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Event:
KOFC 23 - Rackham vs Murphy
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steinsson as he avoids it easily.
Edwards misses with a takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steinsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steinsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
Steinsson is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steinsson but Steinsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mattias Steinsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steinsson as he jumps to the side.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Edwards looks for a takedown but Steinsson sprawls well.
Edwards misses with a takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Steinsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Steinsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steinsson continues to drive forward.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards dives in and grabs Steinsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steinsson pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Steinsson is looking for the big counter here.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Steinsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards. #T3#
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Steinsson, which made it look bad.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steinsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Steinsson throws a counter combo.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steinsson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steinsson circles away.
Steinsson is looking for the big counter here.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Steinsson, which made it look bad.
As Edwards backs off Steinsson throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steinsson counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Steinsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Steinsson as Edwards shoots in.
As Edwards backs off Steinsson throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
As Edwards backs off Steinsson throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edwards.
Steinsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards shoots in and drives through. Steinsson sprawls well.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards fails with the takedown.
Steinsson unleashes a big counter combination but Edwards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Edwards fails with the takedown.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Steinsson sprawls well.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steinsson sprawls well. Steinsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mattias Steinsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steinsson's waist but Steinsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Steinsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steinsson sprawls well. Steinsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steinsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards shoots in but Steinsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Steinsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edwards has his takedown stuffed
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steinsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Edwards misses with a takedown
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Steinsson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steinsson tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steinsson to the ground. Steinsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steinsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steinsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Steinsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Steinsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steinsson is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steinsson defends it nicely.
Steinsson unleashes a big counter combination but Edwards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards. #T1#
Edwards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Steinsson shows good takedown defense.
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Steinsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steinsson but Steinsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Steinsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edwards looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Edwards with a poor takedown
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Edwards tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards with a poor takedown
and Steinsson counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steinsson as he jumps to the side.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Edwards might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards misses with a takedown
and Steinsson counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Edwards has his takedown stuffed
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steinsson tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steinsson to the ground. Steinsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steinsson counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at Steinsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Steinsson, which made it look bad.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steinsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Steinsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mickey Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards dives in and grabs Steinsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steinsson pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Steinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steinsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.
Steinsson throws a counter combo.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Steinsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Edwards. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Steinsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattias Steinsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steinsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Steinsson!
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Event:
KOFC 18 - Christmas Chaos
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Barrel's corner calls for a 1-2. Barrel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Mickey Edwards has been cut.
Barrel wobbles Edwards with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Barrel dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Edwards to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cracker Barrel!
Cracker Barrel very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
KOFC 14 - Kettu vs Machado
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Lackey shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Lackey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edwards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lackey leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Lackey moves into the clinch.
Edwards trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Lackey breaks the clinch.
Lackey throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mickey Edwards has been cut.
Lackey shoots and misses #TD#
and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lackey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lackey is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edwards stops Lackey from getting back to his feet.
Lackey is trying to maintain the position but Edwards is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Edwards seems content to control.
Lackey is trying to stand.
Edwards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lackey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Lackey forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Edwards drags the fight down to the ground.
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Edwards holds on and takes a little breather.
Lackey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lackey won't allow Edwards to sweep him here.
Edwards is pulling down on Lackey's head to control his posture.
Edwards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edwards is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Lackey wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Edwards is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edwards performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lackey is trying to get back to full guard.
Lackey told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edwards wants to stand but Lackey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Edwards wants to pass to mount but Lackey is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lackey is trying to stand back up but Edwards is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lackey lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Whit Lackey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mickey Edwards's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Edwards has managed to clinch.
Lackey prevents the takedown attempt.
Edwards keeps control of Lackey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Edwards gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mickey Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lackey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edwards postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Edwards prevents Lackey from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards content to stall in guard here. #T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Edwards 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.
Lackey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edwards misses with a head kick.
Lackey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Edwards looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lackey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edwards circles away.
Lackey stuns Edwards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lackey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edwards as he avoids it easily.
Edwards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lackey shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Lackey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edwards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mickey Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whit Lackey.#CL2#
Lackey darts in and clinches Edwards up against the cage.#TD#
Edwards manages to pull guard.
Lackey postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lackey wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lackey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lackey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards managing to control the position.
Lackey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lackey postures up and lands a big shot to Edwards's brow.
Lackey throws a strike but Edwards rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Edwards slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Edwards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edwards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Edwards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Edwards's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lackey misses with a wild combination.
Edwards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edwards stuffs the takedown.
Lackey fails to land with a series of punches.
Lackey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lackey wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Edwards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lackey is trying to defend but Edwards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Edwards is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Edwards seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lackey for as long as he can get away with.
Lackey pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
Edwards controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lackey is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lackey connects with a body shot.
Lackey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Lackey pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Lackey is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks.
Lackey tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lackey walks away with a smile on his face. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
Edwards drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lackey gets underhooks to prevent Edwards's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lackey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Edwards has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lackey after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Lackey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards takes one on the button.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Lackey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lackey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#KD2#
Lackey sends Edwards crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lackey is motioning to the referee to let Edwards up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Edwards is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lackey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Lackey closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lackey. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lackey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Edwards is defending well.
Lackey avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Lackey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Lackey is pressed up against the cage. Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lackey down to the mat. Lackey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Edwards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lackey.
Lackey jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
Lackey connects with a solid leg kick.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Lackey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mickey Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lackey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Edwards shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edwards showed some decent athleticism there.
Edwards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whit Lackey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lackey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whit Lackey!
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Event:
KOFC 8 - Strangler vs Grice
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Cheek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edwards doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Mickey Edwards has been cut.
Edwards shoots in and drives through. Cheek sprawls well.
Cheek lands a body shot.
Cheek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edwards on the side of the head.
Cheek drops Edwards with a huge uppercut! Edwards drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cheek is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Right Cheek!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaw circles away.
Edwards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaw throws a counter combo.#TD#
Edwards darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaw regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shaw throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Edwards sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Shaw 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. #T1#
Edwards content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Shaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edwards is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Edwards drops back looking for a leg! Shaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shaw manages to kick Edwards off! Edwards jumps back into Shaw's guard. #SUB2#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edwards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edwards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edwards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edwards defends well.
Edwards 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edwards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edwards advances to half guard.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Shaw looks winded!#T3#
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Edwards stalling. #SUB#
Edwards looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Edwards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaw is just riding it out for now. Edwards eventually gives up the hold.
Edwards performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edwards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Shaw looks like he's trying to stand up.
Edwards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Edwards dominated that round.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shaw counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edwards thumps Shaw with a low kick.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Shaw sprawls well.
Shaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Edwards backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Edwards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Shaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Shaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Shaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Shaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Edwards feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edwards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edwards content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Shaw isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Edwards stacks Shaw on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Edwards!
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working.
Edwards controlling the position from side mount.
Shaw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edwards wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working.
Edwards is working Shaw over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Edwards tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edwards has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shaw tries to improve position but can't.
Mickey Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw is looking to get back to his feet here but Edwards is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shaw's back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Edwards's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Shaw is in bad spot here.
Shaw is trying to stand back up.
Edwards biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
A lull in the action here.
Shaw is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards 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.
I really don't envy Shaw right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Edwards dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shaw defends it nicely.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaw avoids it really well and circles away.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey 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.#TD#
Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Edwards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaw sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edwards pulls his head out easily.
Edwards controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards prevents Shaw from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edwards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shaw misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Edwards performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shaw looks like he's trying to stand up.
Edwards controlling the action here.#SUB#
Edwards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cristen Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Edwards in particular looking to stall.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edwards stalling. #SUB2#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edwards controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Edwards looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shaw!#T4#
Shaw is being controlled here.
Edwards trying to control the position but Shaw is working away.
Shaw sneaks back into half guard.
Edwards seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edwards, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Townsend napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Townsend bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Edwards gets a clinch.
Townsend avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Edwards turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards laying and praying for a moment but Townsend takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Edwards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Townsend defends it well.
Townsend is not content to let Edwards control the position.#T1##SUB#
Townsend looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Edwards 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Townsend pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Townsend doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards. #SUB#
Townsend looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edwards prevents Townsend from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Townsend has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edwards stops Townsend from getting back to his feet.
Townsend is staying active underneath Edwards, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Edwards trying to control the pace.
It looks like Edwards 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Edwards manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Townsend on his heels. He'll look to pass Townsend's guard now, I'm sure.
Edwards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Townsend swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Edwards's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Townsend is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Townsend isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Edwards stacks Townsend on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Edwards!
Edwards controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Edwards dives in and scores a takedown into Townsend's guard.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards prevents Townsend from getting back to his feet.
Edwards trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom.
Edwards sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Townsend wants to get back to his feet but Edwards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Edwards looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Edwards with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Townsend is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edwards trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Edwards looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Townsend wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Edwards manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVR#
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Edwards. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Edwards slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Edwards wants to work for an arm triangle but Townsend is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Townsend misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Townsend keeps working.
Edwards controlling the action here. #T3#
Edwards wants to take a breather but Townsend is having none of it. #SUB2#
Edwards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Townsend is just riding it out for now. Edwards eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Edwards in particular looking to stall.
Edwards stops Townsend from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edwards trying to control from half guard but Townsend is working away.
Edwards trying to control the pace.
Townsend is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Townsend doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Edwards feints and as Townsend raises his hands in defense, Edwards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Townsend keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards stops Townsend from standing up.
Townsend controls Edwards momentarily but Edwards frees himself.
Edwards slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Edwards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Edwards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Townsend pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
Townsend controlling the position well.
Townsend is trying to stand up here but Edwards is controlling him well.
Edwards trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Townsend paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Townsend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Edwards closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Edwards trying to control the position but Townsend is working away.
Townsend is letting Edwards control him for a moment.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Townsend is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Edwards politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Edwards prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3##SUB2#
Edwards wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Townsend, who protects the arm well.
Townsend tries to escape but Edwards is in control. #SUB2#
Edwards has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Townsend is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Edwards yanks on the arm and Townsend is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Edwards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey Edwards!
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