Post by The Sandmen on May 15, 2012 13:46:19 GMT -5
Frankie Edgar! Frankie Edgar! This is what the people are chanting here.
Renan Barão 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
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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Barão and Edgar move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frankie Edgar!
Barão is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Frankie Edgar catches Renan Barão's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Edgar.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Barão
Edgar tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frankie Edgar fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Edgar leans back...
Barão eyes him warily.
Barão is trying to counter now!
Barão reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edgar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
As the fight continues it seems that Renan Barão is taking the best of the fight.
Barão launches a few weak punches
Edgar blocks them effectively.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Barão's face!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Forehead
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Edgar's eyes...
Frankie Edgar lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Renan Barão doesn't break the lock and Frankie Edgar is running out of time!
Edgar pulls his arm out of danger.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Edgar fires a barrage of punches at Barão's head!
The punches go wide.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Edgar pulls his arm out of danger.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Renan Barão's guard...
Renan Barão's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Renan Barão's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Barão's Nose is beginning to swell
Barão has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Edgar sits over his knees and pushes away Barão's leg!
Frankie Edgar is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Renan Barão
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Barão's face!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Renan Barão
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Renan Barão...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Renan Barão
Barão is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Edgar's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Renan Barão is in half guard over Edgar
Barão tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Renan Barão is in half guard over Edgar
Good looking punches from Renan Barão on the ground
They could take their toll on Edgar.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frankie Edgar. 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.
Frankie Edgar tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frankie Edgar who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar launches a few hard punches to Renan Barão's ribs!
Renan Barão's ribs shows the damage! Frankie Edgar is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Renan Barão shoots and grab both of Frankie Edgar's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Frankie Edgar managed to pull back his leg from Renan Barão's grip and move away from him
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Renan Barão embrace and tries to move away...
Renan Barão pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar tries to take Renan Barão down... Barão stumbles backwards and Frankie Edgar launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Barão's jaw!
Barão's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Renan Barão embrace and tries to move away...
Renan Barão pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Renan Barão to fight back!
Barão doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Barão who put distance between them
Frankie Edgar has found an opening in the defense of Barão, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Barão is wobbling!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Edgar throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Barão has a small cut in his Chin
Renan Barão continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Renan Barão didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Barão
Renan Barão continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Renan Barão can't prevent his opponent from passing. Edgar looks to work from half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Frankie Edgar pushes Barão's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Edgar who is in full mount! Barão is in trouble now!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Barão's face!
Barão's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Forehead
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Barão staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frankie Edgar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Barão's face with those brutal elbows! Barão needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
This is over! That impact from Frankie Edgar has left Barão laying flat on the mat!
Barão's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Right eye
Winner is Frankie Edgar by KO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 1
Statistics: Renan Barão
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 190 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 5/5 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/21 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 190 s
Yeah, so hopefully we can chalk that one up to ring rust, cause Renan was BRUTAL. I blame him for the loss rather than attribute Frankie with the win. I sleep better at night if I do. Strong dislike for Frank Edgar. Am I right, folks? Hellz yez I amz. True story.
Renan Barão 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
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Barão and Edgar move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frankie Edgar!
Barão is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Frankie Edgar catches Renan Barão's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Edgar.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Barão
Edgar tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frankie Edgar fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Edgar leans back...
Barão eyes him warily.
Barão is trying to counter now!
Barão reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edgar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
As the fight continues it seems that Renan Barão is taking the best of the fight.
Barão launches a few weak punches
Edgar blocks them effectively.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Barão's face!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Forehead
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Edgar's eyes...
Frankie Edgar lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Renan Barão doesn't break the lock and Frankie Edgar is running out of time!
Edgar pulls his arm out of danger.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Edgar fires a barrage of punches at Barão's head!
The punches go wide.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Edgar pulls his arm out of danger.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Renan Barão's guard...
Renan Barão's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Renan Barão's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Barão's Nose is beginning to swell
Barão has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Edgar sits over his knees and pushes away Barão's leg!
Frankie Edgar is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Renan Barão
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Barão's face!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Renan Barão
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Renan Barão...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Renan Barão
Barão is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Edgar's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Renan Barão is in half guard over Edgar
Barão tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Renan Barão is in half guard over Edgar
Good looking punches from Renan Barão on the ground
They could take their toll on Edgar.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frankie Edgar. 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.
Frankie Edgar tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frankie Edgar who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar launches a few hard punches to Renan Barão's ribs!
Renan Barão's ribs shows the damage! Frankie Edgar is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Renan Barão shoots and grab both of Frankie Edgar's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Frankie Edgar managed to pull back his leg from Renan Barão's grip and move away from him
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Renan Barão embrace and tries to move away...
Renan Barão pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar tries to take Renan Barão down... Barão stumbles backwards and Frankie Edgar launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Barão's jaw!
Barão's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Renan Barão embrace and tries to move away...
Renan Barão pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Renan Barão to fight back!
Barão doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Barão who put distance between them
Frankie Edgar has found an opening in the defense of Barão, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Barão is wobbling!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Edgar throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Barão has a small cut in his Chin
Renan Barão continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Renan Barão didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Barão
Renan Barão continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Renan Barão can't prevent his opponent from passing. Edgar looks to work from half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Barão
Frankie Edgar pushes Barão's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Edgar who is in full mount! Barão is in trouble now!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Barão's face!
Barão's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Forehead
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Barão staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frankie Edgar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Barão's face with those brutal elbows! Barão needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
This is over! That impact from Frankie Edgar has left Barão laying flat on the mat!
Barão's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Right eye
Winner is Frankie Edgar by KO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 1
Statistics: Renan Barão
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 190 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 5/5 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/21 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 190 s
Yeah, so hopefully we can chalk that one up to ring rust, cause Renan was BRUTAL. I blame him for the loss rather than attribute Frankie with the win. I sleep better at night if I do. Strong dislike for Frank Edgar. Am I right, folks? Hellz yez I amz. True story.