masvidal moves away and avoids it.
Edmonds might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Edmonds lands a jab to the head.
Edmonds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masvidal doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Edmonds 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masvidal scores with a jab.
Masvidal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Edmonds is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Masvidal scores with a decent looking hook.
Masvidal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Masvidal - just one landing.
Masvidal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masvidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edmonds throws a right hand that Masvidal ducks under and follows up with a left that Masvidal also avoids with ease.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Masvidal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edmonds tries to avoid it but Masvidal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edmonds to the ground. Edmonds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edmonds circles away quickly and effectively.
Edmonds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edmonds digs a good body shot into Masvidal's ribs.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Masvidal is out of range.
Masvidal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Masvidal darts in looking for a takedown but Edmonds gets double underhooks and turns Masvidal into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Edmonds jumps guard and drags Masvidal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Edmonds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masvidal trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Masvidal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Edmonds is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Masvidal, into his guard. #REVB#
Masvidal trying to control the position.
Edmonds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masvidal's guard.
Edmonds wants to pass to mount but Masvidal is defending the position. #SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Masvidal defends it well. #SUB2#
Edmonds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masvidal is just riding it out for now. Edmonds eventually gives up the hold.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Edmonds prevents Masvidal from improving his position.
Edmonds is trying to control. Masvidal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edmonds 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
Our winner, John Edmonds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Borgia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edmonds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borgia lunges at Edmonds with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edmonds's hand.
Edmonds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borgia has time to react.
Edmonds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borgia.
A big right from Borgia misses.
Borgia throws a looping overhand right but Edmonds ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Borgia trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Edmonds working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia'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.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borgia is working Edmonds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Edmonds working a defensive guard here.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Edmonds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edmonds keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Our spies down at at The Goya - ðŸ¥Š MMA Academy inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Edmonds has his hands on Borgia's head, controlling the position.
Edmonds looking for a sweep. Not yet Edmonds, not yet.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia postures up and lands a big shot to Edmonds's brow.
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Borgia is trying to control. Edmonds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edmonds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borgia.
Borgia lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Borgia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Edmonds is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borgia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Borgia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Edmonds is rocked!
Borgia is trying to control. Edmonds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borgia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Edmonds is still in real trouble! Can Borgia finish him?
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edmonds keeps working.
Borgia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edmonds defending well though.
Edmonds seems to have recovered his senses.
Edmonds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borgia.
Edmonds regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Borgia.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Edmonds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia. #T4#
Edmonds pulls Borgia in to control the position.
Borgia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Edmonds has wrist control.
Borgia won't allow Edmonds to sweep him here.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
Borgia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edmonds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edmonds is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Borgia's hands.
Edmonds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edmonds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borgia under the eye.
Borgia connects with a body shot.
Borgia throws a lazy right hand but Edmonds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edmonds throws a hook but Borgia blocks it.
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmonds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borgia under the eye.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmonds is just out of range.
Edmonds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Borgia misses with a two punch combination.
Edmonds misses with a looping left.
Borgia is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmonds takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Borgia tries to clinch there but Edmonds circles away.
Borgia throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Borgia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1##SUB#
Borgia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Borgia throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Borgia lands some shots froms side control.
Edmonds struggling a bit here.
Edmonds manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Borgia is trying to control but can't.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
Edmonds working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Borgia's thigh. Borgia counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Edmonds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Borgia's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a submission of some sort.
Borgia is controlling Edmonds's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alexander Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edmonds is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Borgia!
Borgia is desperately trying to improve his position but Edmonds has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Edmonds swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Borgia is now in Edmonds's guard. A big mistake from Edmonds there, giving up the dominant position! #T3#
Edmonds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borgia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Edmonds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edmonds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borgia trying to move into half guard but instead Edmonds has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Edmonds won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Borgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edmonds's guard. #REVR##T4#
Borgia is pushing down on Edmonds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Edmonds is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edmonds wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edmonds can do to turn this around?
Edmonds moves into full guard.
Borgia connects with a couple of short punches.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edmonds is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borgia defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Borgia dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Borgia lands a right hook to the body.
Borgia throws a series of punches but Edmonds avoids them all with ease.
Borgia swinging wildly here.
Borgia needs to keep his hands up - Edmonds had a free shot at his head there.
Edmonds lands a nice hook to Borgia's body. Borgia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borgia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut.
Borgia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Borgia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edmonds counters with a straight right hand.
Edmonds might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Edmonds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Borgia tries for a takedown but Edmonds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borgia with a poor takedown
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Borgia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Edmonds.
Edmonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edmonds lands with a right hand. #TD#
Borgia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Edmonds's guard.
Edmonds keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Edmonds wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borgia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edmonds's head.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borgia chips away with some ground and pound.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a triangle here but Borgia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Borgia scoring with punches and elbows.
Borgia cracks Edmonds with a big right hand but Edmonds just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Borgia with the ground and pound but Edmonds regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Borgia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Edmonds is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edmonds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edmonds manages to get to full guard.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Edmonds.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edmonds wants to improve his position but instead Borgia has moved into half guard.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Borgia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borgia, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Babinski
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Army Jr tries to clinch up
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmonds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Army Jr moves into the clinch.
Army Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edmonds.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmonds. #BC2#
Edmonds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Edmonds lands a nice hook to Army Jr's body. Army Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edmonds avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army Jr misses with a hook
and Edmonds counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Edmonds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Edmonds seems content to control.#T1#
Edmonds wants to control but Army Jr is keeping him busy.
Edmonds slows the pace down in half guard.
Army Jr is staying active underneath Edmonds, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edmonds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Army Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Edmonds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Army Jr is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Edmonds trying to control from half guard but Army Jr is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edmonds throws a hook but Army Jr blocks it.
Edmonds loads up on a big right hand but Army Jr slips the punch.
Army Jr wants to clinch.
Edmonds throws out a counter right but Army Jr avoids it with no problem.
Army Jr tries to clinch there but Edmonds circles away.
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
Army Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Edmonds manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Army Jr clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Army Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Army Jr avoids the body shot from Edmonds. #TD2#
Edmonds changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Army Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Edmonds goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Army Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Edmonds's guard! Nice work there by Army Jr!
Edmonds 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.
Army Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Edmonds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Army Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Army Jr is looking to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Army Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Edmonds blocks it with crossed arms.
Edmonds swings wildly with an uppercut but Army Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmonds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Army Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Army Jr has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Army Jr obliges.#BC#
Army Jr manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Edmonds gets tackled into the cage by Army Jr. Army Jr maintains the clinch. #BC#
Army Jr manages to break the clinch.
Edmonds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Army Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edmonds, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Army Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Army Jr misses with a left hand
and Edmonds counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds keeps the fight on the outside.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Army Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Army Jr avoids them all with ease.
Army Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Army Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Edmonds circles away.
Edmonds clobbers Army Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dick Army Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Army Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edmonds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Army Jr tries to clinch up
and Edmonds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edmonds falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Army Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Edmonds has clasped his hands together around Army Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds wants to control for a moment but Army Jr uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
Army Jr is looking for a sweep. Edmonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edmonds wants to pass to mount but Army Jr is defending the position. #SUB2#
Edmonds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Army Jr is looking for a sweep. Edmonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Army Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Army Jr keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Army Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Army Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Edmonds passes into side control.
Army Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edmonds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Army Jr is not content to let Edmonds control the position.
Army Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #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.
Edmonds works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Edmonds working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Edmonds tightening his grip on Army Jr, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Army Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Army Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Army Jr wants to clinch up but Edmonds keeps it at a distance.
Army Jr tries to clinch but Edmonds moves away
and Edmonds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Army Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edmonds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Army Jr. Army Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edmonds throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Army Jr counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Army Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Army Jr swinging wildly here.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the head.
Army Jr is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Edmonds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edmonds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Army Jr tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Edmonds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edmonds swats away the attempt to clinch by Army Jr.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Army Jr misses the target.
Edmonds throws a big shot that misses.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Army Jr.
Edmonds scores with a body shot.
Edmonds lands with a cross.
Dick Army Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Army Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmonds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edmonds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Army Jr slips under a jab from Edmonds.#CL#
Army Jr has closed the distance and engaged Edmonds in a clinch.
Army Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Edmonds misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Army Jr is pushing Edmonds up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Army Jr landing knees to the body.
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Army Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Army Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Army Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edmonds's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Army Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edmonds lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Army Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Edmonds won't want to take too many of those.
Army Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Edmonds's face.
Dick Army Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edmonds trying to control the position but instead, Army Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edmonds into the cage.
Army Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Edmonds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Army Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Edmonds is looking for a takedown.
Army Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edmonds.
Edmonds managing to block the knees to the body from Army Jr. #T3#
Edmonds avoiding damage as Army Jr throws knees to the body.
Edmonds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Army Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Edmonds scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Army Jr manages to break the clinch.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Army Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edmonds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Army Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edmonds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Army Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Edmonds has time to react.
Edmonds misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Army Jr has closed the distance and engaged Edmonds in a clinch.
Army Jr missing with knees to the body.
Army Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Edmonds in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edmonds misses with a hook. Army Jr ducked under it nicely.
Army Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Edmonds breaks away and moves out of range.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Army Jr tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Edmonds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Army Jr throws a jab when Edmonds was well out of range.
Dick Army Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Army Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Army Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Army Jr lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Army Jr. #BC#
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Army Jr moves out of range.
Army Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Army Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edmonds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Army Jr throws a right and a left that Edmonds avoids nicely.
Army Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edmonds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Army Jr moves into range and clinches up with Edmonds.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Army Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edmonds 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
An out of breath John Edmonds thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Dick Army Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry dad, please dont beat me!'.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Lomax
Date: Aug 27, 2022

Aristides Abel had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 188.5, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with John Edmonds was cancelled.

Event: SMASH:87
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Olsen throws a leg kick but Edmonds checks it.
Edmonds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Olsen closes the distance and pushes Edmonds back into the cage.
Olsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olsen lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Olsen.
Edmonds tries to stall but Olsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Olsen on the inside.
Olsen landing knees to the body.
Edmonds looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Edmonds is trying to maintain a safe position but Olsen gets an underhook and turns Edmonds into the cage.
Edmonds trying to control the position but instead, Olsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edmonds into the cage.
Olsen lands a knee to the body.
Olsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Edmonds has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Olsen is trying to keep an underhook but Edmonds manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Olsen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've been hearing reports that Edmonds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Olsen lands a head shot.
Olsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Olsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Edmonds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
It looked like Edmonds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Olsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmonds.
Harry Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olsen misses with a right hand
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olsen throws a lazy right hand but Edmonds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edmonds checks a leg kick nicely.
Olsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmonds.
Olsen scores with a one two! Edmonds had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Edmonds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Olsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Edmonds gets a double leg takedown into Olsen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds prevents Olsen from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Edmonds forces his way into half guard.
Olsen is trying to stand back up but Edmonds is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Edmonds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Edmonds trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Edmonds trying to work for an americana but Olsen has managed to regain full guard.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
Olsen is looking to stand up but Edmonds isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edmonds passes Olsen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Olsen makes his way to full guard, as Edmonds worked for a kimura.
Olsen is looking to stand up but Edmonds isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Olsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Olsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Olsen moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Olsen is out of range.
A low kick from Olsen misses
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olsen misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Edmonds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edmonds throws the left hand but Olsen avoids the punch easily.
Edmonds fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olsen on the side of the head.
Edmonds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen misses with a shot to the body
and Edmonds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Olsen misses.
Edmonds checks a leg kick nicely.
Edmonds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Olsen in his tracks. #T1#
Edmonds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Edmonds throws a jab when Olsen was well out of range.
Edmonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Edmonds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Olsen cracks a nice hook into Edmonds's ribs.#CL2#
Olsen rushes Edmonds and presses him up against the cage.
Olsen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Olsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edmonds's defenses.
Olsen misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Olsen.
Olsen tries to throw a body punch but Edmonds avoids it by throwing Olsen back against the cage.
Edmonds throws a head punch that misses.
Olsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edmonds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Olsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Edmonds manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Edmonds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmonds walks into a straight right hand from Olsen.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmonds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olsen loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Olsen scores with a hook to the body. Edmonds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Olsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edmonds back to the cage. Olsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Edmonds jabs Olsen right on the nose. Olsen blinks but takes it well.
Edmonds misses with a body punch
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmonds.
Edmonds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Olsen.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen flicks out a counter leg kick but Edmonds steps away.
Olsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
A jab from Olsen misses.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edmonds.
Olsen motions for Edmonds to come forward. Olsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edmonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edmonds in his tracks.
Olsen swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds throws a big shot that misses.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Edmonds lands the left hand.
Olsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edmonds connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olsen scrambles back to his feet.
Olsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edmonds's sensitive parts.
Edmonds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Olsen.
Edmonds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edmonds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harry Olsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Edmonds scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edmonds takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Olsen with a hook.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Olsen throws a right hand that Edmonds ducks under and follows up with a left that Edmonds also avoids with ease.
A jab from Edmonds misses.
Olsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Olsen.
Olsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olsen moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Olsen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edmonds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olsen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harry Olsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Olsen wants to clinch.
Olsen thows a leg kick but Edmonds checks it
and Olsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olsen dodges the punch combination from Edmonds.
Edmonds backing away here, and Olsen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Edmonds moves away and avoids it.
Olsen swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olsen feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen lands a nice hook to Edmonds's body. Edmonds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
Olsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Olsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Edmonds slips a jab from Olsen.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olsen.
Olsen slips under a jab.
Olsen loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Edmonds throws a big shot that misses.
Olsen missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds misses with a few strikes there.
Olsen scores with a punch to the head.
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Edmonds misses.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmonds needs to keep his hands up - Olsen had a free shot at his head there.
A punch lands to the side of Olsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Olsen is out of range.
Edmonds misses with a two punch combination.
Edmonds throws a jab when Olsen was well out of range.
Edmonds scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Olsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edmonds throws a hook but Olsen avoids it easily.
As Edmonds backs off Olsen throws a huge counter combo but Edmonds manages to avoid it all.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsen is just out of range.
Olsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Olsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmonds misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a shot to the body
and Olsen counters with a good low kick that Edmonds was not able to check. #T3#
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Olsen is out of range.
Edmonds misses with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olsen as he avoids it easily.
Olsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Olsen tries to land a leg kick but Edmonds saw it coming and moves away.
Olsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edmonds momentarily.
Harry Olsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Olsen throws a right and a left that Edmonds avoids nicely.
Olsen moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olsen.
Olsen ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Edmonds lands with a cross.
Olsen digs a good hook to Edmonds's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Olsen. That's going to slow Edmonds down.
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Olsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds shoots and misses
and Olsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Olsen thuds a left hand into Edmonds's body.
Olsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edmonds scores with a nice head shot.
A left lands for Edmonds.
An inside leg kick from Edmonds misses.
Edmonds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Edmonds moved out of range.
Edmonds throws a big counter combination but Olsen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Olsen blocks a head kick by Edmonds.
Olsen staying out of range there.
Edmonds lands a head shot.
Olsen throws a series of punches but Edmonds avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Edmonds.
As Olsen looks to move away, Edmonds throws a big counter combo but Olsen just gets out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Olsen.
I've got Olsen 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Olsen!
Harry Olsen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Nti
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Edmonds with a hook.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Edmonds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmonds lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Edmonds in a clinch. #BC2#
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Edmonds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Edmonds's body. Edmonds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been hearing reports that Edmonds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Edmonds feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Edmonds swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Edmonds slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edmonds.
Edmonds lands a lovely overhand right.
Edmonds works the jab nicely.
Edmonds lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Nurmagomedov blocks the leg kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmonds misses the target.
Nurmagomedov walks into a left hand.
Edmonds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.#T2#
Edmonds throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Nurmagomedov lands a left and a right that send Edmonds crashing to the mat, dazed. Nurmagomedov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like John Edmonds has been cut.
Jab, jab by Edmonds - just one landing.
Edmonds connects with a crisp jab.
Edmonds misses with a double jab
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Edmonds is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Edmonds. That snapped Nurmagomedov's head back.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the head.
Edmonds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD2#
Nurmagomedov lands a big uppercut and Edmonds crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Edmonds looks OK. Nurmagomedov waves Edmonds back to his feet!
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.#T3#
Edmonds is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Nurmagomedov just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Edmonds has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Delsarte
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalkiewicz. #BC2#
Edmonds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the leg kick from Edmonds.
Kowalkiewicz takes a swing at Edmonds's ribcage but misses.
Edmonds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edmonds misses with a hook. Kowalkiewicz ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kowalkiewicz backs up against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kowalkiewicz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range.
Edmonds scores with a jab. Kowalkiewicz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kowalkiewicz drives through and clinches with Edmonds against the cage.
Edmonds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz. #T1#
Edmonds blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Edmonds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edmonds looking to stall.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz. #BC2#
Edmonds breaks the clinch.
Edmonds scores with a punch to the head.
Kowalkiewicz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edmonds lands with an uppercut that bounces Kowalkiewicz off the cage and back into range.
Edmonds scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edmonds looks to land a left hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range nicely.#T2##TD2#
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into Kowalkiewicz's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Edmonds is looking to advance position but Kowalkiewicz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T3#
Edmonds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Edmonds can't escape the position.
Kowalkiewicz content just to control the position here.
Edmonds tries to hold on but Kowalkiewicz pushes him away.
Kowalkiewicz controlling from mount.
Edmonds wants to hold on but Kowalkiewicz pushes him away.#T4#
Edmonds can't escape the position.
Kowalkiewicz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edmonds is looking to escape.
Kowalkiewicz controlling his opponent.
Edmonds is trying desperately to improve position.
Kowalkiewicz looking to control but Edmonds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
As Edmonds backs away, Kowalkiewicz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Edmonds throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Edmonds finds it's target.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edmonds tries to bum rush Kowalkiewicz with a series of wild strikes but Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kowalkiewicz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Edmonds misses with a combination
and Kowalkiewicz counters with an inside leg kick.
Edmonds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kowalkiewicz scores with a counter punch that sends Edmonds to the canvas! Kowalkiewicz smells blood - he's punishing Edmonds with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Edmonds has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz is the new middleweight champion!

Event: SMASH:77
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Edmonds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edmonds is out of range.
Edmonds throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds 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.#TD2#
Popkov tries to sprawl but Edmonds drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Popkov pushes Edmonds off and gets back to his feet.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Popkov is looking for a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Popkov lands with a cross.
Popkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Edmonds counters with a nice uppercut.
Popkov moves forwards but Edmonds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Popkov misses.
Popkov moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.
Popkov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Popkov counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Popkov misses the jab.
Edmonds throws a hook but Popkov blocks it.
Mikhail Popkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popkov just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Popkov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Edmonds to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Edmonds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Popkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Popkov is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Popkov keeps moving.
Edmonds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Popkov keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Edmonds controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Edmonds 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.#T3#
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Popkov is retaining full guard.
Popkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Popkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popkov wants to get back to his feet but Edmonds is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Edmonds drops back, looking for a kneebar! Popkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Popkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Popkov! #REVR##SU#
Popkov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Edmonds to his feet.
Popkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Popkov misses with a two punch combination.
Edmonds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Popkov misses with a double jab.
Popkov swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Popkov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Popkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edmonds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Edmonds.
A slow jab from Popkov misses its intended target.
Edmonds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Popkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edmonds throws a lazy right hand but Popkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popkov throws a big counter combination but Edmonds scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Edmonds misses with a jab to the body
letting Popkov counter with a right hand.
Edmonds tries to work over Popkov's front leg with a kick but Popkov checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Popkov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov takes a swing at Edmonds's ribcage but misses.
Edmonds digs a good body shot into Popkov's ribs.
Popkov with a nice cross.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Popkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Edmonds staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Edmonds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Popkov moves away and avoids it.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Popkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Popkov slips under a jab.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Popkov moves away and avoids it.
Popkov throwing a counter right hand but Edmonds manages to avoid it.
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Popkov moved out of range.
It looked like Popkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popkov ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Popkov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Popkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmonds throws a hook to the side of Popkov's head but Popkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Popkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Edmonds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Edmonds.#T2#
Popkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Edmonds dips to his left and cracks Popkov with an uppercut!
Popkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popkov is looking for a counter combo.
Edmonds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edmonds throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Popkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Popkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Edmonds misses.
A big left from Popkov misses. #T3#
Popkov misses with an uppercut. Edmonds saw that one coming.
Popkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Edmonds shoots in and drives through. Popkov sprawls well.
Popkov is looking to counter punch.
Edmonds misses the body punch
and Popkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Popkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Edmonds is rocked!
Popkov defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
Edmonds is still on wobbly legs! Can Popkov finish him?
Edmonds misses the jab.
Edmonds seems to have recovered his senses.
Edmonds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Popkov.
Popkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edmonds throws a leg kick
and Popkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Popkov misses with the combination. #T4#
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target.
Popkov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Popkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Popkov takes a swing at Edmonds's ribcage but misses.
Edmonds misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmonds throws a series of strikes that have Popkov backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
Edmonds connects with a body shot.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that Popkov avoids nicely.
Popkov misses with a head kick.
Edmonds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Edmonds cracks a nice hook into Popkov's ribs.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Popkov is out of range.
Edmonds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Popkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Edmonds blocks the body kick.
It looks like Popkov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#TD2#
Edmonds looking to score a takedown here. Popkov is defending well but Edmonds drives through and ends up in Popkov's guard.

Popkov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Edmonds jabs at Popkov's body.
Edmonds misses with a takedown attempt
and Popkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Popkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popkov misses with a left hand
letting Edmonds counter with a right hand.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popkov moves away.
Popkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Popkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Edmonds throws a nice looking combination but Popkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Popkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Edmonds misses.
Popkov throws the kick towards the body but Edmonds avoids it.
Edmonds cracks a nice hook into Popkov's ribs.
Popkov blocks a low kick nicely.
Popkov looks to land a body kick but Edmonds moved away.
Popkov looks to land a right hand but Edmonds moved out of range.
Edmonds lands a nice shot that snaps Popkov's head back.
Edmonds slips under a jab from Popkov.
Popkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
Popkov throws an overhand right that lands on Edmonds's shoulder, as Edmonds tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Popkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Popkov staying out of range there.
Popkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popkov is looking for a counter combo.
Edmonds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Popkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Popkov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Popkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edmonds lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Popkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Popkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
letting Popkov counter with a right hand.
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!
Popkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Popkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edmonds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Popkov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Edmonds avoids the head kick by Popkov.
A big left from Popkov misses.
Edmonds let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Popkov looks to throw a body kick
and Edmonds counters with a stiff right hand.
Popkov walks into a jab.
Edmonds swings widly with a right hand
and Popkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds throws a right hand that misses
and Popkov counters with a nice body shot.
Popkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Popkov checks a leg kick.
Edmonds misses with a leg kick
and Popkov counters with a nice body shot.
Popkov takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.#T4#
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Popkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Popkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edmonds lands a nice looking body shot.
Popkov swings widly with a right hand
and Edmonds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popkov misses with a head kick.
Popkov misses with a straight left.
Popkov scores with a one two! Edmonds had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Popkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edmonds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Popkov is fending him off so far but Edmonds persists. Nope, Popkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Edmonds.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Edmonds.
I think Edmonds 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Edmonds!
John Edmonds decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH:71
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Henrique throws a hook but Edmonds blocks it.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Henrique's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab lands there for Henrique.
Henrique misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmonds.
Edmonds connects with a nice looking jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Edmonds scores with a four punch combination!
Edmonds lunges at Henrique with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henrique's hand.
Edmonds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Henrique throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Henrique.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henrique.
Henrique throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Edmonds decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henrique's guard.
Henrique is looking to stand back up but Edmonds counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Henrique. #REVR#
Edmonds controlling the action here. #T1##SUB2#
Edmonds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Edmonds not doing much here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Henrique is defending well. #SUB2#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henrique sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henrique is just riding it out for now. Edmonds eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henrique defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Edmonds in particular looking to stall.
Edmonds passes to full mount!
Edmonds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henrique on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henrique tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB2#
Edmonds is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Henrique has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Edmonds looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Edmonds controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henrique is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Edmonds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Henrique to score with a decent uppercut.
Edmonds connects with a single shot there.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henrique.
Henrique jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Henrique misses its intended target.
Edmonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henrique connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edmonds momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Henrique. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the head.
Bruno Henrique is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Henrique finds it's target.
Henrique keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edmonds.
Edmonds scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henrique lands a two punch combo.
Bruno Henrique is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Henrique swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Edmonds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Henrique is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henrique is trying to keep Edmonds in close.
Edmonds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henrique is keeping the position for now.
Henrique looking to control. #T2#
Edmonds trying to control but Henrique is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Edmonds looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Edmonds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henrique manages to avoid it.
Edmonds cracks Henrique with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Edmonds.
Henrique lands a nice shot to the body.
Edmonds cracks Henrique with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henrique misses with a jab to the body
and Edmonds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Henrique misses its intended target.
Edmonds feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Henrique lands a slapping body shot.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henrique slips under a jab from Edmonds.
Henrique just misses with a punch to the body.
Henrique avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Edmonds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Henrique lunges at Edmonds with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edmonds's hand.
Henrique uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Edmonds has time to react.
Henrique connects with a right hand. Edmonds shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Edmonds as he connects with a hook.
Edmonds misses with a wild combination.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Henrique's hands.#T4#
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!
Edmonds misses with a takedown
and Henrique counters with a nice uppercut.
Henrique fails to land with a series of punches.
Henrique misses the jab.#KD#
Henrique drops Edmonds with a beautiful combination! Edmonds stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Henrique is looking for the KO!#ROC#Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Edmonds looks to land a combination but Henrique avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Henrique misses the target.
Henrique chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edmonds can pounce on him.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Henrique is out of range.
Edmonds defending well as Henrique loads up on a big left hand.
Henrique misses with a straight right.
Edmonds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henrique with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Henrique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Henrique dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Edmonds jabs Henrique right on the nose. Henrique blinks but takes it well.
Edmonds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Henrique's head.
Edmonds cracks Henrique with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henrique lands a head shot.
Henrique takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henrique lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Henrique just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Edmonds.
Edmonds looks to land a combination. Henrique sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Henrique gets caught flat footed, as Edmonds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Henrique wants to get back to his feet but Edmonds passes into half guard.
Henrique knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edmonds on the ground.#REVR##SUB2#
Henrique is trying to control Edmonds's posture. Edmonds takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Henrique! Edmonds is rotating here... this could be the end... Henrique is out! Edmonds has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Sito
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Garcia misses.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edmonds.#TD#
Edmonds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edmonds lands in his opponent's guard.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard. #REVB#
Garcia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garcia throws an elbow that misses. Edmonds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garcia's guard. Nice move by Edmonds!#REVR#
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Edmonds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Garcia is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edmonds to get the leverage.
Edmonds stalling.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edmonds prevents Garcia from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcia moves into full guard.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Edmonds tries to pass.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Edmonds looking for submissions off his back.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position.
Edmonds trying to control here.
Garcia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Garcia lands strikes from half guard.
Edmonds trying to control here.
Garcia is taking a breather. Edmonds 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.
Garcia is pressing down on Edmonds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edmonds is holding on for now.
Garcia winds up and cracks Edmonds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Edmonds is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Garcia 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.
Garcia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Edmonds trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edmonds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Edmonds taking some punishment here, with Garcia in his half guard.
Garcia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position.
Garcia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Edmonds wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edmonds keeps working.
Garcia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Edmonds is working away.
Edmonds has hold of Garcia's hands but Garcia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Garcia moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Edmonds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcia throws a body punch but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Edmonds scores with a jab.#KD2#
Garcia drops Edmonds with a beautiful combination! Edmonds stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Garcia is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Edmonds is rocked!
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!
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Edmonds lands a lovely overhand right.
Edmonds seems to have got his legs back now.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Edmonds's ribs.
Garcia lands a jab to the head.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Edmonds misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Garcia counters with a crisp right hand that drops Edmonds! Garcia lets Edmonds back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Garcia misses with a straight left.
BAM! Garcia delivers a spinning backfist that drops Edmonds like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Mickey Garcia!
A relieved looking Mickey Garcia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Perkele 2
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Army Jr closes the distance but Edmonds moves to the side
and Edmonds counters with a left to the body.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Army Jr.
Army Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Army Jr drives through and clinches with Edmonds against the cage. #TD2#
Edmonds has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Army Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Army Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Edmonds gets his way! #SUB2#
Army Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Edmonds wants to control but Army Jr is keeping busy.#T1##SUB2#
Army Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Edmonds's arms. #SUB2#
Army Jr is having to fend off submission attempts from Edmonds, who is looking to sink in the choke. Edmonds doesn't have the hooks in though and Army Jr manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Edmonds has an active guard here but Army Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Army Jr is thwarting Edmonds's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Edmonds wants to get back to full guard.
Edmonds works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a triangle but Army Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Edmonds has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Army Jr has passed into side control.
Army Jr wants to stand but Edmonds is controlling his arm.#T3#
Army Jr takes a little break here. Edmonds wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Edmonds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Army Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Army Jr just content to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds is looking for a sweep.
Edmonds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Army Jr wants to stand but Edmonds has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Edmonds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Army Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Army Jr wants to sweep here but Edmonds controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Edmonds tries to keep at a distance but Army Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edmonds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Army Jr backwards.
Army Jr taking a breather.
Army Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Edmonds is trying to trip Army Jr. He has hold of a leg but Army Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Edmonds persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Army Jr keeps moving.
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Army Jr is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds is looking to pass into half guard but Army Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Army Jr is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a triangle but Army Jr pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Edmonds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Edmonds is looking to sweep but instead, Army Jr has passed into half guard.
Edmonds is trying to control but can't.
Edmonds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Edmonds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Army Jr is aware though and is defending well.#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.
Edmonds is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Edmonds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edmonds looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
John Edmonds has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Edmonds looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Army Jr has picked Edmonds up and slammed him! Edmonds can't keep hold of the triangle and Army Jr manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Army Jr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Edmonds manages to work his way to half guard, despite Army Jr's best efforts.
Edmonds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edmonds is trying to control but Army Jr passes into side control!
Edmonds is trying to control Army Jr's posture but Army Jr avoids it. #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.
Army Jr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Edmonds's face as Army Jr controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edmonds lands with an uppercut that bounces Army Jr off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Edmonds misses
and Army Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Army Jr clinches up against the cage.
Army Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
Edmonds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Army Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Army Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Army Jr tries to clinch up.
Army Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Army Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmonds. Army Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Army Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Edmonds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Army Jr misses.
Army Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Army Jr ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edmonds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edmonds tests Army Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut. Army Jr saw that one coming.
Edmonds ducks right into an uppercut from Army Jr.
Army Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edmonds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Army Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Edmonds gets a double leg takedown into Army Jr's guard.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Army Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Army Jr wants to stand up but Edmonds is controlling him.
Edmonds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Army Jr's guard.
Army Jr is in trouble now - Edmonds has advanced to mount!
Army Jr is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Edmonds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds is trying to take his opponent's back.
Edmonds controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Edmonds jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Army Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Edmonds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edmonds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Edmonds controlling the position. #SUB2#
Edmonds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Army Jr is trying to control Edmonds's posture but Edmonds avoids it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edmonds tries to advance to mount but can't.
Edmonds taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Edmonds is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Army Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edmonds 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
An out of breath John Edmonds thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Dick Army Jr had this to say: 'Sorry dad, please dont beat me!'.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Kona
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Thurman misses with a hook
and Edmonds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Thurman .
Thurman is looking to clinch but Edmonds is avoiding it.
Edmonds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edmonds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Edmonds catches Thurman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thurman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmonds.
A combination from Edmonds does no damage.
Edmonds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edmonds misses with a hook. Thurman ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thurman connects with the punch.
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!
Thurman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thurman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmonds at a distance.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thurman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Edmonds's corner calls for a 1-2. Edmonds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Thurman catches Edmonds right on the button with a cross.
Edmonds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keith Thurman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Edmonds. That snapped Thurman 's head back.
Thurman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thurman takes one on the button.
Thurman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edmonds cracks a nice hook into Thurman 's ribs.
Thurman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Thurman .
A little feinted left hand from Thurman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edmonds scores with a decent looking hook.
Thurman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmonds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thurman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Thurman .
And Edmonds tries to counter it with a takedown but Thurman pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
A big right from Edmonds misses.
Thurman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thurman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edmonds misses with a series of wild punches.
Edmonds dips to his left and cracks Thurman with an uppercut!#TD2#
Thurman gets caught flat footed, as Edmonds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thurman keeping full guard, as Edmonds tries to pass.
Edmonds told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thurman looking to control.
Thurman is pulling down on Edmonds's head. It's preventing any offense from Edmonds, at least for the moment.
Thurman looking to control but Edmonds passes into half guard. #T3#
Thurman is looking for a sweep. Edmonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edmonds wants to take a breather but Thurman is having none of it.
Thurman wants to get back to full guard but Edmonds has mounted him!#SUB2#
Edmonds looking for a guillotine from mount but Thurman is having none of it.
Thurman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Edmonds has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thurman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Edmonds sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Thurman taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Edmonds!
Our winner, John Edmonds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Kluba 2
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Edmonds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira is looking for a counter combo.
Pereira cracks Edmonds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pereira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Pereira is predictable there
and Edmonds counters with a left to the body.
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Edmonds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pereira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edmonds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pereira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edmonds on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Nice jab there from Edmonds.
Pereira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Edmonds ducks down to avoid it.
Edmonds misses with the combination.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edmonds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edmonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pereira counters with a one-two to the body.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmonds throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edmonds lands with a nice combination. Pereira backs away looking to recover.
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!
Edmonds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Pereira scoring well with a low kick there.
Edmonds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pereira.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Edmonds finds it's way through Pereira's defenses. #TD2#
Edmonds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pereira!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Edmonds goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pereira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Edmonds's guard! Nice work there by Pereira!
Pereira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but Edmonds defending well.
Edmonds is staying active underneath Pereira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Pereira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pereira wants to control but Edmonds is keeping him busy.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Edmonds is defending well.
Pereira prevents Edmonds from improving his position.
Pereira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Edmonds wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pereira is controlling the pace.
Pereira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edmonds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Edmonds is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edmonds won't allow Pereira to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pereira throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Pereira.
Edmonds misses with a takedown attempt - Pereira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmonds.
Edmonds keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Edmonds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pereira connects with a crisp jab.
Edmonds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edmonds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
A bone on bone clash there as Pereira blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Pereira takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edmonds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edmonds is working for takedown but Pereira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michel Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Pereira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Edmonds swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Edmonds gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pereira regains guard.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Edmonds tries to pass.
Pereira wants to sweep but no luck.
Pereira is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira has his hands on Edmonds's head, controlling the position.
Pereira wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Edmonds drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pereira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pereira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pereira! #REVR#
Pereira looking to control but instead Edmonds has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Edmonds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Edmonds.
Pereira controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Edmonds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pereira defends it easily.
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Edmonds is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Edmonds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Edmonds is retaining full guard.
Edmonds looking to control but Pereira passes into half guard.
Edmonds tries to get to full guard but Pereira has control of the leg.
Pereira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pereira passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Pereira dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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#
Edmonds with a hook.
Edmonds swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pereira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Edmonds avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Pereira dips to his left and cracks Edmonds with an uppercut!
Pereira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Edmonds there.
Edmonds scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Good exchange - Edmonds coming out on top.
Pereira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edmonds momentarily.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Pereira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Pereira slips under a jab.
Pereira motions for Edmonds to come forward. Pereira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira tries to clinch up.
Edmonds swats away the attempt to clinch by Pereira.#TD2#
Edmonds drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Pereira trying to keep a closed guard but Edmonds is proving a slippery customer.
Pereira managing to control the position. #T2#
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.
Edmonds keeps trying to improve his position.
Pereira pulls Edmonds in close to prevent any damage.
Edmonds stopping the sweep attempt from Pereira.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Michel Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira throws a hook but Edmonds avoids it easily.#T3#
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Edmonds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pereira thinking.
Edmonds misses with a few strikes there.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Pereira counters with a thumping low kick. #TD2#
Edmonds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pereira!
Pereira is trying to get back to half guard.
Pereira can't do much from the bottom here.
Pereira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Edmonds is thwarting Pereira's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Edmonds wants to free his trapped foot but Pereira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Edmonds is trying to control. Pereira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Edmonds wants to work for an arm triangle but Pereira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pereira keeping hold of Edmonds's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edmonds 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
During a confident post fight interview, John Edmonds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Sonni
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1#
Grubbs digs a good body shot into Edmonds's ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Edmonds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Edmonds moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmonds's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Edmonds duly obliges.
Grubbs throws a big shot that misses.
Edmonds defending well as Grubbs loads up on a big left hand.
Edmonds is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grubbs lands a body shot.
Edmonds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grubbs manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Grubbs misses its intended target.
Grubbs loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Grubbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmonds is just out of range.
Edmonds seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grubbs misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Edmonds.
Edmonds is looking to counter punch.
Edmonds jabs Grubbs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grubbs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edmonds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grubbs.
Edmonds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Grubbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmonds looks to land a left hand but Grubbs moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Grubbs throws a hook but Edmonds blocks it.
Edmonds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmonds was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Edmonds swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grubbs! But no joy.
Edmonds lands with a straight right. Grubbs didn't see that one coming.
Edmonds slips a jab from Grubbs.
Edmonds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grubbs takes a swing at Edmonds's ribcage but misses.
Grubbs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edmonds has a takedown stuffed.
Grubbs misses with an uppercut. Edmonds saw that one coming.
Edmonds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Edmonds was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Edmonds tries for a kimura but Grubbs is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grubbs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2##SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grubbs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grubbs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Grubbs throws Edmonds to one side and escapes!
The fighters circling - Grubbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmonds feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmonds scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grubbs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmonds at a distance.
Edmonds takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Edmonds does it's job there.
A jab from Edmonds misses.
Edward Grubbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grubbs. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grubbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmonds was well out of range. Poor timing from Grubbs.
Grubbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grubbs tries to bum rush Edmonds with a series of wild strikes but Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Grubbs moves away and avoids it.
Edmonds goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmonds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edmonds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grubbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Edmonds throws a low kick but Grubbs avoids it.#TD#
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edmonds showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Edmonds prevents Grubbs from standing back up.
Edmonds wants to take a breather but Grubbs is having none of it.
Edmonds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edmonds frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Edmonds trying to control but Grubbs is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Grubbs really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Grubbs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Grubbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grubbs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grubbs misses the shot to the body.
Edmonds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grubbs.
Grubbs cracks Edmonds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Grubbs is out of range.
Edmonds misses the jab.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Grubbs ducks down to avoid it.
Edmonds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grubbs.
Edmonds lands with a nice body punch.
Grubbs throws the left hand but Edmonds avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Grubbs misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grubbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grubbs misses with a hook.
Grubbs misses the jab.
Edmonds closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grubbs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Edmonds counter with a right hand. #T1#
Edmonds with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grubbs blocks a leg kick.
Grubbs loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Edmonds.
Grubbs throws a series of punches but Edmonds avoids them all with ease.
Edmonds appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grubbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edward Grubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grubbs throws a hook but Edmonds avoids it easily.
Grubbs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Edmonds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grubbs misses with a straight left.
Edmonds avoids the body shot from Grubbs.
Grubbs scores with a jab.
Grubbs throws a big shot that misses.
Edmonds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Edmonds lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grubbs doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Edmonds gets the takedown into side control.
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!#SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grubbs has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Grubbs is trying to buck Edmonds off.
Edmonds works to advance to full mount. Grubbs defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Edmonds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grubbs is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T3##SUB#
Edmonds working for a submission but Grubbs is keeping him at bay.
Edmonds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grubbs is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Edmonds wants to control the pace but Grubbs is squirming around nicely.
Edmonds fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
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.
Edmonds won't let Grubbs get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Edmonds wants to take Grubbs's back here but Grubbs is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Grubbs tries to buck Edmonds off but he can't manage it.
Edmonds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
John Edmonds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grubbs stops Edmonds from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that second round.
That's time! Edmonds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Grubbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edmonds slips under a jab from Grubbs.
Edmonds throwing a counter right hand but Grubbs manages to avoid it.
Edward Grubbs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Grubbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grubbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmonds was well out of range. Poor timing from Grubbs.
Edmonds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grubbs.
Edmonds lands a really nice looking cross but Grubbs seems unphased.
Grubbs jabs at Edmonds's body.
Edmonds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grubbs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmonds at a distance.
Grubbs just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Grubbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grubbs.
Grubbs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edmonds. Edmonds obviously looking to wear him down.
Grubbs throws a lazy uppercut
letting Edmonds counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grubbs throws a hook but Edmonds avoids it easily.
Grubbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Edmonds.#T1#
Grubbs stuffs the takedown.
Edmonds lands a jab to Grubbs's midsection.
Edmonds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grubbs to score with a decent uppercut.
Edmonds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grubbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmonds.
Grubbs throws an off balance right hand
and Edmonds counters with a nice body shot.
Grubbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmonds.
Grubbs missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grubbs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Edmonds coming out on top.
Edmonds lands a jab.
Edmonds throws a hook to the side of Grubbs's head but Grubbs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grubbs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds feints a jab promting Grubbs to slip. Edmonds then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grubbs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2##TD#
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Edmonds was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grubbs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#ES2#
Grubbs explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Edmonds lands with a straight right. Grubbs didn't see that one coming.
Grubbs missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Grubbs misses the target.
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches.
Grubbs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edmonds momentarily.
Grubbs lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Grubbs.
Grubbs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edmonds under the eye.
Grubbs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edmonds scores with a sloppy right hand. Grubbs should have avoided that one.
Grubbs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edmonds under the eye.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Grubbs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grubbs.
Grubbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Edmonds finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Grubbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grubbs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmonds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grubbs blocks a jab.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grubbs moves away.
Grubbs misses with a body punch
and Edmonds counters with a right hand to the body.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Edmonds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grubbss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Grubbs.
Grubbs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grubbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmonds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Grubbs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grubbs throws a hook but Edmonds avoids it easily.
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Grubbs misses.
Edmonds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grubbs scores with a hook to the body. Edmonds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edmonds lands a jab-cross combination.
Edmonds throws a nice looking combination but Grubbs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grubbs! But no joy.
Grubbs slips a jab from Edmonds.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edmonds moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmonds slips a straight right by Grubbs.
Grubbs dips to his left and cracks Edmonds with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grubbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grubbs misses with a hook to the body
and Edmonds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Grubbs.
I think Grubbs 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Grubbs!
An out of breath Edward Grubbs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd 2
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Edmonds lands with a nice combination. Glass backs away looking to recover.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut. Glass saw that one coming.
Glass connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Glass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Edmonds lands a glancing blow to the side of Glass's head.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Edmonds connects with a looping right hand.
Glass misses with a low kick.
Edmonds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edmonds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edmonds misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds scores with a punch to the head.
Glass falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edmonds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Edmonds there.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Edmonds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Glass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edmonds pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Glass back to the cage. Edmonds follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Edmonds tries to work over Glass's front leg with a kick but Glass checks it.
Edmonds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1##TD#
Edmonds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Glass's guard.
Edmonds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES2#
Glass has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Edmonds off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Edmonds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice straight punches there by Edmonds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Edmonds.
Glass throws a body punch but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmonds avoids the head kick by Glass.
Edmonds misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Edmonds lands a nice shot to the body.
Glass throws a wild body kick that Edmonds sees coming a mile off.
Edmonds keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Edmonds tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glass dips to his left and cracks Edmonds with an uppercut!#TD#
Edmonds gets a double leg takedown into Glass's guard.
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Glass is retaining full guard.
Glass wants to stand up but Edmonds is controlling him.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Glass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edmonds won't allow Glass to get back to his feet.
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Glass is retaining full guard. #T3#
Edmonds won't allow Glass to get back to his feet.
Glass keeping full guard, as Edmonds tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Glass on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Glass throws a right hand that Edmonds ducks under and follows up with a left that Edmonds also avoids with ease.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Edmonds throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edmonds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Glasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Glass.#TD#
Edmonds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Glass is defending well. #SUB#
Edmonds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB#
Edmonds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Glass is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Glass is not content to let Edmonds control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Glass stuns Edmonds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Edmonds.#CL2#
Edmonds gets tackled into the cage by Glass. Glass maintains the clinch.
Glass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edmonds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Glass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Edmonds tries to score a body lock takedown but Glass shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Glass. #BC#
Edmonds breaks the clinch.
Glass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edmonds scores with a punch to the head.
Glass thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Glass misses.
Edmonds half committed to a counter leg kick.
Glass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edmonds. That did some damage!
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glass tries a low kick but Edmonds avoids it.
Glass thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Glass misses with a hook to the body
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glass throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edmonds counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Edmonds.
Edmonds scores with a punch to the head.
Edmonds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edmonds throws a head kick but Glass moves out of range.
Edmonds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Glass misses with a low kick.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Glass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edmonds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glass can do to turn this around?
Edmonds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Glass throws a combination that misses
and Edmonds counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Good leg kick by Glass.
Nice defenses there by Edmonds.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glass.
Edmonds digs a good hook to Glass's body.
Glass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target. #T2#
Glass misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Edmonds counters with a shoot takedown. Glass fights it but they end up in guard.
Edmonds content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
Glass wriggles free and stands up.
Edmonds lands the left hand.
Edmonds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glass's head.
Desmond Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glass thows a leg kick but Edmonds checks it
and Edmonds counters with a straight right hand.
Edmonds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Glass throws a leg kick but Edmonds moved away.
Edmonds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Glass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Glass enables Edmonds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Glass manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Edmonds controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving.
Glass is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Edmonds looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving.
Glass wants to stand but Edmonds is controlling the position. #ES2#
Glass scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Edmonds goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Glass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edmonds, pushing him back against the cage.
Glass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edmonds blocks a body shot from Glass.
Edmonds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Glass tries to work over Edmonds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Glass moves in looking to clinch but Edmonds pushes him off.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edmonds lands with a shot to the body.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Glass moves away and avoids it.
Glass misses with an uppercut.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Glass lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edmonds has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edmonds and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Glass misses with a straight left.
Glass with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Edmonds pushing down on Glass's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Glass is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Edmonds seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Edmonds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Edmonds is trying to control the action in half guard but Glass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Glass pushes Edmonds off looking to stand but Edmonds dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Edmonds seems to be working for a kimura but Glass defends the submission attempt.
Glass is trying to stand back up but Edmonds is controlling him #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edmonds is controlling the pace.
Edmonds is stalling here. Glass is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Edmonds seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Glass has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU2#
Glass stands up.
Glass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edmonds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glass connects with an inside leg kick.
Edmonds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glass. #T3#
Glass wants to clinch up but Edmonds keeps it at a distance.
John Edmonds is winning the standup battle so far.
Glass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Glass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edmonds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A combination from Edmonds does no damage.
Glass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edmonds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edmonds tries to counter with a takedown but Glass is quick to defend against it.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Glass moved out of range.
Glass throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Edmonds counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Edmonds.
Glass misses with a body punch.
Edmonds blocking some punches.
Glass working aggressively here.
Glass tries a body shot but Edmonds blocks it.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edmonds has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glass after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Edmonds scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glass missing with knees to the body.
Glass working aggressively here.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Edmonds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
Glass tries a knee to the head but Edmonds blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Edmonds breaks the clinch.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Glass misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmonds misses the target.
Glass misses with a body punch
and Edmonds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Glass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Edmonds feints and as Glass raises his hands in defense, Edmonds changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edmonds sitting in guard here, content to control.
Glass is wriggling around but Edmonds manages to pass to half guard. #SUB#
Edmonds seems to be working for a kimura but Glass defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Edmonds seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edmonds, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
John Edmonds decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Desmond Glass stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have to get with my coaches and manager, and rethink my gameplan going forward. I'll be back.'.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Edmond
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
Yi slips a jab from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a series of strikes that have Yi backpedaling.
Edmonds slips a jab from Yi.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut. Yi saw that one coming.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Yi counters with a stiff right hand.
Yi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Yi connects with the punch.
Yi staying out of range there.
Yi connects with a leg kick.
Yi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmonds counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmonds tries to bum rush Yi with a series of wild strikes but Yi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yi attempts a counter takedown but Edmonds avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yi slips a jab and a cross from Edmonds.
Yi moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
It looked like Yi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yi. That's going to slow Edmonds down. #T1#
Yi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edmonds scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Yi.
Edmonds blocks a low kick nicely.
Edmonds wants to land a leg kick but Yi is out of range.
Yi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Edmonds throws the left hand but Yi avoids the punch easily.
Edmonds slips under a jab.
Yi throws a hook but Edmonds blocks it.#TD#
Yi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Yi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Yi lands a couple of digs.
Edmonds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds trying to control the position here.
Yi looking to sit in guard and control but Edmonds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Yi keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Edmonds controlling from the top position.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Yi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edmonds sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yi controls Edmonds momentarily but Edmonds frees himself. #SUB#
Yi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yi can't keep his opponent in guard - Edmonds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yi misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Yi to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edmonds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yi, not yet. #SUB#
Yi has his foot on Edmonds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edmonds works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jin Yi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Yi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yi trying to advance position but Edmonds counters by regaining guard.
Yi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edmonds can do to turn this around?
Yi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Edmonds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yi has gone for a leg lock! Edmonds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yi's guard.#REVB#
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Yi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi looking to control. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Edmonds 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.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Yi throwing strikes from guard but Edmonds blocks nicely.
Edmonds is trying to control the position but Yi postures up.
Edmonds looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yi throwing strikes but missing.
Yi slips nicely into half guard.
Edmonds has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Edmonds is pressing down on Yi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yi won't allow Edmonds to sweep him here.
Edmonds working a defensive guard here.
Yi looking to pass the guard.
Yi landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Edmonds has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yi 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 Edmonds.
Yi scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Yi takes a little break here. Edmonds wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yi misses with the ground and pound.
Yi wants to control but Edmonds is keeping him busy.
Jin Yi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edmonds is trying to improve his position.
Edmonds is still trying to improve position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Yi is trying to get an arm triangle but Edmonds is defending well.
Yi cracks Edmonds with a big right hand but Edmonds just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Edmonds sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yi trying to pass the guard but Edmonds defending well.
Yi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Edmonds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edmonds is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Yi 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#
Yi's corner calls for a 1-2. Yi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yi.
A little feinted left hand from Yi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edmonds lands with a nice body punch.
Yi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edmonds shoots and misses
and Yi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Edmonds takes a swing at Yi's ribcage but misses.
Edmonds cracks Yi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yi. Yi obviously looking to wear him down.
Yi stuffs the takedown.
Edmonds tests Yi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yi moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmonds might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1##TD#
Yi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edmonds to the ground. Yi is now in Edmonds's guard.
Yi slips nicely into half guard.
Yi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yi is pressing down on Edmonds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edmonds is holding on for now.
Yi looks to land a strike but Edmonds avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yi throws a strike but Edmonds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Edmonds is pushing down on Yi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yi is fighting to maintain full guard but Edmonds has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yi trying to control but Edmonds postures up. #SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yi has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Yi gets back to full guard.
Edmonds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edmonds trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom.
Yi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yi keeping full guard, as Edmonds tries to pass. #SUB#
Yi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Yi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Edmonds passes into side control. #T3#
Yi manages to get back to half guard.
Yi trying to control from the bottom.
Edmonds is keen to just control but Yi is a slippery customer.
Edmonds is thwarting Yi's attempts to control the position.
Yi moves into full guard. #SUB#
Yi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmonds defends well.
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Edmonds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edmonds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yi is striking off his back. Edmonds thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Yi is looking to control Edmonds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yi avoid being mounted?
Yi tries to roll over but Edmonds keeps him under control.
Jin Yi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yi sees it coming and defends easily.

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 Jin Yi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yi, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Yi!
A relieved looking Jin Yi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Cassino vs Dillbrandt
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Edmonds checks a leg kick.
Goodman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Edmonds connects with a jab.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Edmonds sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edmonds has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edmonds there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goodman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodman.
Goodman misses with a hook. Edmonds ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Edmonds postures up.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Goodman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Prizm Jiu Jitsu & MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Edmonds sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Edmonds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmonds manages to avoid it.
Edmonds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edmonds finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
Edmonds connects with a body shot.
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmonds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edmonds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goodman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edmonds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edmonds cracks Goodman with an open hand slap.#T3#
Goodman staying out of range there.
A big left from Goodman misses.
A little feinted left hand from Edmonds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edmonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Goodman lands a head shot.
Goodman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edmonds. Edmonds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edmonds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Edmonds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goodmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Edmonds throws a sloppy body shot
and Goodman counters with a nice leg kick.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Edmonds throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmonds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmonds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goodman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Edmonds moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Goodman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goodman wants to slow Edmonds down by chopping away at his legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Edmonds blocks the leg kick.
Edmonds is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Edmonds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmonds scores with the left hand. Goodman knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Edmonds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds sitting in guard here, content to control.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
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#
Edmonds connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Goodman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman scores with a hook.
Edmonds sizes up Goodman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Edmonds shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goodman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Edmonds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodman can do to turn this around?
Edmonds being controlled here momentarily.
Edmonds is looking to advance position but Goodman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Edmonds bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman is trying to control the position but Edmonds postures up. #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.
Edmonds stands and throws Goodman's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Goodman is defending well.
Goodman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Goodman is defending well.
A lull in the action here.#T3##SUB#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Goodman is defending well.
John Edmonds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Edmonds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edmonds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Edmonds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edmonds slows the pace down.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodman keeps working. #SUB#
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goodman, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmonds tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Edmonds clobbers Goodman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edmonds swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Goodman is predictable there
and Edmonds counters with a straight right hand.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmonds at a distance. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Edmonds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Goodman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goodman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Edmonds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Edmonds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Edmonds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edmonds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Goodman is defending well. #SUB#
Edmonds goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goodman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Edmonds's guard! Nice work there by Goodman!
Goodman 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. #T3#
Goodman trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Edmonds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edmonds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saul Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goodman is fighting to break Edmonds's control of his arms but Edmonds is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edmonds is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Edmonds has gone for a leg lock! Goodman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edmonds's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Goodman is sitting in close to Edmonds's body. Edmonds has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Goodman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Goodman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Edmonds.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 816 Whymer vs. Garuda III
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Edmonds connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Edmonds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarlac throws a combination that misses
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarlac tries to bum rush Edmonds with a series of wild strikes but Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarlac misses with a few strikes there.
Tarlac scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Edmonds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edmonds shoots in but Tarlac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tarlac takes one to the chin there.
Some bone on bone action there as Edmonds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edmonds half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmonds darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for Edmonds.
Edmonds is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarlac falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Edmonds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tarlac won't be happy with that. #T1#
Edmonds working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tarlac has escaped the position, nice work there.
Edmonds tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Edmonds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edmonds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tarlac is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Edmonds swings around for an armbar but Tarlac sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Edmonds's guard.#SUB#
Edmonds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tarlac is aware though and is defending well.
Tarlac showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Edmonds holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
My spies in MONEY TEAM!!! inform me that Tarlac has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tarlac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Edmonds working for a triangle but Tarlac defends it easily.
Tarlac wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Edmonds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarlac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarlac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Edmonds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Tarlac from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tarlac misses with a double jab.
Tarlac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tarlac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Edmonds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tarlac.
Tarlac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmonds lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac.
Edmonds connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tarlac moves in looking to clinch but Edmonds pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Edmonds avoids them all with ease.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarlac is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tarlac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tarlac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmonds cracks Tarlac with an open hand slap.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tarlac.
Tarlac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edmonds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tarlac misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Edmonds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tarlac won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Edmonds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee asks Edmonds politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Edmonds prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tarlac tries to bench press Edmonds off him but Edmonds keeps the position. #T2#
Edmonds wants to control but Tarlac is keeping him busy.
Edmonds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlac can do to turn this around?
Edmonds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tarlac is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tarlac tries to buck Edmonds off but Edmonds is having none of it.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Tarlac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tarlac is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarlac keeps working. #SUB#
Edmonds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #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.
Edmonds trying to control the position but Tarlac is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edmonds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tarlac unleashes a big counter combination but Edmonds bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Edmonds avoids nicely.
Tarlac tries to bum rush Edmonds with a series of wild strikes but Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmonds cracks Tarlac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edmonds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edmonds motions for Tarlac to come forward. Edmonds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edmonds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tarlac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edmonds scores with a jab. Tarlac acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Edmonds darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edmonds tests Tarlac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmonds seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Edmonds slips a straight right by Tarlac.
Tarlac defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac tries to land a leg kick but Edmonds saw it coming and moves away.
Edmonds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tarlac has time to react.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds tried to counter with a leg kick but Tarlac avoided it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edmonds.#TD#
Edmonds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tarlac on his heels. He'll look to pass Tarlac's guard now, I'm sure.
Tarlac keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarlac is retaining full guard. #T1#
Tarlac can't keep his opponent in guard - Edmonds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Edmonds passes to side control.
Tarlac is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tarlac tries to bench press Edmonds off him but Edmonds keeps the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Edmonds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edmonds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tarlac has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tarlac tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee asks Edmonds politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Edmonds prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3##SUB#
Edmonds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edmonds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Edmonds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edmonds looking to control but instead Tarlac has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Tarlac moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Tarlac keeps moving.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edmonds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edmonds looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlac gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Edmonds trying to keep a closed guard but Tarlac is proving a slippery customer.
Tarlac preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlac throws a strike but Edmonds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Edmonds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edmonds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
During a confident post fight interview, John Edmonds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time '.

Event: ALPHA-1: Clash Of Champions
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Terranova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Edmonds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Terranova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edmonds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmonds was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
Terranova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edmonds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Edmonds is out of range.
Edmonds is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Terranova.
Edmonds avoids the body shot from Terranova.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terranova throws a looping overhand right but Edmonds ducks down to avoid it.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
Terranova lands the left hand.
Terranova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terranova.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Terranova.
Terranova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Terranova defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
Terranova scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Terranova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edmonds moves away from the strike by Terranova.
Terranova throws a shot from downtown. Edmonds moves away and avoids it.
Terranova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terranova misses with the body kick
and Edmonds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Edmonds throws a good cross that connects.
Terranova has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Edmonds needs to keep his hands up - Terranova had a free shot at his head there.
Terranova fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Terranova misses with a straight right.
Edmonds avoids the head kick by Terranova.
Edmonds throws the left hand but Terranova avoids the punch easily.
Terranova will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Edmonds moved out of range.
A big left from Terranova misses.
Terranova is looking to score with low kicks.
Terranova wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Terranova swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edmonds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edmonds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Terranova blocks a jab.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Terranova is looking for a counter combo.
Terranova lands with a hook. Edmonds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Terranova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Terranova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Terranova takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown but Terranova manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmonds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edmonds connects with a single shot there.
Terranova moves out of range of the strikes.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edmonds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Terranova takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Terranova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edmonds's hands.
Danga de danga de dang - Terranova scores with a four punch combination!
Terranova lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Terranova goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Terranova connects with the punch.
Terranova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
As Edmonds backs away, Terranova returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Edmonds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terranova.
Terranova throws a lazy right hand but Edmonds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terranova tries a head kick but it misses.
Terranova looks to land a left hand but Edmonds moved out of range nicely.
Edmonds throws a hook but Terranova blocks it.
Terranova lands a jab to Edmonds's midsection.
Terranova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmonds throws a nice looking combination but Terranova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Edmonds finds it's way through Terranova's defenses.
Terranova throws a hook but Edmonds avoids it easily.
Edmonds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Terranova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
and Terranova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Terranova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Terranova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terranova takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terranova listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Terranova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edmonds's sensitive parts. #T4#
No joy there for Terranova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Terranova throws a body shot but no joy.
Terranova throws a jab when Edmonds was well out of range.
Terranova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Terranova lands with a shot to the body.
Terranova misses with a wild combination.
Terranova throws a series of punches but Edmonds avoids them all with ease.
Edmonds throws out a counter right but Terranova avoids it with no problem.
Terranova takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Terranova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a looping right.
Edmonds might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Edmonds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terranova.
Terranova misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edmonds lands with a good body shot.
Edmonds's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Edmonds duly obliges.
Terranova cracks Edmonds with an open hand slap.
Edmonds moves out of range as Terranova strikes.
A big right from Terranova misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Terranova dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Edmonds moved out of range.
Terranova fakes the leg kick and cracks Edmonds in the body.
Terranova uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Edmonds has time to react.
Terranova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edmonds can do to turn this around?
Terranova misses with a lunging right hand
and Edmonds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terranova throws a right hand that Edmonds ducks under and follows up with a left that Edmonds also avoids with ease.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmonds was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
Edmonds stuns Terranova with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Edmonds moved out of range.
Ciro Terranova is winning the standup battle so far.
Terranova scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Terranova attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edmonds tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Edmonds.
Jab, jab by Terranova - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Edmonds. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terranova.
Terranova throws a head kick but Edmonds moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmonds. Terranova does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Terranova misses.
Terranova moves away from the strike by Edmonds. #T1#
Terranova scores with the left hand. Edmonds knows he should have avoided that one.
Ciro Terranova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edmonds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Terranova doesn't seem bothered though.
Terranova swinging wildly here.
Terranova throws a hook but Edmonds avoids it easily.
Edmonds cracks Terranova with an open hand slap.
Edmonds lunges at Terranova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Terranova's hand.
Terranova cracks Edmonds with an open hand slap.
Edmonds throws a lazy right hand but Terranova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terranova tries to bum rush Edmonds with a series of wild strikes but Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmonds lands a two punch combo.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds moves out of range as Terranova strikes.
Terranova throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Terranova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Terranova avoids them all with ease.
Edmonds misses the jab.
Edmonds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmonds throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Terranova walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Edmonds might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Terranova has got the better of the exchanges.
Terranova throws a looping overhand right but Edmonds ducks down to avoid it.
Terranova wants to land a leg kick but Edmonds is out of range.
Terranova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Terranova with a jab.
Terranova throws the left hand but Edmonds avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmonds cracks Terranova with a good jab.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmonds manages to avoid it.
Edmonds slips a jab from Terranova.
Edmonds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Edmonds.
Edmonds moves out of range of the leg kick from Terranova.
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova lands with a good body shot.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terranova but Terranova pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Terranova lands with a shot to the body.
Terranova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edmonds takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Edmonds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Edmonds misses
and Terranova counters with an inside leg kick.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edmonds. That did some damage!
Edmonds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova punishes Edmonds's body with a nice straight punch.
Terranova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edmonds under the eye.
Terranova throws out a powerful jab.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova misses with a low kick.
Edmonds feints the counter takedown.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Good work by Edmonds as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Edmonds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Terranova under the eye.
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Terranova finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Nice shot lands for Terranova.
A punch combination from Terranova misses.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terranova.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Terranova lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edmonds has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edmonds and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmonds was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Terranova misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Terranova.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Terranova throws a hook but Edmonds blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Terranova.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ciro Terranova will probably get the nod.
That's time! Terranova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Terranova throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmonds.
Edmonds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Terranova defends it well.
Edmonds blocks a jab.
Edmonds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Terranova counters with a stiff right hand.
Terranova connects with a looping right hand.
Edmonds fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Terranova on the side of the head.
Terranova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmonds.
Terranova is looking to counter punch.
Edmonds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edmonds misses with a looping right.
Terranova with a hook.
A jab from Terranova finds it's way through Edmonds's defenses.
Terranova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edmonds to score with a decent uppercut.
Terranova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmonds misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Terranova misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Edmonds's shoulder, as Edmonds tries to avoid the shot.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Terranova moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Edmonds blocks the low kick.
Terranova throws a jab when Edmonds was well out of range.#T1#
Edmonds lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Terranova darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Terranova.
Terranova tries a low kick but Edmonds avoids it.
Terranova takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Terranova as he avoids it easily.
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Terranova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edmonds lands a really nice looking cross but Terranova seems unphased.
Terranova ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Terranova darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edmonds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Terranova circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terranova pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edmonds back to the cage. Terranova follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Edmonds drops his hands momentarily and Terranova takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Terranova slips a jab and a cross from Edmonds.
Edmonds has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Terranova.
Edmonds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Terranova.#T2#
Edmonds takes one to the chin there.
Terranova throws a lazy right hand but Edmonds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Edmonds sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edmonds misses with a looping right.
Terranova throws a body kick that misses.
Terranova slips under a jab from Edmonds.
Terranova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds walks into a straight right hand from Terranova.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terranova with a hook.
Edmonds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terranova.
Edmonds misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Terranova misses the target.
Terranova throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Edmonds misses.
Edmonds loads up on a big right hand but Terranova slips the punch.
Terranova moves away from the strike by Edmonds. #T3#
Terranova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova misses with a straight left.
Edmonds catches Terranova with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Terranova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Terranova.
Terranova throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Terranova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edmonds.
Edmonds with the counter takedown but Terranova avoids it easily.
Edmonds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Terranova throws a solid leg kick but Edmonds takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Terranova.
Edmonds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Terranova lands a jab-cross combination.
Edmonds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Terranova lands with an overhand left.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terranova.
Edmonds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Terranova misses.
It seemed like Edmonds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Edmonds throws the left hand but Terranova avoids the punch easily.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ciro Terranova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terranova throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Edmonds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds prevents Terranova from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Terranova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terranova is looking to stand up but Edmonds isn't so interested in that idea.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Terranova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terranova is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edmonds is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Terranova is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Terranova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Terranova, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Terranova!

Event: SMASH: Knox vs Steelers 2
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Lancaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edmonds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Edmonds's shoulder, as Edmonds tries to avoid the shot.
Edmonds looks to land a combination but Lancaster avoids it well.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster 's hands.
Edmonds throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edmonds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Edmonds with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edmonds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Edmonds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lancaster in his tracks. #TD#
Edmonds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edmonds lands in his opponent's guard.
Lancaster pulls Edmonds in to control the position.
Lancaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Lancaster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Edmonds manages to get to full guard.
Lancaster slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds tries to roll over but Lancaster keeps him under control.#T3#
Edmonds moves into full guard.
Edmonds being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds pulls Lancaster in to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edmonds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edmonds trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Edmonds.
Lancaster jabs Edmonds right on the nose. Edmonds blinks but takes it well.
Lancaster defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster 's coach down at Clark's Champion's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lancaster 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Edmonds misses.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Edmonds lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
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#
Edmonds takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster throws a hook but Edmonds avoids it easily.
Edmonds throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Edmonds displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Edmonds wants to slow Lancaster down by chopping away at his legs.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edmonds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edmonds defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
John Edmonds is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds connects with a crisp jab.
Edmonds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Edmonds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edmonds shoots in but Lancaster avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Edmonds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmonds feinted with a counter takedown.
Edmonds misses with a wild body shot.
Edmonds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmonds. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Edmonds moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edmonds, as that shot connected. #T2#
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Edmonds went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Lancaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmonds.
Lancaster might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Edmonds throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lancaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmonds finish him?
Lancaster walks straight into a right hand from Edmonds - that's dropped him! Edmonds jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lancaster from any more punishment! Lancaster complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Nekele vs Knox
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Colucci uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colucci takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Colucci tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edmonds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Edmonds tries to keep at a distance but Colucci has taken the fight into the clinch.
Colucci misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edmonds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds is struggling to control the position.
Colucci pushes Edmonds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Edmonds has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Colucci regains guard immediately.
Colucci keeping full guard, as Edmonds tries to pass.
Edmonds trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Colucci is looking for a triangle but Edmonds pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB#
Colucci looking for a guillotine here but Edmonds defends easily.
Edmonds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Colucci is retaining full guard.
Edmonds postures up. #SUB#
Colucci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colucci is keeping the position for now.
Edmonds controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Colucci keeping full guard, as Edmonds tries to pass. #SUB#
Colucci looking for a guillotine here but Edmonds defends easily.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Colucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Colucci, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Edmonds has gone for a leg lock! Colucci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edmonds's guard.#REVR#
Colucci trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
Colucci postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Colucci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Edmonds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edmonds wants to sweep here but Colucci controlling him for the moment.
Colucci throwing strikes from guard but Edmonds blocks nicely.
Edmonds tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Colucci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Colucci pushes down on Edmonds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Edmonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Colucci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colucci wants to free his trapped foot but Edmonds is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Colucci working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Colucci dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Colucci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colucci misses with a straight left.
Edmonds lands with a hook. Colucci tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Colucci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Edmonds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edmonds as he avoids it easily.
Edmonds lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Colucci closes the distance and pushes Edmonds back into the cage.#TD2#
Edmonds has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Colucci regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Colucci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmonds defends well.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Michel Colucci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Colucci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Colucci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colucci tries to buck Edmonds off but Edmonds is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Edmonds stalls from top position.
Colucci tries to bench press Edmonds off him but Edmonds keeps the position.
Colucci is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Colucci is defending well.
Colucci gets back to half guard.
Colucci is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Edmonds is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Edmonds's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Edmonds stopping the sweep attempt from Colucci.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Colucci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edmonds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edmonds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Edmonds forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Colucci looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a submission of some sort.
Edmonds is trying to control. Colucci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Colucci manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Colucci pushes a forearm under Edmonds's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Edmonds is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michel Colucci!
A relieved looking Michel Colucci thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Immanuel vs Wallace
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Edmonds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roach.
Roach throws out a counter right but Edmonds avoids it with no problem.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roach in his tracks.
Edmonds connects with the punch.
Edmonds throws a hook but Roach avoids it easily.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Edmonds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Edmonds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roach walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edmonds misses with a series of wild punches.
Roach misses with a hook. Edmonds ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roach throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmonds.
Edmonds connects with a right hand. Roach shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roach.#T1#
Roach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edmonds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmonds.
Roach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmonds is looking for a counter combo.
Roach ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Roach lands with an uppercut that bounces Edmonds off the cage and back into range.
A right-left combo lands from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Roach's shoulder, as Roach tries to avoid the shot.
Roach raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Roach closes the distance and pushes Edmonds back into the cage.
Roach tries to throw a body punch but Edmonds avoids it by throwing Roach back against the cage.
Edmonds pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Edmonds breaks from the clinch.
Roach throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmonds. #TD#
Edmonds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Edmonds sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Edmonds avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Edmonds drops back looking for a leg! Roach is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roach manages to kick Edmonds off! Edmonds jumps back into Roach's guard.
Roach keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully. #T3#
Roach can't keep his opponent in guard - Edmonds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roach sees it coming and defends easily.
Edmonds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Edmonds wants to free his trapped foot but Roach is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roach sees it coming and defends easily.
Edmonds wants to pass to mount but Roach is defending the position.
Edmonds is trying to control. Roach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edmonds not doing much here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roach.
A little jabbing left from Roach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roach staying out of range there.
Roach scores with a hook to the body. Edmonds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edmonds cracks a nice hook into Roach's ribs.
Edmonds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edmonds slips a jab and a cross from Roach.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Roach moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Roach catches Edmonds right on the button with a cross.
Roach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmonds.
Edmonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roach is looking to clinch but Edmonds is avoiding it.
Roy Roach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Roach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Edmonds connects with a looping right hand.
Edmonds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edmonds lands with a good body shot.
Roach misses with a lunging right hand
and Edmonds counters with a nice uppercut.
Roach lands a nice shot to the body.
Roach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Edmonds.#CL2#
Roach moves into range and clinches up with Edmonds.
Roach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach is pressed up against the cage. Edmonds has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roach down to the mat. Roach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roach throws a hook but Edmonds avoids it easily.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmonds is just out of range.
Roach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roach looks to land a combination but Edmonds avoids it well. #T2#
Edmonds lands with a shot to the body.
Roach leaves Edmonds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roach! But no joy.
Roach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John Edmonds is winning the standup battle so far.
Roach misses with a body shot
letting Edmonds counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Edmonds.
A jab from Edmonds misses.
Roach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Edmonds with a body shot.
Edmonds throws the left hand but Roach avoids the punch easily.
Roach fails to land with a series of punches.
Edmonds feinted with a counter takedown.
Roach moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Roach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Edmonds with a body shot.
Roach throws a body punch but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Edmonds swats away the attempt to clinch by Roach.#T3#
Roach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edmonds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edmonds lands a jab to Roach's midsection.
Edmonds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roach.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Roach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roach throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Edmonds to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roach was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Roach is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edmonds.
Roach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roach throws a solid leg kick but Edmonds takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roach.
Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edmonds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roach walks into a stiff left hand from Edmonds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roach looks to throw a body kick
and Roach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
A right-left combo lands from Edmonds.
Roach misses the jab.
Edmonds throws a hook but Roach blocks it.
Roach moves forwards but Edmonds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edmonds lands a lovely overhand right.
Roach is looking to clinch.
Roach moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Roach counters with a left to the body.
Roach slips under a jab from Edmonds.
Edmonds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Roach releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Roach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edmonds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roach.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Edmonds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown but Roach shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Roach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edmonds moves out of range of the body kick from Roach.
Edmonds tries for a takedown but Roach sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Roach.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
Roach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edmonds. Edmonds obviously looking to wear him down.
Roach throws an off balance right hand
and Edmonds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds wants to slow Roach down by chopping away at his legs.
Roach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roach throws a lazy uppercut
and Edmonds counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Roach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Roach defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Roach throws out a counter right but Edmonds avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds lands a two punch combo.
Edmonds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roach pinned against the cage. Roach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roach unleashes a big counter combination but Edmonds bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Roach. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Roach drives through and clinches with Edmonds against the cage.
Edmonds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Roach.
Roach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Edmonds.
Roy Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Edmonds.
Roach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach can't find room to land a body shot as Edmonds controls the action. #BC#
Edmonds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roach tries a head kick but it misses.
Roach tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Roach has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Roach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edmonds, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Edmonds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Roach.
Roach takes a swing at Edmonds's ribcage but misses.
Roach takes a swing at Edmonds's ribcage but misses.
Edmonds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edmonds clobbers Roach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edmonds connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Edmonds throws a combination that misses
and Roach counters with a nice uppercut.
Roach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edmonds.
Edmonds throwing a counter right hand but Roach manages to avoid it.
Roach throws a right hand that Edmonds ducks under and follows up with a left that Edmonds also avoids with ease.
Roach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roach swings away with a body shot that misses
and Edmonds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roach takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edmonds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roach.
Roach connects with a body shot that sends Edmonds's belly button to the back.
Edmonds lands with a nice body punch.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Roach avoids them all with ease.
Roach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach slips a jab from Edmonds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edmonds.
Edmonds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roach sprawls and moves away.
Edmonds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Roach lands with a shot to the body.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Roach is out of range.
Edmonds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edmonds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roach checks it well.
Roach looks to throw the jab but Edmonds is out of range.
Roach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roach takes a swing at Edmonds's ribcage but misses.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Roach is just out of range.
Roach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roach moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.
Roach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edmonds lands a jab.

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 John Edmonds.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edmonds, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
During a confident post fight interview, John Edmonds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Saunders
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Immanuel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Edmonds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Immanuel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Edmonds.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Immanuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds slips a jab from Immanuel.
Edmonds attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Edmonds. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Immanuel. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Immanuel scoring well with a low kick there.
Immanuel throws a hook to the side of Edmonds's head but Edmonds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Immanuel misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Immanuel moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds slips a jab and a cross from Immanuel.
As Immanuel tries to get set, Edmonds tries to push him back and clinch up but Immanuel manages to avoid the attempt.
Immanuel throws a right and a left that Edmonds avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Immanuel.
No joy there for Edmonds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Immanuel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Immanuel lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Immanuel wants to land a leg kick but Edmonds is out of range.
Immanuel throws a lazy right hand but Edmonds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yeshua Immanuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Immanuel.
Edmonds looks to land a left hand but Immanuel moved out of range nicely.
Immanuel thuds his right hand into Edmonds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Edmonds dodges the punch combination from Immanuel.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Immanuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Immanuel throws a sloppy body shot
and Immanuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Edmonds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Immanuel moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches.
Immanuel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Edmonds misses with a wild combination.
Immanuel misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Edmonds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds checks a leg kick.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Immanuel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Edmonds has time to react.
Nice jab there from Immanuel.
Immanuel throws an overhand right that lands on Edmonds's shoulder, as Edmonds tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Edmonds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edmonds misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Immanuel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Immanuel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edmonds doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Immanuel.
Edmonds throws a hook to the side of Immanuel's head but Immanuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edmonds misses with a right hand
and Immanuel counters with a one-two to the body.
Immanuel lands a head shot.
Immanuel swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds throws a combination. Immanuel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Edmonds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Immanuel.
A big right from Immanuel misses.
Edmonds throwing a counter right hand but Immanuel manages to avoid it.
Edmonds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Edmonds shoots for a double leg takedown but Immanuel sprawls well. He's pushed Edmonds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edmonds moves away from the strike by Immanuel.
Immanuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Immanuel misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Immanuel misses
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Immanuel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edmonds is out of range.
Edmonds is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Immanuel.#TD#
Edmonds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Immanuel tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Immanuel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Immanuel keeps working. #T4#
Immanuel is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Immanuel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Immanuel is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Edmonds trying to control the position but Immanuel is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yeshua Immanuel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Edmonds checks a leg kick.
Edmonds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Edmonds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Immanuel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Immanuel feints and then cracks Edmonds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmonds down.
Immanuel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Immanuel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Immanuel lands a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Edmonds blocks the low kick.
Edmonds slips a jab from Immanuel.
Edmonds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Immanuel staying out of range there.
Immanuel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edmonds dives in for a single leg takedown but Immanuel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Immanuel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmonds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Immanuel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Immanuel stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds works over Immanuel's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Edmonds scores with a jab.
Immanuel throws a head kick but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds tried to counter with a leg kick but Immanuel avoided it.
Immanuel looks for the body kick but Edmonds saw that one coming.
Edmonds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Immanuel sprawls and moves away.
Edmonds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Immanuel throws out the jab.
Immanuel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Edmonds misses with a head kick.
Immanuel throws a nice looking combination but Edmonds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Immanuel takes a swing at Edmonds's ribcage but misses.
Immanuel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Immanuel just misses with a punch to the body.
Immanuel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Immanuel misses with an uppercut.
Immanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edmonds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edmonds checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edmonds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edmonds avoids the head kick by Immanuel. #T2#
Edmonds swings for the body but Immanuel moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Immanuel tries to land a leg kick but Edmonds saw it coming and moves away.
Edmonds is looking to counter punch.
Immanuel misses with a double jab.
Immanuel tries to clinch but Edmonds moves out of range.
Yeshua Immanuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Immanuel.
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmonds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Immanuel has time to react.
Edmonds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edmonds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edmonds throws a lazy right hand but Immanuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Immanuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edmonds throws a right hand that Immanuel ducks under and follows up with a left that Immanuel also avoids with ease.
Edmonds checks the leg kick.
Immanuel slaps away a takedown attempt from Edmonds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edmonds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Immanuel's waist but Immanuel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edmonds off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Immanuel! But no joy.#T3#
Edmonds blocks a leg kick.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Immanuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Immanuel.
Edmonds lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Immanuel.
Immanuel tries to clinch up.
Edmonds shoots in but no luck this time.
Immanuel tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Edmonds misses.
Immanuel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Immanuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edmonds fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Immanuel on the side of the head.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that Immanuel avoids nicely.
Edmonds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Immanuel momentarily.
Immanuel throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Immanuel misses with a double jab. #T4#
Immanuel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Edmonds looks for a takedown but Immanuel sprawls well.
Immanuel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Edmonds with a hook.
Immanuel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Immanuel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edmonds circles away quickly and effectively.
Edmonds throws a jab when Immanuel was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Immanuel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Immanuel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Immanuel slips under a jab.
Immanuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Edmonds misses with a wild combination.
Edmonds circles away from the clinch attempt
and Immanuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yeshua Immanuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Immanuel tries to clinch but Edmonds is having none of it.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Immanuel is looking to slow Edmonds down with leg kicks.
Edmonds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Edmonds takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Immanuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Immanuel misses with a leg kick
enabling Edmonds to counter with a crisp jab.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Immanuel throws a head kick that half lands.
Immanuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edmonds lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Immanuel throws out a loose jab but Edmonds uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Edmonds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edmonds shoots in for a double leg but Immanuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Immanuel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Immanuel throws a leg kick
and Edmonds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds avoids the head kick by Immanuel.
Edmonds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Immanuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmonds. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Edmonds. Beautiful body shot.
Edmonds connects with a crisp jab.
Immanuel scores with a sloppy right hand. Edmonds should have avoided that one.
Immanuel misses with a kick to the body.
Immanuel tries a low kick but Edmonds avoids it.
Immanuel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Immanuel throws a leg kick
letting Edmonds counter with a right hand.
Edmonds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edmonds slips a straight right by Immanuel.
Immanuel throws a right and a left that Edmonds avoids nicely.
Immanuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Immanuel is looking for the big counter here.
Immanuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Immanuel misses with a body shot.
Immanuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Immanuel throws a leg kick which misses Edmonds's front leg but catches the back leg as Edmonds tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds catches Immanuel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Immanuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Edmonds misses with the combination.
Immanuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Edmonds.#TD#
Edmonds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Immanuel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Immanuel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Edmonds off and has taken his back!
Immanuel has the hooks in. Edmonds is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Immanuel wants to control the position but Edmonds frees himself and scrambles - Immanuel manages to regain control in side control. #T3#
Immanuel working the head with strikes.
Edmonds manages to get back to half guard.
Edmonds is pressing down on Immanuel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Immanuel postures up.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Immanuel from controlling successfully.
Immanuel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edmonds is keeping the position for now.
Edmonds is trying to control the position but Immanuel postures up.
Immanuel looking to sit in guard and control but Edmonds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Immanuel keeps moving.
Yeshua Immanuel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edmonds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edmonds trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Immanuel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Immanuel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Gentleman's Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Edmonds is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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 John Edmonds.
I think Immanuel 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yeshua Immanuel!
After winning the bout, Yeshua Immanuel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FARTMMA 124
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmonds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tomahawk throws a combination that misses
and Edmonds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmonds fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Edmonds has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Edmonds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #TD#
Tomahawk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tomahawk working the strikes but Edmonds uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tomahawk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Tomahawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edmonds defending well though. #SUB#
Tomahawk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edmonds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tomahawk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edmonds keeping hold of Tomahawk's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Tomahawk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tomahawk prevents Edmonds from improving his position.
Tomahawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edmonds defending well though.
Tomahawk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tomahawk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tomahawk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edmonds is looking for a sweep. Tomahawk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Tomahawk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tomahawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Tomahawk is trying to control. Edmonds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edmonds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tomahawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edmonds controlling the position.
Tomahawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Edmonds working for a triangle but Tomahawk defends it easily.
Tomahawk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tomahawk's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Tomahawk throws a sloppy strike and Edmonds has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Tomahawk is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Edmonds!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Edmonds!
A relieved looking John Edmonds thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FARTMMA 120
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmonds avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Tomahawk gets the takedown into side control.
Edmonds parries the strikes from Tomahawk easily there. Tomahawk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Edmonds to escape.
Edmonds avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tomahawk.
Edmonds is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Tomahawk crashes against the mat.
Tomahawk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Edmonds defending against the ground and pound.
Tomahawk wants to take a breather but Edmonds manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tomahawk.
Tomahawk throwing strikes but missing.
Tomahawk cracks Edmonds with a solid left hand.
Tomahawk preventing the sweep. #T1#
Tomahawk throwing strikes from guard but Edmonds blocks nicely.
Edmonds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Edmonds stalling away here and it's allowed Tomahawk to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomahawk is keeping the position for now.
Edmonds 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.
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomahawk is retaining full guard. #T2#
Tomahawk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Tomahawk stands up from Edmonds's guard - Tomahawk perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tomahawk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Tomahawk moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tomahawk throws an elbow but misses.
Edmonds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Chief Tomahawk has been cut.
Tomahawk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tomahawk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds tries for a takedown but Tomahawk manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Tomahawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomahawk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tomahawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edmonds steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tomahawk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tomahawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown but Tomahawk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Tomahawk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edmonds tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tomahawk is in Edmonds's guard.
Edmonds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tomahawk is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Team Beta Fail inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tomahawk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Edmonds's head.
Edmonds looking for a sweep. Not yet Edmonds, not yet.
Edmonds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomahawk landing with the ground and pound.
Tomahawk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tomahawk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tomahawk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Tomahawk lands a couple of elbows.
Edmonds wants to sweep here but Tomahawk controlling him for the moment.
Tomahawk throwing strikes from guard but Edmonds blocks nicely.
Tomahawk throws an elbow that misses. Edmonds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tomahawk's guard. Nice move by Edmonds!#REVB#
Tomahawk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Edmonds controls Tomahawk momentarily but Tomahawk frees himself.
Tomahawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edmonds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Tomahawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Tomahawk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Tomahawk moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Tomahawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Tomahawk has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Edmonds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edmonds shoots in for a double leg but Tomahawk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tomahawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edmonds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Edmonds there.
Edmonds lands a jab to the head.
Tomahawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edmonds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edmonds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Edmonds.
Edmonds digs a good hook to Tomahawk's body.
Tomahawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edmonds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tomahawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds scores with a decent looking hook.
Edmonds digs a good body shot into Tomahawk's ribs.
Edmonds avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1##CL#
Tomahawk closes the distance and pushes Edmonds back into the cage.
Edmonds avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomahawk.
Tomahawk misses with an elbow over the top.
Tomahawk misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Edmonds manages to break the clinch.
Tomahawk darts in looking for a takedown but Edmonds gets double underhooks and turns Tomahawk into the cage.
Edmonds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Tomahawk moves into the clinch successfully.
Edmonds holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Edmonds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomahawk backwards. #BC2#
Edmonds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edmonds connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Tomahawk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Edmonds's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomahawk scoring with some ground and pound.
Edmonds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tomahawk is one step ahead there.
Edmonds controls Tomahawk momentarily but Tomahawk frees himself. #T2#
Tomahawk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tomahawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edmonds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tomahawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edmonds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edmonds trying to control the position.
Edmonds has momentary wrist control but Tomahawk slips an elbow through the middle.
Edmonds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomahawk's guard. #REVB#
Edmonds controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Tomahawk is keeping the position.#T3#
Edmonds trying to control but Tomahawk is working from the bottom.
Edmonds looking to pass the guard.
Edmonds keeps trying to improve his position.
Edmonds looking to sit in guard and control but Tomahawk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##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.
Tomahawk throws a big elbow that misses.
Tomahawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomahawk throws a big elbow that misses.
Tomahawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tomahawk lands a couple of digs.
Tomahawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edmonds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomahawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edmonds controls Tomahawk momentarily but Tomahawk frees himself.
Tomahawk throws a big right hand that misses.
Tomahawk connects with a couple of short punches.
Tomahawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edmonds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chief Tomahawk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Edmonds moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left lands for Edmonds.
Tomahawk tries to clinch there but Edmonds circles away.
Tomahawk is looking to clinch.
Tomahawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomahawk tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Edmonds counters with a shoot takedown. Tomahawk fights it but they end up in guard.
Tomahawk keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Edmonds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tomahawk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Edmonds has momentary wrist control but Tomahawk slips an elbow through the middle.
Edmonds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomahawk manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tomahawk trying to keep a closed guard but Edmonds is proving a slippery customer.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomahawk is keeping the position for now.
Edmonds won't allow Tomahawk to sweep him here.
Edmonds is looking to pass into half guard but Tomahawk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tomahawk is in guard.#REVR##T2#
Tomahawk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tomahawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tomahawk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tomahawk throws an elbow that misses. Edmonds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tomahawk's guard. Nice move by Edmonds!#REVB#
Edmonds looking to sit in guard and control but Tomahawk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Edmonds has momentary wrist control but Tomahawk slips an elbow through the middle.
Edmonds trying to control the position.
Tomahawk stands and throws Edmonds's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Edmonds takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Edmonds avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tomahawk.
Tomahawk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tomahawk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Edmonds managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tomahawk.
Edmonds is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tomahawk off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Edmonds looking for the choke but no joy.
Tomahawk is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tomahawk controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Edmonds working for the choke. #SUB2#
Tomahawk fending off the submission attempt from Edmonds. #SUB2#
Edmonds is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edmonds 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: FARTMMA 115
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to move into range but Edmonds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds 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.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.#TD2#
Edmonds 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.
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Edmonds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura here.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Anderson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Edmonds!
A victorious John Edmonds thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FARTMMA 108
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox jabs Edmonds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edmonds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Edmonds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edmonds stalks Knox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knox's face. Knox staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice sprawl there from Knox as Edmonds shoots in.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox misses with a hook.
Edmonds fails with the takedown.
Edmonds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Edmonds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edmonds.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edmonds.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Edmonds scores with a punch to the head.
Edmonds tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Edmonds misses.
Knox wants to land a leg kick but Edmonds is out of range.
It looked like Edmonds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmonds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Edmonds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.#T2#
Edmonds looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmonds.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edmonds is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmonds misses the target.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmonds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds slips a jab from Knox.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edmonds fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Edmonds misses.
Edmonds checks the leg kick.
Edmonds is looking to counter punch.
Edmonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a low kick, right behind Edmonds 's knee. #T3#
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Edmonds doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox thumps Edmonds with a low kick.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a thumping low kick.
Knox has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Edmonds moves out of range of the leg kick from Knox.
Edmonds scores with a nice right hand.
Edmonds swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice leg kick.
Edmonds throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edmonds showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Edmonds is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Edmonds is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura here.
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 John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Edmonds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edmonds off to one side.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmonds was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Edmonds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edmonds misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Edmonds saw that one coming.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Edmonds.
Edmonds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox stuns Edmonds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Edmonds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knox is trying to defend but Edmonds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Edmonds wants to pass to mount but Knox is defending the position.
Knox manages to get to full guard.
Edmonds preventing the sweep.
Edmonds trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Edmonds is fighting to break Knox's control of his arms but Knox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edmonds preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edmonds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox feints a counter leg kick.
Edmonds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Knox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Edmonds is out of range and Knox settles back down.
Edmonds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Edmonds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knox has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Edmonds goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Knox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Edmonds's guard! Nice work there by Knox!
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4##SUB#
Edmonds looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knox has picked Edmonds up and slammed him! Edmonds can't keep hold of the triangle and Knox manages to pass to side control!
Edmonds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knox controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 John Edmonds 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Knox misses with a body shot.
Edmonds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Edmonds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knox.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edmonds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knox scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Edmonds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Knox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edmonds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working. #SUB#
Edmonds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edmonds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knox tries to bench press Edmonds off him but Edmonds keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knox is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knox, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Edmonds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox prevents Edmonds from moving into mount. #T3#
Knox is not content to let Edmonds control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Edmonds lands a slapping body shot.
Kappa Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox lands a leg kick that knocks Edmonds off balance momentarily.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Edmonds.#TD#
Edmonds closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edmonds works his way into full mount!
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Edmonds sits in half guard.
Knox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knox wants to sweep here but Edmonds controlling him for the moment.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.

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 John Edmonds.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edmonds, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
John Edmonds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FARTMMA 100: Road to Valhallol
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
A big right from Edmonds misses. #TD2#
Edmonds dives in and scores a takedown into Bronco's guard.
Edmonds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bronco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edmonds is one step ahead there.
Edmonds trying to control but Bronco is working from the bottom.
Edmonds won't allow Bronco to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bronco working for a triangle but Edmonds defends it easily.
Bronco keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bronco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edmonds stopping the sweep attempt from Bronco.#T1##SUB#
Edmonds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edmonds preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Edmonds has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bronco to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Edmonds is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bronco pulls down on the head and he's put Edmonds to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Bronco!
Johnny Bronco retains his middleweight title!
Johnny Bronco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FARTMMA 95
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Molotov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edmonds goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Molotov misses with a straight left.
Edmonds lands with a good body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Molotov!
Molotov slips a jab from Edmonds.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the head.
Edmonds works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Molotov misses with a leg kick.
Edmonds scores with a sloppy right hand. Molotov should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Edmonds.
We've been informed that Molotov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Molotov misses with a hook
and Molotov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edmonds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Molotov looks for a takedown but Edmonds sprawls well.
Molotov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Molotov tries to sprawl but Edmonds drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but Molotov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edmonds to get the leverage.
Molotov trying to control from the bottom.
Molotov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Edmonds is working for a kimura but Molotov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura here.
Molotov landing strikes from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Molotov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds prevents Molotov from improving his position.
Molotov wants to control the action here but instead Edmonds manages to pass to full mount!
Molotov is looking to improve his position but Edmonds isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Edmonds is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Molotov is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Edmonds!
Our winner, John Edmonds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: FARTMMA 90
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Edmonds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mortimer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mortimer throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Edmonds counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edmonds.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mortimer pulls Edmonds in close to prevent any damage.
Edmonds controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortimer wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mortimer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmonds is aware though and is defending well.
Mortimer keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mortimer pulls Edmonds in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice body punch from Edmonds. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mortimer enables Edmonds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mortimer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mortimer trying to control the position here.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mortimer is keeping the position for now.
Mortimer has control of Edmonds's left arm, preventing Edmonds from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Mortimer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmonds is aware though and is defending well.
Mortimer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mortimer keeping full guard, as Edmonds tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mortimer cracks the inside of Edmonds's front leg. #T3#
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Mortimer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edmonds's knee momentarily.
Nice shot by Edmonds.
Edmonds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mortimer cracks a nice hook into Edmonds's ribs.
Edmonds lands an overhand right.
Good exchange - Edmonds coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Mortimer.
Edmonds defending well as Mortimer loads up on a big left hand.
Edmonds swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Mortimer counters with a crisp one two that drops Edmonds! Mortimer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Edmonds to his feet! Edmonds is in big trouble!#ROC#
Edmonds is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds misses with a leg kick.
Edmonds is still on wobbly legs! Can Mortimer finish him?
Edmonds shoots in but Mortimer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edmonds seems to have recovered his senses.
Edmonds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Edmonds throws a body shot but no joy.
Mortimer tried to counter with a leg kick but Edmonds avoided it.
Edmonds misses with the combination.
Edmonds connects with a body shot that sends Mortimer's belly button to the back.
Mortimer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mortimer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edmonds is out of range.
Edmonds throws a jab when Mortimer was well out of range.
Mortimer takes a swing at Edmonds's ribcage but misses.
Mortimer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edmonds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mortimer tries to counter by clinching up but Edmonds breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds 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#
Mortimer misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Mortimer moves into range and clinches up with Edmonds.#BC2#
Edmonds breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Edmonds fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mortimer to the ground. Edmonds is now in Mortimer's guard.
Mortimer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edmonds is one step ahead there.
Mortimer pulls Edmonds in close to his closed guard and prevents Edmonds from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortimer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Mortimer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Edmonds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Mortimer keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mortimer has control of Edmonds's left arm, preventing Edmonds from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mortimer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mortimer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mortimer keeps Edmonds at a distance using the push kick.
Mortimer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edmonds checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edmonds lands with a straight right. Mortimer didn't see that one coming.
Edmonds misses with a takedown attempt - Mortimer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mortimer throwing a counter right hand but Edmonds manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mortimer throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmonds moves out of range of the strikes.
Mortimer checks a low kick from Edmonds.
Mortimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mortimer throws a leg kick but Edmonds moved away.
Edmonds moves out of range of the leg kick from Mortimer.#T3#
Mortimer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edmonds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edmonds throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Mortimer to counter with a crisp jab.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Jalen Mortimer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Edmonds. Those never looked like landing.
Mortimer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Edmonds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mortimer doesn't seem bothered though.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mortimer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mortimer sprawls well. Mortimer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edmonds gets slowly back to his feet.
Mortimer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jalen Mortimer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Mortimer takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Mortimer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mortimer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Mortimer walks into a jab.
Mortimer swinging wildly here.
Edmonds let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mortimer slips a straight right by Edmonds.
Edmonds avoids the body shot from Mortimer.
A punch combination from Edmonds misses.
Mortimer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mortimer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target.
Mortimer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Edmonds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mortimers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mortimer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edmonds's sensitive parts.
Edmonds throws a jab when Mortimer was well out of range.
Edmonds jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mortimer misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Edmonds.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Mortimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mortimer misses the target.
Edmonds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmonds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mortimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.#T1#
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Mortimer counters with a left to the body.
Edmonds misses with a combination
and Mortimer counters with a low kick, right behind Edmonds 's knee.
Edmonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmonds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmonds misses with a looping left.
Edmonds just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMortimer.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Mortimer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Mortimer is just out of range.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mortimer looks to land a combination. Edmonds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Edmonds misses with a hook #CL#
and Mortimer moves into the clinch.
Mortimer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edmonds looking to stall. #T2#
Mortimer lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mortimer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mortimer.
Mortimer working aggressively here.
Mortimer scores with a shoulder strike.
Mortimer misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Edmonds tightens his grip and picks Mortimer up, before dumping him to the ground. Mortimer manages to land in guard.
Mortimer keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mortimer holds on and takes a little breather.
Mortimer keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully. #T3#
Edmonds being controlled here momentarily.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Mortimer is keeping the position.
Mortimer keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mortimer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mortimer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A shot to the body from Edmonds misses
letting Mortimer counter with a right hand.
Mortimer misses with a kick to the body.
Edmonds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Mortimer moves away and avoids it.
Mortimer misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Mortimer.
Mortimer misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Edmonds counters with a single leg into guard. Mortimer didn't expect that.
John Edmonds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edmonds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edmonds is fighting to break Mortimer's control of his arms but Mortimer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jalen Mortimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mortimer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

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 Jalen Mortimer.
I think Edmonds 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
A very excited looking John Edmonds made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: FARTMMA 82
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Rinaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rinaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rinaldi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edmonds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi lands a nice hook to Edmonds's body. Edmonds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rinaldi lands a jab to the nose.
Rinaldi throws a one two combo.
Edmonds connects with a right hand. Rinaldi shakes it off.
We've been informed that Edmonds has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rinaldi throws a combination that misses
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi avoids the head kick by Edmonds.
Rinaldi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rinaldi moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.
Rinaldi fails to land with a series of punches.
Rinaldi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rinaldi swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
Rinaldi throws a big shot that misses.
Rinaldi sizes up Edmonds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Edmonds avoids the body shot from Rinaldi. #T1#
A left lands for Rinaldi.
Edmonds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Edmonds gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Edmonds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rinaldi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edmonds's best efforts.
Rinaldi manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rinaldi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edmonds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Rinaldi wants to sweep here but Edmonds controlling him for the moment.
Rinaldi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Edmonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rinaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmonds slips a jab from Rinaldi.
Edmonds scores with a punch to the head.
Rinaldi cracks Edmonds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Edmonds throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rinaldi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Edmonds is in Rinaldi's guard.
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Rinaldi is retaining full guard.
Rinaldi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Rinaldi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edmonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Rinaldi pulls Edmonds in close to his closed guard and prevents Edmonds from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rinaldi keeping full guard, as Edmonds tries to pass.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Edmonds looking to improve position, pressing down on Rinaldi's thigh with his hand. Rinaldi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Edmonds paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Edmonds's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Rinaldi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Rinaldi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sam Rinaldi thanked Destructive Striking Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: FARTMMA 77
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Bronco doesn't manage to clinch there - Edmonds circles away. #TD#
Bronco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bronco lands in his opponent's guard.
Bronco works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bronco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edmonds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bronco. #SUB#
Bronco is working for a kimura but Edmonds is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Edmonds is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Edmonds trying to get back to full guard but Bronco takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bronco throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Edmonds holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bronco tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bronco prevents Edmonds from getting the reversal.
Bronco with the ground and pound from mount.
Bronco controlling his opponent.
Edmonds tries to hold on but Bronco postures up.#T2#
Bronco with shots to the head and body - Edmonds looks very uncomfortable down there.
Edmonds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bronco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bronco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Edmonds hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edmonds is looking to escape. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bronco is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Edmonds has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Edmonds!
Edmonds looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bronco wants to sweep but no luck.
Bronco keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Bronco wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Edmonds is now in half guard.
Edmonds is keen to just control but Bronco is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bronco is controlling Edmonds's position as best he can from this difficult 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.
Bronco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Edmonds thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bronco keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Edmonds forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronco trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Bronco looking for a kimura from the bottom but Edmonds passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bronco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bronco fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Bronco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bronco controlling the pace.
Bronco is trying to control. Edmonds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edmonds wants to improve his position but Bronco is controlling well.
Edmonds is not content to let Bronco control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Edmonds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Edmonds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Edmonds looking for a guillotine here but Bronco defends easily.
Bronco looking to pass the guard.
Edmonds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edmonds pulls Bronco in close to his closed guard and prevents Bronco from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Bronco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edmonds!
Edmonds managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bronco.
Edmonds tries to bench press Bronco off him but Bronco keeps the position. #SUB#
Bronco has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Edmonds is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bronco yanks on the arm and Edmonds is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bronco.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Bronco!
Our winner, Johnny Bronco, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: FARTMMA 71
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Mortimer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mortimer slips under a jab.
Edmonds has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mortimer moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmonds misses with a wild body shot.
Mortimer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mortimer lands a nice looking body kick.
Mortimer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Natty Vincere in the buildup to the fight.
Mortimer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edmonds attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmonds misses with an uppercut.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mortimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Mortimer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Mortimer throws a head kick that misses.
Edmonds is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mortimer with a body shot.
Mortimer misses with a looping left.#T1#
Mortimer moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmonds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mortimer.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Mortimer misses its target.
Edmonds swings widly with a right hand
and Mortimer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Edmonds scores with a hook.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Mortimer avoids them all with ease.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mortimer looks to land a body kick but Edmonds moved away.
Edmonds digs a good body shot into Mortimer's ribs.
Edmonds checks a low kick from Mortimer.
It seemed like Edmonds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Mortimer moved out of range.
Mortimer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edmonds finds it's way round the side to connect with Mortimer's head.
Mortimer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmonds blocks a low kick nicely.
Jalen Mortimer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Edmonds misses with a takedown attempt - Mortimer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edmonds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mortimer is looking to land body kicks.
Edmonds sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mortimer ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Mortimer thuds his right hand into Edmonds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in and bounces Mortimer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mortimer is controlling Edmonds's posture.
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mortimer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Mortimer is pulling down on Edmonds's head. It's preventing any offense from Edmonds, at least for the moment.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Mortimer keeps moving.
Mortimer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Edmonds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mortimer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edmonds is pushing down on Mortimer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mortimer is fighting to maintain full guard but Edmonds has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mortimer is trying to control but can't.
Mortimer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Edmonds controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Edmonds misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mortimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Mortimer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Mortimer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mortimer connects with an inside leg kick.
Mortimer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmonds counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Edmonds moves out of range as Mortimer throws a body kick.
Edmonds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mortimer scores with a decent looking hook.
Edmonds shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Mortimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edmonds tries for a takedown but Mortimer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Edmonds throws a leg kick
and Mortimer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mortimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mortimer scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mortimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Mortimer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edmonds throws a sloppy head kick and Mortimer moves out of range easily.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mortimer as he avoids it easily.
Mortimer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jalen Mortimer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown but Mortimer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mortimer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mortimer throws out a leg kick but Edmonds moves out of range and Mortimer only half commits.
Edmonds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmonds closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mortimer circles away.
Edmonds moves forwards but Mortimer connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Edmonds closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mortimer did well to prevent Edmonds getting side control.
Mortimer is controlling Edmonds's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mortimer is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mortimer gets full guard.
Mortimer is controlling Edmonds's posture.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Mortimer keeps moving.
Mortimer trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mortimer continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mortimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mortimer is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mortimer throws a front kick that sends Edmonds stumbling back into the cage.
Edmonds fails with a takedown attempt.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Mortimer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Mortimer ducks down to avoid it.
Mortimer throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edmonds! But no joy.
Mortimer tries to land a front kick but Edmonds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Edmonds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Mortimer throws a body kick that misses.
Edmonds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Mortimer ducks down to avoid it.
Edmonds misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Mortimer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Edmonds to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mortimer pulls Edmonds in close to prevent any damage.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Mortimer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalen Mortimer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Edmonds tries to move into range but Mortimer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edmonds looks for a takedown but Mortimer sprawls well.
Edmonds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mortimer misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Edmonds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mortimer to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mortimer, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortimer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Edmonds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Mortimer throwing a counter right hand but Edmonds manages to avoid it.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Edmonds swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mortimer misses with a kick to the body.
Mortimer slips a straight right by Edmonds.
As Edmonds backs away, Mortimer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Edmonds lands with a shot to the body.
Mortimer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Mortimer.
Edmonds connects with a body shot that sends Mortimer's belly button to the back.
Mortimer defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
Edmonds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mortimer momentarily.
Mortimer blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Edmonds.
Mortimer scores with a jab.#T2#
Mortimer slips under a jab from Edmonds.
Mortimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmonds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edmonds moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Edmonds lands.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Mortimer moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Mortimer misses its target.
Mortimer throws a body punch but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds lands a jab to the nose.
Edmonds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mortimer. That did some damage!
Mortimer tries to close the distance and clinch but Edmonds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Edmonds avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Mortimer ducks down to avoid it.
Mortimer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Mortimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mortimer. Edmonds shrugs it off though.
Mortimer slips a straight right by Edmonds.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Mortimer.
Mortimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
No joy there for Edmonds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edmonds takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mortimer misses with a body kick.
Edmonds shoots in and drives through. Mortimer sprawls well.
Mortimer slips a straight right by Edmonds.#T4#
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Mortimer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmonds shoots for a double leg takedown but Mortimer sprawls well. He's pushed Edmonds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mortimer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jalen Mortimer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mortimer, as that shot connected.
Mortimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds blocks a head kick by Mortimer.
It seemed like Edmonds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mortimer scores with a punch to the head.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Mortimer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mortimer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Mortimer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mortimer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Edmonds avoids the body shot from Mortimer.
Mortimer misses with a wild body shot.
Edmonds has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mortimer.
Mortimer throws a body punch but Edmonds moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Edmonds.
I think Edmonds 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
After winning the bout, John Edmonds thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FARTMMA 68: Halloween Massacre
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sloppy strikes from Edmonds. Those never looked like landing.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edmonds's sensitive parts.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Edmonds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edmonds lands in his opponent's guard.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox is thwarting Edmonds's attempts to control the position.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position.
Edmonds is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Knox content to control rather than advance.
Edmonds holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Edmonds is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds moves into full guard.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Good shot there by Edmonds.
Edmonds blocks a leg kick.
Knox swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a body kick.
Edmonds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edmonds swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Good leg kick by Knox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Knox swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range. #T4#
A big left from Knox misses.
Edmonds falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox slips a jab from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a leg kick
and Edmonds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox moves out of range as Edmonds strikes.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a thumping low kick.
Edmonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into Knox's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmonds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Edmonds shoots and misses
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Edmonds pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Edmonds - just one landing.
Edmonds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a left and a right that stings Edmonds.
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!
Edmonds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Edmonds's corner calls for a 1-2. Edmonds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Edmonds ducks down to avoid it.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Edmonds throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Edmonds manages to circle out of the way.
A low kick from Edmonds misses
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Edmonds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Edmonds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knox is trying to defend but Edmonds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura but Knox is defending well.
Knox trying to control here. #T2##SUB2#
Edmonds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edmonds is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Edmonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox is trying to stand back up but Edmonds is controlling him
Knox is looking for a sweep. Edmonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Edmonds prevents Knox from improving his position.
Knox desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edmonds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knox tries to bum rush Edmonds with a series of wild strikes but Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmonds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knox tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox lands with a cross.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox thumps Edmonds with a low kick.
Edmonds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edmonds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
Edmonds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Edmonds misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox connects with a leg kick. Edmonds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kappa Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edmonds.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into Knox's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knox is on top in guard. #REVR#
Knox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Edmonds looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Edmonds looking to control.
Knox wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Edmonds working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Knox content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Edmonds moves away and avoids it.
Edmonds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox thuds his right hand into Edmonds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Edmonds shoots and misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Knox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmonds.
As Edmonds looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Edmonds just gets out of the way.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Knox.
Knox moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Edmonds counter with a right hand.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox feints and then cracks Edmonds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmonds down.
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Edmonds breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Knox tests Edmonds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Edmonds misses the jab.
Edmonds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Edmonds shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmonds avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Edmonds misses.
Kappa Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Knox tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kappa Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kappa Knox!
After winning the bout, Kappa Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FARTMMA 65
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Edmonds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edmonds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knuckles throws a body kick that misses.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
It appears Knuckles was looking to counter with a kick there.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Knuckles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
It looked like Knuckles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knuckles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knuckles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knuckles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Edmonds crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Knuckles - the referee stops the clock and Edmonds gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Knuckles. Edmonds manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Edmonds cracks a nice hook into Knuckles's ribs.
Knuckles slips under a jab from Edmonds.
Knuckles throws a body punch but Edmonds moves out of range.
Knuckles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edmonds.
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
We've been informed that Edmonds has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Knuckles scores with a jab.
Knuckles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knuckles defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Edmonds. That snapped Knuckles's head back.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Knuckles walks into a left hand.
A low kick from Edmonds misses
and Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edmonds misses with a looping left.
Edmonds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knuckles's waist but Knuckles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edmonds off to one side.
Edmonds gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Edmonds. Those never looked like landing.
Knuckles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edmonds has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edmonds there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmonds swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knuckles counters with a body kick that stops Edmonds in his tracks momentarily.
Knuckles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edmonds scores with a jab.
Knuckles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knuckles throws a low kick but Edmonds avoids it.
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
Knuckles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knuckles finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head. #T3#
Edmonds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knuckles throws a body shot but no joy.
Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Edmonds misses with a looping right.
Edmonds swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles thuds a left hand into Edmonds's body.
Bobby Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles blocks a jab.
Knuckles thinks about countering with a body kick.
Edmonds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmonds has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edmonds there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knuckles lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knuckles's guard.#ES#
Knuckles has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Edmonds has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knuckles.
Edmonds working hard to break the clinch.
Edmonds misses with the head strike. #BC#
Knuckles manages to break the clinch.
Edmonds tests Knuckles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edmonds lands a lovely overhand right.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edmonds or perhaps it was just good defense by Knuckles, which made it look bad.
It looked like Knuckles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Edmonds drops his hands momentarily and Knuckles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
A big right from Edmonds misses.
Knuckles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edmonds's hands.
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 Bobby Knuckles will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Knuckles blocks the leg kick.
Edmonds displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Knuckles catches Edmonds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edmonds loads up on a big right hand but Knuckles slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Knuckles misses the target.
Knuckles tries to work over Edmonds's front leg with a kick but Edmonds checks it.
Edmonds just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmonds misses with the combination.
Knuckles jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Edmonds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Edmonds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Edmonds misses.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmonds is just out of range.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Edmonds throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Knuckles misses the target.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knuckles's hands.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body.
Edmonds misses with a looping right.
Donk. Knuckles catches Edmonds right on the button with a cross.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knuckles but Knuckles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knuckles throws a shot from downtown. Edmonds moves away and avoids it.
Knuckles throws a lazy right hand but Edmonds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edmonds throws a hook but Knuckles avoids it easily.
Edmonds misses the body punch
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Knuckles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Knuckles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Edmonds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edmonds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Knuckles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmonds with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knuckles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edmonds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Edmonds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Edmonds misses.
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knuckles.
Edmonds lands the left hand.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmonds is just out of range.#T3#
Knuckles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edmonds misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Knuckles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut. Knuckles saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Knuckles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that Knuckles avoids nicely.
Edmonds scores with a shot to the body.
Knuckles blocks a jab.
Knuckles is looking to counter punch.
Knuckles defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
Knuckles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Edmonds throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Edmonds misses.
Knuckles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Knuckles misses its target.
Knuckles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Knuckles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edmonds throws a combination that misses
and Knuckles makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Edmonds really felt that one!
Edmonds misses with a low kick as Knuckles jumps back.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Knuckles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Knuckles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Edmonds.
Knuckles lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Edmonds 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#
Edmonds checks a leg kick nicely.
Edmonds connects with the punch.
Edmonds scores with a punch to the head.
Edmonds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Edmonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edmonds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edmonds scores with a nice strike.
Knuckles lands a jab to the nose.
Edmonds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds looks to land a combination but Knuckles avoids it well.
Edmonds clobbers Knuckles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles tried to counter with a leg kick but Edmonds avoided it.
A big left from Knuckles misses.
Knuckles scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Knuckles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmonds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knuckles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knuckles defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmonds. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knuckles.
Knuckles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Edmonds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knuckles is looking to counter with head kicks.
Knuckles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edmonds slips under a jab from Knuckles.
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches.
Knuckles misses with a hook. Edmonds ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Edmonds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knuckles has time to react.
Knuckles scores with a kick to the midsection.
Edmonds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knuckles is fending him off so far but Edmonds persists. Nope, Knuckles circles away and we're back to standing.
Edmonds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Knuckles ducks down to avoid it.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knuckles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knuckles.
Edmonds tries to bum rush Knuckles with a series of wild strikes but Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knuckles thinks about countering with a body kick.
Edmonds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edmonds thuds his right hand into Knuckles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Edmonds swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knuckles counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edmonds's knee momentarily.
Knuckles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edmonds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edmonds has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Knuckles.
Knuckles scores with a body shot. #T3#
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Knuckles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Edmonds is out of range and Knuckles settles back down.
Edmonds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knuckles counters with a low kick, right behind Edmonds 's knee.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knuckles lands with a nice body punch.
Knuckles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knuckles throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmonds.
Edmonds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edmonds misses with a double jab
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Knuckles feints and then cracks Edmonds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmonds down. #TD2#
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edmonds showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds wants to free his trapped foot but Knuckles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knuckles keeping hold of Edmonds's head, controlling as best he can.
Knuckles manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Edmonds.
I think Edmonds 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
A victorious John Edmonds thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FARTMMA 56
Date: Aug 15, 2019

#R1#
That kick from Moore tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edmonds throws a leg kick
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Moore's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Edmonds misses with a double jab
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edmonds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Edmonds throws a big shot that misses.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target.
Moore throws a leg kick which misses Edmonds's front leg but catches the back leg as Edmonds tries to avoid it.
Moore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moore's head backwards.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmonds.
Edmonds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a good low kick that Edmonds was not able to check.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds 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.#T1#
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Moore.
Edmonds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edmonds is looking to score with low kicks.
Edmonds lands an overhand right.
Edmonds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moore counters with a good low kick that Edmonds was not able to check.
Edmonds throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Edmonds misses with a body shot
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.#T2#
Edmonds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edmonds swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore throws a low kick, looking for Edmonds's leg but Edmonds calmly moves out of range.
Edmonds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edmonds lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Edmonds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moore thumps Edmonds with a low kick.
Edmonds connects with a nice looking jab.
Edmonds misses with a combination
and Moore counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Edmonds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moore lands an overhand right.
Edmonds takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Edmonds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Edmonds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Edmonds throws a right hand that misses
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Moore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moore lands a really nice looking cross but Edmonds seems unphased.
Moore feints and then cracks Edmonds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmonds down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moore. Edmonds shrugs it off though.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edmonds throws a head kick that misses.
Edmonds connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Edmonds lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Moore drops his hands momentarily and Edmonds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moore lands a nice hook to Edmonds's body. Edmonds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moore slips a jab from Edmonds.
Moore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Edmonds blocks a low kick nicely.
Edmonds walks into a left hand.
Edmonds stalks Moore and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moore's face. Moore staggers backwards, shaken.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Edmonds punishes Moore's body with a nice straight punch.
Moore connects with a right hand. Edmonds shakes it off.
Edmonds connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Edmonds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edmonds's sensitive parts.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmonds.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edmonds can do to turn this around?
Edmonds has his takedown stuffed
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore misses with a two punch combination.
Moore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edmonds. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds misses with a takedown
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Edmonds might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Moore has got the better of the exchanges.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Edmonds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Edmonds misses with a leg kick
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore walks into a stiff left hand from Edmonds.
Angelo Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Edmonds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moore slips a straight right by Edmonds.
Moore moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moore.
Edmonds misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore tried to counter with a leg kick but Edmonds avoided it.
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.
Edmonds swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moore makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Edmonds really felt that one!
Edmonds misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Edmonds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moore.
Edmonds misses with a takedown
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Angelo Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut.
Edmonds is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Angelo Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmonds was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Edmonds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edmonds's knee momentarily.
Edmonds lands with an uppercut that bounces Moore off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Edmonds manages to avoid it.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmonds misses with a takedown
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Edmonds.
Moore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Edmonds misses with a right hand
and Moore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edmonds's knee momentarily.
Edmonds thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore with a nice cross.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore with a hook.#T4#
Edmonds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Edmonds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edmonds misses with a wild body shot.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmonds misses with a right hand
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.
Edmonds swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moore makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Edmonds fails with the takedown
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Edmonds lands a jab-cross combination.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown but Moore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmonds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Edmonds really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Moore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Edmonds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
Edmonds misses with a takedown attempt
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore connects with a leg kick. Edmonds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Moore misses.
Edmonds looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Moore slips a jab from Edmonds.
Edmonds scores with the left hand. Moore knows he should have avoided that one.
Edmonds darts in looking for a takedown but Moore gets double underhooks and turns Edmonds into the cage.
Moore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Edmonds is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore throws a good cross that connects.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Moore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edmonds. That did some damage!
Edmonds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edmonds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Angelo Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Edmonds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moore.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Moore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edmonds. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Edmonds manages to avoid it.
Edmonds sizes up Moore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Edmonds counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moore.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moore.
Edmonds goes for a double leg but Moore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moore continues to drive forward.
Moore half committed to a counter leg kick.
Edmonds misses the body punch
and Moore makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Edmonds really felt that one!
Edmonds shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edmonds drops his hands momentarily and Moore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edmonds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edmonds ducks right into an uppercut from Moore.
Edmonds shoots and misses
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Moore scores with a nice head shot.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edmonds.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmonds. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown. Moore tries to sprawl out of it but Edmonds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edmonds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moore.#T4#
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edmonds.
Edmonds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Edmonds throws a big shot that misses.
Moore takes one to the side of the head.
Moore scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice takedown defense from Moore. No joy for Edmonds on that attempt.
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!
Edmonds throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Edmonds lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edmonds sizes up Moore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Moore clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moore.
Edmonds throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore lands a slapping body shot.
Edmonds swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters with a good low kick that Edmonds was not able to check.
Moore misses with a body shot
enabling Edmonds to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Moore is looking to counter with a body kick.
Edmonds swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Edmonds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moore's half guard.#ES#
Moore pushes Edmonds off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Edmonds shoots in but no luck this time.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Moore.
Moore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick from Moore.
Moore connects with a leg kick. Edmonds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Edmonds thuds his right hand into Moore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Edmonds is out of range and Moore settles back down. #T2#
Moore throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Edmonds has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edmonds there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmonds takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edmonds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moore is fending him off so far but Edmonds persists. Nope, Moore circles away and we're back to standing.
Moore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edmonds tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Moore misses the target.
Edmonds moves out of range of the body kick from Moore.
Moore lands a glancing blow to the side of Edmonds's head.
Edmonds throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moore throws a leg kick but Edmonds sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edmonds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moore defends it well.#T3#
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a good low kick that Edmonds was not able to check.
Moore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edmonds.
Edmonds cracks Moore with a good jab.
Edmonds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moore can pounce on him.
Edmonds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edmonds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edmonds connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off.
Edmonds misses the body punch
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore connects with a solid leg kick.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Moore blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Edmonds swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edmonds's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Moore thinks about countering with a body kick.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
Edmonds throws a combination that misses
and Moore counters with an outside leg kick.
Edmonds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with a nice leg kick.
Edmonds lands a slapping body shot.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Moore had his way with John Edmonds in that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Edmonds misses with a combination
and Moore counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Edmonds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moore counters with an inside leg kick.
Moore connects with a leg kick. Edmonds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Edmonds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moore can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds connects with a nice looking jab.
Moore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edmonds throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Donk. Moore catches Edmonds right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Moore checks a leg kick nicely.
Edmonds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moore counters with a body kick.
Edmonds shoots for a takedown but Moore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moore!
Moore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Moore lands with a cross.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
It looked like Moore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Edmonds.#T2#
Edmonds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moore. Moore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moore throws a right hand that Edmonds ducks under and follows up with a left that Edmonds also avoids with ease.
Edmonds throws a right hand that misses
and Moore counters with a nice body kick.
Edmonds throws a leg kick
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Angelo Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edmonds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
A quick step to the side and Moore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edmonds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edmonds throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edmonds's knee momentarily.
Edmonds has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Moore.#T3#
Moore lands a leg kick that knocks Edmonds off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Moore.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Edmonds goes for a double leg but Moore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moore continues to drive forward.
Angelo Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edmonds misses with a shot to the body
and Edmonds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore slips a jab from Edmonds.
Edmonds dives in and grabs Moore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes down on Edmonds's head and hops out.
Moore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Edmonds needs to keep his hands up - Moore had a free shot at his head there.
Moore thumps Edmonds with a low kick.
Edmonds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edmonds! But no joy.
Moore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edmonds misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore throws a body punch but Edmonds moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moore.
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edmonds throws a leg kick
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a body kick.
Moore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edmonds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moore has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Moore!
Angelo Moore retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Angelo Moore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FARTMMA 47: Vegas Massacre
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Hunt shoots in but Edmonds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Edmonds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.
Edmonds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Edmonds walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Edmonds lands a lovely overhand right.
Ethan Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Edmonds waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hunt to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Hunt is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt is still in real trouble! Can Edmonds finish him?
Edmonds looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Edmonds passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Hunt is trying to control but Edmonds manages to pass to mount! #SUB#
Edmonds is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hunt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edmonds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Edmonds controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Edmonds throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hunt has his hands clasped together but Edmonds breaks the hold and Hunt is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Edmonds!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Edmonds!
After winning the bout, John Edmonds thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FARTMMA 41
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Dalamekov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edmonds is fending him off so far but Dalamekov persists. Nope, Edmonds circles away and we're back to standing.
Dalamekov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dalamekov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Edmonds to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Ibo Dalamekov has been cut.
Edmonds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dalamekov's head backwards.
Dalamekov takes one on the button.
Dalamekov shoots in for a takedown but Edmonds shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibo Dalamekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalamekov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edmonds rushes Dalamekov and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Dalamekov is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Edmonds piles on the pressure and Dalamekov crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Edmonds!
Our winner, John Edmonds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolverk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolverk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Edmonds counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bolverk cracks Edmonds with a good jab.
Edmonds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edmonds has his takedown stuffed
and Bolverk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bolverk scores with a counter punch that sends Edmonds to the canvas! Bolverk smells blood - he's punishing Edmonds with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Edmonds has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jormungand Bolverk!
After winning the bout, Jormungand Bolverk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Chu throws the left hand but Edmonds avoids the punch easily.
Chu tries to move into range but Edmonds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edmonds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chu.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmonds misses the target.
Chu throws a hook but Edmonds blocks it.
Edmonds takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Edmonds swings for the body but Chu moves out of range.
Chu takes a swing at Edmonds's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chu! #TD#
Edmonds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chu on his heels. He'll look to pass Chu's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chu controlling Edmonds's posture.
Chu keeping full guard, as Edmonds tries to pass.
Chu is adopting a defensive guard.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Chu is keeping the position.#T1#
Edmonds postures up.
Chu wants to sweep here but Edmonds controlling him for the moment.
Chu controlling Edmonds's posture.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chu is keeping the position for now.
Chu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edmonds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Edmonds is now in half guard.
Chu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edmonds is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chu wants to get back to full guard but Edmonds has mounted him!#T2#
Chu tries to control Edmonds's body but Edmonds pushes him off. Chu squirms to his side and now Edmonds has his back!
Edmonds is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Edmonds seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Edmonds working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chu trying to control the hands but Edmonds won't let him.
Chu needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Chu trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3##SUB#
Chu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chu tries to escape but Edmonds has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chu is holding onto Edmonds's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB#
Chu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Edmonds gets his way!
Chu trying to control the hands but Edmonds breaks the grip.
Edmonds keeps control of the position as Chu tries to break free. #T4##SUB#
Edmonds looking for the choke but no joy.
Chu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chu tries to roll but Edmonds sticks to his back.
Chu trying to control the action but Edmonds just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Chu showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chu is really stuck here.
Edmonds gets his hands free as Chu looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chu jabs Edmonds right on the nose. Edmonds blinks but takes it well.
Chu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chu punishes Edmonds's body with a nice straight punch.
Edmonds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Edmonds is rocked!
Sake Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Edmonds lands.
Chu misses with a looping right.
Chu throws a shot from downtown. Edmonds moves away and avoids it.
Chu misses with a few strikes there.
Chu throws a body punch but Edmonds moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Edmonds feints and as Chu raises his hands in defense, Edmonds changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chu keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Chu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edmonds is one step ahead there.
Chu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Chu is stalling in the full guard.
Chu trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edmonds is keeping the position for now.
Edmonds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chu looking to pass the guard.
Chu wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
Chu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Chu sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Edmonds doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Chu paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Edmonds - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Edmonds!
A relieved looking John Edmonds thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##TD#
Edmonds fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ngoss to the ground. Edmonds is now in Ngoss's guard.#SUB2#
Ngoss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edmonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ngoss wants to improve his position but instead Edmonds has moved into half guard.
Ngoss is looking to improve his position.
Ngoss wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ngoss sees it coming and defends easily.
Ngoss trying to hold on to Edmonds's head to control him but Edmonds postures up.
Ngoss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Ngoss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngoss pushes Edmonds off looking to stand but Edmonds dives back in and keeps control.
Ngoss tries to roll over but Edmonds keeps him under control.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ngoss is just riding it out for now. Edmonds eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Ngoss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but Ngoss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edmonds to get the leverage.
Edmonds uses his free foot to push down on Ngoss's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ngoss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ngoss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Edmonds looking to isolate an arm here. Ngoss doesn't see it coming and as Edmonds extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Edmonds!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFA 27-04
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1##CL#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Edmonds.
Edmonds blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Edmonds swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmonds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Edmonds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmonds controls his hands.
Edmonds is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edmonds wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Luther Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
A short right from Jackson.
Edmonds jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Edmonds around his waist. Edmonds gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edmonds backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Jackson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edmonds's head.
Edmonds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jackson throws a strike but Edmonds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Edmonds passes into side control.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Edmonds keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Edmonds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries to bench press Edmonds off him but Edmonds keeps the position. #T2##SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Edmonds advances nicely into full mount.
Jackson can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Edmonds has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3#
Jackson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Edmonds eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Edmonds is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Edmonds uses it to pass to side control.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Edmonds trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to bench press Edmonds off him but Edmonds keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #SUB#
Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Edmonds has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Jackson looking for subs from the bottom but Edmonds mounts him!#T1##SUB2#
Edmonds is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Edmonds's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Edmonds looking to secure an arm triangle but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Edmonds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Edmonds isn't that keen on the idea.
Edmonds controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Edmonds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson is pressing down on Edmonds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jackson preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edmonds can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson works over Edmonds with some ground and pound from guard.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Edmonds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edmonds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Edmonds pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Edmonds is in guard.#REVB#
Edmonds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson trying to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Jackson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Edmonds frees his head nicely. Oh but Jackson has switched to an armbar! Edmonds is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson retains his middleweight title!
Luther Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IFA 18-04
Date: Apr 18, 2019

#R1#
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmonds misses the target.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Edmonds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson wants to clinch
and Edmonds counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Edmonds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilson looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilson is trying to maintain a safe position but Edmonds gets an underhook and turns Wilson into the cage.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Edmonds takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edmonds's defenses.
Wilson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Edmonds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Edmonds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edmonds has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilson after a bit of a struggle.
Edmonds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Edmonds.
Wilson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Edmonds's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson lands a knee to the body.
Wilson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilson as Edmonds tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Edmonds has picked Wilson up - he's going for a ride! Edmonds dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wilson is trying to escape back to his feet but Edmonds uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Wilson tries to buck Edmonds off but Edmonds is having none of it.
Edmonds tries to advance to mount but Wilson denies him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Wilson wants to control but Edmonds postures up.
Wilson looks to move to half guard but instead Edmonds has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Edmonds with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Edmonds won't let Wilson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
Edmonds content just to control the position here.
Wilson tries to hold on but Edmonds pushes him away.
Wilson is desperately trying to improve his position but Edmonds has a good base and remains in mount.
Edmonds controlling from the full mount.
We've been informed that Wilson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wilson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wilson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Edmonds.
Edmonds looking to control but Wilson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Edmonds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wilson is looking to improve his position but Edmonds isn't that keen on the idea.
Edmonds pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wilson is in all sorts of trouble here.
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 John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Edmonds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.#TD#
Edmonds scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Edmonds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edmonds is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it. #T1#
Edmonds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Edmonds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edmonds wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy. #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.
Edmonds tries to pass to full mount but Wilson defends it.
Wilson is looking to get back to full guard here but Edmonds has managed to pass to side control instead.
Wilson tries to buck Edmonds off but Edmonds is having none of it.
Wilson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Edmonds is defending well. #SUB2#
Wilson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Edmonds actively working from the bottom here.
Wilson wants to control but Edmonds is keeping him busy.
Edmonds tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Edmonds controlling the position well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edmonds manages to get to full guard.
Wilson wants to get up but he can't break Edmonds's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Edmonds is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilson tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Edmonds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Edmonds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.#TD#
Edmonds closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilson to the mat! Wilson manages to get full guard.
Edmonds pushing down on Wilson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Edmonds controlling the action here.
Edmonds trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB#
Edmonds seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
Wilson manages to get to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wilson looking for a guillotine here but Edmonds defends easily.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.#T3#
Edmonds stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edmonds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson tries to clinch but Edmonds is having none of it.
Edmonds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edmonds works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Bill Wilson has been cut.
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Wilson wants to counter with a clinch but Edmonds pushes him away.#CL2#
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Edmonds is looking to take this one to the mat.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Edmonds wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Edmonds.
Nice elbow from Wilson.
Edmonds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wilson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds stalling the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilson tries to clinch up
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bill Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmonds manages to avoid it.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Edmonds seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edmonds.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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 John Edmonds.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edmonds, 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
A victorious John Edmonds thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IFA : 06:04
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1##TD#
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Edmonds is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Edmonds's guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
Jackson postures up in Edmonds's guard and throws a big left but Edmonds blocks it.
Edmonds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jackson trying to control but Edmonds postures up.
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Edmonds has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jackson tries to buck Edmonds off but Edmonds is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Edmonds tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edmonds preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed Edmonds to get to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but Edmonds manages to pass to mount!
Jackson wants to hold on but Edmonds pushes him away.
Edmonds trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Jackson can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Edmonds is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jackson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Edmonds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edmonds looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Edmonds seems content to control.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Edmonds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson manages to get to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edmonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edmonds is one step ahead there.
Jackson wants to hit a switch here but Edmonds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jackson there! #T4#
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.
Edmonds trying to control but Jackson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Edmonds working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Edmonds seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Edmonds 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#
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Edmonds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.#SUB#
Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed Edmonds to get to half guard.
Edmonds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson tries to roll over but Edmonds keeps him under control.
Edmonds wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Jackson has his feet on Edmonds's thighs here. He's pushed Edmonds 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! Edmonds screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Luther Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: IFA 28:03
Date: Mar 28, 2019

#R1#
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Edmonds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edmonds avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edmonds.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Edmonds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edmonds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Edmonds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Edmonds dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Edmonds is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Edmonds has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Edmonds seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Edmonds seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Edmonds slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmonds defends well.#SUB#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edmonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edmonds looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Jackson working for a triangle but Edmonds defends it easily. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Edmonds pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Edmonds uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edmonds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edmonds's best efforts.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edmonds 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. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmonds defends well.
Jackson looking to control. #SUB#
Jackson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Edmonds 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 Jackson.#SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
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 Luther Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Edmonds dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
We've been informed that Edmonds has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Edmonds's guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Edmonds is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds 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.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is thwarting Edmonds's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Edmonds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is pressing down on Edmonds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edmonds is holding on for now.
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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Edmonds's temple.
Edmonds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Edmonds is defending the position. #SUB2#
Edmonds looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jackson passes into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edmonds can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Edmonds is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Edmonds takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Jackson cracks Edmonds with a big elbow.
Edmonds looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB#
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Edmonds turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson controls Edmonds momentarily but Edmonds frees himself. #SUB#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Edmonds defends easily. #T3##SUB#
Jackson working for a triangle but Edmonds defends it easily.
Edmonds won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edmonds forces his way into half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Jackson is staying active underneath Edmonds, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Edmonds in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jackson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Edmonds!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath John Edmonds thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Luther Jackson had this to say: 'See you in the season finals'.

Event: IFA 16:03
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Chu misses the shot to the body.
Chu lands with a nice body punch.
Edmonds just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Chu.
A jab from Chu does it's job there.
Chu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Chu throws a shot from downtown. Edmonds moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chu, as that shot connected.
Chu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sake Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmonds moves out of range as Chu strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chu misses the shot to the body.
Edmonds is looking to counter the offense by Chu and move into the clinch.
A left lands for Edmonds.
Chu slips a jab and a cross from Edmonds.
Chu cracks Edmonds with a good jab.
Chu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edmonds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Edmonds walks into a left hand.
Chu cracks a nice hook into Edmonds's ribs.
Chu jabs Edmonds right on the nose. Edmonds blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds loads up on a big right hand but Chu slips the punch.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edmonds on the side of the head.
Chu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edmonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmonds seems to have got his legs back now.
Chu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chu swings for the body but Edmonds moves out of range.
Chu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmonds.
It looked like Edmonds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by Edmonds. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edmonds throws a body shot but no joy.
Chu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Chu lands the left hand.
No joy there for Chu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edmonds appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Chu cracks Edmonds with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Edmonds to stand back up!
Edmonds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chu napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Edmonds is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Chu is defending well.
Edmonds tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Edmonds working away.#T3#
Chu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Edmonds is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Edmonds prevents Chu from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Edmonds has control of Chu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chu has given up his back.
Edmonds controlling well, preventing Chu from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Edmonds's guard. Nice work there by Chu.
Chu controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Edmonds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chu wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sake Chu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Edmonds just misses with a punch to the body.
Chu swings widly with a right hand
and Edmonds counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Sake Chu has been cut.
Chu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chu takes one on the button.
Chu throws a series of punches but Edmonds moves out of range. #TD#
Edmonds changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chu is trying to improve his position.
Chu is still trying to improve position.
Chu struggling a bit here.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Chu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edmonds working away.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Chu is defending well. #T1#
Chu is trying to work for a sweep but Edmonds has mounted him!
Edmonds wants to take Chu's back here but Chu is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chu manages to control the position for a moment.
Chu wants to hold on but Edmonds pushes him away.
Edmonds fails to advance to Chu's back.
Edmonds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chu is looking to escape.
Edmonds takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Chu rolls, trying to escape but Edmonds keeps control of the position.
John Edmonds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Edmonds wants to control but Chu is keeping busy.#SUB#
Edmonds working for the choke.
Edmonds trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chu trying to control the position but Edmonds manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Edmonds is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chu is defending well though. Edmonds let's go of the attempt for now.
Edmonds wants to control but Chu is keeping busy.
Chu just trying to survive but Edmonds is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Edmonds looking for the RNC. #T3#
Chu tries to escape the position.
Edmonds keeps control of the position easily here as Chu tries to buck him off.
Chu wants to control his opponent's hands but Edmonds gets his hands free.
Chu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edmonds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edmonds trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Edmonds keeps control of the position as Chu tries to break free.
Chu keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Edmonds is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Edmonds looking for the choke but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Edmonds tightening his grip on Chu, looking for the choke.
Chu trying to control the action but Edmonds just sinks the hooks in.
Chu tries to roll but Edmonds sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chu is looking to control the hands but Edmonds breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Edmonds!
A very excited looking John Edmonds made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: IFA : 02/03
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Dos Santos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Dos Santos moves away and avoids it.
Dos Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Edmonds breaks away and moves out of range.
Edmonds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edmonds's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edmonds's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dos Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edmonds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dos Santos checks a leg kick.
Dos Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Edmonds manages to circle out of the way.
Edmonds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dos Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Edmonds.
A left hand lands to the body for Dos Santos.
Edmonds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmonds is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dos Santos scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Dos Santos lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dos Santos.
Edmonds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not.
Edmonds tries to stall but Dos Santos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edmonds is looking for a takedown.
Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edmonds blocks a body shot from Dos Santos.
Edmonds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edmonds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dos Santos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dos Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edmondss head.
Dos Santos misses with a body punch.
Edmonds lands with a right to the head.
Edmonds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dos Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edmonds fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dos Santos has Edmonds up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos has Edmonds pressed against the cage, preventing Edmonds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dos Santos pushes Edmonds back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dos Santos works on Edmonds's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Dos Santos as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos connects with a looping right hand.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Edmonds keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Dos Santos. #T3#
Dos Santos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD2#
Edmonds drops Dos Santos with a right and a left! Edmonds comes rushing in but Dos Santos regains his composure and manages to keep Edmonds in guard. #ROC2#
Dos Santos is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Raiam Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Edmonds dives into side control.
Oh Dos Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Santos trying his best to control but Edmonds has mounted him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Edmonds has isolated one of Dos Santos's arms. Dos Santos looking to fight him off but Edmonds twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFA : 21-02-19
Date: Feb 21, 2019

#R1#
Orochi lands a body shot.
Orochi wants to clinch up but Edmonds keeps it at a distance.
Edmonds swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi tries to clinch but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds motions for Orochi to come forward. Edmonds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orochi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edmonds. #KD2#
Orochi lands a big right hand that sends Edmonds crashing to the mat! Orochi stays standing though and waves Edmonds back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orochi ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Edmonds out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doppo Orochi!
Doppo Orochi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IFA : Bang Bang Bang
Date: Feb 07, 2019

#R1#
Edmonds on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Di Betto Bardi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edmonds if he has to take too many more of those.
Di Betto Bardi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmonds.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Di Betto Bardi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Di Betto Bardi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Di Betto Bardi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmonds.
Edmonds is looking to counter punch.
Di Betto Bardi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmonds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Betto Bardi lands with a kick to the temple. Edmonds shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Edmonds takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Di Betto Bardi throws a nice head kick!
Di Betto Bardi throws a leg kick which misses Edmonds's front leg but catches the back leg as Edmonds tries to avoid it.
Edmonds slips a jab from Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi is looking to slow Edmonds down with leg kicks.
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Betto Bardi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edmonds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi slips a jab from Edmonds.
Edmonds just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Di Betto Bardi keeps Edmonds at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Betto Bardi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Di Betto Bardi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Di Betto Bardi throws a head kick but Edmonds moves out of range.
Edmonds throws a nice looking combination but Di Betto Bardi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Di Betto Bardi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edmonds.
Edmonds loads up on a big right hand but Di Betto Bardi slips the punch.
Edmonds throws a low kick, looking for Di Betto Bardi's leg but Di Betto Bardi calmly moves out of range.
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target.
Di Betto Bardi takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
No luck for Edmonds with that takedown attempt.
Edmonds with a jab.
A solid body kick from Di Betto Bardi.
We've been informed that Di Betto Bardi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Edmonds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Di Betto Bardi manages to avoid it.
Di Betto Bardi slips under a jab from Edmonds.
Di Betto Bardi tries a quick counter leg kick but Edmonds is wise to it.
Di Betto Bardi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi lands a front kick.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a head kick. Edmonds tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Di Betto Bardi throws a leg kick which misses Edmonds's front leg but catches the back leg as Edmonds tries to avoid it.
A left lands for Edmonds.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Betto Bardi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Di Betto Bardi.
That kick from Di Betto Bardi tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Di Betto Bardi cracks the inside of Edmonds's front leg.
Di Betto Bardi connects with an inside leg kick.
Edmonds has been working on his balance at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Di Betto Bardi.
An inside leg kick lands from Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Edmonds misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Di Betto Bardi throws a nice head kick!
Di Betto Bardi connects with a leg kick. Edmonds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Betto Bardi.
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edmonds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Di Betto Bardi can pounce on him.
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Betto Bardi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Di Betto Bardi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Di Betto Bardi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Di Betto Bardi tries to get set, Edmonds tries to push him back and clinch up but Di Betto Bardi manages to avoid the attempt.
Di Betto Bardi thumps Edmonds with a low kick.#T1#
Di Betto Bardi connects with a leg kick. Edmonds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Di Betto Bardi feints and then cracks Edmonds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmonds down.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Di Betto Bardi throws a big counter head kick but Edmonds avoids it with no problem.
Edmonds tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Di Betto Bardi is able to avoid easily.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a body kick that stops Edmonds in his tracks momentarily.
Edmonds takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Di Betto Bardi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Di Betto Bardi ducks down to avoid it.
And Di Betto Bardi responds with a good body kick, but Edmonds manages to step out the way in time.
Edmonds will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Di Betto Bardi stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Di Betto Bardi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edmonds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Di Betto Bardi. Di Betto Bardi obviously looking to wear him down.
Di Betto Bardi lands with a slapping head kick.
Edmonds lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmonds takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Di Betto Bardi lands a really nice looking cross but Edmonds seems unphased.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi throws a head kick that Edmonds semi-blocks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Di Betto Bardi ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Di Betto Bardi flicks out a counter leg kick but Edmonds steps away.
Edmonds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi lands a high kick!
Di Betto Bardi connects with a high kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Edmonds crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Di Betto Bardi - the referee stops the clock and Edmonds gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Di Betto Bardi. Edmonds manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Edmonds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Edmonds swings for the body but Di Betto Bardi moves out of range.
Di Betto Bardi connects with an inside leg kick.
Edmonds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi feints a counter leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That kick from Di Betto Bardi tenderised Edmonds's leg. Edmonds is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Edmonds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Di Betto Bardi.
A good leg kick by Di Betto Bardi.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Di Betto Bardi is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a leg kick.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Edmonds blocks it well.
Di Betto Bardi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmonds.
Di Betto Bardi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi lands a nice looking body kick.
Di Betto Bardi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Edmonds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Di Betto Bardi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Edmonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Edmonds was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edmonds misses with a straight left.
Di Betto Bardi throws a head kick but Edmonds moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi lands a head kick. Edmonds smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Di Betto Bardi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Edmonds scores with a jab to the head.
Di Betto Bardi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Di Betto Bardi is looking to slow Edmonds down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Di Betto Bardi, right into the meat.
Di Betto Bardi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Di Betto Bardi. That's going to slow Edmonds down.
Di Betto Bardi pushes Edmonds away with a front kick.
Di Betto Bardi scoring well with a low kick there.
Di Betto Bardi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edmonds's calf.#T2#
Edmonds throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmonds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Di Betto Bardi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmonds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Di Betto Bardi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Di Betto Bardi connects with a leg kick. Edmonds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Di Betto Bardi scores with a head kick.
Di Betto Bardi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Di Betto Bardi.
Edmonds's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
An inside leg kick lands from Di Betto Bardi.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Di Betto Bardi responds with a good body kick, but Edmonds manages to step out the way in time.
Di Betto Bardi throws a hook but Edmonds blocks it.
It looked like Edmonds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Edmonds might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Di Betto Bardi slips under a jab.
Edmonds takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
John Edmonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Edmonds throws a body punch but Di Betto Bardi moves out of range.
Di Betto Bardi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Di Betto Bardi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edmonds's calf.
Edmonds misses with a wild body shot.
Edmonds takes a kick to the side of the head.
Di Betto Bardi thumps Edmonds with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds misses with a body punch
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC2#
Edmonds is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Di Betto Bardi, right into the meat.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edmonds blocks a head kick by Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Di Betto Bardi 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!

Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: IFL : KO
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Corbett with a poor takedown #CL#
and Edmonds moves into the clinch.
Corbett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edmonds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Edmonds lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Edmonds scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corbett tries to score a body lock takedown but Edmonds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
John Edmonds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Corbett.
Edmonds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corbett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edmonds after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Corbett is fighting off a takedown attempt but Edmonds is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Corbett to the mat. Corbett regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corbett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Corbett looking for subs off his back but Edmonds has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Corbett is defending against the submission attempts here by Edmonds. #T1#
Edmonds is taking a breather. Corbett 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.#SUB2#
Corbett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edmonds pulls his head out easily.
Corbett tries to get to full guard but Edmonds has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Edmonds moves nicely into side control.
Edmonds tries to move into full mount but can't pass Corbett's legs. #SUB#
Edmonds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Corbett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edmonds's best efforts.#T2#
Well, if Edmonds 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. #SUB#
Edmonds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Edmonds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Corbett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Corbett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Edmonds moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Corbett.
Edmonds trying to control the action but Corbett is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Edmonds has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Corbett!
Edmonds controlling from the full mount. #T4##SUB#
Edmonds working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Corbett is looking to get to half guard.
Corbett regains half guard.#SUB2#
Corbett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Corbett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
That's time! Edmonds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Edmonds connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like James Corbett has been cut.
Edmonds looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corbett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Edmonds to counter with a crisp jab.
Corbett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corbett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edmonds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corbett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John Edmonds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Corbett.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that has Corbett reeling! Edmonds follows up with more punches and Corbett is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IFA Proving Grounds
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1##CL2#
King Kong moves into the clinch.
King Kong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edmonds lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from King Kong fails to land.
Edmonds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King Kong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Edmonds working aggressively here.
King Kong tries a body shot but Edmonds blocks it.
King Kong 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edmonds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Edmonds gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Edmonds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
King Kong wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
King Kong is looking for a sweep. Edmonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King Kong sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds wants to take a breather but King Kong is having none of it. #SUB#
Edmonds wants to work for an arm triangle but King Kong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Edmonds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King Kong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
King Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King Kong wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
King Kong is trying to stand back up but Edmonds is controlling him
King Kong tries to roll over but Edmonds keeps him under control.
King Kong is trying to control but can't.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
King Kong tries to kick Edmonds off but Edmonds keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Edmonds throws the left hand but King Kong avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from King Kong misses the target.
King Kong throws a hook to the side of Edmonds's head but Edmonds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edmonds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
King Kong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edmonds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
King Kong throws a hook but Edmonds avoids it easily.
King Kong misses with an uppercut
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King Kong throws a hook but Edmonds avoids it easily.
King Kong checks a leg kick.
Edmonds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King Kong at a distance.
Edmonds takes a swing at King Kong 's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like King Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Edmonds connects with a body shot.
Edmonds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Edmonds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King Kong .
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmonds. King Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
King Kong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Edmonds connects with a crisp jab. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Edmonds and King Kong goes tumbling to the canvas! Edmonds follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
King Kong is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King Kong is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
King Kong keeping control of the position.
King Kong wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Edmonds wants to work for an arm triangle but King Kong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King Kong wants to improve his position but Edmonds is controlling well.
King Kong is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Edmonds jumps into side control!
Edmonds has control of an arm but King Kong manages to advance to Edmonds's back!
Edmonds turns into King Kong and is now in his guard.
King Kong managing to control the position.
King Kong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King Kong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Edmonds wants to land a leg kick but King Kong is out of range.
Edmonds lands a nice shot to the body.
King Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edmonds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds throws a big counter combination but King Kong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmonds. King Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
King Kong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Edmonds slips under a jab from King Kong .
Edmonds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King Kong fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
King Kong misses with an uppercut
and Edmonds counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
King Kong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King Kong is breathing heavily.
Edmonds tests King Kong 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randy King Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edmonds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edmonds throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King Kong ! But no joy.
King Kong throws the left hand but Edmonds avoids the punch easily.
King Kong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Edmonds throws a body punch but King Kong moves out of range.
It seemed like King Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A big right from Edmonds misses. #KD#
Edmonds drops his shoulder and cracks King Kong with a huge uppercut! King Kong goes down! Can Edmonds finish him?
King Kong is still in real trouble! Can Edmonds finish him?
Edmonds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King Kong can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds passes King Kong 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
King Kong seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King Kong sees it coming and defends easily.
King Kong is looking to control Edmonds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King Kong avoid being mounted?
King Kong is trying to control but Edmonds manages to pass to mount!
King Kong is working to get back to half guard.
Edmonds wants to control the pace but King Kong is squirming around nicely. #T3#
King Kong is looking to improve his position but Edmonds isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Edmonds pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Edmonds looking to control but King Kong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Edmonds wants to take King Kong 's back here but King Kong is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Edmonds wants to control the pace but King Kong is squirming around nicely. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
King Kong is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Edmonds is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, King Kong has managed to escape the submission attempt.
King Kong wants to hold on but Edmonds pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Edmonds looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
John Edmonds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King Kong tries to lock up and control but Edmonds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Edmonds is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. King Kong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Edmonds is looking to work his way around to King Kong 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Edmonds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Edmonds stalls from top position.#SUB#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
King Kong wants to control but Edmonds postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King Kong has escaped the position, nice work there.
King Kong can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Edmonds tries for a kimura but King Kong is defending well.
Edmonds controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Edmonds tries for a kimura but King Kong is defending well.
King Kong is trying to improve his position.
Randy King Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
King Kong is trying to control Edmonds's posture but Edmonds avoids it.
King Kong tries to buck Edmonds off but Edmonds is having none of it.
King Kong struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King Kong has escaped the position, nice work there.
King Kong is trying to control Edmonds's posture but Edmonds avoids it.
King Kong looking for a sweep but Edmonds has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3##SUB#
Edmonds looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
King Kong tries to hold on but Edmonds postures up.
Edmonds fails to advance to King Kong 's back.
King Kong tries to hold on but Edmonds postures up.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King Kong tries to reverse the position but Edmonds maintains control.
King Kong wants to control but Edmonds is having none of it.
Edmonds looking to control but King Kong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Edmonds won't let King Kong get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
King Kong is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Edmonds is working for a guillotine from mount but King Kong frees his head quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King Kong stops Edmonds from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edmonds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
A very excited looking John Edmonds made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ROTI-19
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Edmonds misses with a series of wild punches.
Bong connects with a body shot that sends Edmonds's belly button to the back.
Bong lands a nice shot that snaps Edmonds's head back.
Edmonds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bong avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Edmonds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bong avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bong! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Edmonds gets tackled into the cage by Bong. Bong maintains the clinch. #T1#
Bong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edmonds backwards.
Bong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Bong prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong lands a body shot.
Edmonds drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bong lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Bong. #TD#
Edmonds gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bong is looking to control Edmonds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bong avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but Bong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edmonds to get the leverage.
Bong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edmonds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bong tries to get to full guard but Edmonds has control of the leg.
Bong wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Edmonds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bong trying to control but Edmonds postures up.
Edmonds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Edmonds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bong is defending against the submission attempts here by Edmonds.
Edmonds stalling.
Bong is looking to escape.
Bong is trying to get back to full guard.
Bong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds is pressing down on Bong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bong is holding on for now. #SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bong defends it well.
Edmonds moves into full mount! Bong won't be happy about that!
Bong is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Edmonds looking for a guillotine from mount but Bong is having none of it.
Bong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dae Won Bong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Edmonds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Edmonds misses with a left hand
letting Bong counter with a right hand.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Bong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bong misses with a series of wild punches.
Bong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmonds's head backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Bong.
Bong jabs Edmonds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bong scores with a hook to the body. Edmonds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edmonds throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bong to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Bong jabs Edmonds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edmonds misses with a body punch
and Edmonds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bong slips a straight right by Edmonds.
Bong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bong checks the leg kick.
Bong tries to clinch there but Edmonds circles away.
Bong takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Bong.
Bong lands an overhand right.
Bong throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Edmonds shoots in but Bong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bong! But no joy.
Bong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds misses with a combination
and Bong counters with a stiff right hand.
Bong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmonds tries for a takedown but Bong circles away easily
and Bong counters with a nice body shot.
Bong works over Edmonds's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Bong digs a good hook to Edmonds's body.
Bong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bong lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Bong there.
Edmonds misses with a body shot
and Bong counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Edmonds looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bong is looking for a sweep. Edmonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bong trying to control from the bottom.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Bong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edmonds keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Edmonds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Bong is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dae Won Bong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Bong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice takedown defense from Bong. No joy for Edmonds on that attempt.
Bong jabs Edmonds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Bong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bong.
Bong scores with a jab to the body.
Bong thuds his right hand into Edmonds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong lands with a good body shot.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Bong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmonds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edmonds scrambles back to his feet.
Dae Won Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Bong. #T1#
Bong lands a lovely overhand right.
Bong lands with a hook. Edmonds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bong avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Bong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bong counters with a stiff right hand.
Edmonds misses with a body shot
letting Bong counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bong lands with an overhand left.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Edmonds.
Bong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Edmonds misses
and Bong counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Bong.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmonds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bong connects with a superb combination that knocks Edmonds out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Bong before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Edmonds!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dae Won Bong!
After winning the bout, Dae Won Bong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ROTI-14
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Boyce fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boyce is looking to clinch.
Edmonds wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Edmonds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boyce moves to clinch but Edmonds breaks away #TD#
so Edmonds counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boyce is looking to stand back up but Edmonds counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boyce.
Edmonds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boyce on the ground.#REVB#
Boyce wants to improve his position but Edmonds is controlling well.
Edmonds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boyce does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boyce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyce wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Boyce actively working from the bottom here.
Boyce looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edmonds thows a huge punch but Boyce dodges it nicely. #T1#
Boyce has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edmonds is working away from the top position though.
Boyce tries to get to full guard but Edmonds has control of the leg.
Boyce wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy.
Edmonds content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyce won't allow Edmonds to pass to mount.
Edmonds trying to control the action but Boyce is working from the bottom.
Edmonds prevents Boyce from improving his position.
Edmonds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boyce trying to control but Edmonds postures up. #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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boyce manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edmonds passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edmonds.
Boyce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boyce is not content to let Edmonds control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boyce wants to improve his position but Edmonds is controlling well.
Boyce is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boyce sees it coming and defends easily.
Boyce is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Edmonds seems to be working for a kimura but Boyce defends the submission attempt.
Edmonds passes to full mount!
Boyce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boyce looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boyce tries to escape but Edmonds has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Edmonds struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Edmonds has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Boyce has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boyce is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4##SUB#
Boyce fending off the submission attempt from Edmonds.
Edmonds trying to control.
Edmonds has the hooks in. Boyce is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Edmonds working for a choke but Boyce is defending well.
Boyce tries to escape but Edmonds has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Edmonds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Edmonds gets tackled into the cage by Boyce. Boyce maintains the clinch.
Edmonds throws an elbow that misses.
Edmonds is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boyce with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boyce lands a knee to the head.
Edmonds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyce can do to turn this around?
Edmonds tries for a takedown but Boyce manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Boyce.
Boyce misses with a knee strike.
Boyce is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds misses with some punches. #TD#
Edmonds has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Boyce clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Boyce can't escape the position. #SUB#
Edmonds is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Boyce defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boyce tries to roll but Edmonds sticks to his back. #T1#
Edmonds avoiding Boyce 's attempts to control his hands.
Boyce can't escape the position. #SUB#
Edmonds looking to break Boyce's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boyce remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Edmonds will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Edmonds tightening his grip on Boyce, looking for the choke.
Edmonds doesn't have the hooks in and Boyce manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Boyce postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Edmonds is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boyce, into his guard. #REVR#
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Boyce is keeping the position.
John Edmonds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB2#
Boyce looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Edmonds passes into half guard.
Boyce wants to improve his position but Edmonds is controlling well.
Edmonds keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edmonds trying to mount his opponent but Boyce defends it.
Boyce has a hand on Edmonds's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Edmonds takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Edmonds jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Boyce manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boyce has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Boyce is looking to reverse the position.
Edmonds creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Boyce sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Edmonds moves into full mount!
Edmonds misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Edmonds throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boyce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Edmonds fails to move to back control.
Boyce tries to hold on but Edmonds pushes him away. #T4#
Boyce is squirming around, avoiding Edmonds's attempts to control the action.
Edmonds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Edmonds is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boyce has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boyce is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boyce regains half guard.
Boyce wants to get back to his feet.
Edmonds is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Edmonds passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boyce!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Edmonds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boyce tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edmonds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boyce looks to clinch
and Edmonds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boyce tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Edmonds counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but Boyce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edmonds to get the leverage.
Boyce is trying to stand up here but Edmonds is controlling him well.
Boyce wants to improve his position but Edmonds is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyce is looking to get back to full guard here but Edmonds has managed to pass to side control instead.
Boyce tries to bench press Edmonds off him but Edmonds keeps the position. #SUB#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Boyce is defending well. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Boyce's face as Edmonds controls the position. #SUB#
Edmonds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boyce looking for a sweep but Edmonds has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Edmonds controlling from mount.
Boyce is trying to escape the mount.
Edmonds fails to advance to Boyce's back.
Boyce is looking to improve his position but Edmonds isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Boyce is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Edmonds is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boyce is surviving well by controlling Edmonds's body position as best he can.
Edmonds sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boyce gets back to half guard.
Boyce tries to roll over but Edmonds keeps him under control.
Boyce is refusing to be controlled, as Edmonds sits in half guard. #T3#
Boyce wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edmonds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Edmonds is working for a kimura but Boyce is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Boyce is trying to control Edmonds's posture. Edmonds takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Boyce! Edmonds is rotating here... this could be the end... Boyce is out! Edmonds has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ROTI-09
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Nobriega falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Edmonds counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edmonds.
Edmonds is standing up over Nobriega. Nobriega looks to escape but Edmonds dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Edmonds has hold of Nobriega's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nobriega tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Edmonds cranks the arm and Nobriega screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nobriega, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ROTI-02
Date: Nov 13, 2018

#R1#
Edmonds swings for the body but Nobriega moves out of range.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Nobriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nobriega lands with a slapping head kick.
Nobriega throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Edmonds counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nobriega is wriggling around but Edmonds manages to pass to half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Edmonds has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nobriega defend it? Edmonds steps over the head and cranks it - Nobriega is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Edmonds!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Edmonds!

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