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Event:
SUPREME 16
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Griffin digs a good hook to Edwards's body.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Edwards counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Griffin closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.#BC#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch.
Griffin tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Griffin clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards fails to land the takedown.
Edwards tries to clinch but Griffin moves away
and Griffin counters with a body kick that stops Edwards in his tracks momentarily.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Edwards enables Griffin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Edwards manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.
Griffin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Griffin stands up from Edwards's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Edwards with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffin to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Griffin forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
Edwards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griffin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Edwards throws a series of strikes that have Griffin backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up. #TD#
Griffin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edwards!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Edwards to his feet.
Griffin is looking to wear down Edwards with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edwards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Griffin has Edwards pressed against the cage.
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Griffin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Griffin is staying tight to Edwards's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU#
Griffin decides to stand back up.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffin has been working on his balance at Gumburcules Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Edwards.
Matthew Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Griffin.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.#T1##TD#
Griffin drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffin.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Edwards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin throws a combination. Edwards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Edwards wants to clinch but Griffin slips to the side
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Griffin - just one landing.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffin.#T3#
Griffin lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Griffin pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Edwards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edwards momentarily.
#T4#
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griffin backing away here, and Edwards unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Griffin 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
Griffin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Griffin stands up from Edwards's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Griffin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edwards on his heels. He'll look to pass Edwards's guard now, I'm sure.
Griffin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griffin is looking to pass into half guard but Edwards pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Edwards is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Griffin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Edwards prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffin leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Griffin looks to land a combination. Edwards sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Griffin scores with a nice head shot.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards fails with the takedown.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Griffin with a nice cross.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matthew Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL#
Griffin rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Matthew Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Edwards takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffin.
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!
Griffin slows the pace down.
Edwards struggling a bit here.#SU#
Griffin decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards wants to control but Griffin postures up.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as Griffin controls the position.
Matthew Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Griffin stands up.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Griffin shoots in and bounces Edwards off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Griffin advances position into side control!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as Griffin controls the position.
Edwards is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Edwards is letting Griffin control him for a moment. #SU#
Griffin decides to stand back up.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edwards back to the cage. Griffin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edwards walks away with a smile on his face. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justin Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Edwards tries to sprawl but Griffin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffin 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Griffin! |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 7
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Edwards gets a double leg takedown into Shart's guard.#SUB#
Shart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edwards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shart is tightening it up a little... Edwards has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Edwards reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Edwards taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwards as he jumps to the side.
Iyer wants to clinch
and Edwards counters with a series of strikes. Iyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Iyer.
#CL2#
Edwards darts in and clinches Iyer up against the cage.
Edwards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iyer blocks it with crossed arms.
Iyer lands an elbow just above Edwards 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
Iyer is pressed up against the cage. Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iyer down to the mat. Iyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Iyer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Edwards is trying to defend but Iyer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Edwards scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Iyer manages to mount him!
#T1#
Iyer looking to ground and pound but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Iyer thowing shots but they're missing.
Edwards 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.
Iyer is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iyer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edwards is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Edwards wants to get back to full guard.
Edwards is looking to control Iyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edwards avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Edwards manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edwards pulls Iyer in close to prevent any damage.
Iyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Iyer from controlling successfully.
Iyer looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Iyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Edwards sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Iyer cracks Edwards with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Iyer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edwards's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Iyer is working for a kimura but Edwards is defending it quite comfortably.
Edwards taking some punishment here, with Iyer in his half guard.
Edwards has his hands clasped together around Iyer's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Edwards is defending against the submission attempts here by Iyer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iyer prevents Edwards from improving his position.
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 Ranganathan Iyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Edwards's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Iyer 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 Edwards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edwards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Iyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Iyer circles away.
Edwards just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromIyer.
Iyer walks into a stiff left hand from Edwards.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iyer swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards leaves Iyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranganathan Iyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Iyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Edwards instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Iyer manages to pull guard.
Iyer keeping full guard, as Edwards tries to pass.
Iyer wants to sweep here but Edwards controlling him for the moment.
Ranganathan Iyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Edwards gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Edwards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iyer's waist but Iyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Iyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
#T2#
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Iyer. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Edwards's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Iyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iyer is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Iyer in a clinch.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Iyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Edwards drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Iyer pulls Edwards into guard.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Edwards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Edwards dives in and grabs Iyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iyer pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Iyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Edwards, which made it look bad.
Iyer tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Iyer tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iyer dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Iyer's head and hops out.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Iyer.
Iyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Iyer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Edwards's guard.
Edwards wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards checks a leg kick nicely.
Edwards lands a body shot.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Iyer sprawls well.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iyer's waist but Iyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Iyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iyer sprawls well. Iyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Iyer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Edwards's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Iyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iyer throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely. #TD#
Iyer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Edwards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Edwards looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Iyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Iyer stands up from Edwards's guard - Iyer perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Iyer letting Edwards take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Iyer as the two fighters clinch.
Iyer stalling the fight.
Edwards pushes Iyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iyer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ranganathan Iyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Edwards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards dodges an elbow strike from Iyer.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Iyer won't allow it.
Iyer has Edwards pressed against the cage, preventing Edwards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iyer wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Iyer shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Iyer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ranganathan Iyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Iyer tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iyer.
Edwards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iyer is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Iyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Iyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Iyer on that attempt.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Iyer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.
Iyer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edwards just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Iyer. #CL#
Iyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Iyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Iyer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edwards's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranganathan Iyer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Iyer 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ranganathan Iyer!
Ranganathan Iyer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
020 TEN
Date: Sep 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head slips a jab and a cross from Edwards.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Head chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Justin Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards dives in and grabs Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. Head pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Richard Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Head sprawls well. Head wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Head defends it nicely.
Head tries to counter with a takedown but Edwards is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Head in a clinch.
Head misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edwards.
Edwards has Head pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Head manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've been hearing reports that Head has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Head is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.#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.
Head is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Edwards.
Head stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Head will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edwards up against the cage.
Edwards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Head prevents it.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Head throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head sets himself, and Edwards steps forward looking for the clinch! Head avoids it this time.
Edwards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Head.
Head leaning against his opponent.
Edwards stops a takedown attempt from Head.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Head has him pressed against the cage.
Head wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Edwards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Head can pounce on him.
Head drops his hands momentarily and Edwards takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Edwards.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Head drops his hands momentarily and Edwards takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Head looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
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 Richard Head will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Head.
Head throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards. #CL2#
Edwards forces Head back against the cage and clinches.
Edwards stalling in the clinch.
Edwards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Edwards goes for a takedown attempt but Head pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.#CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Head's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head controlling the action here for a moment.
Edwards pushes off an throws an elbow but Head leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Head has him pressed against the cage.
Head goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edwards prevents it.
Edwards stalls. #T2#
Head is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.
Head misses with some punches.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Head won't allow it.
Richard Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Edwards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Head.
Edwards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Head is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Head's efforts to push away.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head wants a takedown.
Edwards fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Head has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Edwards is trying to keep an underhook but Head manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Head seems content to control.
Head works his foot free and advances to mount.
Head takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Edwards wants to control but Head is having none of it.
Head controlling the position easily from mount.
Edwards tries to hold on but Head postures up.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Head. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Head throws some wild stikes that Edwards manages to avoid easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards working to try and regain half guard.
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Head with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Head dominated that second round.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
Head changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edwards throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Head misses.
Head misses with a body shot.
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Head. That snapped Edwards's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Head's head and hops out.
Head finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edwards tries to clinch but Head moves away
and Head makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Head circles away and keeps his distance.
Head goes for a double leg but Edwards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edwards continues to drive forward.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Head breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards jumps guard but Head turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richard Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Edwards has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Head after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Head blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Head tries for a takedown but Edwards manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Edwards pulls guard effortlessly.
Head is stalling in the full guard.
Head forces his way into half guard.
Head frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Head throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Edwards is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Head throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Head controlling the pace for now.
Head'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.#T4#
Richard Head overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Head looking to finish with strikes here!
Head looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Head showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Head, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Head!
A relieved looking Richard Head thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Edwards tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salt is defended easily by Edwards.
Salt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Salt drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salt stays in close to Edwards's body and controls the position.
Salt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Edwards for as long as he can get away with.
Salt'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Salt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edwards is keeping the position for now.
Salt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salt continues to stall.
Further stalling from Salt.#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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Salt.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.
Salt slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Salt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edwards defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Salt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Salt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salt continues to drive forward.#TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Salt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Salt moves to back control.
Salt slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Salt 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#
Salt shoots in but Edwards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edwards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salt somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Salt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Salt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Edwards to the mat! Edwards manages to get full guard.
Salt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edwards can't keep his opponent in guard - Salt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Salt passes to side control.
Salt works to advance to full mount. Edwards defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Salt looking to control and managing it successfully.
More hug and hope from Salt.
Edwards is trying to escape the mount.
Salt controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Salt is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Salt avoids the attempt from Edwards to control.
Salt controlling from mount. #T4#
Salt continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Salt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Salt darts in looking for a takedown but Edwards gets double underhooks and turns Salt into the cage.
Edwards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Salt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edwards after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Salt is trying to trip Edwards. He has hold of a leg but Edwards is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Salt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Salt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salt is looking to advance position but Edwards won't allow it.
Salt passes to side control.
A lull in the action here as Salt stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?#T1##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salt works to advance to full mount. Edwards defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Salt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Edwards tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salt controlling from mount.
Salt moves to take his opponent's back.
Salt controls the action.#T4#
Bryce Salt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards trying to control the hands but Salt breaks the grip.
Salt has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryce Salt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salt, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Salt!
Bryce Salt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WFC Las Vegas 5
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Wynne.
Edwards tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wynne defends well and Edwards ends up having to push Wynne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wynne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Edwards slips a jab from Wynne.
Wynne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wynne.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wynne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wynne throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Wynne.
Edwards tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wynne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wynne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Edwards throws a series of punches but Wynne moves out of range.
Wynne lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wynne counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Edwards is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
Edwards has his takedown stuffed
and Wynne counters with a nice body shot.
Gwalchmei Wynne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Wynne steps in with a hook that catches Edwards right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Wynne follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Edwards looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gwalchmei Wynne!
A relieved looking Gwalchmei Wynne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WFC Australia 2
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Russian has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Edwards is trying to maintain a safe position but Russian gets an underhook and turns Edwards into the cage.
Russian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Russian working aggressively here.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Russian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian lands with a right to the head.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russian lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
Russian misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Russian lands with a left to the head.
Russian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards.
Russian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Russian.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
Russian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Russian avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Russian is controlling the position.
Edwards working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Russian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
A short left from Russian. #ROC#Edwards is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Russian after a bit of a struggle.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Russian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Big Russian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russian working aggressively here.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian lands with a left to the head.
Russian is pressed up against the cage. Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russian down to the mat. Russian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Russian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Russian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been informed that Edwards has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Russian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edwards's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land. #T4#
Russian misses with the head strike.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Russian avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Russian lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Russian on the inside.
Russian lands an uppercut.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Russian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Edwards's cut.
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#
Russian rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russian.
A short uppercut from Russian.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russian.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Russian finish him?
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Edwards seems to have recovered his senses.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards tries to work over Russian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
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!
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Russian.
Russian working aggressively here.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards. #TD2#
Edwards decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Russian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Edwards working for a triangle but Russian defends it easily.
Russian tries to stand but Edwards is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Russian postures up.
Russian wants to stand but Edwards has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Edwards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Russian lands a left hand.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Russian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Edwards gets control of Russian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Edwards will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Edwards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Russian defends well.#SUB2#
Edwards is looking for a triangle but Russian pushes his legs off easily.
Russian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edwards on the ground.#SUB2#
Russian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edwards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Russian has managed to get both his arms back between Edwards's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Russian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Edwards is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Russian.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Russian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Russian lands a right hand.
Russian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Russian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Russian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Edwards's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##CL#
Russian has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
Big Russian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Russian lands with a left to the head.
Russian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Russian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russian creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Edwards with a big uppercut! Edwards tries to clinch up but Russian pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Edwards to the mat! Edwards covers up and Russian unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Big Russian!
Big Russian retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Big Russian 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. |
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Event:
WFC Red Light District 1
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Myson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Myson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Myson closes the distance but Edwards moves to the side
and Edwards counters with a one-two to the body.
Myson wants to clinch.
Myson wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Myson.#CUT2#It looks like Tike Myson has been cut.
Myson 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.
Myson doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
#CL#
Myson forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.
Myson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Myson.#CL2#
Edwards gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Myson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myson has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Myson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards. #BC2#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards connects with a body shot.
Myson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Myson wants to clinch but Edwards slips to the side
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Myson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Edwards counters with a left and a right that stings Myson.
Myson tries to clinch but Edwards moves away
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myson wants to clinch
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tike Myson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myson tries to clinch up.
Myson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edwards shoots in but Myson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Myson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Myson.
Myson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Edwards counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Myson defends it nicely.
Tike Myson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Myson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myson wants to clinch
and Edwards comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Myson stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Edwards is on him like rabid pit bull! Myson slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Edwards!
Justin Edwards 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:
WFC Las Vegas 3
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Subban misses with a takedown
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Subban drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Subban is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES#
Edwards scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Subban is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edwards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Subban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Justin Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Subban.
Edwards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Subban looks winded!
Edwards works over Subban's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Subban throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwards's waist but Edwards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Subban off to one side.
Edwards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Subban sprawls and moves away.
Edwards slaps away a takedown attempt from Subban, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Subban doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Subban badly! He tries to strike back but Edwards puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Subban out cold! Oh man, Subban will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Edwards!
Justin Edwards was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WCMMA Las Vegas 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Subban shoots in and bounces Edwards off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Edwards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Subban is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Subban postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Subban postures up and lands a big shot to Edwards's brow. #SUB2#
Edwards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Subban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Subban chips away with some ground and pound.
Subban is working Edwards over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Subban lands a couple of elbows.
Subban working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
Subban is looking to work some ground and pound but Edwards has wrist control.
Subban loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Subban lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Subban loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Subban throwing strikes from guard but Edwards blocks nicely.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Subban controlling him for the moment.
Subban connects with a couple of short punches.
Subban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Subban postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Edwards covers up, he's hurt! Subban keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Subban and the ref steps in to end the fight! Subban can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Subban!
During a confident post fight interview, TJ Subban thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCMMA 2
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Aloevera falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Edwards counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Aloevera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Edwards takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Aloevera breaks the clinch.
Edwards 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.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Aloevera.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Aloevera darts in and clinches Edwards up against the cage.
Edwards is looking to take this one to the mat.
Edwards tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Aloevera has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Edwards is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Aloevera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aloevera throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Aloevera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aloevera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aloevera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Edwards eats them both and turns towards Aloevera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aloevera as he jumps to the side.
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aloevera circles away.
Aloevera unleashes a big counter combination but Edwards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Aloevera scores with a four punch combination!
Edwards takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Edwards misses
and Aloevera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Aloevera instigates a clinch.
Aloevera managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
#BC2#
Aloevera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aloevera throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Aloevera lands with a kick to the temple. Edwards shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Edwards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aloevera.#ROC2#Edwards is rocked!
Aloevera misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aloevera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Aloevera moves into range and clinches up with Edwards.#T3##BC2#
Aloevera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Aloevera takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Aloevera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aloevera scores with a nice head shot.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aloevera counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Aloevera's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Edwards falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arles Aloevera!
Arles Aloevera was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Boy lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boy sprawls well. Boy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwards moves out of range as Boy strikes.
Justin Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy stuffs the takedown.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Boy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards moves forwards but Boy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
Edwards is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
A left lands for Boy.#ROC2#Edwards is rocked!
BAM! Boy delivers a spinning backfist that drops Edwards like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Big Boy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Talo has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Talo pulls Edwards into guard.
Talo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Edwards working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Talo has passed into half guard!
Talo controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Edwards is in trouble now - Talo has advanced to mount!
Talo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Talo is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Edwards is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Edwards flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Talo anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Edwards and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Talo slips an arm under Edwards chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Talo has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Talo is squeezing on Edwards like an anaconda would it's prey. Edwards fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kauko Johan Talo!
Kauko Johan Talo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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