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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2017 |
#R1#
McNee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards has his takedown stuffed
and McNee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards shoots in but McNee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
JJ McNee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhys Edwards.
McNee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards shoots for a double leg takedown but McNee sprawls well. He's pushed Edwards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Edwards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
McNee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but McNee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McNee connects with a body shot that sends Edwards's belly button to the back.
Edwards looks winded!
McNee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
McNee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards feints the counter takedown.
McNee throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McNee keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Edwards is looking for a kimura but McNee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edwards to get the leverage.
McNee is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
McNee is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Edwards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McNee is just riding it out for now. Edwards eventually gives up the hold.
McNee wants to get back to full guard.
McNee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edwards on the ground.
Edwards keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#ES#
McNee kicks off Edwards and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
And Edwards tries to counter it with a takedown but McNee pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
McNee throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Edwards counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McNee keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but McNee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Edwards drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McNee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Edwards has McNee in his guard.#REVR#
Edwards trying to control the position here. #T4#
Edwards looking to control.
McNee throws a strike but Edwards rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but McNee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Edwards working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McNee wants to stand and escape but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards advances position into side control!
Edwards working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ McNee 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#
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McNee counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McNee to score with a decent uppercut.
McNee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McNee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from McNee.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
And Edwards tries to counter it with a takedown but McNee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McNee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Edwards blocks the leg kick.
#TD2#
Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.
Rhys Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Edwards wants to work for an arm triangle but McNee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Edwards looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McNee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNee keeps working.
McNee works his way to full guard. Good work.
McNee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Edwards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McNee can't keep his opponent in guard - Edwards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Edwards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McNee sees it coming and defends easily.
McNee is looking to improve his position.
McNee wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Edwards is working for a submission of some sort.
McNee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McNee.#T3#
Edwards trying to control but McNee is working from the bottom.
McNee controls Edwards momentarily but Edwards frees himself.
McNee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Edwards drops back looking for a leg! McNee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McNee manages to kick Edwards off! Edwards jumps back into McNee's guard.
Edwards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
JJ McNee is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Edwards shoots in and drives through. McNee sprawls well.
Edwards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
JJ McNee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards fails with the takedown
letting McNee counter with a right hand.
JJ McNee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhys Edwards.
McNee throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Edwards feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Edwards on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ McNee dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McNee throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Edwards colapses and takes a barrage of punches from McNee as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Edwards is left battered and dazed whilst McNee and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JJ McNee!
The defeated Rhys Edwards had this to say: 'i would have to work harder than this. i truely deserved to lose today my opponent was juse too good'.
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Event:
LIA 27: He Has Health Problems
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards dives in and grabs Mercurio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mercurio pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
It seemed like Mercurio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercurio.
Some bone on bone action there as Edwards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.
Elia Mercurio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercurio avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhys Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercurio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Mercurio as he connects with a hook.
Mercurio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mercurio lands with a right hand.
Mercurio lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mercurio takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Mercurio sprawls well.
Mercurio tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Edwards counters with a single leg into guard. Mercurio didn't expect that. #SUB#
Edwards thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mercurio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Edwards pushes down on Mercurio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Edwards stalling away here and it's allowed Mercurio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Edwards stopping the sweep attempt from Mercurio.
Mercurio keeping full guard, as Edwards tries to pass. #T2#
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercurio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards is really struggling to control Mercurio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Mercurio scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mercurio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Mercurio.
Mercurio works over Edwards's head and body with a nice combination.
Mercurio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Mercurio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mercurio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mercurio scores with a jab.
Mercurio jabs at Edwards's body.
Mercurio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mercurio looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Mercurio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Elia Mercurio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mercurio swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mercurio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercurio misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mercurio, as that shot connected.
Edwards on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mercurio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mercurio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edwards momentarily.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Mercurio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Mercurio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards shoots in but Mercurio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mercurio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Edwards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mercurio lands with a straight right. Edwards didn't see that one coming.
Edwards has his takedown stuffed
and Mercurio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elia Mercurio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Mercurio lands a big right hand that sends Edwards crashing to the mat! Mercurio stays standing though and waves Edwards back to his feet!#ROC2#
Edwards is rocked!
Edwards's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mercurio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edwards scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
A leg kick checked by Edwards.
Edwards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mercurio takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards tries to counter with a takedown but Mercurio is quick to defend against it.
Mercurio takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Mercurio does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Mercurio as Edwards shoots in.
Mercurio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Edwards counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Mercurio keeps moving.
Mercurio has Edwards pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Mercurio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mercurio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mercurio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Edwards's head.
Mercurio content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Edwards holds on and takes a little breather.
Mercurio works over Edwards with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Mercurio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edwards is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mercurio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercurio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercurio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mercurio working some strikes from top position.
Edwards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edwards trying to keep a closed guard but Mercurio is proving a slippery customer.
Mercurio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Edwards is trying to keep Mercurio in close.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mercurio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercurio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mercurio trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mercurio sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercurio scores with a sloppy right hand. Edwards should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elia Mercurio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mercurio lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Mercurio.
Donk. Mercurio catches Edwards right on the button with a cross.
Mercurio stuffs the takedown.
Mercurio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheers as Mercurio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edwards doesn't seem phased though.
Mercurio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwards feinted with a counter takedown.
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Mercurio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Elia Mercurio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercurio cracks Edwards with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mercurio has knocked Edwards down with a huge combo! Mercurio steps away and waves a wobbly Edwards back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards with a poor takedown
and Mercurio scores with a counter punch that sends Edwards to the canvas! Mercurio smells blood - he's punishing Edwards with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Edwards has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elia Mercurio!
Elia Mercurio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Rhys Edwards spoke after the fight, saying 'i would have to work harder than this. i truely deserved to lose today my opponent was juse too good'.
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Event:
LIA 23: A Worthy Adversary
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Leon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Leon. Leon maintains the clinch.
Leon swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Leon jumps guard.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Leon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Leon is keeping the position.
Leon is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Leon trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Edwards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leon! #REVB#
Leon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Leon with the ground and pound but Edwards regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Edwards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leon.
Edwards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leon is working away from the top position though.
Leon trying to mount his opponent but Edwards defends it.
Leon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edwards is not content to let Leon control the position.
Edwards is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edwards is not content to let Leon control the position.
Leon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Edwards haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Leon is looking to advance position but Edwards won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Leon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edwards defends it well. #SUB2#
Leon is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Leon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edwards defending well though.
Leon throws a strike but Edwards avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edwards working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Leon trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Leon misses.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Edwards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
Leon regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Leon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edwards won't allow Leon to sweep him here.
Edwards trying to control but Leon is working from the bottom.
Leon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Leon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards is really struggling to control Leon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Leon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Leon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Edwards has clasped his hands together around Leon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leon is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Leon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leon is looking for a sweep.
Rhys Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Leon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leon can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Leon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Edwards in particular looking to stall.
Leon is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leon gets full guard.
Leon wants to sweep but no luck.
Leon working a defensive guard here.
Leon keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Leon working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leon throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
Leon throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leon sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Edwards shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leon's guard.
Edwards sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leon's guard. #T3#
Leon is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Leon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edwards pulls his head out easily.
Edwards is trying to control. Leon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leon moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Edwards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edwards has managed to get both his arms back between Leon's legs - danger averted.
Leon is trying to keep Edwards in close.
Edwards being controlled here momentarily.
Edwards is pushing down on Leon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leon is fighting to maintain full guard but Edwards has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4##SUB2#
Leon actively working from the bottom here.
Leon gets back to full guard.
Leon trying to control the position.
Edwards trying to control but Leon is working from the bottom.
Leon pulls Edwards in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Edwards thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Edwards dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Leon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leon wants to stall.
Leon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leon looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Edwards lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Leon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edwards controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Edwards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Edwards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura but Leon is defending well.
#SUB#
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
Leon is pressing down on Edwards's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leon wants to sweep but no luck.
Leon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Leon throws a big elbow that misses.
Leon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edwards's head.#SUB#
Leon throws a sloppy strike and Edwards has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Leon is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhys Edwards!
Rhys Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellraiser FightGear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
LIA 19: He Fixes The Cable?
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Le Carre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Le Carre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Le Carre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
Pierre Le Carre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhys Edwards.
A jab from Le Carre misses. #TD2#
Le Carre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Le Carre trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Carre keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards won't allow Le Carre to sweep him here. #T1#
Le Carre being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Edwards thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Carre is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Le Carre throws an elbow that misses. Edwards uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Le Carre's guard. Nice move by Edwards!#REVB#
Edwards tries to free his leg and advance position but Le Carre is retaining full guard.
Edwards trying to control but Le Carre is working from the bottom.
Le Carre keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Le Carre has control of Edwards's left arm, preventing Edwards from doing any damage. #T2#
Le Carre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Edwards drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Le Carre dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Edwards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Le Carre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Le Carre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Le Carre lands a couple of elbows.
Le Carre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Le Carre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Edwards is looking for a triangle but Le Carre pushes his legs off easily.
Le Carre throws a strike but Edwards rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Le Carre trying to control the position.
#T3#
Le Carre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
Le Carre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edwards on the ground.
Edwards trying to control but Le Carre is working from the bottom.
Le Carre wants to sweep here but Edwards controlling him for the moment.
Le Carre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Le Carre throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Carre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Le Carre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
Edwards prevents Le Carre from getting back to his feet.
Le Carre striking off his back but it's not causing Edwards any problems.
Le Carre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Le Carre tries to get out of the position.
Edwards stopping the sweep attempt from Le Carre.
Le Carre is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Le Carre scores with a jab. Edwards acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Edwards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le Carre pinned against the cage. Le Carre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Carre throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Carre throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Le Carre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Carre.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Le Carre's head coaches at Harambe Remembrance Hall that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Le Carre.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Carre throws out the jab.
Edwards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Le Carre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Le Carre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Le Carre lands a two punch combo.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pierre Le Carre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Carre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Carre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Le Carre dips to his left and cracks Edwards with an uppercut!
Le Carre tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edwards shoots for a takedown but Le Carre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pierre Le Carre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhys Edwards.#T1#
Le Carre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Carre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Le Carre shows good takedown defense.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Le Carre looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards fails to land the takedown.
Nice cross by Le Carre.
Le Carre throws a series of strikes that have Edwards backpedaling.
#ROC#
Edwards is rocked!
Le Carre with a hook.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Carre finish him?
Le Carre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Carre cracks Edwards on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Edwards falls backwards against the cage. Le Carre follows up with more strikes that drop Edwards to his knees. Le Carre keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Edwards! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Le Carre!
In defeat, Rhys Edwards stepped up to the mic, saying 'i would have to work harder than this. i truely deserved to lose today my opponent was juse too good'.
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Event:
LIA 12: I Am The Walrus
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Nico.
Nico lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nico bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edwards's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nico circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhys Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nico misses the jab.#T1#
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Nico manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nico is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nico catches Edwards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown. Nico tries to sprawl out of it but Edwards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nico manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nico throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards attempts a counter takedown but Nico avoids it well and moves away.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nico circles away.#T2#
Nico lands a nice looking body shot.
Nico lands a jab to the nose.
Nico moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nico lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Nico.
Edwards feinted with a counter takedown.
Nico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Edwards is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nico misses with a body shot.
#KD2#
Nico cracks Edwards with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nico has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Edwards to stand back up!
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nico cracks Edwards with a left hook right on the temple and Edwards goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Nico lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Edwards is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicolas Nico!
A victorious Nicolas Nico thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rhys Edwards spoke after the fight, saying 'i would have to work harder than this. i truely deserved to lose today my opponent was juse too good'.
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Event:
LIA 8: Eight Year-Olds, Dude
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Bagman scores with a body shot.
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bagman tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bagman to the ground. Bagman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown. Bagman tries to sprawl out of it but Edwards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bagman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Bagman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bagman lands a nice shot that snaps Edwards's head back.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Bagman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bagman continues to drive forward.
Jimmy Bagman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhys Edwards.
Bagman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bagman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bagman lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bagman.#ROC#
Edwards is rocked!#T1#
Bagman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Bagman finish him?
Edwards has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bagman swinging wildly here.
Edwards with the counter takedown but Bagman avoids it easily.
Edwards seems to have recovered his senses.
Bagman lunges at Edwards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edwards's hand.
Bagman scores with a one two! Edwards had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Bagman finds it's way through Edwards's defenses.
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bagman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bagman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edwards shoots for a double leg takedown but Bagman sprawls well. He's pushed Edwards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Bagman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Bagman finds it's target.#T2#
Bagman misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bagman defends it well.#TD2#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Edwards looks winded!
Edwards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bagman keeping full guard, as Edwards tries to pass.
Edwards's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bagman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Edwards dives into side control.
#T3#
Bagman pushes Edwards away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Edwards gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Edwards moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bagman pushes Edwards away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Edwards gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Edwards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bagman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Edwards is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bagman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bagman tries to escape but Edwards is in control.
Bagman 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.
Bagman being controlled for a moment.
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.
Bagman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Edwards asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Bagman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bagman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edwards. Edwards circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jimmy Bagman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagman lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
Bagman jabs at Edwards's body.
Bagman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left and a right from Bagman both land. Nice combination.
Edwards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bagman cracks Edwards with an open hand slap.
Bagman scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bagman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bagman cracks Edwards with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edwards with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bagman to score with a decent uppercut.
Bagman lands a jab.
Edwards slips a straight right by Bagman.
Edwards feints the counter takedown.
Bagman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Bagman connects with the punch.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Bagman.
Bagman throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards darts in looking for a takedown but Bagman gets double underhooks and turns Edwards into the cage.
Bagman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bagman connects with a nice looking jab.
Bagman throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bagman lunges at Edwards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edwards's hand. #TD2#
Edwards looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bagman!
Edwards is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Edwards looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bagman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Edwards controls the position from side control.#T3#
Bagman pushes Edwards away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Edwards gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Edwards taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Edwards has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bagman is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Edwards yanks on the arm and Bagman is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Edwards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rhys Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Gregoriovitsch lands a high kick!
#CL#
Gregoriovitsch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gregoriovitsch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gregoriovitsch is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks. #TD2#
Edwards has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gregoriovitsch regains guard immediately.
Edwards controlling from the top position.
Edwards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregoriovitsch wants to stand but Edwards is controlling the position. #T1#
Gregoriovitsch being controlled here, momentarily.
Gregoriovitsch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edwards is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Edwards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD#
Gregoriovitsch throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Edwards stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Gregoriovitsch follows into mount! #CUT#
It looks like Rhys Edwards has been cut.
Edwards slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Edwards is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T2#
Edwards is pressing down on Gregoriovitsch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Edwards has control of Gregoriovitsch's left arm, preventing Gregoriovitsch from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gregoriovitsch wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Edwards's closed guard. He's half up but Edwards has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Edwards pivots and extends the arm, Gregoriovitsch falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Edwards! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhys Edwards!
In defeat, Georg Gregoriovitsch stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's a greased-up, steroid cheater, and he should be banned! I won the fight! '.
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