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Event:
RSE 9: Bloodlust
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Edwards fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coleman to the ground. Edwards is now in Coleman's guard.
Edwards won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Coleman is adopting a defensive guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Edwards working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Coleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Coleman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Edwards for as long as he can get away with.#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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Edwards stalls.
Edwards looks winded!#TD#
Coleman has picked Edwards up - he's going for a ride! Coleman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edwards knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Edwards trying to hold on to Coleman's head to control him but Coleman postures up.
Coleman trying to control the pace.
Edwards regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Coleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Coleman drops back looking for a leg! Edwards is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edwards manages to kick Coleman off! Coleman jumps back into Edwards's guard.
Edwards has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Twig Coleman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Coleman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet but Coleman passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Coleman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Coleman.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Coleman trying to control the pace. #T1#
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Coleman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Coleman forces the positional change into back control.
Coleman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Edwards is trying to stand back up.
Edwards is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Coleman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Edwards. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB#
Coleman working for the choke.
Coleman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3##SUB#
Coleman has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Edwards is in real trouble here. Coleman gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Edwards is tapping out! Coleman wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Twig Coleman! |
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Event:
RSE 5: Fights For The Devil
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Edwards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#It looks like Arthur Edwards has been cut.
Edwards looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Resi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Resi misses.
Edwards gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Resi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santos Resi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Kadyrov moves out of range easily.
Kadyrov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kadyrov defends it nicely.#TD2#
Kadyrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Edwards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Edwards controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Kadyrov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Kadyrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Edwards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edwards trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Kadyrov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Edwards looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Edwards looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Edwards! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards gets to mount! Kadyrov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Edwards sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Kadyrov tries to hold on but Edwards postures up.
Edwards with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Edwards with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kadyrov wants to control but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards wants to control the pace but Kadyrov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Edwards is working for a guillotine from mount but Kadyrov frees his head quite easily.
#T3#
Edwards content just to control the position here.
Edwards looking to control but Kadyrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kadyrov is looking to improve his position but Edwards isn't that keen on the idea.
Edwards raining down shots from the mount!
Kadyrov tries to improve his position but instead Edwards has taken his back! #T4#
Kadyrov trying to get back to his feet but Edwards is in full control for now. #SUB#
Edwards working for the choke. #SUB#
Edwards is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kadyrov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Edwards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Edwards! |
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