Post by The Sandmen on Aug 31, 2019 22:34:21 GMT -5
Mac Danzig looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Edson Barboza looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Danzig and Edson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shovel hook by Mac Danzig
goes nowhere.
Mac Danzig goes with a looping right hand while Edson Barboza jumps back and jabs
Danzig only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Danzig looks to be in very good shape.
Danzig is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza shows great balance while pushing away Mac Danzig
Danzig clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Mac Danzig
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Danzig grapple with Edson Barboza and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Edson Barboza falls hard on the mat with Mac Danzig on top of him
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Edson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Danzig
Edson tries to move on the ground and shows Mac Danzig a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Edson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
Mac Danzig is cooling the fight on the ground
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
Danzig use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) is cheering him!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Danzig's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Danzig tries to cover his face,
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Mac Danzig looks to mount Edson Barboza...
Edson Barboza sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Edson
Danzig delivers a few accurate elbows!
Edson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Danzig is in rear mount over Edson
Mac Danzig throws his leg over Edson Barboza's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Mac Danzig's rear naked choke attempt!
Edson Barboza frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Mac Danzig and ends up on top!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Danzig uses his forearms to block the impact!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Danzig
Edson is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Edson Barboza!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Danzig's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Stand up! This is what Edson's cornermen are shouting. Mac Danzig is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edson tries to cover his face,
Edson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig was tooling Edson Barboza for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Edson Barboza lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mac Danzig attempts to move to full guard
Mac Danzig manages to switch to full guard.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Danzig
Edson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Edson Barboza tries to pass Mac Danzig's guard...
Mac Danzig's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Danzig uses his forearms to block the impact!
Danzig tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mac Danzig gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Edson spins out, but Mac Danzig was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Edson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Edson Barboza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Mac Danzig has found an opening in the defense of Edson, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Edson is wobbling!
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.
Mac Danzig pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson stumbles backwards and Mac Danzig circles to get the center of the cage
Mac Danzig goes with a looping right hand while Edson Barboza jumps back and jabs
Danzig only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Danzig fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson Barboza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Edson
Danzig tries to open up Edson Barboza's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edson in the side of the head
Edson has a small cut in his Forehead
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Danzig
He succeeds!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza sits up and gets an arm around Danzig's neck!
Danzig pushes Edson Barboza back to the ground.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
Mac Danzig is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Edson Barboza has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Danzig.
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Round 2
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Mac Danzig and Edson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Mac Danzig tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edson goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Edson
Danzig moves on the ground
Mac Danzig moves to side mount
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to half guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Edson
Danzig tries to free his leg...
Edson doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
Danzig is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Mac Danzig uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Edson misses a step and Mac Danzig sees an opportunity to counter him!
Danzig tries to open up Edson Barboza's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edson in the side of the head
Edson has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mac Danzig tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Mac Danzig manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
Danzig tries to escape from closed guard...
Edson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Mac Danzig! He is reversed and nor Edson Barboza is on half guard!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to move to full guard
Mac Danzig manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Danzig
Edson is in open guard over Danzig... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Danzig rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Mac Danzig to fight back!
Danzig switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Edson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to close his guard around Edson
He succeeds!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Danzig uses his forearms to block the impact!
Danzig is trying to counter now!
Danzig attempts a triangle from bottom! Edson Barboza slips out. Danzig quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Edson Barboza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Edson Barboza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig has found an opening in the defense of Edson, launching a big hook
Edson Barboza steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Danzig misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Danzig!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig was tooling Edson Barboza for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Edson Barboza lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Edson Barboza leans forwards and tries to grapple with Danzig
Edson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza slightly pushes Danzig into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig was tooling Edson Barboza for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Edson Barboza lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Danzig attempts a shoot
Edson Barboza hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Danzig's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
High kick from Edson Barboza!
Danzig seems to be done!
Danzig's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Edson is clinching with Danzig.
The fighters are clinching.
Danzig tries to take Edson Barboza down... Edson stumbles backwards and Mac Danzig launches a few punches...
Edson Barboza dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Danzig avoids a dangerous strike from Edson
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza moves forward looking for some grappling action
Edson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mac Danzig tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Edson Barboza
Mac Danzig fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Edson launches a furious low kick!
Danzig receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Danzig.
Edson Barboza's reflexes save him!
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Danzig!
Nice move by Edson who clinches and pushes Danzig against the cage
Edson Barboza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson circles out and slips free of Mac Danzig's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Mac Danzig! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Danzig ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
The cutman is working on Edson's face.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Mac Danzig!
Edson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Danzig is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza shows great balance while pushing away Mac Danzig
Edson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Danzig is throwing a flurry of punches!
Edson ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Danzig clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Here comes Edson Barboza with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Danzig's ribs!
Hard blow to Danzig's mid-section, he seems hurt
Edson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Danzig sprawls and remains on his feet.
Danzig launches a furious hook!
Edson ducks under and pushes Mac Danzig creating some space.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Mac Danzig launches a body shot
Edson evades.
The two exchange wildly
Edson is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Mac Danzig's Nose
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Mac Danzig moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Mac Danzig attempts a sweep single...
Edson Barboza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Danzig clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Here comes Edson Barboza with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Danzig's ribs!
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Danzig staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
Danzig stumbles backwards staggered and Edson Barboza launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Danzig is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
There is a small laceration on Mac Danzig's Right eye
Mac Danzig seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Edson Barboza!
Edson is standing while Danzig is on the ground on his back
Edson launches a kick to Danzig's thigh
Loud pop!
Edson is standing while Danzig is on the ground on his back
Edson moves backwards and gestures for Mac Danzig to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Mac Danzig is standing now.
Edson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Edson Barboza pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Edson catches an ankle and Danzig is tripped to the mat!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Danzig
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Danzig
Edson Barboza looks to posture up and open Mac Danzig's guard...
Edson Barboza forces Mac Danzig to open his guard.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Danzig
Edson Barboza tries to pass to half guard...
Mac Danzig can't prevent his opponent from passing. Edson looks to work from half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Edson Barboza isolates Mac Danzig's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Mac Danzig is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Danzig's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Mac Danzig's Forehead
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Danzig staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Danzig doesn't stop bleeding.
Edson Barboza fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Danzig's face!
The ref pulls off Edson Barboza! Danzig seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Edson Barboza by TKO (GnP) at 3:50 Round 3
Statistics: Mac Danzig
Punches 3/19 (16%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 14/18 (78%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 426 s
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 8/8 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 404 s
Barboza's standup was just on point tonight. I think he would have taken out most of the division if he put together performances like this every night.
Edson Barboza looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Danzig and Edson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shovel hook by Mac Danzig
goes nowhere.
Mac Danzig goes with a looping right hand while Edson Barboza jumps back and jabs
Danzig only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Danzig looks to be in very good shape.
Danzig is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza shows great balance while pushing away Mac Danzig
Danzig clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Mac Danzig
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Danzig grapple with Edson Barboza and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Edson Barboza falls hard on the mat with Mac Danzig on top of him
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Edson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Danzig
Edson tries to move on the ground and shows Mac Danzig a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Edson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
Mac Danzig is cooling the fight on the ground
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
Danzig use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) is cheering him!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Danzig's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Danzig tries to cover his face,
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Mac Danzig looks to mount Edson Barboza...
Edson Barboza sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Edson
Danzig delivers a few accurate elbows!
Edson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Danzig is in rear mount over Edson
Mac Danzig throws his leg over Edson Barboza's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Mac Danzig's rear naked choke attempt!
Edson Barboza frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Mac Danzig and ends up on top!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Danzig uses his forearms to block the impact!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Danzig
Edson is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Edson Barboza!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Danzig's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Stand up! This is what Edson's cornermen are shouting. Mac Danzig is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edson tries to cover his face,
Edson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig was tooling Edson Barboza for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Edson Barboza lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mac Danzig attempts to move to full guard
Mac Danzig manages to switch to full guard.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Danzig
Edson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Edson Barboza tries to pass Mac Danzig's guard...
Mac Danzig's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Danzig uses his forearms to block the impact!
Danzig tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mac Danzig gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Edson spins out, but Mac Danzig was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Edson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Edson Barboza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Mac Danzig has found an opening in the defense of Edson, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Edson is wobbling!
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.
Mac Danzig pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson stumbles backwards and Mac Danzig circles to get the center of the cage
Mac Danzig goes with a looping right hand while Edson Barboza jumps back and jabs
Danzig only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Danzig fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson Barboza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Edson
Danzig tries to open up Edson Barboza's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edson in the side of the head
Edson has a small cut in his Forehead
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Danzig
He succeeds!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza sits up and gets an arm around Danzig's neck!
Danzig pushes Edson Barboza back to the ground.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
Mac Danzig is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Edson Barboza has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Danzig.
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Round 2
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Mac Danzig and Edson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Mac Danzig tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edson goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Edson
Danzig moves on the ground
Mac Danzig moves to side mount
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to half guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Edson
Danzig tries to free his leg...
Edson doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
Danzig is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Mac Danzig uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Edson misses a step and Mac Danzig sees an opportunity to counter him!
Danzig tries to open up Edson Barboza's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edson in the side of the head
Edson has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mac Danzig tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Mac Danzig manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Edson
Danzig tries to escape from closed guard...
Edson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Mac Danzig! He is reversed and nor Edson Barboza is on half guard!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to move to full guard
Mac Danzig manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Danzig
Edson is in open guard over Danzig... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Danzig rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Mac Danzig to fight back!
Danzig switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Edson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to close his guard around Edson
He succeeds!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Danzig uses his forearms to block the impact!
Danzig is trying to counter now!
Danzig attempts a triangle from bottom! Edson Barboza slips out. Danzig quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Edson Barboza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Edson Barboza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig has found an opening in the defense of Edson, launching a big hook
Edson Barboza steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Danzig misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Danzig!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig was tooling Edson Barboza for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Edson Barboza lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Edson Barboza leans forwards and tries to grapple with Danzig
Edson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza slightly pushes Danzig into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig was tooling Edson Barboza for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Edson Barboza lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Danzig attempts a shoot
Edson Barboza hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Danzig's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
High kick from Edson Barboza!
Danzig seems to be done!
Danzig's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Edson is clinching with Danzig.
The fighters are clinching.
Danzig tries to take Edson Barboza down... Edson stumbles backwards and Mac Danzig launches a few punches...
Edson Barboza dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Danzig avoids a dangerous strike from Edson
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza moves forward looking for some grappling action
Edson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mac Danzig tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Edson Barboza
Mac Danzig fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Edson launches a furious low kick!
Danzig receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Danzig.
Edson Barboza's reflexes save him!
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Danzig!
Nice move by Edson who clinches and pushes Danzig against the cage
Edson Barboza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson circles out and slips free of Mac Danzig's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Mac Danzig! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Danzig ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
The cutman is working on Edson's face.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Mac Danzig!
Edson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Danzig is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza shows great balance while pushing away Mac Danzig
Edson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Danzig is throwing a flurry of punches!
Edson ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Danzig clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Here comes Edson Barboza with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Danzig's ribs!
Hard blow to Danzig's mid-section, he seems hurt
Edson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Danzig sprawls and remains on his feet.
Danzig launches a furious hook!
Edson ducks under and pushes Mac Danzig creating some space.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Mac Danzig launches a body shot
Edson evades.
The two exchange wildly
Edson is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Mac Danzig's Nose
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Mac Danzig moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Mac Danzig attempts a sweep single...
Edson Barboza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Danzig clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Here comes Edson Barboza with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Danzig's ribs!
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Danzig staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
Danzig stumbles backwards staggered and Edson Barboza launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Danzig is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
There is a small laceration on Mac Danzig's Right eye
Mac Danzig seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Edson Barboza!
Edson is standing while Danzig is on the ground on his back
Edson launches a kick to Danzig's thigh
Loud pop!
Edson is standing while Danzig is on the ground on his back
Edson moves backwards and gestures for Mac Danzig to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Mac Danzig is standing now.
Edson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Edson Barboza pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Edson catches an ankle and Danzig is tripped to the mat!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Danzig
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Danzig
Edson Barboza looks to posture up and open Mac Danzig's guard...
Edson Barboza forces Mac Danzig to open his guard.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Danzig
Edson Barboza tries to pass to half guard...
Mac Danzig can't prevent his opponent from passing. Edson looks to work from half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Edson Barboza isolates Mac Danzig's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Mac Danzig is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Danzig's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Mac Danzig's Forehead
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Danzig staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Danzig
Danzig doesn't stop bleeding.
Edson Barboza fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Danzig's face!
The ref pulls off Edson Barboza! Danzig seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Edson Barboza by TKO (GnP) at 3:50 Round 3
Statistics: Mac Danzig
Punches 3/19 (16%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 14/18 (78%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 426 s
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 8/8 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 404 s
Barboza's standup was just on point tonight. I think he would have taken out most of the division if he put together performances like this every night.