Post by The Sandmen on Oct 16, 2017 7:52:31 GMT -5
Donald Cerrone doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Edson Barboza looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Cerrone and Edson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Donald Cerrone tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edson goes down.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edson's being punished here!
Edson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Cerrone positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edson's being punished here!
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone gets a good position on the ground. ..
Edson holds Donald Cerrone arms and counters his opponent punches.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone moves on the ground
Donald Cerrone moves to side mount
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Donald Cerrone goes for an americana!
Edson breaks free.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Donald Cerrone storms over Edson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edson Barboza blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He succeeds!
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza is cooling the fight on the ground
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Donald Cerrone is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Donald Cerrone gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Donald Cerrone cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Edson misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Donald Cerrone tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Donald Cerrone manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Donald Cerrone fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Edson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Donald Cerrone
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Cerrone doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Edson Barboza embrace and tries to move away...
Edson Barboza pushes Cerrone forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Donald Cerrone tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Edson Barboza
well done Edson falls hard on the mat
Cerrone is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Edson Barboza launches an up-kick intended for Donald Cerrone's head...
It lands flush with Donald Cerrone's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cerrone is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Edson Barboza kicks his legs trying to keep Donald Cerrone away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Cerrone is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Cerrone decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Edson's guard.
Edson did not see that coming! Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone is in open guard over Edson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cerrone pulls his arm out of danger.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Cerrone is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Edson Barboza controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll on the ground...
Edson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Edson Barboza pushes Donald Cerrone down and prevents his attempts to escape
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Edson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cerrone pulls his arm out of danger.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Donald Cerrone tries to free his leg
Edson Barboza moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Edson is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Cerrone's thigh
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Cerrone!
Edson blocks that kick with his leg.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Cerrone's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 2
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Cerrone launches a kick
but Edson Barboza avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Edson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cerrone struggles... Edson Barboza is unable to take him down
Edson Barboza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cerrone goes down.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone works on the ground with his fingers over Edson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Edson tries to jump to side mount.
Donald Cerrone closed his guard around Edson Barboza.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edson's side.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Cerrone
Edson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cerrone is covering himself! Edson tries to force the situation and Cerrone clumsily gives his back!
Edson is in rear mount over Cerrone
Edson Barboza isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Cerrone locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Edson Barboza unil he can pull his arm free! Edson lost his dominant position.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Edson breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Donald Cerrone tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Donald Cerrone passes momentarily but Edson Barboza regains full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Cerrone is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cerrone breaks the lock showing some skills...
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Donald Cerrone gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Donald Cerrone
just misses Edson.
Edson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Edson is clinching with Cerrone.
Cerrone doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Edson Barboza embrace and tries to move away...
Edson Barboza pushes Cerrone forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Edson Barboza towards Cerrone
Donald Cerrone was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Edson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Donald Cerrone kicks his legs trying to keep Edson Barboza away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Edson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Donald Cerrone kicks his legs trying to keep Edson Barboza away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Edson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Edson moves backwards and gestures for Donald Cerrone to stand up.
Cerrone climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cerrone is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Cerrone tries to escape from closed guard...
Edson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Donald Cerrone! He is reversed and nor Edson Barboza is on half guard!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Edson Barboza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza tries to free his leg
Edson Barboza uses some of his skill by jumping out of Cerrone's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Edson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Edson tries to grapple
He puts Cerrone in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Edson launches a few hard punches to Donald Cerrone's ribs!
Donald Cerrone's ribs shows the damage! Edson Barboza is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Cerrone is launching some bone breaking punches to Edson's ribs while in the clinch.
Edson blocks.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Inside leg kick from Cerrone
that lands on Edson Barboza's leg.
Donald Cerrone moves forward and launches a high kick!
Edson ducks under.
Cerrone tries to grapple
Edson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Edson showing excellent timing, blasts Donald Cerrone with a right hand.
Great hook by Edson Barboza! Donald Cerrone is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Edson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Nice beating Donald Cerrone has received.
Cerrone tries to hit Edson Barboza with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Edson dodges that
Cerrone misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson Barboza opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Cerrone's guard.
Cerrone didn't see that coming. Edson is in open guard over Cerrone now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Edson is in open guard over Cerrone... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cerrone rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Edson Barboza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Donald Cerrone
Edson is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Low kick by Donald Cerrone to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Cerrone is holding Edson Barboza's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza shows great balance while pushing away Donald Cerrone
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Cerrone leads with a punch
Edson Barboza avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Donald Cerrone's Right eye
Edson Barboza is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Cerrone pushes Edson Barboza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Edson goes to the body...
his punches graze Cerrone's arm.
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Incredible high kick!
Edson deflects and sidesteps.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Not a desiderable position that Cerrone is in now. Edson Barboza is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Edson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Edson avoids a dangerous strike from Cerrone
and counters with a solid straight!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Cerrone pushes Edson Barboza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Cerrone throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Donald Cerrone tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edson won't budge, forcing Cerrone to pull guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Donald Cerrone launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Edson Barboza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson struggles on the ground and tries to break Donald Cerrone's guard...
Edson Barboza is in Cerrone open guard now
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Edson Barboza tries to open Cerrone's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Edson Barboza. Cerrone is unable to cover himself now!
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Edson
He is not able to do it
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza tries to pass to half guard...
Donald Cerrone can't prevent his opponent from passing. Edson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Cerrone
Edson Barboza pushes Cerrone's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Edson who is in full mount! Cerrone is in trouble now!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Donald Cerrone shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Donald Cerrone breaks that americana attempt!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza hovers above Cerrone
Good punches to Cerrone's body.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Cerrone begins to launch a barrage of punches over Edson
Edson Barboza is smart enough to duck backwards
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Donald Cerrone fakes a punch and launches himself over Edson Barboza
Great move by Cerrone who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Donald Cerrone has received.
Cerrone and Edson Barboza are cliched up against the cage. Cerrone steps for a throw
Edson Barboza is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Edson tries to move on the ground and shows Donald Cerrone a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Edson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Edson is trying to counter now!
Cerrone is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Edson Barboza pushes Donald Cerrone down and prevents his attempts to escape
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Donald Cerrone moves to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Cerrone
Edson Barboza tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Edson Barboza manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza isolates Donald Cerrone's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Donald Cerrone is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Edson Barboza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Edson's moves.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Donald Cerrone doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Edson's moves.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cerrone jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Edson sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Edson fires low kicks
punishing Cerrone's legs repeatedly.
Edson steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Middle kick from Edson.
Cerrone receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Cerrone is holding Edson Barboza's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza shows great balance while pushing away Donald Cerrone
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson showing excellent timing, blasts Donald Cerrone with a right hand.
Great hook by Edson Barboza! Donald Cerrone is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Right cheek
Edson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Donald Cerrone launches an up-kick intended for Edson Barboza's head...
Edson leans out of the way.
Edson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Edson Barboza steps back and allows Cerrone to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Donald Cerrone is standing now.
Cerrone fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Cerrone!
Nice move by Edson who clinches and pushes Cerrone against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Cerrone and Edson Barboza are cliched up against the cage. Cerrone steps for a throw
Edson stays on his feet
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Donald Cerrone launches a body shot
Edson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
A wicked punch by Donald Cerrone
goes awry.
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Cerrone steps forward
Edson Barboza catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Cerrone pushes Edson Barboza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Donald Cerrone is a bloody mess!
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
Edson Barboza sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cerrone dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A bad move from Donald Cerrone
allows Edson to land a solid head kick.
Donald Cerrone launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Edson's arms.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Donald Cerrone swings...
...no good.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Middle kick from Edson.
Cerrone receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Cerrone staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
Edson decides to launch some tentative punches
Edson Barboza takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Donald Cerrone
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries to take Donald Cerrone down... Cerrone stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cerrone's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cerrone takes a break to breathe while holding Edson Barboza.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Cerrone!
Nice move by Edson who clinches and pushes Cerrone against the cage
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Edson tries to take Donald Cerrone down... Cerrone stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cerrone's jaw!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Chin
Donald Cerrone tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson struggles and launches a few punches to Cerrone's head
Those punches are hitting! Cerrone covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Donald Cerrone postures up and launches another series of punches!
Edson pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Donald Cerrone's offensive.
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Cerrone stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Cerrone's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cerrone grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Edson struggles... Donald Cerrone is unable to take him down
Edson moves backwards and Donald Cerrone is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Cerrone steps backwards away from Edson Barboza. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Edson Barboza fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Cerrone's chin
A punch from Edson Barboza
grazes Cerrone's left cheek.
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Edson Barboza tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Edson Barboza who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edson launches a few hard punches to Donald Cerrone's ribs!
Donald Cerrone's ribs shows the damage! Edson Barboza is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Donald Cerrone slightly pushes Edson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Donald Cerrone swings...
...no good.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Cerrone!
Donald Cerrone seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Edson Barboza!
Donald Cerrone circles around Edson
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
Edson Barboza sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Edson pushes Donald Cerrone and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
You can see Cerrone's blood making stains in the mat.
Edson goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Cerrone staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
Lightning fast low kick from Edson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Cerrone hyper-extended his leg
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Cerrone staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Donald Cerrone looks rattled! Edson Barboza sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Donald Cerrone is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Donald Cerrone seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Edson Barboza!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Edson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Edson launches a kick to Cerrone's thigh
Loud pop!
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Cerrone staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Edson Barboza, but it's close.
Winner is Edson Barboza by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 6/41 (15%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 2/9 (22%)
GnP strikes 8/30 (27%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 664 s
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 20/29 (69%)
Kicks 12/12 (100%)
Clinch strikes 11/18 (61%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 16/20 (80%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 624 s
The Donald faded some, then faded fast, but is tough as heck and stayed in this one, despite being called “The Donald” by the post-fight write-up Guy.
Edson Barboza looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Cerrone and Edson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Donald Cerrone tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edson goes down.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edson's being punished here!
Edson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Cerrone positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edson's being punished here!
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone gets a good position on the ground. ..
Edson holds Donald Cerrone arms and counters his opponent punches.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone moves on the ground
Donald Cerrone moves to side mount
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Donald Cerrone goes for an americana!
Edson breaks free.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Donald Cerrone storms over Edson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edson Barboza blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He succeeds!
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza is cooling the fight on the ground
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Donald Cerrone is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Donald Cerrone gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Donald Cerrone cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Edson misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Donald Cerrone tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Donald Cerrone manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Donald Cerrone fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Edson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Donald Cerrone
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Cerrone doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Edson Barboza embrace and tries to move away...
Edson Barboza pushes Cerrone forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Donald Cerrone tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Edson Barboza
well done Edson falls hard on the mat
Cerrone is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Edson Barboza launches an up-kick intended for Donald Cerrone's head...
It lands flush with Donald Cerrone's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cerrone is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Edson Barboza kicks his legs trying to keep Donald Cerrone away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Cerrone is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Cerrone decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Edson's guard.
Edson did not see that coming! Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone is in open guard over Edson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cerrone pulls his arm out of danger.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Cerrone is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Edson Barboza controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll on the ground...
Edson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Edson Barboza pushes Donald Cerrone down and prevents his attempts to escape
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Edson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cerrone pulls his arm out of danger.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Donald Cerrone tries to free his leg
Edson Barboza moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Edson is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Cerrone's thigh
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Cerrone!
Edson blocks that kick with his leg.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Cerrone's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 2
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Cerrone launches a kick
but Edson Barboza avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Edson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cerrone struggles... Edson Barboza is unable to take him down
Edson Barboza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cerrone goes down.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone works on the ground with his fingers over Edson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Edson tries to jump to side mount.
Donald Cerrone closed his guard around Edson Barboza.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edson's side.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Cerrone
Edson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cerrone is covering himself! Edson tries to force the situation and Cerrone clumsily gives his back!
Edson is in rear mount over Cerrone
Edson Barboza isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Cerrone locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Edson Barboza unil he can pull his arm free! Edson lost his dominant position.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Edson breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Donald Cerrone tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Donald Cerrone passes momentarily but Edson Barboza regains full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Cerrone is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cerrone breaks the lock showing some skills...
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Donald Cerrone gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Donald Cerrone
just misses Edson.
Edson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Edson is clinching with Cerrone.
Cerrone doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Edson Barboza embrace and tries to move away...
Edson Barboza pushes Cerrone forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Edson Barboza towards Cerrone
Donald Cerrone was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Edson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Donald Cerrone kicks his legs trying to keep Edson Barboza away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Edson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Donald Cerrone kicks his legs trying to keep Edson Barboza away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Edson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Edson moves backwards and gestures for Donald Cerrone to stand up.
Cerrone climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cerrone is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Cerrone tries to escape from closed guard...
Edson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Donald Cerrone! He is reversed and nor Edson Barboza is on half guard!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Edson Barboza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza tries to free his leg
Edson Barboza uses some of his skill by jumping out of Cerrone's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Edson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Edson tries to grapple
He puts Cerrone in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Edson launches a few hard punches to Donald Cerrone's ribs!
Donald Cerrone's ribs shows the damage! Edson Barboza is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Cerrone is launching some bone breaking punches to Edson's ribs while in the clinch.
Edson blocks.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Inside leg kick from Cerrone
that lands on Edson Barboza's leg.
Donald Cerrone moves forward and launches a high kick!
Edson ducks under.
Cerrone tries to grapple
Edson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Edson showing excellent timing, blasts Donald Cerrone with a right hand.
Great hook by Edson Barboza! Donald Cerrone is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Edson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Nice beating Donald Cerrone has received.
Cerrone tries to hit Edson Barboza with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Edson dodges that
Cerrone misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson Barboza opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Cerrone's guard.
Cerrone didn't see that coming. Edson is in open guard over Cerrone now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Edson is in open guard over Cerrone... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cerrone rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Edson Barboza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Donald Cerrone
Edson is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Low kick by Donald Cerrone to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Cerrone is holding Edson Barboza's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza shows great balance while pushing away Donald Cerrone
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Cerrone leads with a punch
Edson Barboza avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Donald Cerrone's Right eye
Edson Barboza is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Cerrone pushes Edson Barboza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Edson goes to the body...
his punches graze Cerrone's arm.
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Incredible high kick!
Edson deflects and sidesteps.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Not a desiderable position that Cerrone is in now. Edson Barboza is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Edson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Edson avoids a dangerous strike from Cerrone
and counters with a solid straight!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Cerrone pushes Edson Barboza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Cerrone throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Donald Cerrone tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edson won't budge, forcing Cerrone to pull guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Donald Cerrone launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Edson Barboza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson struggles on the ground and tries to break Donald Cerrone's guard...
Edson Barboza is in Cerrone open guard now
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Edson Barboza tries to open Cerrone's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Edson Barboza. Cerrone is unable to cover himself now!
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Edson
He is not able to do it
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza tries to pass to half guard...
Donald Cerrone can't prevent his opponent from passing. Edson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Cerrone
Edson Barboza pushes Cerrone's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Edson who is in full mount! Cerrone is in trouble now!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Donald Cerrone shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Donald Cerrone breaks that americana attempt!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza hovers above Cerrone
Good punches to Cerrone's body.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Cerrone begins to launch a barrage of punches over Edson
Edson Barboza is smart enough to duck backwards
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Donald Cerrone fakes a punch and launches himself over Edson Barboza
Great move by Cerrone who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Donald Cerrone has received.
Cerrone and Edson Barboza are cliched up against the cage. Cerrone steps for a throw
Edson Barboza is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Edson tries to move on the ground and shows Donald Cerrone a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Edson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Edson is trying to counter now!
Cerrone is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Edson Barboza pushes Donald Cerrone down and prevents his attempts to escape
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Donald Cerrone moves to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Cerrone
Edson Barboza tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Edson Barboza manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza isolates Donald Cerrone's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Donald Cerrone is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Edson Barboza keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson Barboza looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Edson's moves.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Donald Cerrone doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Edson's moves.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cerrone jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Edson sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Edson fires low kicks
punishing Cerrone's legs repeatedly.
Edson steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Middle kick from Edson.
Cerrone receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Cerrone is holding Edson Barboza's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza shows great balance while pushing away Donald Cerrone
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson showing excellent timing, blasts Donald Cerrone with a right hand.
Great hook by Edson Barboza! Donald Cerrone is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Right cheek
Edson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Donald Cerrone launches an up-kick intended for Edson Barboza's head...
Edson leans out of the way.
Edson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Edson Barboza steps back and allows Cerrone to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Donald Cerrone is standing now.
Cerrone fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Cerrone!
Nice move by Edson who clinches and pushes Cerrone against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Cerrone and Edson Barboza are cliched up against the cage. Cerrone steps for a throw
Edson stays on his feet
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Donald Cerrone launches a body shot
Edson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
A wicked punch by Donald Cerrone
goes awry.
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Cerrone steps forward
Edson Barboza catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Cerrone pushes Edson Barboza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Donald Cerrone is a bloody mess!
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
Edson Barboza sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cerrone dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A bad move from Donald Cerrone
allows Edson to land a solid head kick.
Donald Cerrone launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Edson's arms.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Donald Cerrone swings...
...no good.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Middle kick from Edson.
Cerrone receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Cerrone staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
Edson decides to launch some tentative punches
Edson Barboza takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Donald Cerrone
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries to take Donald Cerrone down... Cerrone stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cerrone's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cerrone takes a break to breathe while holding Edson Barboza.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Cerrone!
Nice move by Edson who clinches and pushes Cerrone against the cage
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Edson tries to take Donald Cerrone down... Cerrone stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cerrone's jaw!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Chin
Donald Cerrone tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson struggles and launches a few punches to Cerrone's head
Those punches are hitting! Cerrone covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Donald Cerrone postures up and launches another series of punches!
Edson pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Donald Cerrone's offensive.
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Cerrone stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Cerrone's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cerrone grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Edson struggles... Donald Cerrone is unable to take him down
Edson moves backwards and Donald Cerrone is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Cerrone steps backwards away from Edson Barboza. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Edson Barboza fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Cerrone's chin
A punch from Edson Barboza
grazes Cerrone's left cheek.
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Edson Barboza tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Edson Barboza who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edson launches a few hard punches to Donald Cerrone's ribs!
Donald Cerrone's ribs shows the damage! Edson Barboza is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Donald Cerrone slightly pushes Edson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Donald Cerrone swings...
...no good.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Cerrone!
Donald Cerrone seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Edson Barboza!
Donald Cerrone circles around Edson
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
Edson Barboza sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Edson pushes Donald Cerrone and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
You can see Cerrone's blood making stains in the mat.
Edson goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Cerrone staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
Lightning fast low kick from Edson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Cerrone hyper-extended his leg
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Cerrone staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Donald Cerrone looks rattled! Edson Barboza sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Donald Cerrone is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Donald Cerrone seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Edson Barboza!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Edson is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Edson launches a kick to Cerrone's thigh
Loud pop!
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Cerrone staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Edson Barboza, but it's close.
Winner is Edson Barboza by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 6/41 (15%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 2/9 (22%)
GnP strikes 8/30 (27%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 664 s
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 20/29 (69%)
Kicks 12/12 (100%)
Clinch strikes 11/18 (61%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 16/20 (80%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 624 s
The Donald faded some, then faded fast, but is tough as heck and stayed in this one, despite being called “The Donald” by the post-fight write-up Guy.