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Event:
Checkmate Knight Battle Finale
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown. Bryant fights it but they end up in guard.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Edwards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edwards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Edwards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edwards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Edwards drops back looking for a leg! Bryant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bryant manages to kick Edwards off! Edwards jumps back into Bryant's guard. #SUB2#
Edwards thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving. #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.
Edwards is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Edwards forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Edwards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bryant defends it well. #SUB2#
Bryant is defending against the submission attempts here by Edwards.
#T3#
Bryant is trying to get back to full guard.
Bryant trying to control from the bottom.
Bryant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bryant tries to get out of the position.
Bryant is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Edwards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura but Bryant is defending well.
#T4##SUB2#
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura but Bryant is defending well.
#SUB2#
Edwards is looking for a kimura but Bryant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edwards to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Edwards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bryant sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Edwards 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#
Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bryant defends it well.
Edwards shoots in but Bryant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bryant throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Edwards counters with a single leg into guard. Bryant didn't expect that.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Edwards manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Edwards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Edwards seems to be working for a kimura but Bryant defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bryant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
Edwards prevents Bryant from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Edwards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bryant tries to roll over but Edwards keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Edwards is working for a kimura but Bryant is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Edwards 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! Bryant is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mason Edwards!
Post fight, Mason Edwards took to the microphone: 'Thank you to Wes Wes and Checkmate for the opportunity. This has been a great ride but the time has come. My contract is up and tonight I'm leaving my gloves in the cage. Thank you everyone. '. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 7
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalingrad throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Edwards decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stalingrad's guard.
Edwards is standing up over Stalingrad. Stalingrad looks to escape but Edwards dives into side control.
Edwards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#REVB##SUB#
Edwards is trying to get an arm triangle but Stalingrad is defending well.
Stalingrad is trying to get back to half guard.
Edwards moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalingrad is looking to reverse the position.
Stalingrad keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Edwards tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stalingrad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stalingrad keeps working. #SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stalingrad has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stalingrad gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stalingrad tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg. #T2#
Edwards is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Edwards seems to be working for a kimura but Stalingrad defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stalingrad has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Stalingrad is defending against the submission attempts here by Edwards.
#SUB#
Edwards 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.
#ES2#
Stalingrad manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Edwards keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Stalingrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalingrad thuds his right hand into Edwards's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Stalingrad cracks Edwards with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Edwards looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stalingrad finish him?
#ROC2#Edwards is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crack! Stalingrad connects with the perfect overhand right and Edwards falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Stalingrad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omir Stalingrad!
Omir Stalingrad decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 9
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Warren does no damage.
Warren lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Edwards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Warren momentarily.
Ben Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Warren.
Edwards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Warren gets tackled into the cage by Edwards. Edwards maintains the clinch.
Warren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Warren misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Edwards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edwards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warren wants to stand but Edwards has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB#
Edwards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Warren stands and steps away. Edwards gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch combination from Warren misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warren.
Warren works over Edwards's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Warren.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Warren 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.
Warren scores with a kick to the body.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warren looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
Warren throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Warren. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Warren sprawls well.
Warren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Edwards counters with a takedown into side control.
Edwards tries to advance to mount but Warren denies him.
Edwards has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3##SUB#
Edwards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Edwards looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Warren is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Edwards is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Warren tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Warren defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Warren is trying to stand back up.
Warren is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Edwards off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Warren is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Edwards has locked on a rear naked choke here! Warren is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mason Edwards!
Mason Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, Hardcore Nutrition 160Q in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Checkmate Hunting Gold Finale
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wieczorek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Wieczorek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wieczorek sprawls and moves away.
Wieczorek lands an overhand right.
Wieczorek scores with a hook.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wieczorek.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wieczorek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieczorek thuds a left hand into Edwards's body.
Wieczorek cracks Edwards on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Edwards falls backwards against the cage. Wieczorek follows up with more strikes that drop Edwards to his knees. Wieczorek keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Edwards! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukasz Wieczorek!
Lukasz Wieczorek is the new light heavyweight champion!
Lukasz Wieczorek very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Mason Edwards spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd love to stand here and say the better man won today but that would be a boldface lie. The truth is I'm the better fighter, the superior grappler and Lord Luke got hella lucky. His cup also was uncomfortably large and I plan to appeal. Checkmate, I want a rematch. Now get that mic out of my face'. |
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Event:
Checkmate Hunting Gold RD#1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Bloode gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bloode gets underhooks to prevent Edwards's takedown attempt.
I was talking to Edwards's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Edwards avoids the elbow strike from Bloode, against the cage.
Edwards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bloode is defending well.
Bloode stops a takedown attempt from Edwards.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bloode lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Edwards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bloode just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bloode. #CUT2#It looks like Mason Edwards has been cut.
Bloode lands an elbow just above Edwards 's eye.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bloode smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Bloode clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards fails to pull guard.
Bloode prevents a takedown attempt there.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Bloode has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Edwards tries to pull guard but Bloode holds him up against the cage and eventually Edwards drops back down to his feet.
Bloode throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bloode.
Edwards fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bloode lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloode lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Bloode breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Bloode moves into the clinch successfully.
Bloode lands an elbow just above Edwards 's eye.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bloode to keep the fight standing.
Edwards drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bloode pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Bloode has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.
#T2#
Edwards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bloode lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloode lands an elbow that stopped Edwards in his tracks for a moment.
Edwards takes an elbow to the temple.
Bloode slowing the pace effectively.
Bloode creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edwards's defenses. #TD#
Edwards pulls guard effortlessly.
Bloode tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.
Bloode controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Edwards looking for a guillotine here but Bloode defends easily.
Bloode must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Edwards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bloode defends well.
Bloode really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Edwards can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bloode controls the pace.#SUB#
Edwards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Edwards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bloode gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bloode looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Edwards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Edwards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bloode gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bloode showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choctaw Bloode dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Edwards's cut.
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#
A head kick by Bloode misses #TD#
and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bloode has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bloode can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Edwards maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bloode could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Edwards has cracked it and Bloode is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mason Edwards!
Mason Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, Hardcore Nutrition 160Q ($125) in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Edwards goes for a double leg but Foster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foster continues to drive forward.
Edwards shoots in but Foster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Foster doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Foster throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foster doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Edwards feinted with a counter takedown.
KJ Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Edwards tries for a takedown but Foster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Foster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Foster wants to clinch.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Foster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foster continues to drive forward.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards tries to counter with a takedown but Foster is quick to defend against it.
KJ Foster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Foster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edwards scrambles back to his feet.
Foster is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Edwards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foster tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Edwards feinted with a counter takedown.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Edwards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Foster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edwards shoots for a takedown but Foster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Foster clinches up against the cage.
Edwards fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Edwards drags the fight down to the ground.
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#
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Foster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster wants to get up but he can't break Edwards's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Edwards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Edwards is tightening it up a little... Foster has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Foster reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Foster taps out! Nice BJJ there by Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mason Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Edwards closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Edwards looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hermawan keeps working. #SUB2#
Edwards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Edwards has hold of Hermawan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hermawan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Edwards cranks the arm and Hermawan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hermawan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mason Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Hermawan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Edwards quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Hermawan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Edwards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermawan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Edwards is tightening it up a little... Hermawan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hermawan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hermawan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mason Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2020 |
#R1#
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Edwards tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edwards at a distance.
Alvarez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edwards back to the cage. Alvarez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Edwards gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alvarez pushes Edwards away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Edwards gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Edwards wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Edwards in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Alvarez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mason Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Marena bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Edwards is looking to regain half guard here but Marena keeps moving and retains side control.
Edwards is working hard here to advance position.
Marena looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Edwards is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Marena tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edwards is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marena controlling the position.
Edwards tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Edwards gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Edwards wants to get back to full guard but Marena has mounted him!
Marena sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marena tries to control but Edwards wriggling away.
Edwards is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marena tries to control but Edwards wriggling away.
Edwards slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Edwards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marena pulls his head out easily.
Edwards wants to improve his position but Marena is controlling well.
#SUB#
Edwards has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Marena. Oh but Edwards has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Marena goes limp - he's gone! Edwards jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mason Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Edwards drops back down to his feet.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Edwards gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Edwards will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Edwards is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Edwards has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but Edwards has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! Edwards pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mason Edwards!
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