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Event:
ACA 7: Stephenson vs Pope
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Griffin dives in and scores a takedown into Edwards's guard.#SUB2#
Griffin 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. #SUB#
Edwards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edwards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edwards working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Griffin connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Griffin trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Griffin cracks Edwards with a solid left hand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards looking to control but Griffin passes into half guard.
Griffin is keen to just control but Edwards is a slippery customer.
Edwards wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
#T2##SUB2#
Griffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Griffin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Griffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Edwards is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Edwards haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Griffin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Edwards with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Griffin is working for a kimura but Edwards is defending it quite comfortably.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SUB2#
Griffin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edwards sees it coming and defends easily.
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edwards trying to control from the bottom.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Edwards is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.
Griffin is trying to control. Edwards wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Griffin slips a nice elbow through Edwards's hands, connecting with Edwards's forehead.
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.
Edwards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffin is working away from the top position though.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Edwards is refusing to be controlled, as Griffin sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Griffin drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Griffin pushes down on Edwards's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peter Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Griffin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Edwards defend it? Griffin steps over the head and cranks it - Edwards is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Griffin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Griffin! |
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Event:
ACA 3: Stephenson vs Fast
Date: Nov 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edwards counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taylor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Taylor works Edwards's body with a nice hook.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Edwards scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taylor.
Nice straight punches there by Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taylor.
Edwards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Edwards has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards has Taylor pressed against the cage, preventing Taylor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Edwards taking a breather.
Taylor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Edwards up against the cage.
Edwards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taylor is defending well.#BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Taylor misses.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Nice shot by Taylor.#CL2#
Edwards rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.#T2#
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taylor.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Edwards won't allow it.
Edwards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
John Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jace Edwards.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Taylor.#T3#
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Edwards throws a lazy head kick
and Taylor counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Taylor's head coaches at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Edwards looks winded!
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Jace Edwards has been cut.
John Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Taylor working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor looks up at the clock and then as Edwards takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taylor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The referee asks Taylor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Taylor prefers to stall for the moment though.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Edwards down.
The referee asks Taylor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Taylor prefers to stall for the moment though.
Taylor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Taylor working the body and head with strikes.
Taylor landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jace 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#
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Edwards's belly button to the back.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor scores with a three punch combo!
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Edwards breaks away and moves out of range.
John Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jace Edwards.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Taylor lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edwards takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Edwards is rocked!#KD#
Taylor lands a big right hand that sends Edwards crashing to the mat! Taylor stays standing though and waves Edwards back to his feet!
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Edwards out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Taylor! |
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Event:
ACA 1: Kondratuk vs Drowsy
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edwards defends it nicely.
Edwards seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hammer throws a solid leg kick but Edwards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hammer.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Hammer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammer. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Edwards manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hammer on his heels. He'll look to pass Hammer's guard now, I'm sure.
Edwards stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
Hammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Edwards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Edwards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Edwards has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hammer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Edwards is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hammer pulls down on the head and he's put Edwards to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cruz Hammer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards throws a head kick that Dustin semi-blocks.
Dustin fails with the takedown.
Edwards tries to counter by clinching up but Dustin breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Edwards drives through and clinches with Dustin against the cage.
Edwards is looking to break free of the clinch but Dustin has double underhooks.
Edwards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dustin is defending well for now.
Dustin is pressed up against the cage. Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dustin down to the mat. Dustin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dustin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Dustin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jace Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Edwards moves into the clinch successfully.
Dustin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Edwards pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Edwards wants to take the fight to the mat but Dustin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Edwards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Edwards is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dustin wants a takedown but no success here.
Dustin gets underhooks to prevent Edwards's takedown attempt.
Edwards taking a breather.#TD2#
Dustin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Edwards is trying to keep an underhook but Dustin manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Edwards manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dustin throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Dustin gets a 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.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dustin trying to pass the guard but Edwards defending well.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet.
Dustin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Dustin 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.#SUB2#
Dustin is working for a submission of some sort.
Dustin trying to control the pace. #T3#
Edwards is staying active underneath Dustin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Dustin wants to work for an arm triangle but Edwards is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Dustin 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.
#SUB2#
Dustin is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edwards is controlling Dustin's trapped leg to prevent Dustin from advancing to side control.
Edwards is staying active underneath Dustin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Edwards gets full guard.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Dustin from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dustin wants to pass the guard but Edwards is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Jace Edwards will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Edwards misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Dustin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Edwards lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dustin tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.
Edwards is thwarting Dustin's attempts to control the position.
Dustin tries to roll over but Edwards keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dustin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dustin is controlling Edwards's trapped leg to prevent Edwards from advancing to side control.
Dustin wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dustin wants to control the action here but instead Edwards manages to pass to full mount!
Dustin is desperately trying to improve his position but Edwards has a good base and remains in mount.
Edwards avoids the attempt from Dustin to control.#SU#
Edwards is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD2#
Dustin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Edwards napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dustin is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Dustin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Edwards, who protects the arm well.
Dustin 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.
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as Dustin controls the position.
Dustin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dustin trying to control the position but Edwards is working away.
Dustin happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Dustin trying to control the position but Edwards is working away. #SUB2#
Dustin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Edwards is looking for a sweep.
Edwards is trying to control Dustin's posture but Dustin avoids it.
Bradlee Dustin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dustin controls the position.
Dustin is trying to ground and pound but Edwards uses the momentary lack of control by Dustin to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Dustin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edwards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dustin. #SUB2#
Dustin is working for a submission of some sort.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Dustin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bradlee Dustin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dustin scores with a takedown into Edwards's guard.
Edwards can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dustin controls the pace.#SUB#
Edwards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dustin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Edwards seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dustin 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.
Edwards working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Edwards manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dustin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Edwards preventing the sweep.
Edwards looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dustin looking to control.
Edwards preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Dustin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edwards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dustin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edwards defends well.#T2#
Dustin wants to sweep here but Edwards controlling him for the moment.
Dustin trying to keep a closed guard but Edwards is proving a slippery customer.
Dustin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dustin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Dustin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Edwards scores with a takedown into Dustin's guard.
Dustin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edwards's guard. #REVB#
Dustin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dustin trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Edwards controls Dustin momentarily but Dustin frees himself. #T4#
Dustin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edwards is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dustin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Edwards dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Dustin looking to control.
Edwards stopping the sweep attempt from Dustin.
Edwards sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dustin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dustin is pulling down on Edwards's head to control his posture.
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 Jace Edwards.
I think Edwards 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jace Edwards! |
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