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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lilb Sagraves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lilb Sagraves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sagraves was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Sagraves looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Edgar lands a head kick. Sagraves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Lilb Sagraves has been cut.
Edgar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sagraves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edgar.
Edgar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edgar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sagraves avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Frankie Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagraves shoots in for a double leg but Edgar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edgar with a hook.
Sagraves avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Sagraves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagraves is just out of range.
Edgar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sagraves. That did some damage!
Edgar is looking to wear down Sagraves with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edgar works over Sagraves's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar just misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Edgar misses.
Edgar lands a high kick!
Sagraves is rocked!
Edgar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sagraves is still on wobbly legs! Can Edgar finish him?
Sagraves takes a kick to the side of the head.
Edgar throws a lazy right hand but Sagraves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edgar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edgar fails to land with a series of punches.
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagraves moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edgar.
Edgar throws a body kick that misses.
Edgar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sagraves.
Edgar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sagraves.
Sagraves seems to have recovered his senses.
Edgar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sagraves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice combination there by Edgar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagraves moves out of range of the body kick from Edgar.
Edgar throws a nice looking combination but Sagraves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edgar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sagraves shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Edgar does it's job there.
Sagraves slips a jab from Edgar.
Sagraves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lilb Sagraves.
Edgar misses with a double jab.
Sagraves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edgar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edgar. Sagraves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edgar gets caught flat footed, as Sagraves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sagraves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edgar is keeping the position for now.
Sagraves trying to control but Edgar is working from the bottom.
Edgar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sagraves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sagraves trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edgar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lilb Sagraves's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sagraves fails with a takedown attempt.
Edgar lands with a shot to the body.
Edgar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edgar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A lazy left from Edgar finds it's target.
Frankie Edgar is winning the standup battle so far.
Edgar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sagraves.
Edgar scores with a three punch combo!
Edgar tries to bum rush Sagraves with a series of wild strikes but Sagraves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagraves is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagraves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Edgar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sagraves.
Edgar cracks the inside of Sagraves's front leg.
Edgar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sagraves takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Edgar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sagraves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Sagraves avoids it well.
Edgar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Edgar.
Sagraves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick misses from Edgar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throws a head kick but Sagraves moves out of range.
Edgar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edgar throws a body punch but Sagraves moves out of range.
Edgar takes a swing at Sagraves's ribcage but misses.
Edgar lands with a kick to the temple. Sagraves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Edgar throws a nice looking combination but Sagraves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edgar misses with a two punch combination.
Edgar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edgar connects with an inside leg kick.
Edgar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagraves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edgar misses with a wild body shot.
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagraves moves away.
Edgar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edgar misses with a series of wild punches.
Sagraves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sagraves takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Edgar throws a predictable looking body shot
so Sagraves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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 Sagraves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagraves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sagraves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Edgar keeping moving, preventing Sagraves from controlling successfully.
Sagraves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Edgar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sagraves on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagraves trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Edgar managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lilb Sagraves's cut.
That's time! Edgar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Edgar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edgar thumps Sagraves with a low kick.
Edgar swings for the body but Sagraves moves out of range.
Edgar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sagraves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edgar lands with a good body shot.
Edgar lands a nice hook to Sagraves's body. Sagraves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edgar just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Edgar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagraves manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar misses the shot to the body.
Edgar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edgar lands a really nice looking cross but Sagraves seems unphased.
Sagraves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edgar.
Edgar misses with a body shot.
Edgar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sagraves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagraves seems to be looking for submissions.
Edgar wants to improve his position but Sagraves is controlling well.
Edgar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edgar tries to get out of the position.
Sagraves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Edgar is doing well to control the position and prevent Sagraves from advancing to side control.
Edgar is trying to stand back up but Sagraves is controlling him
Edgar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagraves trying to control the pace.
Edgar tries to roll over but Sagraves keeps him under control.
Sagraves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edgar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frankie Edgar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Edgar misses with a series of wild punches.
Sagraves shoots in and gets a takedown into Edgar's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagraves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sagraves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edgar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sagraves throws a big right hand that misses.
Sagraves wants to control from the top but Edgar keeps moving.
Edgar trying to keep a closed guard but Sagraves is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sagraves wants to control from the top but Edgar keeps moving.
Lilb Sagraves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sagraves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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 Frankie Edgar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edgar, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Edgar!
A pretty intense looking Frankie Edgar took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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energy
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hype
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