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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Copeland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metalingus by Alter Bridge. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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253 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gareth Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Copeland is trying to break the clinch but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Copeland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Copeland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland can't break the clinch.
Copeland has had enough of the clinch but Edwards keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Copeland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Copeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Copeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Copeland is trying to break the clinch but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland is trying to force a seperation but Edwards has the dominant position.
Edwards stalls.
Copeland is fighting off a takedown attempt but Edwards is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Copeland to the mat. Copeland regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Copeland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Edwards with a flurry of punches that miss.
Copeland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edwards on the ground.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Copeland is keeping the position.
Copeland keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Copeland is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gareth Edwards was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Copeland looks to land a combination. Edwards sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adam Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gareth Edwards.
Copeland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Copeland manages to get underhooks.
Edwards gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Copeland wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards thows a huge punch but Copeland dodges it nicely.
Copeland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards.
Edwards content to control rather than advance.
Edwards wants to pass to mount but Copeland is defending the position.
Copeland is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edwards is looking for a kimura but Copeland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edwards to get the leverage.
Edwards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is trying to stand back up but Edwards is controlling him
Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edwards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edwards thows a huge punch but Copeland dodges it nicely.
Copeland trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Edwards moves nicely into side control.
Edwards working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gareth Edwards will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Edwards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Copeland misses with the combination.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Copeland shows good takedown defense.
Copeland moves into range and clinches up with Edwards.
Edwards can't get the takedown.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.
Copeland gets control of Edwards's arms and successfully pulls guard. Copeland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Edwards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gareth Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards pushing down on Copeland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Edwards wants to take a breather but Copeland is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards passes the guard and advances to mount!
Edwards misses with a head shot.
Edwards cracks Copeland with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Edwards working the ground and pound effectively.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Edwards lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Edwards looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Copeland looks a forlorn figure.
Edwards prevents Copeland from getting the reversal.
Edwards lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Edwards lands a heavy elbow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Edwards. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Edwards swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gareth Edwards!
Gareth Edwards took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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