Post by The Sandmen on Feb 28, 2012 14:59:21 GMT -5
Gray Maynard is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece).
Gray Maynard is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Frankie Edgar looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Gray Maynard tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar goes down.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Maynard moves on the ground
Maynard cannot take advantage in the ground
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Edgar
Gray Maynard is looking to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Gray Maynard gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Maynard's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Edgar
Maynard sits over his knees and pushes away Edgar's leg!
Gray Maynard is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to show some ground skills
Frankie Edgar put Maynard in half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Edgar
Gray Maynard tries to free his leg
Gray Maynard uses some of his skill by jumping out of Edgar's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Maynard breaths deeply while on the ground
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Gray Maynard tries to open Edgar's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gray Maynard. Edgar is unable to cover himself now!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Maynard tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Gray Maynard doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Maynard tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gray Maynard controls the situation despite Frankie Edgar efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to escape from the full mount...
Gray Maynard is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Frankie Edgar manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Maynard's ribs.
That hit Maynard who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Edgar
Maynard is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Gray Maynard uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Edgar misses a step and Gray Maynard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frankie Edgar, who is barely covering up!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Edgar
Gray Maynard looks to posture up and open Frankie Edgar's guard...
Gray Maynard forces Frankie Edgar to open his guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Gray Maynard tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Not a desiderable position that Edgar is in now. Gray Maynard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Maynard moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Edgar
Gray Maynard tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Gray Maynard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar is cooling the fight on the ground
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Frankie Edgar manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Edgar
Maynard struggles on the ground and tries to break Frankie Edgar's guard...
Edgar doesn't want to free his opponent and Maynard continues in closed guard
Maynard misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls Gray Maynard to his stomach and takes his back!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Maynard.
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Round 2
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As the fight continues it seems that Frankie Edgar is taking the best of the fight.
Edgar launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Maynard's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Edgar follows Gray Maynard
only to get counter punched in a big way! Edgar needs to stop playing Gray Maynard's game or he'll get knocked out!
Maynard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gray Maynard
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Maynard's Chin is beginning to swell
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Maynard tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Gray Maynard 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 Edgar's moves.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Edgar
Maynard tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Edgar
Maynard is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Frankie Edgar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maynard's face with those brutal elbows! Maynard needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Maynard's Nose is beginning to swell
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Maynard staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Edgar is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Maynard staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Edgar's moves.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll on the ground...
Edgar knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls Gray Maynard to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Maynard
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Gray Maynard, who is barely covering up!
Frankie Edgar turns out the lights for Maynard! What an astonishing KO by Edgar!
Maynard's Nose is beginning to swell
Maynard has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Frankie Edgar by KO (GnP) at 3:00 Round 2
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/11 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 422 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 16/18 (89%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 422 s
Nice effort tonight from Gray Maynard who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
A decent performance by Frankie Edgar today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
I only can thank Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard for an unforgettable fight!
Gray Maynard is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Frankie Edgar looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Gray Maynard tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar goes down.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Maynard moves on the ground
Maynard cannot take advantage in the ground
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Edgar
Gray Maynard is looking to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Gray Maynard gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Maynard's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Edgar
Maynard sits over his knees and pushes away Edgar's leg!
Gray Maynard is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to show some ground skills
Frankie Edgar put Maynard in half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Edgar
Gray Maynard tries to free his leg
Gray Maynard uses some of his skill by jumping out of Edgar's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Maynard breaths deeply while on the ground
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Gray Maynard tries to open Edgar's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gray Maynard. Edgar is unable to cover himself now!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Maynard tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Gray Maynard doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Maynard tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gray Maynard controls the situation despite Frankie Edgar efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to escape from the full mount...
Gray Maynard is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Frankie Edgar manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Maynard's ribs.
That hit Maynard who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Edgar
Maynard is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Gray Maynard uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Edgar misses a step and Gray Maynard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frankie Edgar, who is barely covering up!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Edgar
Gray Maynard looks to posture up and open Frankie Edgar's guard...
Gray Maynard forces Frankie Edgar to open his guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Gray Maynard tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Not a desiderable position that Edgar is in now. Gray Maynard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Maynard moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Edgar
Gray Maynard tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Gray Maynard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar is cooling the fight on the ground
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Frankie Edgar manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Edgar
Maynard struggles on the ground and tries to break Frankie Edgar's guard...
Edgar doesn't want to free his opponent and Maynard continues in closed guard
Maynard misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls Gray Maynard to his stomach and takes his back!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Maynard.
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Round 2
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As the fight continues it seems that Frankie Edgar is taking the best of the fight.
Edgar launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Maynard's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Edgar follows Gray Maynard
only to get counter punched in a big way! Edgar needs to stop playing Gray Maynard's game or he'll get knocked out!
Maynard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gray Maynard
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Maynard's Chin is beginning to swell
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Maynard tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Gray Maynard 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 Edgar's moves.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Edgar
Maynard tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Edgar
Maynard is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Frankie Edgar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maynard's face with those brutal elbows! Maynard needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Maynard's Nose is beginning to swell
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Maynard staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Edgar is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Maynard staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Edgar's moves.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll on the ground...
Edgar knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls Gray Maynard to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Maynard
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Gray Maynard, who is barely covering up!
Frankie Edgar turns out the lights for Maynard! What an astonishing KO by Edgar!
Maynard's Nose is beginning to swell
Maynard has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Frankie Edgar by KO (GnP) at 3:00 Round 2
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/11 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 422 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 16/18 (89%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 422 s
Nice effort tonight from Gray Maynard who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
A decent performance by Frankie Edgar today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
I only can thank Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard for an unforgettable fight!