Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Edwards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edwards wants to take the fight to the mat but Embree manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Embree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Embree fails to land the takedown.
Good work by Embree as he checks the leg kick.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Embree seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Embree avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Edwards finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Embree half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embree tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Embree on that attempt.
Edwards shoots in but Embree avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matthew Embree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Edwards.
Edwards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Embree misses with a takedown
and Edwards counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Embree manages to avoid it.
Embree swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Embree is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edwards's half guard.
Embree wants to free his trapped foot but Edwards is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Embree is trying to control. Edwards wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edwards looks like he's trying to stand up.
Edwards controlling the position for now.#T2#
Edwards tries to get to full guard but Embree has control of the leg.
Embree tries to stand and escape but Edwards is controlling the position.
Edwards works his way to full guard. Good work.
Edwards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Embree avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Edwards working for a triangle but Embree defends it easily. #T3#
Embree is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Embree looking to pass the guard.
Edwards has control of Embree's left arm, preventing Embree from doing any damage.
Embree wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Edwards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Edwards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Embree is looking to stand up but Edwards won't let him.
Edwards trying to keep a closed guard but Embree is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Embree tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily
and Edwards counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Embree thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Edwards misses with a head kick.
Embree closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Embree sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Embree or perhaps it was just good defense by Edwards, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards shoots for a takedown but Embree saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edwards shoots for a double leg takedown but Embree sprawls well. He's pushed Edwards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthew Embree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Edwards.
Edwards leaves Embree with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Embree tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Edwards throws a counter combo.#T1##TD#
Embree shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Embree pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edwards is keeping the position for now.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Embree working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Embree knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edwards on the ground.
Embree looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Embree is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.
Embree looking for a sweep. Not yet Embree, not yet. #T2#
Edwards is looking to stand up but Embree won't let him.
Edwards stopping the sweep attempt from Embree.
Edwards pushing down on Embree's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Edwards trying to control the pace.
Embree trying to control here.
Edwards not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
It looks like Edwards is going to stand back up.
Edwards prevents Embree from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Edwards instigates a clinch.
Edwards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Embree is defending well.#TD2#
Edwards works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Embree trying to keep a closed guard but Edwards is proving a slippery customer.
Embree looking for a sweep. Not yet Embree, not yet.
Edwards slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Edwards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edwards tries to free his leg and advance position but Embree is retaining full guard.
Edwards won't allow Embree to get back to his feet.
Embree controlling the position.
Edwards content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Embree avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Embree continues to drive forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Embree throws a sloppy head kick
and Edwards counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Embree has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edwards is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Embree's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Embree tried to counter with a leg kick but Edwards avoided it.
Embree with a poor takedown
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Embree shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edwards leaves Embree with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Embree. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Embree shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Embree keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edwards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edwards throws a combination. Embree tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Embree tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily#TD2#
so Edwards counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Edwards sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Embree has a closed guard, preventing Edwards from standing up. #SUB#
Embree has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Edwards is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Embree.
Embree seems a little lost for a moment, as Edwards dominates the positioning.
Michael Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Embree is looking to reverse the position.
Embree is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Embree is looking to regain half guard here but Edwards keeps moving and retains side control.
Edwards controls the position.
Let's hope that Edwards has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Embree keeps working. #T3#
Embree tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Edwards presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Edwards has control of Embree's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Embree regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Edwards scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Embree? #T4#
Edwards unloading with bombs!
Edwards tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Embree tries to hold on but Edwards postures up.
Embree can't escape the position.
Embree is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Edwards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Embree tries to hold on but Edwards postures up.
Matthew Embree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edwards 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Edwards!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2018

#R1#
Jihad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edwards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Jihad.
A cross from Jihad lands.
Jihad throws out a powerful jab.
Jihad throws out a powerful jab.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jihad throws out the jab.
Edwards moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jihad misses with a wild body shot.
Jihad misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
Jihad cracks Edwards with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jihad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edwards momentarily.
Jihad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jihad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Jihad lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Jihad circles away.
Jihad throws a head kick that Edwards semi-blocks.
Jihad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edwards.#T1#
Jab, jab by Jihad - just one landing. #ROC#
Edwards is rocked!
Jihad takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Jihad finish him?
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edwards seems to have recovered his senses.
Jihad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Jihad.
Jihad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edwards.
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Jihad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jihad as he jumps to the side.
Jihad delivers a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Edwards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jihad tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jihad scores with a hook.#T2#
Jihad misses with a wild body shot.
Jihad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jihad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jihad scores with the left hand. Edwards knows he should have avoided that one.
Edwards tries to move into range but Jihad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Jihad.
Jihad's corner calls for a 1-2. Jihad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick from Jihad lands but Edwards takes it in his stride.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Jihad.
Jihad lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edwards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jihad.
Jihad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sulayman Jihad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jihad tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Jihad.
Jihad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jihad.
Jihad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Edwards tries to move into range but Jihad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jihad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jihad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edwards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jihad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jihad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Jihad.
Edwards shoots in but no luck this time.
Sulayman Jihad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Edwards.
A right-left combo lands from Jihad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jihad slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Jihad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edwards looks winded!
Jihad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edwards. Edwards circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sulayman Jihad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jihad lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Jihad finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Jihad slams his shin into Edwards's torso.#T4#
Jihad digs a good body shot into Edwards's ribs.
Jihad lands with a good body shot.
Jihad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jihad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edwards at a distance.
Jihad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jihad scores with a jab.
Jihad cracks a nice hook into Edwards's ribs.
Jihad lands with a nice body punch.
Jihad scores with a leg kick.
Jihad lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jihad lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jihad.
Jihad lands a nice looking body shot.
Jihad lands a head kick. Edwards smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jihad scores with a three punch combo!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Jihad! Edwards is out on his feet! Jihad rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Edwards is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Edwards is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sulayman Jihad!
A relieved looking Sulayman Jihad 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1##CL#
Edwards gets a clinch. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Edwards clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Edwards.
Edwards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Parnasse is defending well.
Edwards wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edwards gets underhooks to prevent Parnasse's takedown attempt.
Edwards is trying to drag Parnasse to the mat but Parnasse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Parnasse wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards leaning his opponent against the cage.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Parnasse is controlling him.
Parnasse fails to pull guard. #T1#
Parnasse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Edwards gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michael Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salahdine Parnasse.
Parnasse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edwards pulls his leg out and moves away.
Edwards cracks the inside of Parnasse's front leg.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Parnasse. #CL#
Edwards fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parnasse, pushing him back against the cage.
Edwards goes for a takedown attempt but Parnasse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Parnasse has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Edwards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Edwards is trying to force a seperation but Parnasse has the dominant position.#TD2#
Parnasse jumps guard.
Parnasse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Parnasse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edwards defends well.
Edwards is stalling in the full guard.
Edwards pushing down on Parnasse's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Parnasse is looking to control Edwards's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parnasse avoid being mounted?
Parnasse is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Edwards is staying active.
Edwards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Edwards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edwards looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parnasse is looking to control Edwards's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parnasse avoid being mounted?
Edwards trying to control the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Parnasse works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards pushing down on Parnasse's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Parnasse trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael 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 stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Parnasse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parnasse can do to turn this around?#CL#
Edwards clinches with his opponent.
Parnasse trying to stall but Edwards improves his position.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Parnasse controls his hands.
Parnasse jumps guard but Edwards turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Parnasse is trying to pull guard but Edwards turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Parnasse is trying to push Edwards away but Edwards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Parnasse is looking for a takedown.
Michael Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salahdine Parnasse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parnasse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parnasse 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. Parnasse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Michael Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parnasse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parnasse fails with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parnasse thinking.
Parnasse is breathing heavily.#T1#
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Edwards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parnasse is defended easily by Edwards.#CL#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Parnasse is trying to pull guard but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Parnasse misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Parnasse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Parnasse drags the fight down to the ground.
Parnasse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parnasse looking to control.
Edwards wants to stand and escape but instead Parnasse has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edwards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards stopping the sweep attempt from Parnasse.#T3#
Edwards sitting in guard here, content to control.
Edwards has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parnasse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parnasse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.
Parnasse is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parnasse stalling away here and it's allowed Edwards to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Parnasse would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Edwards is pulling down on Parnasse's head to control his posture.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Parnasse controlling him for the moment.
Parnasse trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Edwards dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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##TD2#
Parnasse looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Parnasse has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Edwards is proving hard to escape from.
Salahdine Parnasse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards pulls Parnasse in close to prevent any damage.
Parnasse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Parnasse from controlling successfully.
Edwards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Parnasse can't keep his opponent in guard - Edwards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parnasse tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.
Parnasse trying to control but Edwards postures up.
Parnasse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edwards.
Edwards with the ground and pound but Parnasse uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parnasse has a closed guard, preventing Edwards from standing up. #SUB2#
Parnasse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edwards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edwards won't allow Parnasse to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Edwards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parnasse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edwards has managed to get both his arms back between Parnasse's legs - danger averted.
Parnasse wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Parnasse working for a triangle but Edwards defends it easily.
Edwards has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Parnasse is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Edwards has managed to clinch.
Parnasse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Edwards gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Parnasse swings wildly with an uppercut but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parnasse wants to take the fight to the mat but Edwards manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Parnasse or perhaps it was just good defense by Edwards, which made it look bad.
Michael Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salahdine Parnasse.
Parnasse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parnasse with a poor takedown #CL#
and Edwards counters by clinching up.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Parnasse turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Parnasse is trying to pull guard but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parnasse wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Edwards manages to pull guard.
Salahdine Parnasse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwards wants to stand and escape but Parnasse is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Edwards!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Varela as Edwards shoots in.
Edwards has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Varela counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Varela .
Varela looking for a takedown. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Varela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Varela but Varela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Varela shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Varela shows good takedown defense.
Edwards moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVarela .
The fight stays on the outside here - Varela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Varela instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Varela breaks the clinch.
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Varela darts in looking for a takedown but Edwards gets double underhooks and turns Varela into the cage.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Varela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Varela dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Varela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Varela throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range. #T2#
Varela throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Varela clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice sprawl there from Varela as Edwards shoots in.
Varela fails with a takedown attempt.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards checks the leg kick.
Varela throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Varela keeps it at a distance.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Varela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Varela gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edwards counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Varela thinking.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Varela circles away.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Varela moves out of range easily.
Varela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edwards defends well and Varela ends up having to push Edwards into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Varela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Varela misses with a head kick.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Varela leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varela . #T4#
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards lands a nice looking body shot.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Varela gets a clinch.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edwards slows down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Varela .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards fails to pull guard.
Edwards working hard to break the clinch.
Edwards is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Varela 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 tries to clinch up
and Varela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Varela . Those never looked like landing.
As Varela looks to move away, Edwards throws a big counter combo but Varela just gets out of the way.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Varela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Varela swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Dexter Varela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Varela tries to clinch up
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Varela keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Varela throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Varela shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Varela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edwards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Varela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards leaves Varela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edwards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Varela pinned against the cage. Varela gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2##CL#
Edwards moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Varela pulls guard.
Varela has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Varela looking for a sweep. Not yet Varela , not yet.
Varela keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards wants to stand but Varela is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Edwards wants to control from the top but Varela keeps moving.
Varela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Edwards wants to control but Varela is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edwards wants to stand but Varela is controlling his arm.
Edwards working the ground and pound but Varela is defending the strikes.
Edwards working the ground and pound but Varela is defending the strikes.
Varela is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Varela .
Varela fails with the takedown#CL#
and Edwards moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dexter Varela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Varela lands a nice looking body shot.
Edwards throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Varela .
Michael Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Varela .
Varela shoots in but Edwards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Varela shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varela gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Varela is fending him off so far but Edwards persists. Nope, Varela circles away and we're back to standing.
Varela misses with a head kick.
Varela throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.
Varela tries to clinch up.#T1#
Varela drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Varela tries to clinch but Edwards moves away
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Varela backs up against the cage.
Edwards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Varela .
Varela goes for a double leg but Edwards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edwards continues to drive forward.
Michael Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Varela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Varela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Varela tries to clinch up.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Varela or perhaps it was just good defense by Edwards, which made it look bad.
Varela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edwards appears to be looking for a big counter.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Varela circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Varela fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Varela . Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Varela wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Edwards moves out of range as Varela throws a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Varela as Edwards shoots in.
Varela is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Edwards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edwards wants it to stay on the feet.
Edwards darts in trying to clinch
and Varela counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Varela pushes him off.
Varela moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Varela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards tries to counter with a takedown but Varela is quick to defend against it.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Varela stalks Edwards and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Edwards's face. Edwards staggers backwards, shaken.
Varela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Varela throws a low kick but Edwards moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Varela as Edwards shoots in.#CL2#
Varela instigates a clinch.
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!
Varela has had enough of the clinch but Edwards keeps him there for the moment.
Michael Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dexter Varela is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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 Michael Edwards.
I think Varela 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Varela !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Edwards lands a two punch combo.
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Bilalovski. Bilalovski gets slowly back to his feet.
Bilalovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edwards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bilalovski somewhat.
Edwards shoots in but Bilalovski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bilalovski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Bilalovski moves out of range easily.
Bilalovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bilalovski is defended easily by Edwards.
Edwards tries to counter by clinching up but Bilalovski breaks away and moves out of range.
Michael Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Bilalovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Edwards does no damage.
Bilalovski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Edwards tries to clinch but Bilalovski moves out of range.
Bilalovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Bilalovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bilalovski lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Bilalovski closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.#TD2#
Bilalovski manages to pull guard.
Edwards slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bilalovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edwards passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edwards tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Edwards working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Edwards misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bilalovski wants to control but Edwards postures up.
A control attempt from Bilalovski but he's now mounted!
Edwards thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Edwards has hold of Bilalovski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bilalovski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poor strikes thrown by Edwards there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Edwards content just to control the position here.
Edwards has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bilalovski wants to hold on but Edwards pushes him away.#SUB#
Bilalovski is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Edwards locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bilalovski is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Edwards!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xie tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xie to the ground. Xie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xie attempts a counter takedown but Edwards avoids it well and moves away.
Xie fails with the takedown
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xie misses with a takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a series of strikes. Xie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards 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.
Xie with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Edwards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards pushes Xie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edwards just stands there and leans against the cage.
Xie tries to stall but Edwards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xie is breathing heavily.
Edwards has Xie pressed against the cage, preventing Xie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xie managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards. #BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xie misses with a few strikes there.
Xie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Xie shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
Edwards wants to break free but Xie has control.
Xie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Edwards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards looking for a takedown.
Edwards just leaning against Xie, taking a breather.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xie to keep the fight standing.
Xie can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Edwards wants to break free but Xie has control.
Xie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards. #T2##TD2#
Edwards has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Xie is trying to keep an underhook but Edwards manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Xie tries to roll over but Edwards keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Edwards is working for a kimura here but Xie manages to reverse the position and he's now in Edwards's guard.
Edwards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Xie is controlling him.
Xie trying to move into half guard but instead Edwards has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Xie is keeping the position.#T3#
Edwards won't allow Xie to sweep him here.
Edwards looking to pass the guard.
Xie being controlled here, momentarily.
Edwards passes Xie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Edwards in particular looking to stall.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xie tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards. #SUB2#
Edwards is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael 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 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edwards throws a low kick but Xie moves out of range easily.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Edwards.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xie. #CL2#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Xie in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xie has Edwards pressed against the cage, preventing Edwards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Xie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Xie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xie lands a body shot. #TD#
Xie pulls guard effortlessly.
Xie wants to improve his position but instead Edwards has moved into half guard.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xie punching from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Edwards thows a huge punch but Xie dodges it nicely.
Edwards trying to control the pace. #T2#
Edwards prevents Xie from standing back up.
Edwards is taking a breather. Xie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xie moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
Edwards shoots in but Xie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xie stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Xie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Edwards instigates a clinch.
Xie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edwards pulls his leg out and moves away.
Edwards misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xie can't break the clinch.
Edwards stalling the fight.
Edwards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xie walks away with a smile on his face. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Xie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
Xie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Xie tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xie wants to clinch.#CL2#
Edwards instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Edwards wants to get back to striking at distance but Xie won't allow it.
Edwards jumps guard but Xie stands there with Edwards around his waist. Edwards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Edwards 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards. #CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and pushes Xie back into the cage.
Edwards jumps guard but Xie stands there with Edwards around his waist. Edwards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Xie can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Edwards drags the fight down to the ground.
Michael Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards pulls Xie in close to prevent any damage.
Xie won't allow Edwards to sweep him here. #T1#
Xie trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Edwards wants to stand and escape but Xie is having none of it.
Edwards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edwards controls Xie momentarily but Xie frees himself.
Xie wants to pass the guard but Edwards is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edwards.
Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Edwards.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Xie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xie thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edwards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xie tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Xie looking for a takedown.
Xie is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks. #TD2#
Xie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Edwards is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Xie to the mat. Xie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Xie 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.#T3#
Xie working a defensive guard here.
Edwards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edwards postures up.
Edwards postures up in Xie's guard and throws a big left but Xie blocks it.
Edwards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xie can't keep his opponent in guard - Edwards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edwards controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chenglong Xie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Edwards has Xie up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edwards 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Edwards!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018

#R1#
Edwards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chorr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chorr defends it nicely.
Edwards misses with a takedown
and Chorr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edwards thinking.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Chorr tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chorr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Chorr persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Edwards has Chorr up against the cage in a clinch.
Chorr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edwards's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Chorr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Chorr in a clinch.
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edwards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards avoiding damage.
Chorr tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
Edwards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chorr is defending well.
Edwards'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.
Chorr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Edwards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edwards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chorr shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Edwards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edwards tries to counter by clinching up but Chorr breaks away and moves out of range.
A lazy left from Chorr finds it's target.
Chorr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chorr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Chorr with that takedown attempt.
Edwards displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chorr. #CL#
Edwards clinches. #T3##BC2#
Chorr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chorr shoots in but no luck this time.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Chorr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edwards.#CL#
Edwards pushes Chorr up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chorr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Edwards leaning his opponent against the cage.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Chorr is controlling him.
Chorr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Edwards jumps guard but Chorr stands there with Edwards around his waist. Edwards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edwards goes for a takedown attempt but Chorr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chorr throws a head kick that Edwards semi-blocks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chorr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Assan Karim Chorr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chorr tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chorr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chorr swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Chorr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chorr continues to drive forward.
And Chorr tries to counter it with a takedown but Edwards pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Edwards shoots for a takedown but Chorr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chorr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chorr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chorr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chorr manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Chorr in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chorr has had enough of the clinch but Edwards keeps him there for the moment.
Edwards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chorr backwards.
Edwards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Edwards taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chorr being controlled against the cage.
Chorr wants a takedown.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chorr smiles and moves away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edwards just leaning against Chorr, taking a breather.
Chorr is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.#TD2#
Chorr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Chorr pulls Edwards in close to prevent any damage.
Edwards slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Edwards wants to get up but he can't break Chorr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chorr controls Edwards momentarily but Edwards frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Chorr keeps moving.
Edwards wants to stand but Chorr has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Chorr keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Chorr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chorr is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards tries to roll over but Chorr keeps him under control.
Chorr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Edwards is looking to escape.
Chorr is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chorr tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chorr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Chorr. No joy for Edwards on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chorr tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edwards misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Assan Karim Chorr 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#
Chorr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michael Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chorr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chorr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chorr shoots for a double leg takedown but Edwards sprawls well. He's pushed Chorr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Chorr as Edwards shoots in.
Chorr has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Edwards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Michael Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Assan Karim Chorr.
Chorr can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chorr is trying to break free.
Chorr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Edwards pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chorr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Edwards decides to pull guard. #T1#
Edwards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Edwards wants to stand but Chorr is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chorr looking for a guillotine here but Edwards defends easily.
Chorr wants to control but Edwards passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chorr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edwards is working away from the top position though.
Edwards not doing much here.
Edwards lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chorr wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Edwards performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chorr trying to control but Edwards postures up. #SUB2#
Chorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edwards pulls his head out easily.
Edwards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Edwards rushes Chorr and presses him up against the cage.
Chorr tries to pull guard but Edwards forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chorr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Edwards is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Edwards manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Edwards is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chorr controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chorr 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Assan Karim Chorr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Edwards looks to land a combination. Blanco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice sprawl there from Blanco as Edwards shoots in.#CL2#
Edwards forces Blanco back against the cage and clinches.
Edwards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blanco gets underhooks to prevent Edwards's takedown attempt.
Alexander Blanco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Edwards.#TD#
Blanco decides to pull guard.
Blanco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blanco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Edwards sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanco wants to stand and escape but Edwards is having none of it.
Blanco 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.
Blanco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Blanco wants to get back to his feet but Edwards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Edwards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edwards cracks the inside of Blanco's front leg.
Blanco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.#CL2#
Edwards has managed to clinch.
Blanco throws a head punch that misses.
Edwards missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards misses with a head kick.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Blanco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blanco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blanco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blanco fails with the takedown.
Blanco closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Blanco pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edwards feints a counter leg kick.
Blanco cracks Edwards with a good jab.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Blanco, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Blanco against the cage but Blanco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blanco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blanco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Edwards takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blanco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Edwards leaves Blanco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Edwards instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blanco is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Edwards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blanco defends it well.
Blanco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Edwards has managed to clinch.
Blanco tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Edwards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blanco or not.
Edwards wants a takedown.
Edwards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blanco. #BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blanco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Edwards drives through and clinches with Blanco against the cage.
Edwards wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Edwards dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Edwards fails with the takedown.
Blanco goes for a double leg but Edwards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edwards continues to drive forward.
And Edwards tries to counter it with a takedown but Blanco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blanco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edwards counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Blanco sees coming a mile off.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blanco swivels and escapes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blanco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edwards after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Blanco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Blanco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blanco tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards jumps guard but Blanco stands there with Edwards around his waist. Edwards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blanco darts in looking for a takedown but Edwards gets double underhooks and turns Blanco into the cage.
Blanco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edwards dives in and grabs Blanco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blanco pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Blanco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blanco throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.
Blanco closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Blanco pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blanco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards. #T2#
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blanco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Edwards fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blanco, pushing him back against the cage.
Blanco tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Edwards scores with a three punch combo!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edwards.
Blanco tries to counter by clinching up but Edwards breaks away and moves out of range.
Blanco misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Edwards counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blanco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Blanco persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.
Edwards fails to land with a series of punches. #T3##CL2#
Edwards takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Blanco pulls guard effortlessly.
Blanco trying to strike off his back.
Edwards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blanco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Blanco looking for a guillotine here but Edwards defends easily. #T4#
Edwards wants to stand but Blanco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Edwards passes Blanco's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Edwards seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blanco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Blanco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blanco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blanco looks for a takedown but Edwards sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Blanco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blanco is fending him off so far but Edwards persists. Nope, Blanco circles away and we're back to standing.
Blanco tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Alexander Blanco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blanco 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 Blanco off to one side.
Edwards tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blanco shoots for a takedown but Edwards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a three punch combo that has Blanco backing up. Blanco nods at Edwards to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Edwards pushes Blanco up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blanco prevents it. #T1#
Edwards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blanco is defending well.#TD2#
Edwards jumps into guard, dragging Blanco to the mat.
Edwards seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Blanco from controlling successfully.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Edwards has his foot on Blanco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blanco works his way back into a safe position though.
Edwards has control of Blanco's left arm, preventing Blanco from doing any damage.
Blanco preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Blanco has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edwards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blanco is trying to pull guard but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Blanco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blanco is pressed up against the cage. Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blanco down to the mat. Blanco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blanco looks for a takedown but Edwards sprawls well.#T3#
Blanco misses with a head kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Edwards leaves Blanco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Blanco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Blanco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blanco as he avoids it easily.
Edwards shoots in but Blanco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blanco tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws a counter combo.
Blanco misses with a head kick.
Blanco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwards unleashes a big counter combination but Blanco bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanco fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Blanco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blanco stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edwards 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Edwards!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018

#R1#
Jonhson Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edwards shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Jonhson Jr moves into the clinch.
Jonhson Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jonhson Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jonhson Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jonhson Jr avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonhson Jr 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.#TD2#
Edwards is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jonhson Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Edwards to the mat. Edwards regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jonhson Jr wanted to stand there but Edwards had control of the position. #T1#
Jonhson Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Jonhson Jr controlling him for the moment.
Jonhson Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jonhson Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Edwards bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jonhson Jr's guard. #REVR#
Jonhson Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Jonhson Jr keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edwards throwing strikes from guard but Jonhson Jr blocks nicely.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonhson Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Edwards trying to control but Jonhson Jr is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
As Edwards backs off Jonhson Jr throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.#T3##TD2#
Jonhson Jr drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Edwards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edwards has a closed guard, preventing Jonhson Jr from standing up.
Edwards keeping full guard, as Jonhson Jr tries to pass.
Jonhson Jr pushes down on Edwards's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Jonhson Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Edwards defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Edwards wants to control but Jonhson Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edwards gets full guard.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jonhson Jr postures up.
Edwards has Jonhson Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Jonhson Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Jonhson Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edwards on his heels. He'll look to pass Edwards's guard now, I'm sure.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jonhson Jr looking to pass the guard.
Edwards working a defensive guard here.
Jonhson Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonhson Jr wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving. #T1#
Edwards is trying to control the position but Jonhson Jr postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jonhson Jr won't allow Edwards to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edwards shoots in and drives through. Jonhson Jr sprawls well.
Edwards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jonhson Jr pinned against the cage. Jonhson Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Jonhson Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Jonhson Jr. #T2#
Edwards tries to pull guard but Jonhson Jr won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jonhson Jr decides to pull guard.
Jonhson Jr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jonhson Jr has control of Edwards's left arm, preventing Edwards from doing any damage.
Edwards slips nicely into half guard.
Jonhson Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Jonhson Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Edwards trying to control the pace.
Edwards tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jonhson Jr controls his leg.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Edwards throwing shots but Jonhson Jr is blocking nicely. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jonhson Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edwards shoots in and drives through. Jonhson Jr sprawls well.
Jonhson Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Edwards gets double underhooks and turns Jonhson Jr into the cage.
Michael Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jonhson Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Edwards shoots in and drives through. Jonhson Jr sprawls well.
Edwards sets himself, and Jonhson Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Edwards avoids it this time.#CL2#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Jonhson Jr. Jonhson Jr maintains the clinch.
Jonhson Jr stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Jonhson Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jonhson Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jonhson Jr is breathing heavily.
Jonhson Jr being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Jonhson Jr 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#
Edwards moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Jonhson Jr.
And Jonhson Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Edwards pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Jonhson Jr. No joy for Edwards on that attempt.
Edwards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edwards wants it to stay on the feet.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Jonhson Jr moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards darts in looking for a takedown but Jonhson Jr gets double underhooks and turns Edwards into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jonhson Jr 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. Jonhson Jr is in Edwards's guard.
Jonhson Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Jonhson Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jonhson Jr is looking to stand up but Edwards won't let him.
Edwards manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jonhson Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jonhson Jr trying to control the position here.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Jonhson Jr keeps moving.
Edwards postures up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jonhson Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
Edwards content to stall in guard here.
Jonhson Jr has a closed guard, preventing Edwards from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jonhson Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Jonhson Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Jonhson Jr, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Jonhson Jr against the cage but Jonhson Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Edwards backs off Jonhson Jr throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonhson Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Edwards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonhson Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Jonhson Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edwards on his heels. He'll look to pass Edwards's guard now, I'm sure.
Edwards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edwards doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Edwards is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jonhson Jr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Edwards's body to avoid the submission. Edwards has instead reached around Jonhson Jr's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Edwards arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Edwards!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Umino. Umino maintains the clinch.
Edwards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Umino.
A bit of stalling here from Umino.
Umino scores with a hook to the body.
Umino has Edwards pressed against the cage.
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Umino.
Umino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Umino's efforts to push away.
Edwards prevents Umino from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umino is trying to force a seperation but Edwards has the dominant position.
Umino lands a body shot.
Come on Umino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Umino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edwards. #T1#
Umino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Umino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Umino works on Edwards's body with a couple of short punches.
Edwards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Umino on the inside.
Umino is trying to break free.
Umino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umino is trying to break the clinch but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Umino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Umino.
Umino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umino digs a right hand into Edwards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edwards's gas tank.
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Umino is looking for a takedown.
Umino is pushing Edwards up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Umino won't allow it. #T2#
Umino throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Umino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Umino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Umino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edwards stalling in the clinch but Umino improves position.
Umino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Umino.
Umino tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Umino back against the cage.
Umino lands with a right to the head.
Edwards has Umino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Umino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Umino is trying to break free.
Edwards is trying to push Umino away but Umino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Umino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Umino as Edwards tries to tie him up.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Umino smiles and moves away. #CL#
Edwards instigates a clinch.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Umino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Umino has him pressed against the cage.
Umino lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Umino. #T4#
Umino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Umino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Edwards trying to stall but Umino improves his position.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Umino is keeping busy.
Maybe Edwards would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Edwards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Umino walks away with a smile on his face. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Umino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Umino throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range. #CL2#
Umino darts in and clinches Edwards up against the cage.
Umino lands a nice shot to the body.
Umino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umino stalls.
Umino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Umino is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuya Umino dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Umino darts in looking for a takedown but Edwards gets double underhooks and turns Umino into the cage.
Edwards appears to be looking for a big counter.
Michael Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Umino moves into the clinch.
Edwards stalling in the clinch but Umino improves position.
Edwards is looking to break free of the clinch but Umino has double underhooks.
Umino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Umino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Umino's efforts to push away.
Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Umino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Edwards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Umino.
Umino lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Edwards fails to pull guard.
Umino lands a shoulder strike.
Umino is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Umino pulls guard effortlessly.
Umino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
Edwards tries to stand but Umino is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Umino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Edwards would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Umino keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edwards dives in and grabs Umino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Umino pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edwards tries to break free but Umino pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Umino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umino dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Umino's head and hops out.#CL2#
Umino instigates a clinch.
Umino cracks Edwards with a nice body shot.
Umino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edwards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Umino is defending well.#T4#
Umino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edwards smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Umino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Umino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Edwards changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Umino fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Umino moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Umino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Umino is leaning against Edwards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuya Umino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Umino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Umino instigates a clinch.
Umino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umino.
Umino tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage.
Umino digs a right hand underneath Edwards's ribcage. Edwards let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Umino lands with a left to the head.
Umino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Umino.
Umino is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks.
Umino has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edwards after a bit of a struggle.
Umino is leaning against Edwards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Umino works on Edwards's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Umino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Umino.
Umino tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
Edwards jumps guard but Umino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Umino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Umino has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Edwards clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Umino doesn't have the hooks in and Edwards manages to turn into his guard.
Umino 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.
Umino keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully. #T2#
Edwards trying to stand up but can't free himself from Umino's guard.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Umino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edwards passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edwards throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Edwards lands an elbow.
Edwards tries to stand but Umino is controlling his head.
Edwards controls the position.
An elbow from Edwards crashes against the mat.
Umino tries to improve position but can't.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umino keeps working.
Edwards wants to stand but Umino has his arm trapped. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Edwards has hold of Umino's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Umino tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Edwards cranks the arm and Umino screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Umino, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michael Edwards!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
De Souza shoots in and drives through. Edwards sprawls well.
Edwards dives in and grabs De Souza's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Souza pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
De Souza slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edwards tries for a takedown but De Souza circles away easily
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Edwards duly obliges.
Edwards scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Souza in his tracks.
De Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to avoid it but De Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edwards to the ground. Edwards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Souza tried to score with a low kick but Edwards checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza shoots for a takedown but Edwards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As De Souza tries to get set, Edwards tries to push him back and clinch up but De Souza manages to avoid the attempt.
De Souza 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 De Souza off to one side.
De Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Souza throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from De Souza. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
De Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
De Souza closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
De Souza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Edwards gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Souza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Edwards gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Edwards manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards is trying to keep De Souza in close. #T2##SUB#
Edwards has his foot on De Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
De Souza wants to stand but Edwards has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Souza trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Souza postures up.
De Souza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Edwards striking off his back but it's not causing De Souza any problems. #T3##SUB#
Edwards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Souza stops Edwards from standing up.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Edwards trying to control the position. #T4#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edwards fails to land the takedown.
Edwards bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
De Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards tries to clinch up but De Souza circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Edwards forces De Souza back against the cage and clinches.
De Souza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edwards after a bit of a struggle.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Souza can't get the takedown. #BC2#
De Souza breaks the clinch.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a series of strikes. De Souza will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
De Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Souza can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but De Souza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Souza throws a counter combo.
Edwards displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Souza.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edwards wants it to stay on the feet.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Souza swivels and escapes.
De Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edwards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Souza somewhat.#T2#
Edwards misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and De Souza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Edwards tries to clinch but De Souza moves away
and De Souza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Souza stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
De Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
De Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
De Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!#CL2#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but De Souza has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
De Souza wants a takedown but no success here.
De Souza fails to pull guard. #TD2#
De Souza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
De Souza working for submissions but it's allowed Edwards to get to half guard.
Edwards thows a huge punch but De Souza dodges it nicely.
De Souza wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Edwards performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but De Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards tries to stand but can't do so whilst De Souza controls his leg.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rafael De Souza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Edwards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwards has his takedown stuffed
and De Souza counters with a head kick. That will keep Edwards thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Souza as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Souza as he avoids it easily.
Edwards slaps away a takedown attempt from De Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edwards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edwards wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Souza is fending him off so far but Edwards persists. Nope, De Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but De Souza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Souza blocks the body kick. #T1##CL2#
De Souza clinches. #TD2#
De Souza pulls guard successfully.
Edwards stops De Souza from standing up.
De Souza controls Edwards momentarily but Edwards frees himself.
De Souza pulls Edwards in close to prevent any damage.
De Souza controls Edwards momentarily but Edwards frees himself. #T2#
Edwards trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
De Souza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Edwards is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for De Souza.#SU#
Edwards decides to stand back up.
De Souza leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Souza misses with a combination
and Edwards counters with a three punch combo that has De Souza backing up. De Souza nods at Edwards to acknowledge the strikes.
De Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edwards swivels and escapes.
De Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
De Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Edwards sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edwards with a poor takedown
and De Souza counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at De Souza to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Souza as he jumps to the side.
Rafael De Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards tries to clinch but De Souza moves away
and De Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Souza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
De Souza 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 De Souza off to one side. #CL#
De Souza gets tackled into the cage by Edwards. Edwards maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards jumps guard but De Souza stands there with Edwards around his waist. Edwards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
De Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Edwards wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael De Souza.
I think De Souza 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rafael De Souza!

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