Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C208: McWrestler vs Kronos II
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Edwards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dickinson. Dickinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Dickinson scores with a decent looking hook.
Sean Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards throws a front kick that sends Dickinson stumbling back into the cage.
Dickinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dickinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dickinson misses with a hook
and Edwards counters with an outside leg kick.
Edwards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards slips a straight right by Dickinson.
Edwards has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dickinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Edwards misses
and Dickinson counters with a nice body kick.
Dickinson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickinson avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards. #T1#
Dickinson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Dickinson misses.
Edwards tries a quick counter leg kick but Dickinson is wise to it.
Dickinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edwards scores with a spinning back kick!
Dickinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dickinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Dickinson.
Edwards lands a nice hook to Dickinson's body. Dickinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edwards misses with a lunging right hand
and Dickinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edwards! But no joy.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dickinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edwards darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Edwards misses. #T2#
Edwards tests Dickinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Sean Dickinson has been cut.
Edwards's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dickinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edwards scrambles back to his feet.
Dickinson throws a right hand that misses
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dickinson with the inside leg kick.
Edwards throws the left hand but Dickinson avoids the punch easily.
Edwards slips a jab from Dickinson.
Edwards swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
Edwards bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dickinson's head.
Dickinson scores with a jab. Edwards acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Edwards throws a jab when Dickinson was well out of range.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Dickinson moved away.
A low kick from Edwards is predictable there
and Dickinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickinson takes one to the side of the head.
Edwards moves out of range as Dickinson throws a body kick.
Dickinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dickinson misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dickinson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Edwards misses with the body kick
and Dickinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
Edwards lands with a kick to the ribs.
Edwards throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Dickinson misses with a looping left.
Dickinson lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Dickinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edwards lands a glancing blow to the side of Dickinson's head.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Dickinson.
Dickinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Edwards there.
Edwards motions for Dickinson to come forward. Edwards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dickinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Dickinson's cut.
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#
Dickinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Edwards wants to slow Dickinson down by chopping away at his legs.
A cross from Edwards lands.
Dickinson slips under a jab.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses
and Dickinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards lands a nice looking body shot.
Dickinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
Dickinson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edwards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dickinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards flicks out a counter leg kick but Dickinson steps away.
Edwards lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Edwards is looking to slow Dickinson down with leg kicks.
Edwards scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dickinson in his tracks.
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Dickinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edwards. Edwards obviously looking to wear him down.
Dickinson throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut.
Dickinson digs a good hook to Edwards's body.
Dickinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edwards on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edwards. That's going to slow Dickinson down.
Dickinson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Dickinson.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickinson throws out the jab.
Edwards tries a quick counter leg kick but Dickinson is wise to it.#T2#
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Dickinson moves away and avoids it.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Dickinson checks it.
Dickinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Dickinson.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dickinson avoids a kick to the body.
Dickinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Sean Dickinson's cut is getting worse.
Dickinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edwards finds it's way round the side to connect with Dickinson's head.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Dickinson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick from Dickinson misses. #T3#
Dickinson misses with an uppercut.
Edwards throws out a counter right but Dickinson avoids it with no problem.
Edwards lands a nice looking body kick.
Dickinson scores with a jab to the head.
Edwards throws a big shot that misses.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dickinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Edwards swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dickinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dickinson. That's going to slow Edwards down.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Dickinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dickinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Dickinson misses with a straight right.
Dickinson misses with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickinson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dickinson thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Dickinson sees coming a mile off.
Dickinson misses with a leg kick
letting Edwards counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Dickinson is rocked!
Edwards circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dickinson to the canvas! Dickinson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Edwards keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ife Edwards!
As Ife Edwards got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I heard his skull fracture- hope he’s ok.'.

Event: C199: Bonaparte vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Tribute.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tribute scores with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tribute stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tribute can pounce on him.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Tribute sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Tribute moves out of range easily.
Tribute getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tribute tried to score with a low kick but Edwards checks it.
Tribute throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.
Tribute misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
Edwards checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Donk. Edwards catches Tribute right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Tribute digs a good body shot into Edwards's ribs.
Tribute rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edwards counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Tribute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards throws a body punch but Tribute moves out of range.
Tribute looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tribute misses with a hook.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Tribute sees coming a mile off.
Good standup being displayed there by Edwards as he connects with a hook.
Edwards takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tribute swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tribute avoids a kick to the body.
Tribute replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Edwards blocks it well.
Edwards thumps Tribute with a low kick.
Tribute swinging wildly here.
Tribute ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edwards misses with a body shot. #T2#
Tribute lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tribute.
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!
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tribute cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Edwards misses.
Tribute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tribute misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Tribute throws a good cross that connects.
Tribute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Tribute misses with an uppercut
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tribute missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tribute throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Tribute shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Edwards eats them both and turns towards Tribute to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Edwards swings for the body but Tribute moves out of range.
Tribute fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
A little feinted left hand from Edwards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tribute looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Tribute's corner calls for a 1-2. Tribute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Tribute counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Tribute throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Tribute lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edwards takes a step back to recover.
Tribute with a nice cross.
Edwards tries to score with a low kick but Tribute moves his leg out of the way.
Edwards swings for the body but Tribute moves out of range.
Edwards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Edwards connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Tribute scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards misses with a two punch combination.
Tribute throws a body kick that misses
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tribute pivots, looking for a leg kick but Edwards is out of range and Tribute settles back down.
Edwards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Tribute misses with a head kick.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donk. Edwards catches Tribute right on the button with a cross.
Tribute fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tribute connects with a right hand. Edwards shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards slips under a jab from Tribute.
Tribute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tribute lands a nice looking body kick.
Edwards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tribute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tribute throws a leg kick but Edwards sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tribute looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
Edwards checks a low kick from Tribute.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Tribute manages to avoid it.
Tribute scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edwards doesn't seem bothered though.
Tribute checks a low kick from Edwards.
Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards cracks Tribute with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tribute scores with a nice body kick.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards feints and then cracks Tribute's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tribute down.
Edwards throws a hook but Tribute avoids it easily.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Tribute's shoulder, as Tribute tries to avoid the shot.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.#T1#
Edwards scores with a body shot.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Tribute explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwards takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Tribute connects with an inside leg kick.
Tribute throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Edwards defending well as Tribute loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tribute misses with a straight right.
Tribute tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards needs to keep his hands up - Tribute had a free shot at his head there.
Tribute connects with a high kick. #T2#
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tribute tried to score with a low kick but Edwards checks it.
Tribute misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tribute looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tribute looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Tank Tribute seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tribute moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tribute lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards blocks a low kick nicely.
Tribute scores with a leg kick.
Tribute thuds a left hand into Edwards's body.
Tribute lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tribute.
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 wild body shot. #T3#
Edwards throws a hook but Tribute avoids it easily.
It seemed like Tribute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tribute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Edwards throws the left hand but Tribute avoids the punch easily.
Tribute lands with a nice body punch.
Tribute takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tribute cracks Edwards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Tribute's shoulder, as Tribute tries to avoid the shot.
Edwards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tribute's corner calls for a 1-2. Tribute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edwards works Tribute's body with a nice hook.
Tribute throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Edwards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Tribute.
Tribute throws a leg kick
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Tribute moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Tribute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tribute avoids a kick to the body.
Tribute flicks out a counter leg kick but Edwards steps away.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Tribute.
Tribute blocks a leg kick.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tribute lands a nice looking body kick.
Tribute throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards lands an overhand right.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tribute manages to avoid it.
Tribute moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Tribute blocks a leg kick.
Tribute lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwards connects with a jab.
Edwards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tribute.
It appears Edwards was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tribute throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Edwards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tribute digs a good hook to Edwards's body.
Edwards lunges at Tribute with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tribute's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Edwards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tribute is able to avoid easily.
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Crunch! Edwards slams his shin into Tribute's torso.
Edwards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tribute is out of range and Edwards settles back down.
Edwards looks to throw the jab but Tribute is out of range.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Tribute moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Tribute tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Tribute as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Edwards there.
Tribute moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tribute lands the left hand.
Edwards swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tribute counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tribute throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Tribute is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Tribute throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tribute scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tribute fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edwards.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tribute's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tribute gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#That has opened up Tank Tribute's cut even more.
Tribute with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Tribute sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tribute.
Some wild striking there from Tribute. #T3#
A low kick lands for Tribute.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Tribute throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Tribute.
Tribute blocks a head kick by Edwards.
A jab from Tribute misses.
Tribute lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Edwards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tribute circles away quickly and effectively.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Tribute counters with a head kick.
Tribute thows a body kick. Edwards tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Tribute lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tribute's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tribute scrambles back to his feet.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribute is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tribute dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tribute throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tribute just manages to avoid it.
Tribute connects with a body shot that sends Edwards's belly button to the back.
Jab by Tribute.
A leg kick checked by Tribute.
Edwards throws the left hand but Tribute avoids the punch easily.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Edwards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tribute throws a head kick that Edwards semi-blocks.
Tribute blocks a jab.
Edwards backing away here, and Tribute unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tank Tribute.
Well Tribute 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Tribute!
During a confident post fight interview, Tank Tribute thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C193: Ochoa vs Taneyev II
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Godwin. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Godwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwards throws a head kick but Godwin moves out of range.
Godwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Godwin moves into the clinch.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
Godwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Godwin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Godwin prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Godwin.
Edwards takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Godwin misses with a hook to the body
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godwin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Edwards throws a chopping leg kick but Godwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Godwin looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Godwin throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Edwards misses with a hook
and Godwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Godwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godwin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Godwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Godwin throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body
and Godwin counters with a straight right hand.
Godwin scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Godwin on the side of the head.
Godwin misses with a body shot.
Edwards moves out of range as Godwin strikes.#T2#
Edwards takes one to the chin there.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godwin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Godwin looks to throw a body kick
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Basko Godwin has been cut.
Godwin throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Godwin looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
Godwin throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a thumping low kick.
Edwards scores with a leg kick.
Godwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Godwin misses with a hook.
Godwin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards drops his hands momentarily and Godwin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Jab from Godwin.
Godwin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Godwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Godwin.
Godwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Godwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards tries to work over Godwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Godwin lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Godwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edwards.
Godwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a low kick as Godwin jumps back.
Godwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Godwin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edwards in his tracks.
Godwin swinging wildly here.
Edwards misses with a hook. Godwin ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Basko Godwin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Godwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Godwin misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Godwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Godwin misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Godwin throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Godwin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edwards digs a good body shot into Godwin's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Edwards throws a hook but Godwin blocks it.
Godwin moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Edwards lands a leg kick that knocks Godwin off balance momentarily.#T1#
Edwards feints and then cracks Godwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Godwin down.
Basko Godwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godwin thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Edwards lands a leg kick that knocks Godwin off balance momentarily.
Godwin misses with a low kick.
Godwin misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat of the thigh.
Godwin digs a good body shot into Edwards's ribs.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards lands a nice looking kick to the body. Godwin takes a step back to recover.
Godwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Edwards misses with a leg kick
and Godwin counters with a right hand to the body.
Godwin swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a good low kick that Godwin was not able to check.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godwin.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards digs a good body shot into Godwin's ribs.
Edwards scores with a crisp jab that stopped Godwin in his tracks.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godwin.
Godwin throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
A big left from Godwin misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Godwin.
Godwin ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Godwin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Godwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards misses with a double jab.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Godwin's shoulder, as Godwin tries to avoid the shot.
Godwin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Edwards thuds his shin into the meat of Godwin's side.
Godwin wants to slow Edwards down by chopping away at his legs.
Godwin looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.#T4#
Edwards connects with a body shot that sends Godwin's belly button to the back.
Godwin throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Godwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Godwin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Edwards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwards's jab looks to have found its range, popping Godwin under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards thows a body kick. Godwin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Godwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Godwin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Edwards throws a jab but it's blocked by Godwin.
Godwin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Godwin takes one to the chin there.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Godwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Godwin.
Edwards connects with a good right hand that stumbles Godwin. Godwin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Godwin throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Edwards was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Godwin.
Godwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Godwin avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Godwin is looking to chop away at Edwards's legs.
Godwin throws out a powerful jab.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Godwin checks it. #T1#
Godwin avoids a kick to the body.
Godwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with a thumping low kick.
Godwin with a nice calf kick.
Edwards takes a swing at Godwin's ribcage but misses.
Godwin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards looks to land a body kick but Godwin moved away.
Edwards backing away here, and Godwin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Godwin - that will leave a mark!
Good standup being displayed there by Edwards as he connects with a hook.
Edwards lands a nice shot that snaps Godwin's head back.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Godwin throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
Godwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Godwin throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Godwin wants to land a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards thows a leg kick but Godwin checks it
and Godwin counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Godwin clinches up against the cage.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Godwin.
Godwin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Godwin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Godwin misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Godwin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Godwin lands an uppercut.
Godwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow. #T3#
Godwin scores with a shot to the side of Edwards's head.
Godwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godwin blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Godwin has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Godwin.
Edwards is looking to break free of the clinch but Godwin has double underhooks.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
Godwin lands a right hand.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Basko Godwin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Godwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Godwin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edwards tries a body shot but Godwin blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Godwin.
Godwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Godwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Godwin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Edwards misses the body punch
and Godwin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edwards thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Godwin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Edwards.
Godwin lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Godwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Godwin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Godwin cracks Edwards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godwin counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basko Godwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Godwin 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basko Godwin!
After winning the bout, Basko Godwin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C187: Line vs Bonaparte
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ife Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards lands a right hook to the body.
Williams tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Edwards scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Edwards scores with a body shot.
Edwards's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edwards's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Williams lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Edwards throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Williams.
Edwards lands with a nice body kick.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Edwards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edwards throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edwards can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Edwards misses with a body shot
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams fakes the leg kick and cracks Edwards in the body.
Edwards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Williams slams his shin into Edwards's torso.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Edwards misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick lands for Edwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edwards throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Williams makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Edwards really felt that one!
Edwards looks winded!
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edwards throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Williams blocks it well.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ife Edwards's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Edwards moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Edwards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edwards misses the jab.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
and Edwards counters with an outside leg kick.
Edwards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Edwards throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Edwards should have avoided that one.
Edwards misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind Edwards 's knee.
Edwards misses with a shot to the body
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Edwards throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Williams lands a big uppercut and Edwards crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Edwards looks OK. Williams waves Edwards back to his feet!#ROC#Edwards is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Williams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Edwards on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Edwards seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edwards checks it well.
Edwards appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
As Edwards backs away, Williams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Edwards thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams misses with a hook.
Edwards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Edwards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Edwards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Edwards misses with a leg kick
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edwards doesn't seem phased though.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Edwards throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Edwards looks to throw a body kick#KD#
and Williams counters with a nice right hand that sends Edwards toppling to the canvas! Edwards scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Williams finish him?!
Edwards thows a leg kick but Williams checks it
and Williams counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry Williams!
A victorious Larry Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C182: Dixon vs Collins
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1##CL#
St. Gough has managed to clinch.
St. Gough scores with a nice hook to the head.
St. Gough lands with a left to the head.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from St. Gough.
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Gough misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Gough's elbow.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
A short left from St. Gough. #BC#
St. Gough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St. Gough swings away with a body shot that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
St. Gough has managed to clinch.
Edwards tries to work over St. Gough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Gough working aggressively here.
St. Gough blocks an uppercut.
St. Gough misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St. Gough has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards. #BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch. #CL#
St. Gough takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by St. Gough.
St. Gough lands a shot to the body.
St. Gough pushes Edwards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Gough lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from St. Gough.
St. Gough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Edwards misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
St. Gough breaks from the clinch.
Edwards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
St. Gough tries to clinch
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Gough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
St. Gough swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edwards.
A low kick lands for Edwards.
St. Gough tries to clinch up
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Gough.
Edwards lands a jab to St. Gough's midsection.#CL#
St. Gough rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards tries to work over St. Gough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edwards.
A right handed body shot lands from St. Gough.
St. Gough misses with a body punch.
St. Gough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edwards's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
St. Gough misses with a punch to the body.
St. Gough lands a nice uppercut.
St. Gough misses with a body punch.
St. Gough scores with a shot to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Gough's elbow.
St. Gough lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Edwards tries to work over St. Gough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Gough's elbow.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
St. Gough lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Gough misses with some punches.
St. Gough prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
St. Gough lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Gough.
St. Gough tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Gough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St. Gough looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
St. Gough moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Edwards jabs St. Gough right on the nose. St. Gough blinks but takes it well.
St. Gough connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edwards. Edwards circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
St. Gough wants to clinch
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Gough.
St. Gough doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
St. Gough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards throws a hook but St. Gough avoids it easily.
A big right from St. Gough misses. #KD2#
Edwards lands a big right hand that sends St. Gough crashing to the mat! Edwards stays standing though and waves St. Gough back to his feet!#ROC2#St. Gough is rocked!#CL#
St. Gough closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
Oh St. Gough is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St. Goughs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tristan St. Gough will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
St. Gough wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat of the thigh.
St. Gough seems to have got his legs back now.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
St. Gough rushes Edwards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
St. Gough prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Gough controls his hands.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by St. Gough.
St. Gough blocks a body shot from Edwards.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St. Gough has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and St. Gough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Gough.
St. Gough wants to clinch.#T1#
Good exchange - St. Gough coming out on top.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but St. Gough uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Gough.
Edwards flicks out a counter leg kick but St. Gough steps away.
St. Gough lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
St. Gough moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.#T2##CL#
St. Gough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edwards, pushing him back against the cage.
St. Gough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St. Gough throws a head punch that misses.
Edwards tries a body shot but St. Gough blocks it.
Edwards presses St. Gough against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Gough's elbow.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, St. Gough scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St. Gough lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St. Gough tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
St. Gough pushes Edwards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
St. Gough lands with a good body shot.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Gough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards throws out a counter right but St. Gough avoids it with no problem.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range. #T3##CL#
St. Gough forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Edwards.
St. Gough is working Edwards over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land.
St. Gough prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, St. Gough scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St. Gough.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
St. Gough wants to stall.
St. Gough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edwards lands a hook that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St. Gough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Edwards prevents a body shot from St. Gough.
St. Gough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Edwards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St. Gough prevents a body shot from Edwards. #T4#
St. Gough is leaning against Edwards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Edwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
St. Gough throws a head punch that misses.
St. Gough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards is working St. Gough over against the cage.
St. Gough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tristan St. Gough has scored more points in the clinch so far.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
St. Gough has Edwards pressed against the cage, preventing Edwards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St. Gough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards working aggressively here.
St. Gough swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough lands with a left to the head.
St. Gough misses with some punches.
St. Gough scores with a nice hook to the head.
St. Gough tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it. #BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St. Gough fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tristan St. Gough will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Edwards - just one landing.
Edwards throws a leg kick but St. Gough sees it coming and checks it nicely.
St. Gough tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
St. Gough wants to clinch but Edwards slips to the side
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St. Gough looks to clinch
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Edwards releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Gough.
St. Gough doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Edwards drops his hands momentarily and St. Gough takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards walks into a stiff left hand from St. Gough.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
St. Gough closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Edwards counter with a right hand. #T1#
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
St. Gough closes the distance looking to clinch
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St. Gough moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
St. Gough throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
St. Gough keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
St. Gough wants to clinch.
St. Gough darts in trying to clinch
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St. Gough closes the distance looking to clinch
and St. Gough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Edwards weaves into range and cracks St. Gough right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! St. Gough goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Edwards is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
Post fight, Ife Edwards took to the microphone: 'I heard his skull fracture- hope he’s ok.'.

Event: WVT 86: Surianglek v Marko
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Edwards scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Edwards feints and then cracks Philippe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Philippe down.
Philippe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Philippe connects with a leg kick.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Philippe looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Philippe misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Edwards is predictable there
and Philippe counters with a straight right hand.
Peguero Jean Philippe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philippe with a nice calf kick.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the liver by Edwards. Beautiful body shot.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Philippe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Philippe fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Philippe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Edwards feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Philippes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Philippe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edwards.#T1#
Philippe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body
and Philippe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Philippe throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Philippe moved out of range.
Edwards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Philippe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edwards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been informed that Philippe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Philippe misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Philippe misses
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Philippe lands with a straight right. Edwards didn't see that one coming.
Edwards cracks Philippe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philippe swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Philippe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edwards counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Philippe gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Philippe is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Peguero Jean Philippe's cut even more.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Philippe saw that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Philippe scores with a four punch combination!
Edwards connects with a body shot that sends Philippe's belly button to the back.
Philippe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edwards under the eye.
A jab from Philippe misses.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Philippe avoids it.
Edwards slips a jab from Philippe.
Philippe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Edwards staying out of range there.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Edwards. Beautiful body shot.
Philippe blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Edwards.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Philippe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philippe misses with a hook.
Philippe looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Look low, kick high! Edwards uses the oldest trick in the book to send Philippe tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Edwards is absolutely delighted - when Philippe wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I heard his skull fracture- hope he’s ok.'.

Event: WVT 81: Sector v Edwards
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1#
Sector fails to land with a series of punches.
Sector scores with a kick to the body.
Edwards has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sector fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Edwards slips a jab from Sector.
Edwards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Edwards blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector misses with a hook.
Sector misses the jab.#T1#
Sector throws an off balance right hand
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Sector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edwards throws a right and a left that Sector avoids nicely.
Edwards has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sector finds it's way round the side to connect with Edwards's head.
Edwards misses with a lunging right hand
and Sector counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Sector has knocked Edwards down with a huge combo! Sector steps away and waves a wobbly Edwards back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Edwards throws a sloppy body shot
and Sector counters with a stiff right hand.
Edwards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Sector misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sector with a body shot.
Sector dips to his left and cracks Edwards with an uppercut!
Sector throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a good low kick that Sector was not able to check.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.
As Edwards backs away, Sector returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sector uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Summa Sector has been cut.
Edwards throws the left hand but Sector avoids the punch easily.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Sector lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sector throws a lazy uppercut
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Sector cracks Edwards with an open hand slap.#CL#
Sector has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Edwards tries to break free but Sector pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sector moves out of range of the strikes.
Sector is looking to counter punch.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sector connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Sector misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Summa Sector dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Summa Sector's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Sector blocks the leg kick.
Edwards lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sector will feel that in the morning.
Sector looks to clinch
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sector throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Summa Sector is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Sector is looking to counter punch.
Sector throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edwards.
Edwards throws a sloppy body shot
and Sector counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Sector jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
Sector is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Sector jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sector.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards misses with a shot to the body
and Sector counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sector tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edwards cracks Sector with an open hand slap.#T2#
Sector moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Sector counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Sector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Sector misses.
Sector tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edwards! But no joy.#T3#
Sector blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Sector tried to counter with a leg kick but Edwards avoided it.
Sector cracks Edwards with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edwards moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edwards dips to his left and cracks Sector with an uppercut!
Edwards is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Sector Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Edwards is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Summa Sector!
After the fight, Summa Sector was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WVT 74: Edwards v Smith
Date: Feb 24, 2023

#R1#
Edwards takes one to the chin there.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Edwards walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Smith feints and then cracks Edwards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edwards down.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Edwards up against the cage.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Smith. #BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to clinch but Edwards slips to the side
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Edwards as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Edwards throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edwards is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Edwards.#CL2#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with some punches.
Edwards presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edwards avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body. #T3#
Edwards tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edwards is defending well for now.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.
Smith is working Edwards over against the cage.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edwards lands a body punch. #BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Edwards counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith looks winded!
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Edwards throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edwards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Edwards counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Edwards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edwards.
Edwards swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.#T1#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards. #BC#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.#T2#
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Edwards finds it's target.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith closes the distance but Edwards moves to the side
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Edwards's front leg but catches the back leg as Edwards tries to avoid it. #T3#
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edwards on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edwards wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edwards moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith moves to clinch but Edwards breaks away
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.#T4##CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Kenny Smith's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith scores with the left hand. Edwards knows he should have avoided that one.
Edwards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Edwards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edwards scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a low kick but Edwards moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Edwards cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Edwards is wise to it.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Edwards blocks it. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Smith backs away, Edwards returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Edwards fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Edwards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Edwards misses with a head kick.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#The cut above Kenny Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Edwards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Edwards thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Edwards counters with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards avoids a kick to the body. #T4##CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards misses with a body punch. #BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2#
Smith clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith working Edwards over with knees to the body.
Kenny Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Edwards can't break the clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Smith blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ife Edwards.
I think Edwards has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WVT 68: Edwards v Ignatov
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1#
Edwards scores with a decent looking hook.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Edwards looks to throw a body kick
and Ignatov counters with a body kick.
Edwards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Edwards slips a straight right by Ignatov.
Edwards is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ignatov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Ignatov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards. #T1#
Ignatov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ignatov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edwards throws a push kick but Ignatov slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards. #T2#
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Ignatov backs away, Edwards returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Ignatov instigates a clinch.
Ignatov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edwards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
Ignatov lands an uppercut.
Ignatov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards throws a low kick but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Ignatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards takes one to the chin there.
Ignatov throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edwards misses the jab.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Ignatov sees coming a mile off.
Ignatov throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Ignatov throws a front kick that sends Edwards stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Ignatov slips under a jab.
Ignatov blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Edwards finds it's way through Ignatov's defenses.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ignatov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ignatov blocks the body kick.
Ignatov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Edwards connects with a body shot.
Edwards lands an overhand right.
Edwards moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Ignatov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Ignatov slips the punch.
Ignatov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Ignatov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Ignatov cracks Edwards with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL2#
Ignatov gets a clinch.
Edwards is trying to push Ignatov away but Ignatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action. #BC#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a good low kick that Edwards was not able to check.
Edwards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatov.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Edwards throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Edwards misses with a body shot. #T4#
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
As Ignatov backs away, Edwards returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Edwards thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ignatov if he has to take too many more of those.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ignatov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ignatov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edwards.
Ignatov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ignatov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ife Edwards's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Ignatov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards throws a counter high kick but Ignatov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Edwards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Edwards is predictable there
and Ignatov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Edwards scores with a hook to the body. Ignatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ignatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Ignatov throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Ignatov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ignatov takes one on the button.#CL2#
Ignatov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edwards working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards pushes Ignatov away with a front kick.
Edwards scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Edwards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edwards slips under a jab from Ignatov.
Edwards slips under a jab from Ignatov.
Edwards slips a jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edwards if he has to take too many more of those.
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Ife Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatov.
Ignatov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Ignatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Ignatov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edwards lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ignatov tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
And Edwards counters with a quick kick to the body but Ignatov blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ife 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ife Edwards!
Post fight, Ife Edwards took to the microphone: 'I heard his skull fracture- hope he’s ok.'.

Event: WVT 60: Machado v Edwards 2
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Machado tries to clinch up.
Machado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with a body kick.
Machado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edwards! But no joy.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards. #T1#
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machado's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.#CL#
Machado rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Edwards wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Edwards working hard to break the clinch.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Machado working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machado.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
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!
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Edwards tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards. #BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Machado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machado backing away here, and Edwards unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machado.#CUT#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Machado counters with a nice body kick.
Edwards scores with a hook.
Machado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edwards's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edwards's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Machado throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Machado 's knee.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Edwards blocks a leg kick.
Machado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.#T4#
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machado misses with a hook
and Edwards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Edwards tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Machado misses the jab.
Edwards now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Edwards scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Machado misses with a right hand
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Machado tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Machado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado misses with a lunging right hand
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Machado drops Edwards with a beautiful combination! Edwards stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Machado is looking for the KO!#ROC#Edwards is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machado lands a brutal head kick. Edwards looks out on his feet and Machado throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Wanderson Machado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 50: Meat Boy v Narushima
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1#
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edwards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Peterson scores with a takedown into Edwards's guard.
Peterson won't allow Edwards to sweep him here.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Peterson chips away with some ground and pound.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
Peterson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson stops Edwards from standing up.
Peterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edwards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peterson scoring with some ground and pound.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Peterson stands up over Edwards, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peterson works over Edwards with some ground and pound from guard.
Edwards trying to control the position.
Peterson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Peterson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Edwards is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Edwards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peterson is controlling him.
Peterson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Edwards wants to control the position but Peterson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Edwards is looking to improve his position.
Peterson slips a nice elbow through Edwards's hands, connecting with Edwards's forehead.
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edwards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edwards trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Edwards tries to get to full guard but Peterson has control of the leg. #T3#
Peterson 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.
Peterson lands with a punch from half guard.
Peterson lands with a punch from half guard.
Edwards trying to control from the bottom.
Peterson wants to take a breather but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards gets back to full guard.
Peterson distracts Edwards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peterson scoring with some ground and pound.
Peterson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peterson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Edwards tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard. #T4#
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.
Edwards trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Edwards passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Edwards's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Edwards uses his free foot to push down on Peterson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Peterson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Peterson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Peterson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peterson connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Edwards is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot.
Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Peterson blocks a leg kick.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Peterson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Peterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to avoid it but Peterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edwards to the ground. Edwards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edwards! But no joy.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Peterson.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dylan Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Edwards only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Peterson. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Peterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edwards circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edwards stuffs the takedown.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.#T2#
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edwards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot lands for Edwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Peterson fails with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Edwards leaves Peterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peterson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Peterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Edwards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peterson cracks Edwards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Peterson checks it.
Peterson throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Edwards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards misses with a hook.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Peterson misses with a left hand
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Edwards scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#Peterson is rocked!
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Edwards counters with a crisp right hand that drops Peterson! Edwards lets Peterson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Edwards looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Edwards gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Peterson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ife Edwards!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ife Edwards made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WVT 46: Vunipola v Doisneau
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Edwards with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Edwards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halsti doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.#TD2#
Edwards gets caught flat footed, as Halsti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Edwards manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halsti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards lunges at Halsti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halsti's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halsti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards works Halsti's body with a nice hook.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Halsti throws a counter combo.
Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ife Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Halsti counters with a leg kick.
Edwards throws out a powerful jab.
Halsti misses the jab.
Good exchange - Edwards coming out on top.
Edwards connects with a right hand. Halsti shakes it off.
Edwards walks into a stiff left hand from Halsti.
Halsti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Halsti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Halsti ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.#T2#
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halsti's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Edwards.
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!
Halsti scores with a punch to the head.
Halsti throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards connects with the punch.
Halsti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#That has opened up Royal Halsti's cut even more.
A solid body kick from Edwards.
Halsti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halsti counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Halsti throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Halsti shoots for a double leg takedown but Edwards sprawls well. He's pushed Halsti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edwards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Edwards misses with a hook
letting Halsti counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Halsti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Halsti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Edwards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halsti is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Halsti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halsti wants to advance to full mount but Edwards doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Edwards seems keen to control Halsti's posture.
Halsti forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
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#
Halsti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Halsti clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Halsti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halsti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Halsti moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti throws a low kick, looking for Edwards's leg but Edwards calmly moves out of range.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Halsti ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Halsti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edwards counters with a solid body kick.
Edwards scores with a punch to the head.
Halsti swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a body kick that stops Halsti in his tracks momentarily.
Halsti is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halsti can do to turn this around?
Edwards scores with a shot to the body.
Halsti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Halsti looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big left from Halsti misses.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Halsti throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edwards as he avoids it easily.
Edwards scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards jabs at Halsti's body.
Edwards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halsti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#The cut above Royal Halsti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Halsti unleashes a big counter combination but Edwards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halsti keeps Edwards at a distance using the push kick.
Edwards misses with a double jab.
Edwards throws a hook but Halsti avoids it easily.
Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Halsti is out of range and Edwards settles back down.
It seemed like Halsti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edwards.
Edwards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Halsti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Halsti throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Halsti slips a jab from Edwards.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halsti counters with a solid body kick.
Halsti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halsti misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards throws a hook but Halsti blocks it.
As Edwards backs off Halsti throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Halsti scores with the left hand. Edwards knows he should have avoided that one.
Royal Halsti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halsti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edwards.
Halsti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halsti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a nice right hand.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti lands a nice shot that snaps Edwards's head back.
Edwards slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Edwards throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Halsti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Edwards! Halsti lets Edwards back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.#T1#
Edwards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halsti momentarily.
A jab from Halsti misses.
Halsti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a head kick. Halsti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Halsti.
Edwards blocks a leg kick.
Edwards catches Halsti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#Royal Halsti's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2#
Halsti looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Halsti.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Halsti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Halsti tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halsti misses with a left hand
and Edwards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick from Halsti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halsti throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edwards fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halsti on the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Royal Halsti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WVT 38: Doisneau v Meat Boy
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Edwards throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machado on the side of the head.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machado.
A jab from Machado finds it's way through Edwards's defenses.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Edwards tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Machado throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edwards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machado doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Edwards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.#T2#
Machado moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edwards.
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!
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machado steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Edwards scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
Edwards connects with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edwards jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ife Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice cross by Edwards.
Edwards throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Machado.
Edwards looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Edwards as he checks the leg kick.
Edwards feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts.
Edwards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machado scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Machado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machado is able to avoid easily.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Edwards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Edwards throws a good cross that connects.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Machado replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Edwards blocks it well.
Edwards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edwards takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Edwards throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edwards throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Machado might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Edwards has got the better of the exchanges.
Edwards swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Edwards throws a sloppy body shot
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machado.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Machado looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming. #T1#
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Edwards lands a head shot.
Edwards is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machado slips under a jab.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Machado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edwards. Edwards obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Edwards tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Edwards.#T2#
Machado misses with a looping right.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machado throws a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Machado flicks out a counter leg kick but Edwards steps away.
Edwards misses with a jab to the body
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edwards throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machado tries to move into range but Edwards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edwards lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machado sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edwards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machado momentarily.
Edwards with a nice calf kick.
Edwards scores with a hook.
Machado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards misses the body punch #KD2#
and Machado counters with a crisp right hand that drops Edwards! Machado lets Edwards back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
Edwards slips under a jab from Machado.
Edwards is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD2#
Machado lands a big right hand that sends Edwards crashing to the mat! Machado stays standing though and waves Edwards back to his feet!#ROC2#Edwards is rocked!
Machado throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards scores with a body shot.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Edwards does it's job there.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Edwards with a body shot.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Machado tries a quick counter leg kick but Edwards is wise to it.
Edwards slips a jab from Machado.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Edwards tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Machado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edwards to score with a decent uppercut.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado lunges at Edwards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edwards's hand.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado thumps Edwards with a low kick.
Edwards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machado lands with an overhand left.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.#T2#
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machado.
An inside leg kick from Edwards misses.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Edwards misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edwards slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Machado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edwards throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Edwards connects with a jab.
Machado throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Edwards is looking to slow Machado down with leg kicks.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Edwards. #T4#
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Edwards blocks it well.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Machado misses.
Edwards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edwards throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ife Edwards did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Edwards misses with a left hand
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick lands for Edwards.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Edwards throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a nice body kick.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Machado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Wanderson Machado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 35: Honda v Smith
Date: Sep 28, 2022

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Sharma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edwards doesn't seem phased though.
Sharma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sharma misses with a lunging right hand
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Sharma jabs at Edwards's body.
Sharma is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Sharma misses with a hook
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharma moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharma's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sharma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharma throws out the jab.
Sharma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Sharma's shoulder, as Sharma tries to avoid the shot.
Sharma throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Sharma connects with a crisp jab.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma misses with a lunging right hand
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharma misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharma throws out the jab.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sharma clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sharma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edwards is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Sharma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma lands with a straight right. Edwards didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Good leg kick by Edwards.
Sharma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Edwards.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Sharma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edwards takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Edwards checks a low kick from Sharma.#T3##KD#
Edwards lands a big head kick that sends Sharma tumbling to the mat! Edwards takes a step backwards and waves Sharma back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sharma looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well. #KD#
Edwards cracks Sharma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sharma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Edwards finish him? #ROC#Sharma is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a huge right that knocks Sharma out cold! Edwards is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ife Edwards waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WVT 31: Ihantala v Honda
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
Rees Mogg throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rees Mogg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards unleashes a big counter combination but Rees Mogg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rees Mogg looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rees Mogg throws out the jab.
Edwards replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rees Mogg blocks it well.
Rees Mogg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees Mogg looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Rees Mogg misses the target.
Edwards tries a quick counter leg kick but Rees Mogg is wise to it.
Rees Mogg misses with a hook
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Edwards blocks a jab.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rees Mogg throws out the jab.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rees Mogg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rees Mogg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rees Mogg swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rees Mogg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Rees Mogg wants to clinch.#T2#
Rees Mogg misses with a left hand
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards defending well as Rees Mogg loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rees Mogg throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Rees Mogg throws a lazy uppercut
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot.
Edwards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edwards moves out of range as Rees Mogg strikes.#KD2#
Edwards cracks Rees Mogg with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rees Mogg looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Edwards finish him? #ROC2#Rees Mogg is rocked!
Rees Mogg is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Edwards's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rees Mogg.
Oh Rees Mogg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rees Mogg right on the button. Rees Mogg goes down! Edwards follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Edwards gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ife Edwards!
After the big win, Ife Edwards made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Jacob Rees Mogg had this to say: 'Humpty Dumpty would approve.'.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Nti
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Edwards tests Higgins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Higgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edwards.
Edwards thumps Higgins with a low kick.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Higgins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edwards fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Higgins is out of range.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards moves forwards but Higgins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edwards seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Higgins misses with a body shot
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edwards moves out of range as Higgins strikes.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Edwards coming out on top.
Good work by Higgins as he checks the leg kick.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Edwards misses with a hook to the body
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Higgins misses with a left hand
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2##KD2#
Higgins lands a left and a right that send Edwards crashing to the mat, dazed. Higgins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Edwards is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Edwards looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Higgins feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Edwards sprawling to the canvas! Edwards rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Higgins finish him?!
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Edwards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgins cracks Edwards with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Edwards tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Higgins pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Edwards is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Higgins!
After winning the bout, Lou Higgins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Edwards
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Choke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edwards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Choke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Edwards did well to prevent Choke getting side control.
Edwards tries to kick Choke off but Choke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Edwards holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Edwards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage. #SUB#
Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edwards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is trying to maintain the position but Choke is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Choke has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Edwards defend it? Choke steps over the head and cranks it - Edwards is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
David Choke retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Choke 3
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Peterson tries to clinch
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edwards! But no joy.
Peterson slips under a jab.
Edwards getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Peterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edwards takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Edwards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Peterson - that landed with a thud.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch.
Peterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Edwards's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edwards's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Edwards throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Peterson walks into a left hand.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson lands with a shot to the body.
Peterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson jabs Edwards to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Peterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards lands an overhand right.
Peterson tries to clinch up
and Edwards counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Edwards finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Edwards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.#T3#
Peterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Peterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edwards counters with a huge left! Peterson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Edwards isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Peterson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Edwards!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Edwards vs Torsten
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Edwards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Torsten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torsten throws out the jab.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Torsten manages to avoid it.
Torsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Edwards backing away here, and Torsten unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab by Torsten.#CUT2#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Torsten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwards misses with a leg kick.
Torsten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwards jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Edwards misses
and Torsten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torsten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Torsten looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Torsten tries to land a leg kick but Edwards saw it coming and moves away.
Torsten lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Torsten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Torsten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
A little jabbing left from Torsten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torsten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Torsten misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Edwards misses its target.
Edwards misses the jab.
Torsten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Torsten moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Torsten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torsten slips a straight right by Edwards.
Torsten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Edwards swings for the body but Torsten moves out of range.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Torsten moves away from the strike by Edwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards misses with a straight right.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
A jab from Torsten misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Torsten connects with a solid leg kick.
Torsten lands an overhand right.
Torsten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torsten.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torsten looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Torsten throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws a body punch but Torsten moves out of range.
Torsten walks into a stiff left hand from Edwards.#T4#
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Torsten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torsten tries a quick counter leg kick but Edwards is wise to it.
Torsten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torsten throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Edwards lands.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Torsten finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torsten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Torsten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torsten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edwards if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Torsten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baldur Torsten will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Edwards finds it's target.
Torsten swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Torsten lands with an uppercut that bounces Edwards off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edwards.
Edwards takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Torsten jabs Edwards to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards blocks the body kick.
Edwards misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Torsten lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Torsten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torsten.
Edwards on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Torsten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edwards on the side of the head.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torsten.
Torsten looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
Edwards misses the body punch
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torsten replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Edwards blocks it well.
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.
Torsten delivers a nice body kick.#T2##KD2#
Torsten lands a big uppercut and Edwards crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Edwards looks OK. Torsten waves Edwards back to his feet!#ROC2#Edwards is rocked!
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!
Edwards slips under a jab from Torsten.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torsten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
Torsten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torsten throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Torsten delivers a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Torsten.
Edwards gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Torsten gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Baldur Torsten thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Edwards vs Peterson
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Peterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Peterson 's knee. #CL2#
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling him.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Edwards controls his hands.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Peterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Peterson's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edwards working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Edwards. #BC2#
Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Peterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edwards doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range. #T1#
Peterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards walks into a straight right hand from Peterson.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Peterson ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Peterson misses with a combination
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Edwards misses. #CL2#
Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Peterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Edwards as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edwards's brow.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Edwards. #BC2#
Peterson manages to break the clinch.
Peterson misses the body punch
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
A combination from Edwards does no damage.
Peterson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Peterson misses with a looping right.#T3#
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edwards's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peterson under the eye.
Edwards throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
Peterson misses with a combination
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Peterson is rocked!
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Peterson throws a combination that misses
and Edwards scores with a counter punch that sends Peterson to the canvas! Edwards smells blood - he's punishing Peterson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Peterson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Ife Edwards made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Fuentes vs Floyd
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
Peterson defending well as Edwards loads up on a big left hand.
Peterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot by Edwards.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Peterson moves to clinch but Edwards breaks away
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Edwards misses.
Peterson missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peterson tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Peterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Edwards does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Peterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Peterson closes the distance but Edwards moves to the side
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Peterson pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson lands a body punch.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Edwards's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edwards's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##CL#
Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Edwards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Peterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peterson lands an elbow that stopped Edwards in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Edwards on the inside.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson misses with a knee strike.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Edwards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Edwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Edwards.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Peterson lands a damaging elbow.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch.
Edwards throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Edwards.
Peterson lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peterson tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edwards! But no joy.
Peterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Peterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Peterson closes the distance but Edwards moves to the side
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson throws a good cross that connects.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards slips under a jab from Peterson.
A little jabbing left from Edwards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peterson throws a right hand that misses
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peterson looks to clinch
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Peterson clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson misses the jab.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of Peterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Edwards replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Peterson blocks it well.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Edwards in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edwards under the eye.
Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ife Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch but Edwards moves away
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Edwards looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson moves to clinch but Edwards breaks away #KD2#
and Edwards counters with a crisp right hand that drops Peterson! Edwards lets Peterson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Peterson is rocked!
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edwards feints and then cracks Peterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peterson down.
Peterson seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards scores with a body shot.
Peterson scores with a jab.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards scores with a sloppy right hand. Peterson should have avoided that one.
Edwards lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Peterson walks into a left hand.
Edwards bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson throws a combination that misses
and Edwards counters with a huge left! Peterson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Edwards isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Peterson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Edwards!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Ife Edwards made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kurri
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Ribbit lands a glancing blow to the side of Edwards's head.#CUT2#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribbit misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Ribbit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribbit misses the shot to the body.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ribbit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Edwards will feel that in the morning.
Ribbit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
Ribbit tries a quick counter leg kick but Edwards is wise to it.
Edwards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribbit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribbit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ribbit misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Edwards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribbit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards throws a hook to the side of Ribbit's head but Ribbit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Ribbit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ribbit cracks Edwards with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Edwards scores with a nice strike.
Ribbit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Ribbit walks into a stiff left hand from Edwards.
Edwards lands with an uppercut that bounces Ribbit off the cage and back into range.
Ribbit misses with a hook.
Ribbit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edwards.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribbit.
An inside leg kick from Edwards misses.
We've been informed that Ribbit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ribbit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab. #T2#
Ribbit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Ribbit misses.
Ribbit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Ribbit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.
Ribbit misses with a body punch
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Ribbit swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Ribbit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Ribbit.
Ribbit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribbit throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot.
Ribbit digs a good hook to Edwards's body. #T3#
Ribbit with a nice calf kick.
Frog Ribbit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribbit punishes Edwards's body with a nice straight punch.
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edwards cracks Ribbit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Ribbit's front leg but catches the back leg as Ribbit tries to avoid it.
Ribbit throws a shot to the body.
Edwards slips a straight right by Ribbit.
Ribbit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ribbit scrambles back to his feet.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Ribbit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ribbit! But no joy.#T4#
Ribbit drops his hands momentarily and Edwards takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribbit throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Edwards counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ribbit! Edwards lets Ribbit back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Ribbit is rocked!
Edwards throws a hook to the side of Ribbit's head but Ribbit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ribbit is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribbit misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribbit seems to have recovered his senses.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribbit.
Ribbit swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Edwards counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ribbit! Edwards lets Ribbit back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribbit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribbit throws a leg kick but Edwards moved away.
Edwards throws an overhand right that drops Ribbit like a sack of potatoes! Edwards dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ife Edwards!
After the big win, Ife Edwards made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Wilson
Date: Mar 11, 2022

#R1#
Good shot there by Bautista.
Bautista chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edwards can pounce on him.
Edwards misses with a hook. Bautista ducked under it nicely.
Bautista with a jab.
Edwards has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
Bautista misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bautista is looking to land body kicks.
Bautista throws a good cross that connects.
Bautista moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bautista throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Bautista takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards tries a quick counter leg kick but Bautista is wise to it.
Edwards takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bautista fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edwards on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bautista punishes Edwards's body with a nice straight punch.
Bautista has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grooming Champions in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Edwards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bautista lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Bautista fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edwards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bautista throws a combination that misses
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bautista throws a leg kick that misses.
Bautista throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Drax Bautista has been cut.
Bautista throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bautista missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edwards! But no joy.
Bautista takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bautista takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bautista misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bautista blocks a jab.#T2#
A jab from Bautista misses.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bautista throws a body kick that misses
and Edwards finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bautista pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bautista's corner calls for a 1-2. Bautista obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edwards looks to throw the jab but Bautista is out of range.
Edwards blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bautista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards misses the jab.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bautista moves away.
Bautista throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bautista throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bautista connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edwards momentarily. #T3#
Edwards misses with a leg kick.
Edwards misses with a hook.
Bautista jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bautista misses with a looping right.
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Bautista misses the target.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bautista throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards throws out a counter right but Bautista avoids it with no problem.
Bautista jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
Edwards lands a jab to the head.
Edwards on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bautista fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
A lazy left from Bautista finds it's target.
Edwards walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bautista misses with a hook.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bautista takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bautista swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bautista cracks a nice hook into Edwards's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bautista.
Bautista connects with a nice looking jab.
Bautista loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Bautista - just one landing.
Bautista looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bautista walks into a straight right hand from Edwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drax Bautista dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drax Bautista's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bautista bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bautista moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Edwards might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bautista has got the better of the exchanges.
Bautista fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Bautista.
Bautista lands a body shot.
Bautista getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Bautista.
Edwards walks into a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Bautista. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bautista.
A jab from Bautista finds it's way through Edwards's defenses.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards slips a straight right by Bautista.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edwards! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Bautista misses the target.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bautista bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bautista throws a front kick that sends Edwards stumbling back into the cage.
Bautista throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edwards! But no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
Bautista digs a good body shot into Edwards's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Bautista blocks the low kick.
Edwards slips under a jab from Bautista.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautista throws out the jab.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bautista.#T2#
Bautista tries to land a front kick but Edwards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Edwards swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bautista.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards dips to his left and cracks Bautista with an uppercut!
Edwards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bautista can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
Bautista throws a quick counter kick to the body but Edwards avoids it.
Bautista jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bautista displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Bautista slips the punch.
Edwards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Bautista.
Bautista tries to land a leg kick but Edwards saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Bautista was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bautista misses with a kick to the body
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bautista throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bautista lands a front kick.
Bautista connects with a jab.
Bautista moves out of range of the body kick.
Bautista just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bautista buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bautista misses the shot to the body.
Edwards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bautista goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Edwards getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Bautista throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bautista throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards throws out a counter right but Bautista avoids it with no problem.
Bautista jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bautista misses with a straight left.
Edwards thinks about the counter body kick.
Bautista cracks Edwards with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edwards lands a jab to the head.
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Edwards swings widly with a right hand
and Bautista counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Edwards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edwards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bautista.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drax Bautista dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drax Bautista's cut.
That's time! Bautista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Edwards looks to throw the jab but Bautista is out of range.
Bautista connects with a crisp jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Edwards crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bautista - the referee stops the clock and Edwards gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bautista. Edwards manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bautista.
A punch lands to the side of Edwards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Bautista slips the punch.
Bautista connects with a looping right hand.
Drax Bautista is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Bautista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bautista just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
Bautista missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards slips a jab from Bautista.
Bautista throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Edwards throws a right hand that misses
and Bautista counters with a nice uppercut.
Bautista connects with a solid leg kick.
Bautista throws a shot to the body.
Bautista displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Edwards on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bautista throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Bautista feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bautista connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bautista swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Bautista throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice jab there from Bautista.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Bautista.
Edwards throws out a counter right but Bautista avoids it with no problem.
Edwards's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bautista connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edwards scrambles back to his feet.
Bautista is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Bautista misses.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Edwards takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bautista is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bautista slips under a jab from Edwards.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bautista keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bautista uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Edwards throws the left hand but Bautista avoids the punch easily.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bautista counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bautista misses with a straight right.
Bautista looks to throw a body kick
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Bautista lands a front kick.
Bautista with the inside leg kick.
Edwards digs a good body shot into Bautista's ribs.
Edwards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edwards moves out of range as Bautista throws a body kick.
Edwards is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edwards, as that shot connected.
Edwards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bautista throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bautista scores with a hook.
Edwards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bautista in his tracks.
Bautista waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Edwards cracks Bautista on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bautista falls backwards against the cage. Edwards follows up with more strikes that drop Bautista to his knees. Edwards keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bautista! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Kluba 2
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards connects with a looping right hand.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erikson was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
And Erikson responds with a good body kick, but Edwards manages to step out the way in time.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Edwards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Erikson 's ribs.
Erikson misses with a right hand
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Edwards sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Edwards has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Erikson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards clobbers Erikson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Erikson just manages to avoid it.
Edwards throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Edwards misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Erikson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Jab from Edwards.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Edwards thumps Erikson with a low kick.
Erikson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Erikson misses with a body shot
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards moves in close and cracks Erikson with a massive right hand! Erikson , frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Edwards!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Leif Erikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: SFL 128 | Medieval Combat
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Edwards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kardashian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards is looking to counter with head kicks.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Kardashian.
Kardashian missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Kardashian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Edwards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kardashian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Edwards with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Edwards misses
and Kardashian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kardashian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edwards doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kardashian misses with a head kick.
Kardashian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kardashian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Edwards misses the jab.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Kardashian looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kardashian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Kardashian. Kardashian maintains the clinch.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
Edwards lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards throws a body punch but Kardashian moves out of range.
Kardashian ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edwards lands a left hand. #T2#
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian lands an uppercut.
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of Kardashian's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kardashian blocks a body shot from Edwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kardashian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kardashian.
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kardashian throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards misses with a hook to the body
and Kardashian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwards connects with a right hand. Kardashian shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kardashian.
Edwards lands a leg kick that knocks Kardashian off balance momentarily.#T3#
Edwards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kardashian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kardashian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
A little feinted left hand from Edwards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edwards stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kardashian tries to move into range but Edwards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kardashian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edwards momentarily.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards misses with a low kick as Kardashian jumps back.
Edwards throws an off balance right hand
and Kardashian counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Kardashian misses its intended target.
It looked like Edwards was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kardashian.
Jab by Edwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards throws a head kick but Kardashian moves out of range. #T4#
Kardashian misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
Kardashian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy body kick from Edwards
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards swings widly with a right hand
and Kardashian counters with a thumping low kick.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards swings for the body but Kardashian moves out of range.
Kardashian throws a counter combo.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Kardashian checks it.
Kardashian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edwards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kardashian looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Kardashian has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edwards.
Edwards working aggressively here.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kardashian lands a right hand.
Kardashian blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kardashian lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Edwards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right from Kardashian.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kardashian's elbow.
Kardashian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rob Kardashian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Kardashian controls the action.
Kardashian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Edwards.
Kardashian gets through Edwards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Kardashian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of Kardashian's head. #T1#
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kardashian moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Edwards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edwards misses with a hook
and Kardashian counters with a stiff right hand.
Edwards misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kardashian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Kardashian ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kardashian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Edwards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kardashian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Kardashian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kardashian blocks a jab.
Kardashian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kardashian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kardashian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kardashian clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kardashian scores with a shot to the body.
Edwards with a hook.
Kardashian slips a straight right by Edwards.
Kardashian throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.
Kardashian misses with an uppercut.
Edwards takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Edwards throws a jab when Kardashian was well out of range.
Kardashian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardashian manages to avoid it.
Kardashian tries to counter with a clinch but Edwards shakes him off and moves away.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
Kardashian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#That has opened up Rob Kardashian's cut even more.
Kardashian avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards throws out a leg kick but Kardashian moves out of range and Edwards only half commits.
Kardashian throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kardashian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Kardashian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kardashian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kardashian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.#KD2#
Kardashian feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Edwards sprawling to the canvas! Edwards rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kardashian finish him?! #ROC2#Edwards is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kardashian.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kardashian just manages to avoid it.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards misses with an uppercut.
Kardashian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Kardashian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donk. Kardashian catches Edwards right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Kardashian misses.
Edwards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
enabling Kardashian to counter with a crisp jab.
Kardashian misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Kardashian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kardashian cracks Edwards with a hook to the temple - Edwards is on wobbly legs here! Kardashian swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Edwards falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kardashian wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rob Kardashian!
Rob Kardashian bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SFL 124 | Thailand vs Finland
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Stalinovich counter with a right hand.
Stalinovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Stalinovich counters with a straight right hand.
Stalinovich throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Ife Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards slips under a jab from Stalinovich.
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Stalinovich counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stalinovich scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Stalinovich.
Edwards lands a jab to Stalinovich's midsection.
Edwards gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stalinovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalinovich throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stalinovich with a body shot.
A low kick from Edwards misses #KD#
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp one two that drops Edwards! Stalinovich thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Edwards to his feet! Edwards is in big trouble!#ROC#Edwards is rocked!
Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stalinovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovich finish him?
Stalinovich wants to clinch.
Edwards seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Stalinovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Stalinovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Edwards there.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Stalinovich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stalinovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stalinovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwards's sensitive parts. #T3#
Stalinovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edwards digs a good body shot into Stalinovich's ribs.
A jab from Stalinovich misses.
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.
Edwards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stalinovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edwards throws out a powerful jab.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.#T4#
Edwards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stalinovich.
It looked like Stalinovich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Edwards lands a jab to Stalinovich's midsection.
Stalinovich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwards lands a leg kick that knocks Stalinovich off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards throws a hook but Stalinovich avoids it easily.
Stalinovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Edwards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stalinovich is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Edwards is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stalinovich with a body shot.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards 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#
Edwards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards throws a hook to the side of Stalinovich's head but Stalinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stalinovich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards misses with a lunging right hand
and Stalinovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards misses with a hook
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Stalinovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards swings widly with a right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edwards scores with a nice head shot.
That kick from Stalinovich tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Edwards lands with a straight right. Stalinovich didn't see that one coming.
Stalinovich lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Edwards does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards tries to land a leg kick but Stalinovich saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Stalinovich has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.
Stalinovich misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Stalinovich.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Stalinovich is controlling the position.
Edwards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Stalinovich pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Stalinovich tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Stalinovich back against the cage.
Edwards wants to get back to striking at distance but Stalinovich won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalinovich gets through Edwards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch but Stalinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Stalinovich lands a right hand.
Edwards working hard to break the clinch.
Stalinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stalinovich.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Stalinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Stalinovich breaks from the clinch.
Ife Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalinovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Edwards misses with a hook
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stalinovich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalinovich's sensitive parts.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stalinovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Stalinovich.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Stalinovich tried to counter with a leg kick but Edwards avoided it.
Stalinovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Stalinovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ife Edwards's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Stalinovich counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Stalinovich clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Stalinovich walks into a jab.
A shot to the body from Edwards misses
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stalinovich slips under a jab from Edwards.#T1#
Edwards swings widly with a right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a left to the body. #KD#
Stalinovich feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Edwards sprawling to the canvas! Edwards rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stalinovich finish him?!
Stalinovich avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Stalinovich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovich.
Edwards throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stalinovich counters with a solid body kick.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Stalinovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovich fails to land. #BC#
Stalinovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Stalinovich moves out of range easily.
Stalinovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards. #CL#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Stalinovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovich misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Stalinovich breaks the clinch.
Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.#T3#
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
A low kick from Edwards misses #KD#
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp right hand that drops Edwards! Stalinovich lets Edwards back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Edwards glances at the clock... BAM! Stalinovich nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Edwards crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Edwards is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Stalinovich!
After winning the bout, Joseph Stalinovich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 118 | Hopkins vs Stalin
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Kardashian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kardashian misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Kardashian checks a leg kick nicely.
Kardashian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kardashian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Kardashian wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kardashian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Kardashian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kardashian misses the shot to the body.
Edwards scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Kardashian.
Rob Kardashian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kardashian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardashian was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a jab to the head.
Kardashian with a jab.
Edwards has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kardashian takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.
Edwards delivers a nice body kick.
Kardashian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kardashian works the jab nicely.#T2#
No joy there for Kardashian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kardashian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Kardashian slips the punch.#CL#
Kardashian has managed to clinch.
Kardashian cracks Edwards with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian lands with a light punch inside.
Kardashian lands with a light punch inside.
Edwards is trying to force a seperation but Kardashian has the dominant position.
Kardashian misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land.
Kardashian has Edwards pressed against the cage, preventing Edwards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Kardashian has him pressed against the cage.
Kardashian scores with a hook to the body.
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Edwards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Kardashian avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwards blocking some punches.
Kardashian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Kardashian.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kardashian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kardashian has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kardashian.
Kardashian swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kardashian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Kardashian ducks down to avoid it.
Kardashian lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Kardashian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Kardashian does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Kardashian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kardashian.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kardashian misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Edwards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Kardashian tries to counter by clinching up but Edwards breaks away and moves out of range.
Kardashian lands a glancing blow to the side of Edwards's head.
Kardashian avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Edwards connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Kardashian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Edwards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kardashian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards cracks Kardashian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Kardashian is predictable there
and Edwards counters with a thumping low kick.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Kardashian saw that one coming.
Kardashian tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Edwards manages to circle out of the way.
Edwards connects with a nice looking jab.
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian avoids the body shot from Edwards. #CL#
Kardashian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Rob Kardashian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kardashian blocks a body shot from Edwards. #T1#
Edwards wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwards lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edwards.
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards blocking some punches. #BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Kardashian looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick from Edwards misses.
Kardashian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kardashian.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Edwards in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kardashian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edwards's head.
Kardashian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Edwards takes a swing at Kardashian's ribcage but misses. #T2##CL#
Kardashian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kardashian throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Kardashian throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a left to the body.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Kardashian is just out of range.
Kardashian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kardashian lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Kardashian closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
Kardashian pushes Edwards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Kardashian tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Kardashian lands a body shot.
Kardashian works on Edwards's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Kardashian takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Kardashian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kardashian scores with a shoulder strike.
Kardashian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Kardashian has him pressed against the cage.
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian working aggressively here.
Kardashian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edwards stalling in the clinch but Kardashian improves position.
A hook to the body from Kardashian.
Edwards is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Kardashian throws a front kick aimed at Edwards's knee but Edwards avoids it well.
Kardashian wants to clinch.
Ife Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
Kardashian lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kardashian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edwards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kardashian lands with an overhand left.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Kardashian with a nice calf kick.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Kardashian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kardashian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edwards takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kardashian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kardashian.
Kardashian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edwards! But no joy.
Kardashian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kardashian avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Edwards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kardashian is looking to counter the offense by Edwards and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards takes a swing at Kardashian's ribcage but misses.
Kardashian tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Edwards manages to circle out of the way.
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Kardashian misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Kardashian instigates a clinch.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Edwards tries a body shot but Kardashian blocks it.
Kardashian tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Edwards tries to stall but Kardashian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Kardashian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Kardashian.
A right handed body shot lands from Kardashian.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edwards wants to break free but Kardashian has control.
Edwards can't break the clinch.
Kardashian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kardashian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Edwards misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Kardashian has him pressed against the cage.
Kardashian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Kardashian.
Kardashian lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Kardashian.
Kardashian is leaning against Edwards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kardashian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kardashian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Kardashian lands a shot to the body.
Kardashian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edwards.
Kardashian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kardashian lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kardashian.
Kardashian misses with a body punch.
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kardashian lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
Kardashian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Kardashian misses.
Edwards throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kardashian on the side of the head.
Rob Kardashian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kardashian tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Edwards manages to circle out of the way.
Nice cross by Kardashian.
Kardashian tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kardashian just misses with a punch to the body.
Kardashian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Edwards looks to throw the jab but Kardashian is out of range.
Edwards on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Kardashian moved out of range nicely.
Kardashian digs a good body shot into Edwards's ribs.
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!
Edwards takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Edwards misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kardashian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kardashian.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Kardashian.
Edwards punishes Kardashian's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Kardashian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kardashian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Kardashian!
In his post fight interview, Rob Kardashian started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 113 | Free Australia
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Taneyev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taneyev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Edwards backs up against the cage.
Edwards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edwards, as that shot connected.
Taneyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentin Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taneyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Taneyev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edwards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev slips a jab from Edwards.
Taneyev throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Taneyev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Taneyev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Edwards eats them both and turns towards Taneyev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Taneyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edwards throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Edwards walks into a jab.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Taneyev jabs at Edwards's body.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taneyev throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taneyev.
Taneyev looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Taneyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taneyev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taneyev throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwards takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taneyev.
Taneyev misses with a wild combination.
Edwards takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Edwards has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Taneyev.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taneyev just manages to avoid it.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Taneyev.
Edwards was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Edwards lands a jab to the nose.
Taneyev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taneyev scrambles back to his feet.
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Taneyev moves away and avoids it.
Taneyev throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Taneyev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taneyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Taneyev.
Taneyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Taneyev misses with a double jab. #T3#
A big left from Edwards misses.
A combination from Taneyev does no damage.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taneyev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taneyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taneyev connects with a high kick.
Taneyev defending well as Edwards loads up on a big left hand.
Taneyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edwards lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Taneyev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taneyev throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws a low kick but Taneyev moves out of range easily.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Taneyev ducks down to avoid it. #T4##KD#
Edwards lands a big head kick that sends Taneyev tumbling to the mat! Edwards takes a step backwards and waves Taneyev back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Taneyev is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Valentin Taneyev has been cut.
Taneyev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edwards back to the cage. Taneyev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Taneyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Edwards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taneyev seems to have recovered his senses.
Taneyev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Taneyev feints a jab promting Edwards to slip. Taneyev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Edwards slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Edwards lands a nice hook to Taneyev's body. Taneyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Edwards cracks Taneyev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Edwards has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Taneyev to stand back up!
Taneyev scores with a jab to the body.
Taneyev misses with a lunging right hand
and Edwards counters with a big right hand! Oh Taneyev is in trouble here! Edwards follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: SFL 108 | Barbarian vs Raper
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Good leg kick by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws a head kick that misses.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Murhapuro connects with a body shot that sends Edwards's belly button to the back.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick from Murhapuro.
Edwards appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhapuro misses with a straight left.
Edwards throws a counter high kick but Murhapuro was just alert enough to avoid it.
Murhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhapuro moves away.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Edwards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhapuro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhapuro. #T1#
Edwards moves out of range of the leg kick from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Murhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Murhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Edwards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Edwards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murhapuro. Edwards shrugs it off though.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Murhapuro misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Edwards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhapuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Murhapuro scores with a hook to the body. Edwards takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murhapuro lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murhapuro!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhapuro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
Ife Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Murhapuro throws a body kick that misses.
Edwards half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Murhapuro scores with a jab to the head.
Murhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murhapuro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Murhapuro connects with a body shot.
Murhapuro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhapuro looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Murhapuro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edwards.
Murhapuro throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
Edwards works the jab nicely.
Murhapuro swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murhapuro!
Edwards throws a hook to the side of Murhapuro's head but Murhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhapuro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
Edwards looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Edwards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhapuro throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Murhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Murhapuro, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Murhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Edwards counters with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Murhapuro moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Murhapuro blocks the leg kick.
Murhapuro misses with a wild combination.
Murhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro digs a good body shot into Edwards's ribs.
Murhapuro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donk. Murhapuro catches Edwards right on the button with a cross.
Murhapuro lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Edwards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwards appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauke Murhapuro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Edwards slips under a jab.
Murhapuro is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Murhapuro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Edwards makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Murhapuro throws a leg kick that misses.
Murhapuro swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Murhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Murhapuro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murhapuro.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhapuro. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Pauke Murhapuro has been cut.
Murhapuro throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Murhapuro 's knee.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhapuro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Murhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.#T1#
Murhapuro throws a sloppy body shot
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhapuro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murhapuro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edwards in his tracks.
Murhapuro avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Edwards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhapuro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murhapuro slips a straight right by Edwards.
Murhapuro misses the jab.
Murhapuro misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards dips to his left and cracks Murhapuro with an uppercut!
Edwards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Murhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Murhapuro pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Murhapuro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhapuro throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhapuro misses with a leg kick.
Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Murhapuro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Murhapuro moved out of range.
Murhapuro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murhapuro lands with a nice body punch.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro misses with a straight left. #T3#
Murhapuro darts in looking for a takedown but Edwards gets double underhooks and turns Murhapuro into the cage.
Edwards misses with a lunging right hand
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhapuro throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards lands a right hook to the body.
Edwards defending well as Murhapuro loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards needs to keep his hands up - Murhapuro had a free shot at his head there.
Edwards displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #KD#
Edwards lands a big right hand that sends Murhapuro crashing to the mat! Edwards stays standing though and waves Murhapuro back to his feet!#ROC#Murhapuro is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Murhapuro is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
A low kick from Murhapuro is predictable there
and Edwards counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Murhapuro out cold! What a finish! Edwards is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SFL 102 | Nemesis
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Lund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lund scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lund takes a step back to recover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edwards lands a nice looking body shot.
Edwards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lund stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ife Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lund closes the distance and clinches.
Lund tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lund misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Edwards swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Lund counters by clinching up.
Lund lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lund lands with a shot to the body.
Lund's corner calls for a 1-2. Lund obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lund throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Edwards counter with a right hand. #T1#
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Lund counters with a left to the body.
Edwards throws a right hand that misses
and Lund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Edwards is predictable there
and Lund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lund looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards scores with a nice right hand.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Lund scores with a hook to the body. Edwards takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lund's corner calls for a 1-2. Lund obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards checks a low kick from Lund.
Lund looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Lund.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lund moves away.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lund was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lund.
Lund lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edwards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lund.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lund just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards tries a quick counter leg kick but Lund is wise to it.
Lund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Lund is looking to wear down Edwards with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edwards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edwards motions for Lund to come forward. Edwards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards misses with a two punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Edwards blocks the leg kick.
Edwards takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edwards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lund looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Lund cracks Edwards with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Lund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards misses with a hook. Lund ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Lund throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards is looking to slow Lund down with leg kicks.
Lund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Lund thumps Edwards with a low kick.
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lund takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edwards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lund is able to avoid easily.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Lund steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Edwards tries to score with a low kick but Lund moves his leg out of the way.
Edwards throws the left hand but Lund avoids the punch easily.
Lund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Edwards throws a sloppy body shot
and Lund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Lund counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Lund moves into the clinch.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but Lund uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Lund. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Lund avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Lund working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Edwards to work.
Lund tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards dodges an elbow strike from Lund.
Edwards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lund tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards looking to slow down the pace here.
Edwards trying to control the position but instead, Lund has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edwards into the cage.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lund misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards avoids the elbow strike from Lund, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aaron Lund will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lund's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Edwards misses with a hook. Lund ducked under it nicely.
Lund throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lund is out of range and Edwards settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lund.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lund. That's going to slow Edwards down.
Lund takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Edwards slams his shin into Lund's torso.
Lund staying out of range there.
Edwards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lund throws a leg kick but Edwards moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Lund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lund fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Edwards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aaron Lund is winning the standup battle so far.
Lund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Lund ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Lund misses the target.
Edwards let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Crunch! Lund slams his shin into Edwards's torso.
Lund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards misses with an uppercut.
Edwards moves out of range as Lund strikes.
Lund throws a leg kick that is checked
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lund throws a chopping leg kick but Edwards manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Edwards takes a swing at Lund's ribcage but misses.
Lund jabs Edwards to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lund looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
Edwards lands a jab to the head.
Lund blocks the body kick.
Lund fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
A left lands for Lund.
Edwards feints and then cracks Lund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lund down.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Lund misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Lund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lund cracks a nice hook into Edwards's ribs.
Lund pivots, looking for a leg kick but Edwards is out of range and Lund settles back down.
Lund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
Lund lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Lund lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Edwards throws a low kick but Lund moves out of range easily.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lund moves away.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lund.
Edwards now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lund cracks Edwards with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Edwards.
Edwards lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Edwards misses with an uppercut.
Lund with a hook.
Donk. Edwards catches Lund right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lund manages to avoid it.
Lund walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Edwards checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lund throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
Lund scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edwards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lund stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lund drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left lands for Edwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edwards. That's going to slow Lund down.
Lund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Lund takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lund.
Edwards lands with a shot to the body.
Lund cracks a nice hook into Edwards's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lund. #T4#
Lund lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Lund avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a looping left.
Edwards with a nice calf kick.
Edwards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lund.
Edwards scores with a nice head shot.
Lund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
Edwards walks into a left hand.
Lund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lund.
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lund misses with a shot to the body
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lund throwing a counter right hand but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards throws a hook but Lund avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ife Edwards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Lund. Beautiful body shot.
Lund misses with a looping right.
Lund scores with a sloppy right hand. Edwards should have avoided that one.
Lund misses with a body kick.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lund was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Lund saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edwards, as that shot connected.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lund counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lund scores with a hook.
Lund avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Lund counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edwards. Edwards obviously looking to wear him down.
Lund moves out of range of the strikes.
Lund moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.#CL#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Lund has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow. #T1#
Edwards letting Lund take a breather here.
Lund lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Lund creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lund lands an elbow that stopped Edwards in his tracks for a moment.
Lund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards tries a body shot but Lund blocks it.
Lund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards tries a body shot but Lund blocks it.
Lund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lund lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Lund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aaron Lund has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Edwards. #T2#
Lund misses with a body punch.
Lund lands an uppercut.
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!
Lund struggles to land a body shot inside as Edwards controls his hands.
Lund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.
Edwards takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lund lands an elbow inside that Edwards shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lund up against the cage.
Lund takes a shot to the head.
Lund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lund as Edwards tries to tie him up. #T3#
Edwards misses with the head strike.
Edwards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edwards misses with some punches.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lund misses with some punches.
Edwards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edwards can pounce on him.
Lund misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
Edwards needs to keep his hands up - Lund had a free shot at his head there.
Lund throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lund lands a lovely overhand right.
Lund moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Edwards takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Edwards blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Lund connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lund slips under a jab from Edwards.
Lund staying out of range there.
Edwards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lund.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Lund.
Edwards moves out of range as Lund throws a body kick.
Lund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards throws out a leg kick but Lund moves out of range and Edwards only half commits.
Lund fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lund slips a jab from Edwards.
Edwards on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Edwards has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lund.
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Edwards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Lund clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ife Edwards's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Lund counters with an outside leg kick.
Lund scores with the left hand. Edwards knows he should have avoided that one.
Lund misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Edwards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Lund misses.
Edwards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards slips a straight right by Lund.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
That kick from Edwards tenderised Lund's leg. Lund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lund feints and then cracks Edwards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edwards down.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lund.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Lund does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Edwards tried to score with a low kick but Lund checks it.
A quick step to the side and Lund tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Lund slips the punch.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lund.
Lund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lund thuds his right hand into Edwards's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lund on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Edwards is looking to score with low kicks.
Lund lands a nice looking body kick.
Edwards scores with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Lund takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Edwards takes a swing at Lund's ribcage but misses.
Lund defending well as Edwards loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Lund throws a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
A nice side step and Edwards releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Edwards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edwards misses with a hook. Lund ducked under it nicely.
Edwards lands a jab to Lund's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lund.
A counter left hand to the body from Lund misses its target.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lund.
Edwards shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards thows a leg kick but Lund checks it
and Lund counters with an inside leg kick.
Lund ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Lund lands the left hand.
Good shot there by Edwards.
Lund with a hook.
Edwards tries to work over Lund's front leg with a kick but Lund checks it. #T3#
Lund misses with a kick to the body.
Lund thumps Edwards with a low kick.
Edwards connects with a leg kick.
Lund misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Lund.
Edwards lands an overhand right.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Lund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Lund jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Lund sees coming a mile off.
Lund checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lund is looking to counter the offense by Edwards and move into the clinch.
Edwards scores with a hook.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Lund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.#T4#
Lund throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lund throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Lund moved out of range nicely.
Edwards takes one to the side of the head.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Lund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lund throws a leg kick which misses Edwards's front leg but catches the back leg as Edwards tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lund. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Edwards releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lund.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lund counters with a straight right hand.
Lund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Edwards with a nice calf kick.
Edwards feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lunds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Edwards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ife Edwards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ife Edwards's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Lund misses with a straight left.
Lund with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Lund.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Lund.
Decent striking displayed by Lund there.
Lund fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edwards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lund throws out a leg kick but Edwards moves out of range and Lund only half commits.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lund.
Edwards lands an overhand right.
Edwards throws a jab but it's blocked by Lund.
Lund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Lund connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Edwards misses with a leg kick.
Edwards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lund.
Edwards throws a right hand that misses
and Lund counters with a straight right hand.
Lund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edwards thuds his right hand into Lund's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Lund moves away from the strike by Edwards.
And Lund counters with a quick kick to the body but Edwards blocks it.
Lund throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lund.
Lund misses with a looping right.
Edwards lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Edwards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lund lands with an uppercut that bounces Edwards off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Edwards misses.
Lund throws out a leg kick but Edwards moves out of range and Lund only half commits. #T2#
Edwards throws a push kick but Lund slaps the foot to one side.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards tests Lund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lund with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edwards to score with a decent uppercut.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Edwards drops his hands momentarily and Lund takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lund lands with a hook. Edwards tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lund lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards throws a hook to the side of Lund's head but Lund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lund scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lund slips under a jab.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lund checks a leg kick.
Lund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards lands a leg kick that knocks Lund off balance momentarily.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lund avoids the body shot from Edwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Lund throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Lund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lund throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lund.
Edwards tries to land a leg kick but Lund saw it coming and moves away.
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards throws a body punch but Lund moves out of range.
Edwards takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Edwards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lund missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Lund's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Decent striking displayed by Lund there.
Lund moves out of range of the strikes.
Lund looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Lund.
Lund checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edwards connects with a crisp jab.
Lund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aaron Lund.
Well Lund has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Lund!
Aaron Lund took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: SFL 94 | Shipilov vs Atunes II
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Wojcik tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
We've been told by Wojcik's head coaches at Russian Bears Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edwards takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Wojcik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wojcik looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Wojcik moved out of range.
Ryszard Wojcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wojcik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Wojcik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick
and Wojcik counters with a nice body shot.
Edwards scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojcik looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Wojcik. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wojcik crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Edwards - the referee stops the clock and Wojcik gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Edwards. Wojcik manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wojcik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
letting Wojcik counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Wojcik.
Edwards throws the left hand but Wojcik avoids the punch easily.
Wojcik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Wojcik is just out of range.
Edwards misses with a shot to the body
and Wojcik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wojcik misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Wojcik misses with a looping right.
A big right from Wojcik misses.
Wojcik misses with a looping left.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Wojcik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojcik throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards throws the left hand but Wojcik avoids the punch easily.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
Edwards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edwards misses the body punch
letting Wojcik counter with a right hand. #T3#
Wojcik misses with a hook.
Edwards now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wojcik lands with a shot to the body.
Wojcik throws a lazy uppercut
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wojcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Edwards appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wojcik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edwards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Edwards - that will leave a mark!
Edwards misses the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wojcik!
Edwards does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wojcik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Wojcik throws a right hand that misses
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Ryszard Wojcik's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Wojcik's ribs.#KD2#
Edwards cracks Wojcik with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Edwards has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wojcik to stand back up!#ROC2#Wojcik is rocked!
Edwards scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Wojcik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards throws a powerful right kick. Wojcik tried to block low but the kick was high! Wojcik was taken right off of his feet! Edwards jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: SFL 87 | Hopkins vs Johnson II
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Brown scores with a head kick. Edwards tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bill Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown misses with the body kick
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Edwards shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Edwards swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Edwards lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Bill Brown has been cut.
A head kick from Brown lands but Edwards takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brown has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown cracks Edwards with an open hand slap.
Brown misses with a looping right.
A solid body kick from Brown.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Brown catches Edwards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards scores with a jab to the head.
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Brown digs a good body shot into Edwards's ribs.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards avoids the head kick by Brown.
Edwards feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Edwards counters with a nice right hand that sends Brown toppling to the canvas! Brown scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Edwards finish him?!#T2#
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown connects with a high kick.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Brown.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown with a hook.
Edwards scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Brown is rocked!
Brown throws a head kick that half lands.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Brown throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Brown tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
A head kick by Brown misses #KD#
and Edwards counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brown! Edwards lets Brown back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Brown wants to stay close but Edwards steps back to make room for something. Brown seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Edwards and Brown drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SFL 81 | Shipilov vs Wojcik
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Muhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Muhapuro staying out of range there.
A cross from Edwards lands.
Edwards scores with a body shot.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Muhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
Edwards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhapuro lands with a cross.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Muhapuro - just one landing.
Muhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Muhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Muhapuro has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.
Muhapuro looking to stall. #BC#
Edwards breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Edwards blocks a jab.
Muhapuro wants to slow Edwards down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Nice shot by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a right hand
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Edwards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muhapuro looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Edwards's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muhapuro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edwards scrambles back to his feet.
Edwards cracks Muhapuro with an open hand slap.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
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!
Muhapuro looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
Muhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muhapuro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edwards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edwards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edwards finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muhapuro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Muhapuro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
Muhapuro misses with a head kick.
Edwards tries to land a leg kick but Muhapuro saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been hearing reports that Edwards has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Muhapuro. Muhapuro maintains the clinch.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards leaning against his opponent.
Edwards lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Edwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muhapuro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edwards's brow.
Edwards lands with a right to the head.
Edwards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Muhapuro.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edwards pushes Muhapuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Edwards pushes Muhapuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Edwards on the inside.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
Muhapuro pushes off an throws an elbow but Edwards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Edwards looking to slow down the pace here.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muhapuro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Edwards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muhapuro or not.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike from Muhapuro.
Edwards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
Edwards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muhapuro looks winded!
Edwards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards pushes Muhapuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Edwards lands a shot to the body.
Edwards lands a body shot. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards lands a left hand.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Muhapuro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
Edwards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Muhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Edwards to work.
Edwards tries a body shot but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Edwards seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muhapuro can turn it around.
Edwards is leaning against Muhapuro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edwards up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife 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 throws a hook but Muhapuro avoids it easily.
Muhapuro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Muhapuro.
Edwards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Muhapuro sees coming a mile off.
Muhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Edwards there.
Muhapuro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Muhapuro forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.
Ife Edwards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Edwards.
Edwards takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro pushes off an throws an elbow but Edwards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Edwards tries a body shot but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands. #T1#
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Edwards.
Edwards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Edwards works on Muhapuro's body with a couple of short punches.
Edwards blocks the elbow strike.
Muhapuro misses with an elbow strike.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Edwards.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edwards.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro checks a low kick from Edwards.
Muhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Muhapuro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Edwards - the referee stops the clock and Muhapuro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Edwards. Muhapuro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Edwards throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Muhapuro counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards jabs at Muhapuro's body.
Edwards swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muhapuro.
Edwards swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Edwards lands a jab to the head.
Muhapuro lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards blocks a leg kick.
Edwards feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards half committed to a counter leg kick.
Muhapuro lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muhapuro. That's going to slow Edwards down.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhapuro can do to turn this around?#T3#
Muhapuro throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
Muhapuro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards walks into a left hand.
Muhapuro avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Muhapuro throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
Muhapuro throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Edwards thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Muhapuro if he has to take too many more of those.
Edwards works the jab nicely.
Muhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Muhapuro is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edwards darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Muhapuro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhapuro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muhapuro thumps Edwards with a low kick.#T4#
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muhapuro at a distance.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muhapuro throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muhapuro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muhapuro looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Muhapuro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edwards, as that shot connected.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Muhapuro saw that one coming.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that second round.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edwards misses with some punches.
Edwards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Muhapuro.
Edwards works on Muhapuro's body with a couple of short punches.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Edwards as the two fighters clinch.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards avoids the elbow strike from Muhapuro, against the cage.
Edwards pushes Muhapuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Muhapuro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edwards presses Muhapuro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edwards is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Edwards.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards digs a right hand underneath Muhapuro's ribcage. Muhapuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edwards stalling against the cage.
Edwards trying to control the position but instead, Muhapuro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edwards into the cage.
A body shot lands from Edwards.
Edwards tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards tries a body shot but Muhapuro blocks it.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Edwards avoids the elbow strike from Muhapuro, against the cage.
Edwards pushes Muhapuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Edwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Edwards tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro takes a shot to the head.
Muhapuro cracks Edwards with a nice body shot.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muhapuro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edwards.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards avoids the elbow strike from Muhapuro, against the cage.
Muhapuro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
A short right from Edwards.
Muhapuro misses with an elbow over the top.#T3##BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Muhapuro misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Muhapuro. Edwards shrugs it off though.
Muhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edwards lands an overhand right.
Edwards jabs at Muhapuro's body.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ife Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Edwards tries to move into range but Muhapuro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Muhapuro misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick as Edwards jumps back.
Muhapuro takes one to the side of the head.
Muhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muhapuro tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Muhapuro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Edwards scores with a jab to the body.
Muhapuro walks into a left hand.
Muhapuro tries to clinch
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards scores with a jab.
Edwards swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Paul Muhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ife Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ife Edwards!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ife Edwards waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SFL 71 | Turf War
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Bob scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edwards.
Bob throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.
Edwards lands a leg kick that knocks Bob off balance momentarily.
Bob throws a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bob walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Edwards checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Edwards motions for Bob to come forward. Edwards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bob lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards connects with a leg kick.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Bob takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Edwards as he checks the leg kick.
Bob with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob wants to slow Edwards down by chopping away at his legs.
Bob feints and then cracks Edwards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edwards down.
Bob tries to land a leg kick but Edwards saw it coming and moves away.
Bob cracks Edwards with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.#T1#
Bob throws a chopping leg kick but Edwards manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Bob sees coming a mile off.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
Edwards looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Edwards throws a front kick aimed at Bob's knee but Bob avoids it well.
Edwards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
Edwards is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bob throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards tried to counter with a leg kick but Bob avoided it.
Bob with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bob lands a nice looking body kick.
Edwards works the jab nicely.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bob takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob slips a straight right by Edwards.#T2#
Edwards misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Bob releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bob.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bob lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edwards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edwards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Edwards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards thuds a left hand into Bob's body.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Bob wants to land a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Edwards stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bob takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edwards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bob doesn't seem bothered though.
Bob bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big right from Bob misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards misses with an uppercut.
Bob appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Bob misses with a body kick.
Jab by Edwards.
Bob chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edwards can pounce on him.
Bob is looking to chop away at Edwards's legs.
Edwards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Bob feints and then cracks Edwards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edwards down.
Edwards misses with a body punch
and Bob counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards scores with a spinning back kick!
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edwards connects with a body shot.
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 leg kick checked by Bob.
Bob was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Bob. Bob maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bob - that landed with a thud.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action. #T4#
Bob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Bob tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards is looking to score with low kicks.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Bob.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Edwards. Beautiful body shot.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bob lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwards's sensitive parts.
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwards backing away here, and Bob unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Bob scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bob.
Bob misses with a wild combination.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bob misses with a looping left.
Silent Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards connects with a looping right hand.
Edwards tries a low kick but Bob avoids it.
Bob's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Bob avoids it.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Edwards is looking to wear down Bob with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bob scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bob misses with the body kick
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Bob misses.
Bob throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bob pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bob buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bob blocks the leg kick.
Bob connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Edwards swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Bob throws a low kick, looking for Edwards's leg but Edwards calmly moves out of range.
Edwards scores with the left hand. Bob knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Bob closes the distance and clinches.
Bob working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edwards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Edwards tries to stall but Bob uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bob working aggressively here. #TD2#
Bob gets control of Edwards's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bob will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Edwards wanted to stand there but Bob had control of the position.
Bob keeping full guard, as Edwards tries to pass.
Edwards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Edwards wanted to stand there but Bob had control of the position. #T2##SUB2#
Edwards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bob has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edwards has managed to get both his arms back between Bob's legs - danger averted.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Edwards stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Edwards scores with a decent looking hook.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Bob fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bob thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Bob throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edwards counters with a good, hard body kick but Bob shrugs it off.
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!
Edwards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edwards lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bob has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bob and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Bob doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bob with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Bob.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob misses with a body kick.
Bob with a hook.
Edwards is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
Bob motions for Edwards to come forward. Bob throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bob looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Bob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Bob throws a front kick aimed at Edwards's knee but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards checks a low kick from Bob.#T4#
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Edwards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edwards checks a low kick from Bob.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Edwards checks a low kick from Bob.
Bob is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards cracks Bob with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bob dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
Edwards throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Donk. Edwards catches Bob right on the button with a cross.
Edwards fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bob is out of range.
A jab from Edwards finds it's way through Bob's defenses.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Bob throws a low kick but Edwards moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bob.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bob throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Bob counters with a good low kick that Edwards was not able to check.
Edwards lands with a kick to the temple. Bob shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bob shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bob pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bob throws a solid leg kick but Edwards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bob.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Bob appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bob swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edwards scores with a push kick.
Bob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards.
Edwards cracks Bob with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Bob misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Edwards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bob doesn't seem phased though.
Bob connects with a leg kick.
Bob throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bob.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Bob manages to avoid it.
Bob is looking to chop away at Edwards's legs.
Bob moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Bob with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
Bob gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bob moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Edwards.
Bob misses with a leg kick.
Bob throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Bob misses with a hook.
Edwards is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Edwards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bob has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Edwards.
Edwards throws a shot to the body.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Bob saw that one coming.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.
Bob throws a sloppy body shot
and Edwards counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bob thinking.
Bob moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bob wants to land a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Edwards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bob doesn't seem phased though.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edwards misses the jab.
Edwards cracks Bob with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Bob saw that one coming.
Bob connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bob throws a leg kick that misses.
Bob has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Edwards.
Edwards lunges at Bob with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bob's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bob, as that shot connected.
Bob with the inside leg kick.
Bob throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards connects with a single shot there.
Edwards lands with a hook. Bob tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edwards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edwards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bob throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
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!
Bob throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
Bob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edwards swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bob.
Bob fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
Bob throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Edwards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ife Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bob throws a predictable looking body shot
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edwards.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
Edwards lands a really nice looking cross but Bob seems unphased.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Edwards moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bob connects with a leg kick.
Bob looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice straight punches there by Bob. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bob.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards slips under a jab from Bob.
And Edwards counters with a quick kick to the body but Bob blocks it.
Bob tries a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
Bob throws a sloppy body shot
and Edwards counters with a body kick.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bob.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ife 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ife Edwards!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ife Edwards thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PFC 262 Blazkov vs Perera
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Edwards throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range. #TD2#
Gagnon shoots in and gets a takedown into Edwards's guard.
Edwards seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gagnon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Edwards's head.
Gagnon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gagnon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Gagnon from controlling successfully.
Gagnon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edwards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Edwards has his feet on Gagnon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gagnon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Edwards quickly recovers to half guard.

Edwards manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gagnon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gagnon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Gagnon blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards tries a body shot but Gagnon blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Gagnon's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Gagnon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gagnon! But no joy.
Gagnon tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Gagnon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Gagnon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwards's waist but Edwards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gagnon off to one side. #CL2#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Gagnon. Gagnon maintains the clinch.
Edwards is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Edwards misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards slows down the pace here.
Edwards managing to block the knees to the body from Gagnon.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edwards throws a punch but it's blocked by Gagnon. #T3#
Edwards misses with some punches.
Gagnon blocking some punches. #BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gagnon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards jabs at Gagnon's body.
Edwards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gagnon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gagnon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Edwards - the referee stops the clock and Gagnon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Edwards. Gagnon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
Gagnon misses with a takedown attempt - Edwards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ife Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Gagnon.
Edwards with the inside leg kick.
Gagnon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Gagnon slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Edwards misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edwards.
Gagnon tries to clinch up.
Gagnon misses with a takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwards throws a front kick aimed at Gagnon's knee but Gagnon avoids it well.
Gagnon misses with a looping left.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
Edwards lands a head shot.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards 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 misses with a low kick.
Gagnon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwards's waist but Edwards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gagnon off to one side.
Gagnon avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Edwards lands with a good body shot.
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Edwards. That snapped Gagnon's head back.
Good work by Gagnon as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Gagnon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Edwards sprawls well initially but Gagnon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Edwards manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gagnon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Gagnon controls the action.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
Edwards leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gagnon can't break the clinch.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gagnon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards tries to work over Gagnon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
A clash of legs there as Gagnon blocks the low kick.
Edwards misses with a hook.
Edwards thuds his shin into the meat of Gagnon's side.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gagnon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edwards avoids it really well and circles away.
Ife Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Gagnon.#T2#
Nice body punch from Edwards.
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gagnon gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
Edwards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Edwards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gagnon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gagnon is defended easily by Edwards.#T3#
Nice jab there from Edwards.
Gagnon slips a straight right by Edwards.
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
Edwards throws a front kick that sends Gagnon stumbling back into the cage.
Edwards throws a hook to the side of Gagnon's head but Gagnon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Gagnon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gagnon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gagnon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edwards finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gagnon fails with the takedown
and Edwards finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gagnon is breathing heavily.
Edwards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gagnon's hands.#T4#
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Edwards gets caught napping as Gagnon dives in and scores a takedown. Edwards manages to retain guard.

Edwards is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gagnon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gagnon or not.
Edwards pushes Gagnon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gagnon blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Gagnon blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gagnon's elbow. #BC#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Edwards throws a lazy head kick
and Gagnon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edwards lands a right hook to the body.
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gagnon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edwards can pounce on him.
Gagnon has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
Edwards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edwards wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Gagnon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gagnon showed some decent athleticism there.

Edwards has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gagnon is on him like a limpet, forcing Edwards back against the cage.#BC#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gagnon shoots in but Edwards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gagnon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gagnon takes one on the button.
Gagnon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Gagnon dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
That kick from Edwards tenderised Gagnon's leg. Gagnon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gagnon lands a jab.
Edwards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Edwards takes a swing at Gagnon's ribcage but misses.
Ife Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
Edwards scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gagnon in his tracks.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Gagnon gets a double leg takedown into Edwards's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagnon lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Edwards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gagnon throws a big right hand that misses.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Gagnon postures up.
Edwards is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet but Gagnon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gagnon passes into half guard.
Edwards is trying to stand back up but Gagnon is controlling him #ES#
Edwards kicks Gagnon off and gets back to his feet.
Gagnon tries to clinch but Edwards moves away
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Nice body punch from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Gagnon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edwards scores with a body shot.
Edwards throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gagnon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Edwards.
Gagnon doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gagnon shoots for a double leg takedown but Edwards sprawls well. He's pushed Gagnon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ife Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Gagnon.
Nice shot lands for Edwards.
Ife Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Gagnon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gagnon is in Edwards's guard.

Edwards pushes Gagnon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards throws a leg kick but Gagnon checks it.
Ife Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Edwards displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gagnon.
Edwards connects with a body shot that sends Gagnon's belly button to the back.
Edwards's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gagnon under the eye.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luc Gagnon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edwards cracks Gagnon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gagnon shoots in but no luck this time.
Edwards comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Gagnon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Edwards with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Edwards clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ife Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 257 Blazkov vs Innaritu
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edwards misses with a hook
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Lupei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Lupei, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Lupei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Lupei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lupei. Edwards shrugs it off though.
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Lupei delivers a nice body kick.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Lupei lands with a nice body kick.
Edwards bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lupei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edwards in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lupei.
Edwards throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a kick to the body
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edwards.
A leg kick checked by Edwards.#T2#
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Lupei tries a quick counter leg kick but Edwards is wise to it.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Edwards gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lupei counters with a nice body kick.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Edwards misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lupei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Lupei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Edwards looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Lupei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Lupei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Lupei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Edwards defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Edwards trying to stall but Lupei improves his position.
Lupei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edwards backwards. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei working aggressively here. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lupei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei scores with a leg kick.
Lupei needs to keep his hands up - Edwards had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Lupei has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lupei lands a body punch.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei avoiding damage.
Edwards works on Lupei's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Lupei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edwards up against the cage.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Edwards just leaning against Lupei, taking a breather.
Lupei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Edwards is keeping busy.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Lupei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edwards.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a low kick. #T2#
Lupei misses with a few strikes there.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Lupei has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Edwards.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Lupei.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards.
Lupei keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
A shot in the inside from Edwards.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Edwards scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei cracks Edwards with a nice body shot.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Edwards slows down the pace here.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Lupei looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Edwards tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lupei wants to break free but Edwards has control.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Edwards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Edwards controls his hands.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Lupei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Edwards stalling against the cage.
Lupei taking a breather.#BC#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lupei - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Edwards thows a leg kick but Lupei checks it
and Lupei counters with a one-two to the body.
Edwards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edwards there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Lupei instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Lupei throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Lupei's corner calls for a 1-2. Lupei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edwards lands with a good body shot.
Edwards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lupei blocks the body kick.
Edwards with a hook.#T2#
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!
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lupei. That one must have hurt.
Lupei tried to score with a low kick but Edwards checks it.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Lupei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Edwards counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lupei.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Edwards tries to stall but Lupei uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Edwards is keeping busy.
Edwards cracks Lupei with a nice body shot.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Edwards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edwards misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei stalling in the clinch but Edwards improves position. #T4#
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Lupei tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edwards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lupei moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Lupei tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Edwards has knocked Lupei down with a huge combo! Edwards steps away and waves a wobbly Lupei back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Lupei is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Serafim Lupei.
Well Lupei 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
Our winner, Serafim Lupei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 251 Monkey vs Poli
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Khadan misses.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Khadan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Khadan's ribs.
Khadan lands the left hand.#CL2#
Khadan closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards tries to work over Khadan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Edwards.
Edwards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Khadan controls the action.
Khadan works on Edwards's body with a couple of short punches.
Edwards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khadans head.
Khadan lands with a left to the head.
Khadan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadan working aggressively here. #BC#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards throws a hook but Khadan blocks it.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khadan throws out the jab.
Khadan ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
An inside leg kick from Edwards misses. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Khadan.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Khadan avoids them all with ease.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Edwards's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khadan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khadan misses with a straight right.
Edwards looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Khadan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edwards under the eye.
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Khadan moves away and avoids it.
Ife Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Edwards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khadan blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadan presses Edwards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Khadan.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Khadan misses with a punch to the body.
Khadan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khadan misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Khadan controls the action.
Edwards is trying to stall.
Edwards tries a body shot but Khadan blocks it.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Khadan controls the action.
Edwards pushes Khadan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards working aggressively here.
Khadan scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards takes a swing at Khadan's ribcage but misses.
Khadan loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.#T3#
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Khadan checks a leg kick nicely.
Khadan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edwards.#TD2#
Khadan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Khadan is pressing down on Edwards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edwards is holding on for now.
Edwards trying to control from the bottom.
Khadan is keen to just control but Edwards is a slippery customer.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Khadan 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.
Edwards tries to kick Khadan off but Khadan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Edwards tries to get to full guard but Khadan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Khadan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khadan controlling the pace.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet.
Khadan trying to control the pace.
Edwards is trying to stand.
Khadan wants to control but Edwards is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadan misses with a looping left.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khadan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwards as he jumps to the side.
Edwards is looking to counter the offense by Khadan and move into the clinch.
Khadan lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edwards. That's going to slow Khadan down.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Khadan sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Edwards tries to sprawl but Khadan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Khadan prevents Edwards from standing back up. #ES#
Edwards manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Khadan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short left from Khadan.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards can't break the clinch.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khadan lands a body shot.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Khadan avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Khadan is working for takedown but Edwards is calmly controlling the position for now.
Khadan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edwards.#T1#
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Khadan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.
Khadan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khadan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Odchigin Khadan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khadan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Khadan controls the action.
Khadan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards stalling in the clinch but Khadan improves position.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Edwards can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khadan is keeping busy.#BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Khadan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Khadan persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Ife Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odchigin Khadan.
Khadan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Khadan counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Khadan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Khadan defending well as Edwards loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Khadan doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Khadan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edwards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Khadan.#CL#
Edwards darts in and clinches Khadan up against the cage.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Khadan - that landed with a thud.
Khadan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khadan can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Khadan wants to take the fight to the mat but Edwards manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khadan misses with some punches.
A short right from Edwards.
A short left from Khadan.
Khadan lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards. #T3#
Khadan struggles to land a body shot inside as Edwards controls his hands.
Khadan keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Edwards lands an uppercut.
Khadan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khadan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadan controls his hands. #BC2#
Khadan manages to break the clinch.
Edwards throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Khadan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khadan scores with the left hand. Edwards knows he should have avoided that one.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards lands a jab.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khadan throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Khadan scores with the left hand. Edwards knows he should have avoided that one.
Khadan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Khadan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Edwards takes a swing at Khadan's ribcage but misses.
Khadan tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch.
Edwards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khadan.
A right hand to the body from Khadan.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Khadan avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Khadan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edwards.
A short right from Edwards on the inside.
Khadan lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Khadan - that landed with a thud.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadan's elbow.
Khadan presses Edwards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Khadan.
Khadan is working Edwards over against the cage.
Edwards blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odchigin Khadan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Khadan misses the target.
Edwards misses with a looping left.
Khadan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khadan lands with an overhand left.
Edwards misses with a body shot
and Khadan counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khadan.
Khadan slips a jab from Edwards.
Khadan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Khadan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edwards lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Khadan.
Edwards throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Khadan counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Khadan advances to mount.
Odchigin Khadan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khadan wants to control the pace but Edwards is squirming around nicely.
Khadan avoids the attempt from Edwards to control.
Khadan moves to back control.
Edwards staying busy and making it hard for Khadan to control.
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet but Khadan has full control of the position and if anything, Edwards has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khadan tries to keep control of the position but Edwards is staying busy.
Edwards rolls, trying to escape but Khadan keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Edwards preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Khadan. #T2#
Khadan is trying to control but Edwards is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Khadan trying to control but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards tries to control Khadan's body but Khadan pushes him off. Edwards squirms to his side and now Khadan has his back! #SUB2#
Khadan looking to break Edwards's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Edwards remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Khadan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Edwards prevents Khadan from getting a body triangle.
Edwards is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Khadan is hanging on to Edwards's back as he tries to escape.
Khadan missing with punches from the back.
Edwards just trying to survive but Khadan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Khadan is hanging on to Edwards's back as he tries to escape.
Khadan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Khadan struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Khadan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Edwards has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Khadan looking to break Edwards's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Edwards remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Khadan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4##SUB2#
Khadan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Edwards knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Edwards for a finish.
Edwards is trying to stand back up.
Khadan has the hooks in. Edwards is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Khadan wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy.#ES#
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Khadan off. It looks like it's working - Khadan slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Edwards displaying calm under pressure there.
Edwards jabs at Khadan's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadan staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odchigin Khadan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khadan 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odchigin Khadan!
A very excited looking Odchigin Khadan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 247 Arundel vs Boretti
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McConnell loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McConnell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edwards in his tracks.
McConnell misses the shot to the body.
Edwards swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Edwards's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edwards checks a low kick from McConnell.#CL2#
McConnell has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
McConnell blocking some punches.
McConnell working aggressively here.
Edwards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards lands with a right to the head.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
Edwards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've been informed that McConnell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Edwards taking a breather.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards has McConnell pressed against the cage. #T1#
Edwards lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwards prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McConnell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.#T2#
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
McConnell gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards misses with some punches.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edwards.
Edwards tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McConnell tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McConnell throws a leg kick which misses Edwards's front leg but catches the back leg as Edwards tries to avoid it. #CL2#
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McConnell backwards. #T3#
McConnell lands a body shot.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards misses with the head strike.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.
McConnell lands a body punch. #T4#
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
McConnell tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but McConnell moved out of range nicely.
Edwards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McConnell doesn't seem bothered though.
Edwards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McConnell's hands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Edwards - that will leave a mark!
McConnell throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range. #CL2#
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
McConnell has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Edwards.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
Edwards is trying to stall.
McConnell gets through Edwards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
Edwards misses with the head strike.
Edwards has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McConnell digs a right hand into Edwards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edwards's gas tank.
Edwards misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell lands a body punch.
McConnell works on Edwards's body with a couple of short punches.
Edwards tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edwards tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards looking to stall.
McConnell tries to pull guard but Edwards won't allow it.
McConnell presses Edwards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edwards or not.
McConnell tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edwards lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
McConnell presses Edwards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edwards taking a breather.
McConnell tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards tries to stall but McConnell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edwards prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Edwards looking to stall.
Edwards gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
McConnell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edwards walks away with a smile on his face. McConnell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
Edwards tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
McConnell lands a body punch. #T3#
A short left from Edwards.
Edwards working aggressively here.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Edwards.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Edwards tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards is stalling here.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards letting McConnell take a breather here.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Edwards trying to control the position but instead, McConnell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edwards into the cage.
Edwards prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Edwards dips to his left and cracks McConnell with an uppercut!
Edwards swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards stuns McConnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McConnell looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
It looked like Edwards was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McConnell.#CL#
Edwards has McConnell up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards tries to stall but McConnell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards digs a right hand underneath McConnell's ribcage. McConnell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McConnell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Edwards.
McConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McConnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edwards finds it's way round the side to connect with McConnell's head. #ROC#McConnell is rocked!
A jab from Edwards misses.
McConnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
McConnell tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
McConnell seems to have recovered his senses.
McConnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Edwards connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but McConnell avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
McConnell drives through and clinches with Edwards against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edwards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McConnell taking a breather.
Edwards prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
McConnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edwards.
McConnell takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Edwards swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range. #KD#
Edwards lands a big uppercut and McConnell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McConnell looks OK. Edwards waves McConnell back to his feet!
McConnell is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Edwards doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! McConnell crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in McConnell's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
After the big win, Ife Edwards made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

Event: PFC 239 Aiken vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edwards.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edwards misses with a looping left.
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Edwards thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Edwards scores with a decent looking hook.
Edwards closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith slips a jab from Edwards.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Smith sets himself, and Edwards steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Smith. #T1#
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith catches Edwards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards. #CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edwards.
Edwards stalling against the cage.
The referee calls for Edwards to work.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Edwards stalling in the clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Edwards.
Edwards needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Edwards moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Edwards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Edwards tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Edwards's belly button to the back.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edwards throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Edwards in the body. #T3#
Edwards cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edwards's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Smith has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Edwards throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards. #T4#
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith prevents a body shot from Edwards.
A right hand to the body from Smith. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Edwards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Edwards's head back.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Edwards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith moves forwards but Edwards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edwards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Smith has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith 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#
Smith thows a body kick. Edwards tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Edwards checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Edwards's leg but Edwards calmly moves out of range.
Edwards takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Edwards has managed to clinch.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Joe Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards just leaning against Smith, taking a breather. #BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Joe Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Edwards.
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Smith tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Edwards wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Edwards is able to avoid easily.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #T3#
Edwards checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Edwards throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Edwards connects with a looping right hand.
Smith throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A bone on bone clash there as Edwards blocks the leg kick.
Edwards throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edwards if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Edwards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Edwards is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Edwards flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Edwards tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith works Edwards's body with a nice hook.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Edwards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Edwards lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edwards checks it well.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.#T2#
Smith is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
Smith misses with a hook
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.#CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edwards is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Edwards into the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards misses with the head strike.
Edwards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Edwards tries to tie him up.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Smith.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Edwards takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edwards lands a shot to the body.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith with a hook.
Edwards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Edwards releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Smith.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Smith thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SFL 31 | Apex Predators
Date: Dec 09, 2020

#R1#
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shipilov has time to react.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Shipilov looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Shipilov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shipilov can pounce on him.
Nice body kick there by Shipilov.
Shipilov defending well as Edwards loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shipilov.
Shipilov misses with a looping left.
Edwards thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Shipilov - just one landing.
Shipilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Shipilov moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Edwards throws a body punch but Shipilov moves out of range.
Shipilov tries a quick counter leg kick but Edwards is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Shipilov is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Edwards misses the jab.
Shipilov ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.#T1#
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Shipilov avoids it.
Shipilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Shipilov avoids it.
As Edwards backs off Shipilov throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
Shipilov takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Shipilov.
Shipilov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Shipilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shipilov.
Shipilov lands an overhand right.
Shipilov tries a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shipilov lands with an uppercut that bounces Edwards off the cage and back into range.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Shipilov slips a straight right by Edwards.
Shipilov throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipilov scores with a kick to the body.
Edwards blocks a jab.#T2#
Shipilov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards lands a right hook to the body.
Shipilov swinging wildly here.
Shipilov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Shipilov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shipilov.
Edwards slips under a jab from Shipilov.
Shipilov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shipilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edwards paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shipilov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shipilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Shipilov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shipilov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shipilov duly obliges.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edwards lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shipilov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shipilov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shipilov.
Shipilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Shipilov.
Some wild striking there from Shipilov.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards looks to throw the jab but Shipilov is out of range.
Shipilov misses the shot to the body.
Shipilov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edwards is looking to score with low kicks.
Shipilov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shipilov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Shipilov lands but Edwards takes it in his stride.
Shipilov lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Shipilov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Edwards lands with a hook. Shipilov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edwards takes a swing at Shipilov's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Edwards.
Shipilov throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Edwards.
Shipilov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sergey Shipilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Shipilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shipilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Shipilov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shipilov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Edwards's head.
Shipilov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Shipilov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shipilov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Shipilov misses with a low kick.
Shipilov looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
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.
Shipilov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shipilov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice cross by Shipilov.#ROC2#Edwards is rocked!
Shipilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Shipilov.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Shipilov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Shipilov as he checks the leg kick.
Sergey Shipilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Shipilov both land. Nice combination.
Shipilov looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shipilov.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shipilov just manages to avoid it.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shipilov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edwards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edwards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shipilov throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edwards throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shipilov on the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shipilov - that will leave a mark!
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Shipilov avoids it.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shipilov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
Edwards tries to clinch there but Shipilov circles away.
Edwards takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shipilov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shipilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Edwards misses its target.
Shipilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Shipilov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Edwards wants to clinch.
Edwards scores with a jab. Shipilov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Shipilov saw that one coming.
Shipilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Shipilov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shipilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shipilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shipilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards. #T3#
Good exchange - Shipilov coming out on top.
Shipilov lands a nice looking body shot.
Shipilov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Shipilov lands a head kick. Edwards smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shipilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shipilov cracks Edwards with a good jab.
Shipilov throws a low kick, looking for Edwards's leg but Edwards calmly moves out of range.
Shipilov misses with a hook to the body
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Shipilov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipilov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#KD#
Edwards lands a big uppercut and Shipilov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shipilov looks OK. Edwards waves Shipilov back to his feet!#ROC#Shipilov is rocked!
Edwards misses with a straight right.
Shipilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Shipilov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Shipilov. #T4#
Shipilov scores with a jab. Edwards acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Shipilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Shipilov throws a head kick that half lands.
Edwards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Edwards misses with a hook. Shipilov ducked under it nicely.
Shipilov throws out a leg kick but Edwards moves out of range and Shipilov only half commits.
Shipilov throws a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Shipilov saw that one coming.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shipilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards scores with a body shot.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shipilov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body. Shipilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Shipilov 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#
Shipilov throws a leg kick but Edwards sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Shipilov misses.
Edwards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shipilov cracks Edwards with a right hand to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Shipilov blocks the leg kick.
Edwards works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Edwards.
Shipilov walks into a straight right hand from Edwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edwards checks a leg kick.
It looked like Edwards was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shipilov.
Shipilov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipilov is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
Edwards checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shipilov drops his hands momentarily and Edwards needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Shipilov just on the top of the head. Shipilov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Shipilov - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SFL 22 | Validation
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Titor's head backwards.
Titor with a hook.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titor.
A good leg kick by Titor.
Titor throws a combination that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Titor.
Titor avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Titor throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Titor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Titor lands the left hand.#TD2#
Titor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Titor is in Edwards's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Edwards is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Clinical - Private that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edwards is working hard here to advance position.
Edwards has his hands on Titor's head, controlling the position.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Titor prevents Edwards from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Edwards is trying to keep Titor in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Titor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A solid body kick from Titor.
Titor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards appears to be looking for a big counter.
Titor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Titor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Titor postures up.
Edwards is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Titor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Edwards wants to stand and escape but Titor is having none of it. #ES#
Edwards has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Titor is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Titor throws an elbow but misses.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Titor blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of Titor's head.
Titor is trying to stall.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Titor gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Edwards is trying to stand up here but Titor is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Edwards manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Titor won't allow Edwards to sweep him here.
Titor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Titor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edwards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Titor 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.
Titor content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Edwards seems keen to control Titor's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ife Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titor cracks Edwards with an open hand slap.
Titor throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Titor. Edwards shrugs it off though.
Titor misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Titor misses with a shot to the body
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Titor looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Titor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Titor catches Edwards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edwards throws a left and a right that both miss
and Titor counters with a two punch combo.
Titor shoots in looking for a takedown but Edwards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Titor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edwards closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Titor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Edwards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Titor does it's job there.
John Titor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Titor swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Titor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Titor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edwards is looking for a counter combo.
Titor throws a body kick that misses.
John Titor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards scores with the left hand. Titor knows he should have avoided that one.
Titor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Titor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edwards in his tracks. #TD2#
Titor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Titor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edwards is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Titor scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Titor controlling the action here.
Edwards is looking to control Titor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edwards avoid being mounted?
Titor wants to take a breather but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards is trying to stand.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.
Edwards is staying active underneath Titor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
John Titor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards is trying to maintain the position but Titor is very close to passing his half guard.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Titor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Titor.
Titor throws a shot to the body.
Titor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Titor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edwards to the ground. Titor is now in Edwards's guard.#ES#
Edwards manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Good exchange - Titor coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Titor.
Titor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Titor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Titor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Edwards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Titor.
Titor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Titor avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Titor connects with a jab.
Titor scores with a three punch combo!
Titor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Titor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Titor. #ES#
Edwards explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Edwards blocks a head kick by Titor.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Titor.
Titor staying out of range there.#TD2#
Titor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Titor prevents Edwards from getting back to his feet.
Edwards trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor stopping the sweep attempt from Edwards.
Titor stops Edwards from standing up. #SU2#
Titor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Titor blocks a head kick by Edwards.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Titor! But no joy.#T1#
Titor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Titor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Titor.
Titor lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Titor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Titor trying to control the action but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Edwards trying to control here.
Titor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Titor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edwards pushes Titor off looking to stand but Titor dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Edwards is looking to improve his position.
Edwards is pressing down on Titor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
Edwards pulls Titor in close to his closed guard and prevents Titor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edwards has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Edwards wants to get back to his feet but Titor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edwards being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Titor working some strikes from top position.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Titor trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Titor throws a series of strikes that have Edwards backpedaling.
Titor throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Titor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edwards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Titor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwards as he jumps to the side.
John Titor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards ducks right into an uppercut from Titor.
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Titor throws a sloppy head kick
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Titor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Titor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
In his post fight interview, John Titor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 14 | Jin vs Rishkinov III
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Manuel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Edwards counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
As Silva backs away, Edwards returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.
Edwards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edwards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edwards on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards slips a jab from Silva.
Edwards throws a counter high kick but Silva was just alert enough to avoid it.
Silva misses with a hook.
Edwards thinks about countering with a head kick.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Edwards sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Edwards has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Silva is on him like a limpet, forcing Edwards back against the cage.#T1#
A short left from Edwards.
Edwards prevents the takedown attempt.
Ife Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Edwards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edwards lands a left hand. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edwards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Manuel Silva has been cut.
Edwards defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards cracks Silva with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Silva falls to his knees and Edwards doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ife Edwards!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ife Edwards thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SFL 08 | Zoo York
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kruschev lands a right hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruschev - that will leave a mark!
Kruschev slips a straight right by Edwards.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edwards lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruschev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruschev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edwards on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kruschev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edwards lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruschev.
Edwards thumps Kruschev with a low kick.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
A head kick misses from Edwards. #T1#
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruschev checks a low kick from Edwards.
Crunch! Edwards slams his shin into Kruschev's torso.
Edwards thuds his right hand into Kruschev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Kruschev. Those never looked like landing.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards with the inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Edwards has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Edwards's head.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Edwards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edwards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Kruschev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kruschev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edwards if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheers as Edwards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruschev doesn't seem phased though.
Kruschev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruschev lands with a nice combination. Edwards backs away looking to recover.
Kruschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards with the inside leg kick.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruschev.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Edwards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruschev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Edwards misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Edwards misses.
Kruschev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Kruschev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruschev tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Edwards throws a front kick aimed at Kruschev's knee but Kruschev avoids it well.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Kruschev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edwards, pushing him back against the cage.
Edwards working aggressively here.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruschev's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards tries a body shot but Kruschev blocks it.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Kruschev is controlling the position.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruschev missing with knees to the body.
Kruschev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edwards.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards takes one to the chin there.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Edwards does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards cracks Kruschev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
Edwards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kruschev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev 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#
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards feints and then cracks Kruschev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruschev down.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruschev moves forwards but Edwards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edwards listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Edwards moved away.
A low kick lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruschev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Edwards defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Kruschev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kruschev.
Kruschev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruschev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kruschev. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Kruschev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.#T2#
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruschev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev misses with a few strikes there.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kruschev's knee momentarily.
Kruschev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edwards's hands.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Edwards finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Edwards blocks a leg kick.
Kruschev checks a low kick from Edwards.
Kruschev lands with a right hand. #T3#
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Edwards throws a chopping leg kick but Kruschev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kruschev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edwards fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruschev's head.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick there by Edwards.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kruschev misses.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards thows a leg kick but Kruschev checks it
and Kruschev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kruschev tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards thinks about countering with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruschev scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Edwards misses.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Kruschev saw that one coming.
Kruschev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edwards.
Kruschev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.
Kruschev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Edwards.
Kruschev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruschev throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Edwards throws a big counter combination but Kruschev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruschev scores with a kick to the body.
Edwards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edwards will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Edwards moved away.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev cracks a nice hook into Edwards's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruschev scrambles back to his feet.
Kruschev swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev tries to counter with a clinch but Edwards shakes him off and moves away.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Edwards lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Edwards.
Kruschev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruschev lands with a nice body punch.
Kruschev lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Kruschev lands with an uppercut that bounces Edwards off the cage and back into range.
Kruschev avoids a kick to the body.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Nice straight punches there by Edwards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Edwards.
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!
Nice shot lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Edwards scores with a jab.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edwards finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edwards cracks Kruschev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Edwards connects with a high kick.
Kruschev moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruschev.
Kruschev swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Kruschev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruschev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Kruschev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruschev counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Edwards throws a chopping leg kick but Kruschev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ife Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edwards checks a leg kick.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the body
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Kruschev closes the distance and clinches.
Kruschev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kruschev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruschev looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev. #BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Kruschev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Nice jab there from Kruschev.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Kruschev moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edwards.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Edwards.
A short right from Kruschev.
Kruschev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ife Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruschev 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
After winning the bout, Wally Kruschev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SAFO 64 Frost v Marston
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Edwards tenderised Bro's leg. Bro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Edwards unleashes a big counter combination but Bro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bro throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with an outside leg kick.
Bro doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Bro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Edwards counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards is looking for the big counter here.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Bro throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Come @ Me Bro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Edwards.#T1#
Bro misses with a body shot
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Bro punishes Edwards's body with a nice straight punch.
Bro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edwards lands a leg kick that knocks Bro off balance momentarily.
Bro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edwards momentarily.
Bro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Bro.
Edwards on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bro checks a leg kick.
Bro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot by Bro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards throws a nice head kick!
Bro misses with a hook to the body
and Edwards counters with a good low kick that Bro was not able to check. #T2#
Edwards has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bro finds it's way round the side to connect with Edwards's head.
Bro misses with a hook
and Edwards counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bro's knee momentarily.
Bro fails to land with a series of punches.
Bro tries to clinch but Edwards moves away
and Edwards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bro misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bro looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bro lands with a cross. #CL#
Bro instigates a clinch. #T3#
Bro can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Edwards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Edwards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
Edwards lands a hook that snaps the head of Bro backwards. #BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Bro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Edwards goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bro swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Edwards pushes Bro away with a front kick.
Bro jabs at Edwards's body.
A nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bro darts in trying to clinch
and Edwards counters with a good low kick that Bro was not able to check.
Bro throws a big shot that misses.
Bro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Bro moves away and avoids it.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Bro moved out of range nicely.
Bro closes the distance but Edwards moves to the side
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards throws a low kick but Bro avoids it.
Bro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Bro misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
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#
Bro throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Bro throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Edwards unleashes a big counter combination but Bro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bro throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a leg kick.
Bro swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Bro tries to clinch but Edwards moves away
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Bro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromEdwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bro stuns Edwards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bro misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Edwards counters with a nice right hand that sends Bro toppling to the canvas! Bro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Edwards finish him?!#ROC2#Bro is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Bro forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Bro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bro backwards.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body.#T1##BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Bro's defenses. It connects perfectly with Bro's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ife Edwards made sure he mentioned Shadow Warrior Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: PF25 Ky Jr v Huhrera
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Presley gets a clinch.
Presley swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Presley is keeping busy.
Presley throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Presley.
Edwards misses with a punch on the inside.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.
Presley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Presley misses with the head strike.
Presley lands with a short shot to the head.
Presley lands with a right to the head.
Presley throws a head punch that misses.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Presley.
Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Presley. #T1#
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Presley misses with a punch on the inside.
Presley fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Presley - just one landing.
Presley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edwards.
Presley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Presley throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards tried to counter with a leg kick but Presley avoided it.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Presley.
Presley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Presley connects with an inside leg kick.
Presley avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Presley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Presley feints and then cracks Edwards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edwards down. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Presley misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
A jab from Presley does it's job there.
Presley throws a leg kick but Edwards sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Edwards counters with a quick kick to the body but Presley blocks it.
Presley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Presley cracks a nice hook into Edwards's ribs.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Presley thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
and Edwards makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Presley really felt that one!
Edwards throws a leg kick but Presley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Presley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It appears Edwards was looking to counter with a kick there.
Presley throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Presley blocks the low kick.
A big right from Presley misses.
Presley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edwards if he has to take too many more of those.
Presley tries a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards tried to counter with a leg kick but Presley avoided it.#T3#
Edwards misses with a leg kick.
Presley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Presley misses its intended target.
Presley thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
and Edwards counters with a good, hard body kick but Presley shrugs it off.
Presley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Presley scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Presley.
Presley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Edwards misses the jab.
Edwards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Presley tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
Presley throws out a powerful jab.
Presley throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Presley thows a body kick. Edwards tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Presley is out of range and Edwards settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards throws a chopping leg kick but Presley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Presley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good standup being displayed there by Presley as he connects with a hook.
Edwards slips a jab from Presley.
Edwards feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Presley.
Edwards lets loose with a powerful body kick. Presley will feel that in the morning.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Presley.
Presley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Presley with the inside leg kick.
Presley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edwards.
Presley tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Presley catches Edwards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Presley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elvis Presley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Presley thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
and Edwards counters with a good, hard body kick but Presley shrugs it off.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Edwards slips a jab from Presley.
Presley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Presley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Presley ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Presley tries to score with a low kick but Edwards moves his leg out of the way.
Presley closes the distance but Edwards moves to the side
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edwards checks a leg kick nicely.
Presley throws a leg kick but Edwards moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Presley does it's job there.
Elvis Presley seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Presley clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Presley throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.#T1#
Presley thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Edwards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Presley flicks out a counter leg kick but Edwards steps away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Presley.
Edwards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Presley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Presley just manages to avoid it.
Edwards wants to land a leg kick but Presley is out of range.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheers as Edwards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Presley doesn't seem phased though.
Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Presley is out of range and Edwards settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Presley.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Presley slips the punch.
It seemed like Presley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Edwards misses with an uppercut.
Presley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Presley lands a front kick.#T2#
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Presley.
A telegraphed right hand from Presley misses the target.
Edwards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Presley is able to avoid easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Presley finds it's way through Edwards's defenses.
Presley throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Presley looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Presley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Presley tries to score with a low kick but Edwards moves his leg out of the way.
Presley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Presley misses with a looping left.
Presley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Presley throws a body kick that misses
and Edwards counters with a leg kick.
Presley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick from Presley. #T3#
A big right from Edwards misses.
Presley connects with a crisp jab.
Presley blocks a leg kick.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Presley lands a head shot.
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Presley steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Presley misses.
Presley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edwards on the side of the head.
Presley lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Presley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Presley cracks Edwards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edwards has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Presley finds it's way round the side to connect with Edwards's head.
Presley misses with an uppercut.
Presley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.#T4#
Presley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Presley throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Presley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Presley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards is looking to counter with a body kick.
Presley connects with a jab.
Presley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Presley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Presley works Edwards's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Presley forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.
Edwards pushes Presley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Presley swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Presley.
Presley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elvis Presley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Presley closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
Presley throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
I was talking to Edwards's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Presley throws a head punch that misses.
Presley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Presley swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land.
Presley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Edwards seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Presley can turn it around.
Edwards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edwards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Presley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Presley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Presley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Presley.
A jab from Presley finds it's way through Edwards's defenses. #T1#
Edwards is looking to chop away at Presley's legs.
Presley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Edwards throws a quick counter kick to the body but Presley avoids it.
Edwards lands a jab to the nose.
A slapping leg kick lands for Presley.
Presley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Presley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edwards under the eye.
Edwards moves out of range as Presley strikes.
Edwards slips a jab from Presley.
Presley swinging wildly here.
Presley throws a front kick aimed at Edwards's knee but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Presley.
Edwards tries to work over Presley's front leg with a kick but Presley checks it. #T2#
Presley lands with an uppercut that bounces Edwards off the cage and back into range.
Presley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
Presley throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edwards defending well as Presley loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Presley works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Presley misses with a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Edwards throws out a leg kick but Presley moves out of range and Edwards only half commits.
Presley throws a lazy body kick
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Presley swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Presley.
Edwards half committed to a counter leg kick.
Presley checks the leg kick.
Presley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Presley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Presley misses with a body shot.
Edwards half committed to a counter leg kick.
Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards lands with a cross.
Presley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Presley checks a leg kick.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Presley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Presley moves into the clinch.
Edwards lands a left hand.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Edwards controls his hands.
Edwards is working Presley over against the cage.
Elvis Presley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Presley misses with a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Presley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Edwards tries to work over Presley's front leg with a kick but Presley checks it.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Presley misses with a left hand
and Edwards counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Presley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Presley.
A leg kick checked by Presley.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Edwards thinks about countering with a body kick.
Edwards tries to work over Presley's front leg with a kick but Presley checks it.
Presley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edwards back to the cage. Presley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Presley sees coming a mile off.
Edwards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edwards there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elvis Presley.
Well Presley 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Presley!
A very excited looking Elvis Presley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UnderGround FC 117
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Simone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simone throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edwards checks the leg kick.
Edwards thinks about the counter body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edwards. Simone shrugs it off though.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Simone counters with an outside leg kick.
Simone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
Simone tries to land a leg kick but Edwards saw it coming and moves away.
Edwards lands a jab to the nose.
Simone moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Simone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Simone scores with a body shot.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simone counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Simone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edwards.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing.
Edwards walks into a stiff left hand from Simone.
Nice uppercut lands for Simone. That snapped Edwards's head back.
A low kick from Edwards is predictable there
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Simone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edwards, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Edwards connects with a crisp jab.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Simone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edwards can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simone scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simone throws out the jab. #T2#
Simone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Edwards thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Simone if he has to take too many more of those.
Edwards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick from Simone.
Edwards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simone scores with a jab.
Simone tries to land a front kick but Edwards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Simone. Edwards shrugs it off though.
Simone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edwards throws a low kick but Simone avoids it.
Simone blocks the body kick.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simone, right into the meat.
Simone throws a head kick that Edwards semi-blocks. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Simone.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Simone.
Simone needs to keep his hands up - Edwards had a free shot at his head there.
Simone is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards cracks Simone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simone misses with an uppercut
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Simone throws a leg kick that misses.
Edwards follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Simone sees coming a mile off.
Simone thows a body kick. Edwards tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Simone throws a leg kick that misses.
Edwards was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Simone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simone is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
Simone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Edwards takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edwards to score with a decent uppercut.
Edwards thows a leg kick but Simone checks it
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards throws a low kick but Simone avoids it.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simone.
Simone throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Simone throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
Simone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simone scrambles back to his feet.
Edwards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
It looks like Simone has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edwards cracks Simone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Simone.
Edwards scores with a jab. Simone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Edwards throws a low kick but Simone avoids it.
Edwards lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Edwards releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Edwards lands a nice looking kick to the body. Simone takes a step back to recover.
Simone lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Edwards throws a low kick but Simone avoids it.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
A left lands for Edwards.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simone.
Simone scores with a jab to the head.
Simone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Edwards's head.
Simone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwards's sensitive parts.
Simone tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simone moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards. #T2#
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone misses with a hook
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Simone looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
Simone loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Edwards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards tries a quick counter leg kick but Simone is wise to it.
Ife Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Edwards tests Simone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Edwards misses
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Simone throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a jab but it's blocked by Simone.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards tries a quick counter leg kick but Simone is wise to it.#T3#
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simone checks a leg kick.
Simone tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Edwards misses with a leg kick.
Simone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Edwards.
Edwards tries to work over Simone's front leg with a kick but Simone checks it.
Simone misses with a straight left.
Edwards lands with a cross.
Simone looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
Simone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Simone has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Simone throws a big shot that misses.
Edwards lands with an overhand left.
Simone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Edwards moves out of range as Simone throws a body kick.
Edwards feints a counter leg kick.
Ife Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards tests Simone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edwards misses with a hook.
Edwards misses with a leg kick
and Simone counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone misses with a head kick.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Good exchange - Edwards coming out on top.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
Simone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Edwards is looking to chop away at Simone's legs.
Simone throws a counter high kick but Edwards was just alert enough to avoid it.
Simone loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Edwards throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simone on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Simone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards misses with a hook.
Simone throws a leg kick which misses Edwards's front leg but catches the back leg as Edwards tries to avoid it. #CL#
Simone gets a clinch.
Simone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Simone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
Simone misses with a body kick.
Edwards now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards.
Simone misses with a body shot.
Edwards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Simone throws a leg kick but Edwards sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A jab from Simone misses.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simone.
Simone looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simone misses with a straight left.
Edwards throws a push kick but Simone slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Edwards connects with a right hand. Simone shakes it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Simone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Edwards - the referee stops the clock and Simone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Edwards. Simone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Edwards looks to land a body kick but Simone moved away.
Simone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Simone closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.#T2#
Simone lands a left hand.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards. #BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simone works the jab nicely.
Simone throws a leg kick but Edwards sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simone takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simone.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Simone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edwards throws an off balance right hand
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Simone.
Simone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Simone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simone moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Simone slips the punch.
Edwards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simone's calf.
Edwards wants to land a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
Simone tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Simone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simone.
Simone misses with a low kick.
Edwards misses with a low kick as Simone jumps back.
Simone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Simone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Simone misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simone. #T4#
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Simone throwing a counter right hand but Edwards manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simone.
A solid body kick from Edwards.
Edwards checks a leg kick.
Simone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simone moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Simone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simone is looking to land body kicks.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards misses with an uppercut.
Edwards throws a low kick but Simone moves out of range easily.
Simone throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ife Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edwards 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards gave a mention to The Glue Factory in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: UnderGround FC 107
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Taylor misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Taylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Taylor coming out on top.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edwards counters with a body kick.
A head kick by Taylor misses
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.#T1#
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Edwards is looking to counter with a body kick.
Edwards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edwards seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edwards thows a body kick. Taylor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Edwards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taylor throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Edwards. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edwards feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Edwards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Edwards lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Taylor backs away, Edwards returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Edwards pushes Taylor away with a front kick.
Edwards scores with a nice body kick.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Edwards slams his shin into Taylor's torso.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Taylor 's knee.
Taylor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Taylor looks winded!
Edwards stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meldrick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edwards counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Nice jab there from Edwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edwards.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with a right hand to the body.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taylor just manages to avoid it.
Taylor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taylor throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.
Edwards appears to be looking for a big counter.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that 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.
#R2#
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Edwards's belly button to the back.
Edwards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
A big right from Taylor misses.
Edwards does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taylor misses with a hook
and Edwards counters with a good low kick that Taylor was not able to check.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Taylor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
Taylor misses with a hook
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor misses with a combination
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taylor darts in trying to clinch
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taylor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Edwards - the referee stops the clock and Taylor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Edwards. Taylor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Edwards lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.#T3#
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
Edwards moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards lands a jab to Taylor's midsection.#KD#
Edwards lands a big head kick that sends Taylor tumbling to the mat! Edwards takes a step backwards and waves Taylor back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Edwards counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Taylor out cold! What a finish! Edwards is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Glue Factory logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: UnderGround FC 100
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nator misses with a two punch combination.
A clash of legs there as Edwards blocks the low kick.
Nator takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nator attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edwards checks a leg kick nicely.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nator's sensitive parts.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nator's sensitive parts.
Spurgu Nator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nator throws a leg kick but Edwards sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards lands with a kick to the ribs.
Edwards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nator throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Edwards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the body from Nator misses
and Edwards counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nator's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Edwards clinches with his opponent.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nator takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Edwards lands a body punch.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Nator.
Nator tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.
Nator is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edwards is defending well for now.
Nator leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
A bit of stalling here from Edwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Edwards. #BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Nator stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edwards.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Nator sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nator looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards scores with a nice right hand.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nator on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nator connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nator.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edwards.
Nator tries to land a body kick
and Edwards counters with an outside leg kick.
Nator keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Edwards backs off Nator throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
Nator throws a one two combo.
Edwards connects with a right hand. Nator shakes it off.
Nator fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Edwards.
Nator takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Nator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nator is looking for the big counter here.
Nator rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nator blocks a low kick nicely.
Nator tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nator tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Edwards is able to avoid easily.
Nator tries to score with a low kick but Edwards moves his leg out of the way.
Nator's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Nator throws a solid leg kick but Edwards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nator.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nator tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edwards lands a leg kick that knocks Nator off balance momentarily.
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nator is out of range and Edwards settles back down.
Edwards scores with a leg kick.
Edwards is looking to slow Nator down with leg kicks.
Edwards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Edwards finds it's way through Nator's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Edwards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nator pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edwards is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Nator.
Edwards scores with a spinning back kick!
Edwards thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nator if he has to take too many more of those.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Nator.
Nator throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Nator looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards lands a nice looking body kick.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Nator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nator throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Nator tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nator has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nator misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nator's sensitive parts.
Nator chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edwards can pounce on him.
Nator throws a leg kick that misses.
Nator throws a body kick that misses
and Edwards counters with an outside leg kick.
Edwards keeps Nator at a distance using the push kick.
Edwards lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nator takes a step back to recover.
Good work by Nator as he checks the leg kick.
Edwards throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Edwards lands with a nice body kick.
Nator thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nator throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edwards lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nator has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nator and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edwards scores with a jab to the body.
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!#CL#
Edwards clinches with his opponent.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nator's efforts to push away.
Nator misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Edwards lands a body shot.
Nator is breathing heavily.
Edwards digs a right hand underneath Nator's ribcage. Nator let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edwards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edwards is working Nator over against the cage.
Edwards taking a breather.
Nator blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Nator has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of Nator's head.
Edwards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nator swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Nator breaks the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Edwards.
Nator throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Nator swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edwards counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Spurgu Nator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Edwards scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Edwards.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards thuds his right hand into Nator's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Edwards fakes the leg kick and cracks Nator in the body.
Edwards lands with a cross.
Edwards tests Nator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nator throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Nator takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Edwards tenderised Nator's leg. Nator is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Nator circles away.
Edwards feints and then cracks Nator's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nator down.
Edwards explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Edwards throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nator on the side of the head.
Nator connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edwards. Edwards circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A good leg kick by Nator.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nator.
Nator throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with a leg kick.
Nator throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Edwards counters with a solid body kick.
Edwards pushes Nator away with a front kick.
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sloppy strikes from Nator. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards lands a front kick.
Nator throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nator can do to turn this around?
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nator.
Nator sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards lands a glancing blow to the side of Nator's head.
Edwards cracks the inside of Nator's front leg.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Nator sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edwards darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nator throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Edwards finds it's way through Nator's defenses.
Nator takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwards throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Edwards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nator. That did some damage!
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Nator has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Nator throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Edwards!
Nator takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Edwards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nator has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nator tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Nator's front leg but catches the back leg as Nator tries to avoid it.
Edwards tries to score with a low kick but Nator moves his leg out of the way.
Edwards lands with a kick to the ribs.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nator gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nator. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nator misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.
You can see that Nator has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Nator takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nator throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Nator moved away.#T1#
Edwards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nator. Nator obviously looking to wear him down.
Nator takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Edwards lands with a slapping head kick.
Nator connects with a body shot.
Nator takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nator misses with a low kick as Edwards jumps back.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Nator.
Nator takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards cracks Nator with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spurgu Nator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nator misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards tests Nator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nator.
Edwards moves out of range as Nator throws a body kick.
As Nator backs away, Edwards returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nator's sensitive parts.
Nator throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
Nator lands a slapping body shot.
Edwards lands with a hook. Nator tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nator takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Edwards darts in and clinches Nator up against the cage.
Nator tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Nator controls his hands.
Nator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nator has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards. #T3#
Edwards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nator backwards.
Edwards lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Edwards on the inside. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Nator is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nator takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nator throws a leg kick that is checked
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nator. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Edwards slams his shin into Nator's torso.
Edwards lands with a nice body kick.
Jab by Edwards.
Nator misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Edwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Edwards lands with a nice body kick.
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edwards thows a body kick. Nator tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ife Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
That kick from Edwards tenderised Nator's leg. Nator is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Nator throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nator's knee momentarily.
Nator throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nator has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Nator's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nator scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nator looking to slow down the pace here.
Nator trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ife Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: UnderGround FC 94
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Edwards.#TD#
Rishkinov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Edwards parries the strikes from Rishkinov easily there. Rishkinov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Edwards to escape.
Rishkinov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Edwards taking a bit of punishment here - Rishkinov scoring with strikes.
Edwards is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rishkinov off and has taken his back!
Rishkinov is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards doesn't have the hooks in and Rishkinov manages to turn into his guard.
Edwards has Rishkinov pulled in close to control his posture.
Edwards is continuing to stall.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rishkinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edwards is keeping the position for now.
Edwards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edwards looking to control.
Rishkinov is fighting to break Edwards's control of his arms but Edwards is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Edwards trying to keep a closed guard but Rishkinov is proving a slippery customer.
Rishkinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Edwards trying to control the position here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rishkinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rishkinov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Edwards has Rishkinov pulled in close to control his posture.
Rishkinov distracts Edwards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rishkinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Edwards has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rishkinov has passed into side control.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards is looking for a sweep.
Edwards struggling a bit here.#T3#
Edwards stops Rishkinov from passing to mount.
Rishkinov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rishkinov avoids the attempt from Edwards to control.
Rishkinov looking to finish Edwards with some ground and pound. This is bad for Edwards!
Rishkinov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Edwards tries to lock up and control but Rishkinov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rishkinov cracks Edwards with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rishkinov wants to control the pace but Edwards is squirming around nicely.
Edwards bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Edwards won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here. #T4#
Edwards pushes down on Rishkinov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU2#
Edwards stands up from half guard.
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards feints a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rishkinov with a poor takedown
and Edwards counters with an inside leg kick.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards throws a counter combo.
Rishkinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Rishkinov on that attempt.
Nice body kick from Edwards.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Rishkinov.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Rishkinov. Rishkinov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rishkinov misses with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Edwards!
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Rishkinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot.
Edwards thinks about the counter body kick.
Rishkinov is looking to wear down Edwards with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rishkinov looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Rishkinov swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Rishkinov there.
Rishkinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.#T1#
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Rishkinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rishkinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rishkinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Rishkinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rishkinov has his takedown stuffed
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Rishkinov 's knee.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Edwards scores with a jab to the head.
Rishkinov lands with a good body shot.
Rishkinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2##TD#
Rishkinov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Edwards was covering up waiting for the punch and Rishkinov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rishkinov with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards seems keen to control Rishkinov's posture.
Edwards working a defensive guard here.
Rishkinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rishkinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Rishkinov postures up. #T3#
Edwards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rishkinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
Rishkinov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rishkinov tries to advance to mount but Edwards denies him.
Rishkinov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Edwards sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rishkinov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working. #T4#
Rishkinov grinds an elbow into Edwards's temple.
Edwards holding on.
An elbow from Rishkinov crashes against the mat.
Edwards is trying to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov tries to score with some ground and pound. Edwards controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Serhey Rishkinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards is looking to reverse the position.
Rishkinov cracks Edwards with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov scores with punches from side control.
Edwards sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Edwards is concentrating on defense, preventing Rishkinov from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rishkinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rishkinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rishkinov misses with a wild body shot.
Rishkinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crunch! Edwards slams his shin into Rishkinov's torso.
Rishkinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Edwards counters with an outside leg kick.
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Rishkinov throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Edwards throws a low kick but Rishkinov avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
A shot to the liver by Rishkinov. Beautiful body shot.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Rishkinov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edwards throws the left hand but Rishkinov avoids the punch easily.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rishkinov lands with an uppercut that bounces Edwards off the cage and back into range.
Rishkinov throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with an outside leg kick.
Rishkinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards unleashes a big counter combination but Rishkinov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Rishkinov throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards jabs at Rishkinov's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edwards.
Rishkinov scores with a jab. Edwards acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Rishkinov misses.
Despite the aggression on Edwards's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rishkinov throws a combination that misses
and Rishkinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Rishkinov.
A little jabbing left from Edwards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rishkinov misses with a straight right.
Edwards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rishkinov's calf.
Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Rishkinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Rishkinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Rishkinov ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rishkinov backing away here, and Edwards unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rishkinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edwards momentarily.
Rishkinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Rishkinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Rishkinov avoids it.
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Rishkinov moves away and avoids it.
Rishkinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rishkinov lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Rishkinov lunges at Edwards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edwards's hand.
Ife Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rishkinov moves out of range of the body kick.
Rishkinov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rishkinov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rishkinov attempts a counter takedown but Edwards avoids it well and moves away.
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rishkinov takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Rishkinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rishkinov closes the distance and lands a one-two.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serhey Rishkinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rishkinov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
A victorious Serhey Rishkinov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UnderGround FC 76
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
That kick from Edwards tenderised A Zoo's leg. A Zoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as A Zoo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cross A Zoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Zoo misses with a two punch combination.
A Zoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Edwards just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromA Zoo.
Edwards looks to land a body kick but A Zoo moved away.
A Zoo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A Zoo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Edwards throws a front kick aimed at A Zoo's knee but A Zoo avoids it well.
A Zoo moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
A Zoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A Zoo with a nice cross.
A Zoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 Zoo misses the body punch
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind A Zoo 's knee.
A Zoo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##CL#
A Zoo closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of A Zoos head.
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
A Zoo misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for A Zoo.#CL#
A Zoo pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
A Zoo lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Edwards blocks the elbow strike.
Edwards tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo. #BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by A Zoo.
Edwards misses with the body kick
and A Zoo counters with a leg kick. #CL#
A Zoo clinches up against the cage.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
Edwards tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo working aggressively here.
Edwards avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage. #T3#
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Edwards controlling the action here for a moment.
Edwards presses A Zoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Edwards in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by A Zoo.
A Zoo tries to work over Edwards's front leg with a kick but Edwards checks it.
A Zoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
A Zoo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
and A Zoo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick
and A Zoo counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
A Zoo is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
A Zoo checks a low kick from Edwards.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
A Zoo scoring well with a low kick there.
A Zoo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edwards back to the cage. A Zoo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and A Zoo counters with a body kick that stops Edwards in his tracks momentarily.
Edwards scores with a push kick.
A Zoo moves to clinch but Edwards breaks away
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
Edwards thumps A Zoo with a low kick.
A Zoo misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cross A Zoo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from A Zoo.
Edwards throws a front kick aimed at A Zoo's knee but A Zoo avoids it well.
Edwards lands a jab to the head.
A Zoo tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A shot to the liver by A Zoo. Beautiful body shot.
Edwards connects with the punch.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by A Zoo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards scores with a leg kick.
A Zoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by A Zoo.
Edwards steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from A Zoo. That one must have hurt.
Edwards looks for the body kick but A Zoo saw that one coming.
A Zoo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A Zoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by A Zoo.
A Zoo throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards flicks out a counter leg kick but A Zoo steps away.
A Zoo checks a low kick from Edwards.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A Zoo tries to clinch
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from A Zoo. #T2#
Nice cross by Edwards.
Edwards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Edwards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards misses with a hook
and A Zoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Edwards blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from A Zoo misses.
Edwards flicks out a counter leg kick but A Zoo steps away.
A Zoo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edwards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
A Zoo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
A Zoo moves into the clinch successfully.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cross A Zoo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Edwards is working A Zoo over against the cage.
A Zoo misses with the head strike.
Edwards pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Edwards tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Edwards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Zoo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards is trying to stall.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Edwards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edwards pressing his opponent against the cage.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cross A Zoo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Edwards misses with a hook
and A Zoo counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as A Zoo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edwards doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - A Zoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards misses with a left hand
and A Zoo counters with a good low kick that Edwards was not able to check.
Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edwards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A Zoo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Edwards counters with a big head kick but A Zoo shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
A Zoo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edwards. #CL#
A Zoo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edwards's defenses.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
A Zoo scores with a body shot.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Edwards breaks away and moves out of range.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
A Zoo moves into range and clinches up with Edwards.
Cross A Zoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Edwards taking a breather.
A Zoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Edwards 's eye.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A Zoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Edwards throws a body punch but A Zoo moves out of range.
A Zoo tries to clinch up.
A Zoo moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
A Zoo tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards feints a counter leg kick.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards ducks right into an uppercut from A Zoo.
A Zoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
A Zoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross A Zoo is winning the standup battle so far.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A Zoo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edwards falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and A Zoo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from A Zoo misses
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind A Zoo 's knee.
Edwards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edwards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A Zoo throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards counters with a body kick.#CL#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by A Zoo. A Zoo maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards cracks A Zoo with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ife Edwards.
I think A Zoo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cross A Zoo!
Cross A Zoo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UnderGround FC 63
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Ivanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ivanov is in Edwards's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ivanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Ivanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ivanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edwards is pulling down on Ivanov's head to control his posture.
Ivanov postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.
Ivanov postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Clinic that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Edwards has wrist control.
Ivanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edwards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ivanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edwards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edwards managing to control the position.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Edwards is keeping the position.
Edwards is pulling down on Ivanov's head to control his posture.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Ivanov 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edwards is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Edwards is really struggling to control Ivanov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Edwards is pulling down on Ivanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ivanov, at least for the moment.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ivanov distracts Edwards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards pulls Ivanov in to control the position.
Edwards trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanov distracts Edwards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edwards keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
Ivanov postures up.
Edwards is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Edwards continues to stall.#T3#
Ivanov postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.
Ivanov advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Ivanov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Edwards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ivanov lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Edwards has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ivanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edwards wants to control but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov in side control, throwing shots but Edwards defends. #T4##SUB2#
Ivanov swings around for an armbar but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ivanov's guard.#ES2#
Ivanov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ivanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Edwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards tests Ivanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivanov misses with a takedown
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Edwards throws a front kick that sends Ivanov stumbling back into the cage.
Ivanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Edwards counters with a solid body kick.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ivanov's head.
Marin Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Edwards cracks Ivanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ivanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Edwards finish him? #ROC#
Ivanov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ivanov seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Edwards lands a big right hand that sends Ivanov crashing to the mat! Edwards stays standing though and waves Ivanov back to his feet!
Edwards throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Ivanov glances at the clock... BAM! Edwards nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Ivanov crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Ivanov is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.

Event: Bloodbath 11 at The Expo
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Mayweather Ii has his takedown stuffed
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Manny Mayweather Ii has been cut.
Mayweather Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mayweather Ii's head backwards.
Edwards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayweather Ii misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather Ii needs to keep his hands up - Edwards had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Mayweather Ii is rocked!
Edwards fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mayweather Ii out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ife Edwards waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Bloodbath 6
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spratt throws out the jab.
Spratt moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Spratt avoids it.
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
Spratt moves out of range of the body kick.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spratt throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Spratt throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spratt feints a jab promting Edwards to slip. Spratt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Edwards slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Edwards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Spratt throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Spratt coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt jabs at Edwards's body.
Edwards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt. #T1#
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Spratt sees coming a mile off.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Edwards cracks Spratt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Edwards quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Spratt misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Spratt throws a combination that misses
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spratt misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Edwards scores with a kick to the body.
Spratt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spratt takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Spratt.
Spratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Edwards.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
As Spratt backs away, Edwards returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Edwards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edwards's corner calls for a 1-2. Edwards obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looks like Edwards has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Edwards jabs Spratt right on the nose. Spratt blinks but takes it well.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edwards scores with a spinning back kick!
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spratt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Spratt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spratt looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards scores with the left hand. Spratt knows he should have avoided that one.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Edwards avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards throws a jab when Spratt was well out of range.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Spratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Spratt tries to avoid it.
Edwards slips a straight right by Spratt.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
Spratt throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Edwards stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edwards is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spratt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edwards doesn't seem bothered though.
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
A jab from Spratt misses.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edwards. Spratt shrugs it off though. #T4#
Edwards connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards scores with a nice strike.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Spratt throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Spratt. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards scores with a nice head shot.
Spratt misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spratt checks it well.
Spratt swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws a push kick but Spratt slaps the foot to one side.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Edwards jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Spratt digs a good body shot into Edwards's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Spratt misses.
Edwards throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards scores with a nice body kick.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Spratt misses with a straight left.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spratt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Spratt.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Spratt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Edwards throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Spratt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Spratt's ribs.
Spratt misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Spratt moves forwards but Edwards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.#T1#
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spratt throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards scores with a punch to the head.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Spratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Spratt tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spratt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spratt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spratt misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Edwards comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spratt lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spratt throws a lazy uppercut
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Spratt swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Spratt moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards lands a nice looking body kick.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Edwards scores with the left hand. Spratt knows he should have avoided that one.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spratt.
A jab from Spratt misses.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spratt can do to turn this around?
Edwards keeps Spratt at a distance using the push kick.
Spratt cracks Edwards with an open hand slap.
Spratt throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Spratt jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
Spratt jabs Edwards to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Spratt does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Spratt.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Spratt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spratt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Spratt avoids it.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edwards lands with a straight right. Spratt didn't see that one coming.
Spratt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt drops his hands momentarily and Edwards takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Edwards misses.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Spratt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spratt lands with a nice body punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edwards.
Sloppy strikes from Spratt. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards slips under a jab from Spratt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edwards. That's going to slow Spratt down.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spratt throws out the jab.
Edwards lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spratt will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Edwards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Some wild striking there from Spratt.
Spratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spratt is breathing heavily.
Edwards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards 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.
#R3#
Spratt ducks right into an uppercut from Edwards.
Spratt scores with a body shot.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.
Spratt moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Spratt looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spratt avoids it.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Spratt moved away.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Spratt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spratt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spratt misses with a double jab
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards tries to work over Spratt's front leg with a kick but Spratt checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target. #T1#
Spratt misses with a few strikes there.
Edwards is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Spratt misses.
Edwards thuds his shin into the meat of Spratt's side.
Spratt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot by Edwards.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spratt.
Edwards is looking to slow Spratt down with leg kicks.
Spratt misses with a straight right.
Spratt misses with a hook.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Edwards.
Spratt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spratt just manages to avoid it.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Spratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
Spratt takes one to the side of the head.
Spratt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Edwards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Spratt scores with a punch to the head.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards. #T3#
Spratt drops his hands momentarily and Edwards takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards defending well as Spratt loads up on a big left hand.
Spratt misses with a body shot
and Edwards counters with a good low kick that Spratt was not able to check.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt lands a nice looking body shot.
Spratt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Edwards moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spratt misses with a straight right.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Spratt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spratt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spratt misses with a lunging right hand
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spratt throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Spratt lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Spratt manages to avoid it.#T4#
Edwards throws a front kick that sends Spratt stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Edwards.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards dips to his left and cracks Spratt with an uppercut!
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Edwards lands a nice hook to Spratt's body. Spratt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spratt throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spratt.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Spratt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.
Spratt throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spratt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Spratt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spratt misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Edwards throws a jab when Spratt was well out of range.
Edwards scores with a nice strike.
Spratt throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Edwards throws a front kick aimed at Spratt's knee but Spratt avoids it well.
Spratt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Edwards with a body shot.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Edwards with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt lands a jab to the head.
Edwards feints and then cracks Spratt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spratt down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Edwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spratt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Edwards takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Spratt's shoulder, as Spratt tries to avoid the shot.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards tests Spratt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Spratt misses with a hook to the body
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spratt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edwards thuds his right hand into Spratt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spratt punishes Edwards's body with a nice straight punch.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Spratt avoids a kick to the body.
Spratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spratt misses the jab.
Edwards throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
Edwards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spratt. That did some damage!
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Spratt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Edwards jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt scores with a nice right hand.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Spratt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Spratt swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Edwards cracks Spratt with an open hand slap.
Spratt misses with a left hand
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Spratt swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Spratt misses with a wild combination.
Spratt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spratt if he has to take too many more of those.
Edwards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Spratt sizes up Edwards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spratt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Edwards half committed to a counter leg kick.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Spratt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spratt throws a poor cross that misses
and Spratt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards connects with a jab.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Spratt ducks down to avoid it.
Spratt digs a good hook to Edwards's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
Edwards is looking to slow Spratt down with leg kicks.
Edwards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt misses with a straight left.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards had his way with Jack Spratt in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards lands with a right hand.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Edwards slips under a jab from Spratt.
Edwards is looking to chop away at Spratt's legs.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
Spratt throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Spratt misses with a left hand
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Spratt 's knee.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt scores with a shot to the body.
Edwards tries to score with a low kick but Spratt moves his leg out of the way.
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Spratt avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Edwards swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards lands a body shot.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Spratt throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spratt.
Some bone on bone action there as Spratt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edwards scores with a nice head shot.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
Spratt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spratt throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Edwards lands with a kick to the ribs.
Edwards throws a low kick, looking for Spratt's leg but Spratt calmly moves out of range.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Spratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Spratt tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Edwards lands a jab.
Spratt lands a jab to the nose.
Spratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Edwards scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Spratt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards thuds his right hand into Spratt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Spratt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spratt misses with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a right hand to the body.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Nice body punch from Spratt.
Spratt throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Spratt misses.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Edwards defending well as Spratt loads up on a big left hand.
Jack Spratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ife Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Spratt looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
As Spratt backs away, Edwards returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Spratt sees coming a mile off.
Spratt lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
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!
Edwards thumps Spratt with a low kick.
Spratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Spratt misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Edwards works the jab nicely.
Spratt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edwards finds it's way round the side to connect with Spratt's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ife Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Ife Edwards made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BloodBath Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Edwards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nakamura has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Edwards is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Edwards keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Edwards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakamura's calf.
Nakamura fails with the takedown.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ife Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gurizuri Nakamura.
That kick from Edwards tenderised Nakamura's leg. Nakamura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Edwards lands.
Nakamura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakamura's sensitive parts.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Nakamura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edwards to score with a decent uppercut.
Nakamura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwards's waist but Edwards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamura off to one side.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the body
and Edwards counters with a leg kick.
Nakamura throws a leg kick
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nakamura looks winded!
Nakamura misses with a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a body kick.
Nakamura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nakamura has eaten all the pies!#CL#
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Edwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edwards stalling.
Edwards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Edwards forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Edwards.
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edwards managing to block the knees to the body from Nakamura. #T2#
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards presses Nakamura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edwards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Edwards lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Nakamura is rocked!
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of Nakamura's head.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Edwards works on Nakamura's body with a couple of short punches.
Edwards pushes Nakamura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Edwards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamuras head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edwards.
Edwards lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Edwards takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Edwards lands a body punch.
Edwards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edwards lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Edwards to work.
Nakamura seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edwards.
Edwards is leaning against Nakamura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Edwards lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakamura.#BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Edwards! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards is the new middleweight champion!
Ife Edwards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: BloodBath 3: Perrez v Correa
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Kelly jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
Edwards slips a jab from Kelly.
Edwards works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Ned Kelly has been cut.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Edwards looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Edwards tries a quick counter leg kick but Kelly is wise to it.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Kelly misses with a head kick.
Kelly thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kelly checks a leg kick. #T1#
Kelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Kelly fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwards shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kelly takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Kelly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Edwards counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kelly's knee momentarily.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Kelly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Kelly misses with a head kick.
Kelly is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Edwards's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Edwards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwards checks a low kick from Kelly.
Kelly misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.#T2#
Kelly swinging wildly here.
Edwards cracks the inside of Kelly's front leg.
Kelly scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
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!
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Kelly.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Kelly slips under a jab from Edwards.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Kelly tried to counter with a leg kick but Edwards avoided it.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edwards defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.#T3#
Kelly throws a chopping leg kick but Edwards manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sloppy strikes from Kelly. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards tries a quick counter leg kick but Kelly is wise to it.
Edwards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Edwards moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Kelly tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Kelly throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edwards throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses.
Kelly is looking to land body kicks.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly misses with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Kelly misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Edwards throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
Kelly tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kelly throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Kelly throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.
Kelly tries to work over Edwards's front leg with a kick but Edwards checks it.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Edwards takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Kelly's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ned Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly misses with a hook.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
Edwards throws a fast counter high kick but Kelly manages to duck under it in time.
Donk. Kelly catches Edwards right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Edwards. Beautiful body shot.
Kelly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards thinks about the counter body kick.
Edwards blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Kelly slips under a jab from Edwards.
Kelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelly's sensitive parts. #T1#
Edwards is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Kelly works Edwards's body with a nice hook.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kelly blocks the body kick.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Edwards. That snapped Kelly's head back.
Kelly throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Edwards counters with a head kick that drops Kelly to the mat! Kelly scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Kelly is rocked!
Ned Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
Oh Kelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelly misses with a left hand
and Edwards counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Kelly badly! He tries to strike back but Edwards puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Kelly out cold! Oh man, Kelly will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFA 5
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1#
Mayweather Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and Edwards counters with a head kick. #KD2#
Edwards lands a big head kick that sends Mayweather Ii tumbling to the mat! Edwards takes a step backwards and waves Mayweather Ii back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Mayweather Ii is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Manny Mayweather Ii has been cut.
Mayweather Ii ducks into an uppercut from Edwards and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
During a confident post fight interview, Ife Edwards thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UPF 9: Knocked Down
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
A slow jab from Mann misses its intended target.
Mann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Edwards. That one must have hurt.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Edwards throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mann avoids it.
Mann walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edwards.
Edwards looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mann misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a thumping low kick.
Edwards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mann throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mann throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mann really felt that one!
Mann throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Mann missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards delivers a nice body kick.
Mann looks winded!
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Mann throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Mann.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #KD#
Edwards drops Mann with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mann looks back up at him and smiles so Edwards waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Mann is rocked!#T1#
Edwards fakes the body blow, causing Mann to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mann goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UPF 4: Twenty
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Edwards lands with a kick to the ribs.
Edwards bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edwards scores with a jab to the head.
Huges takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huges tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it. #KD2#
Edwards lands a big head kick that sends Huges tumbling to the mat! Edwards takes a step backwards and waves Huges back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Tez Huges has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huges tries to clinch but Edwards moves away
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards lands a front kick.
Huges tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Huges tries to clinch
and Edwards counters with a body kick that stops Huges in his tracks momentarily.
Edwards has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#KD2#
Edwards lands a big head kick that sends Huges tumbling to the mat! Edwards takes a step backwards and waves Huges back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Huges is rocked!
Huges takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Huges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Edwards throws a right hand that Huges ducks under and follows up with a left that Huges also avoids with ease.
Huges seems to have got his legs back now.
Edwards connects with a single shot there.
Good shot there by Edwards.
Huges throws a lazy head kick
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Huges 's knee.
Tez Huges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huges has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Edwards.
Huges is breathing heavily.
Edwards scores with a jab.
Huges wants to clinch.
Huges closes the distance looking to clinch
and Edwards scores with a counter punch that sends Huges to the canvas! Edwards smells blood - he's punishing Huges with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Huges has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1##CL#
Diallo has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Diallo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diallo.
Diallo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edwards.
Diallo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diallo.
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
Diallo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diallo.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Diallo avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Edwards misses with some punches.
Diallo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Diallo lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diallo lands a body punch.
Diallo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Diallo lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Diallo.
Edwards misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diallo as Edwards tries to tie him up.
Diallo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diallo lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Diallo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards misses with some punches.
Diallo gets through Edwards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Diallo.
Nice body punch from Diallo.
Edwards looks winded!
Diallo presses Edwards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Diallo.
Diallo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edwards misses with the head strike.
Diallo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diallo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Edwards is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Diallo on the inside.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Diallo finish him?
Diallo lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Diallo pushes Edwards against the cage. Diallo is working some dirty boxing. Diallo pushes off with a quick right hook! Edwards goes down! Edwards tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Diallo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMarcus Diallo!

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