Post by The Sandmen on Oct 5, 2016 22:33:38 GMT -5
Edson Barboza is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Frankie Edgar raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
A bunch of leg kicks from Edson Barboza
are bothering his opponent.
Edgar hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Edson fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Edson gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Left eye
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Edgar
Edson tries to jump to side mount.
Frankie Edgar closed his guard around Edson Barboza.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edson Barboza hooks Edgar's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frankie Edgar manages to kick Edson away and scrambles on top!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Edson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Edson misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frankie Edgar decides to jump inside Edson's guard.
Edson fights back with his feet, forcing Edgar to try something else.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Edgar moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Edgar moves on the ground
Frankie Edgar moves to side mount
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edgar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Edson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Edgar misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Edgar moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edson goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Edson's face!
Edson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edson misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Edson Barboza's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Edson
Frankie Edgar is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Edson
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over Edson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edson doesn't fight back!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Edson
Frankie Edgar storms over Edson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edson Barboza blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Edson
Edgar 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!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Right eye
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Edson
Edson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Brilliant combination from Edson Barboza
that forces Edgar to try and defend better.
Edgar's Mouth is beginning to swell
Edson Barboza and Edgar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Edgar's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edgar tries to grapple
He puts Edson in a double underhook!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar tries to breaks Edson Barboza's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Edgar launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Edson's ribs.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Edson's face while in the clinch!
Edson pushes Frankie Edgar with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson is swinging for the fences!
Edgar backpedals and creates space. Edson Barboza is asking him if he is going to fight!
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Edson Barboza
well done Edson falls hard on the mat
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
Edgar seems staggered and Edson Barboza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Edgar launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Edson's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar tries a hook to the body
and hits Edson's ribs hard
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Edgar into his guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Edson
Edgar is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Edson
Edgar 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!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Edson
Edgar is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Edgar tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edgar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edson tries to open up Edgar with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Edgar is trying to block them with his hands...
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edson tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Left cheek
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Edgar moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Edson Barboza checks the kick.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson launches a hook to the body
Frankie Edgar moves aside looking for a counter...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Edson.
Frankie Edgar's reflexes save him!
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Frankie Edgar has found an opening in the defense of Edson, launching a big hook
Edson Barboza steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Edgar is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Edson
Edgar is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Edgar 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!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Edson
Frankie Edgar hovers above Edson
Good punches to Edson's body.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza 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 Edson
Frankie Edgar tries to free his leg
Frankie Edgar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Edson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Frankie Edgar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edgar blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edgar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Edson Barboza, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Mouth
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edgar 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
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frankie Edgar just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Edson may be in trouble!
Edson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Inside leg kick from Edson
that lands on Frankie Edgar's leg.
Edson Barboza steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Edson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Edson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edson with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza and Edgar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frankie Edgar is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frankie Edgar circles around Edson
You can see Edson's blood making stains in the mat.
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edson with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Edgar blocks that. He made it look easy!
Edson Barboza is a bloody mess!
Edgar decides to launch some tentative punches
Frankie Edgar takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edson's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar's mind is definitely in the fight, Edson just got nailed! Frankie Edgar saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Edson is going to have a headache after this one.
Edson Barboza is a bloody mess!
A solid combination from Edson Barboza
mostly hits air.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Edgar throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Edgar pushes Edson Barboza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frankie Edgar moves forward looking for some grappling action
Edgar has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson doesn't stop bleeding.
Edgar struggles and launches a few punches to Edson's head
Those punches are hitting! Edson covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Right cheek
Edson Barboza pushes away Edgar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edgar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Edson Barboza
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza is a bloody mess!
Edgar and Edson Barboza are cliched up against the cage. Edgar steps for a throw
Edson Barboza is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edgar 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!
The ref pulls off Frankie Edgar! Edson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Frankie Edgar by TKO (Elbows) at 2:53 Round 3
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 10/24 (42%)
Kicks 5/8 (62%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/19 (26%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 386 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/11 (45%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 29/42 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 386 s
Edson started strong with kicking strong. Then he stopped kicking and Edgar started kicking...HIS ASS!
Frankie Edgar raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
A bunch of leg kicks from Edson Barboza
are bothering his opponent.
Edgar hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Edson fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Edson gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Left eye
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Edgar
Edson tries to jump to side mount.
Frankie Edgar closed his guard around Edson Barboza.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edson Barboza hooks Edgar's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frankie Edgar manages to kick Edson away and scrambles on top!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Edson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Edson misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frankie Edgar decides to jump inside Edson's guard.
Edson fights back with his feet, forcing Edgar to try something else.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Edgar moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Edgar moves on the ground
Frankie Edgar moves to side mount
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edgar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Edson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Edgar misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Edgar moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edson goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Edson's face!
Edson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edson misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Edson Barboza's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Edson
Frankie Edgar is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Edson
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over Edson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edson doesn't fight back!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Edson
Frankie Edgar storms over Edson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edson Barboza blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Edson
Edgar 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!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Right eye
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Edson
Edson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Brilliant combination from Edson Barboza
that forces Edgar to try and defend better.
Edgar's Mouth is beginning to swell
Edson Barboza and Edgar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Edgar's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edgar tries to grapple
He puts Edson in a double underhook!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar tries to breaks Edson Barboza's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Edgar launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Edson's ribs.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Edson's face while in the clinch!
Edson pushes Frankie Edgar with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson is swinging for the fences!
Edgar backpedals and creates space. Edson Barboza is asking him if he is going to fight!
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Edson Barboza
well done Edson falls hard on the mat
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
Edgar seems staggered and Edson Barboza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Edgar launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Edson's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar tries a hook to the body
and hits Edson's ribs hard
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Edgar into his guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Edson
Edgar is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Edson
Edgar 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!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Edson
Edgar is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Edgar tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edgar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edson tries to open up Edgar with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Edgar is trying to block them with his hands...
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edson tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Left cheek
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Edgar moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Edson Barboza checks the kick.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson launches a hook to the body
Frankie Edgar moves aside looking for a counter...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Edson.
Frankie Edgar's reflexes save him!
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Frankie Edgar has found an opening in the defense of Edson, launching a big hook
Edson Barboza steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Edgar is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Edson
Edgar is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Edgar 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!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Edson
Frankie Edgar hovers above Edson
Good punches to Edson's body.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza 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 Edson
Frankie Edgar tries to free his leg
Frankie Edgar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Edson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Frankie Edgar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edgar blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edgar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Edson Barboza, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Mouth
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edgar 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
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frankie Edgar just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Edson may be in trouble!
Edson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Inside leg kick from Edson
that lands on Frankie Edgar's leg.
Edson Barboza steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Edson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Edson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edson with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza and Edgar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frankie Edgar is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frankie Edgar circles around Edson
You can see Edson's blood making stains in the mat.
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edson with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Edgar blocks that. He made it look easy!
Edson Barboza is a bloody mess!
Edgar decides to launch some tentative punches
Frankie Edgar takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edson's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar's mind is definitely in the fight, Edson just got nailed! Frankie Edgar saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Edson is going to have a headache after this one.
Edson Barboza is a bloody mess!
A solid combination from Edson Barboza
mostly hits air.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Edgar throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Edgar pushes Edson Barboza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frankie Edgar moves forward looking for some grappling action
Edgar has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson doesn't stop bleeding.
Edgar struggles and launches a few punches to Edson's head
Those punches are hitting! Edson covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Right cheek
Edson Barboza pushes away Edgar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edgar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Edson Barboza
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza is a bloody mess!
Edgar and Edson Barboza are cliched up against the cage. Edgar steps for a throw
Edson Barboza is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edgar 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!
The ref pulls off Frankie Edgar! Edson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Frankie Edgar by TKO (Elbows) at 2:53 Round 3
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 10/24 (42%)
Kicks 5/8 (62%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/19 (26%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 386 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/11 (45%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 29/42 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 386 s
Edson started strong with kicking strong. Then he stopped kicking and Edgar started kicking...HIS ASS!