Post by The Sandmen on Jan 10, 2017 10:57:06 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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Edson and Edgar move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Frankie Edgar
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar takes a break to breathe while holding Edson Barboza.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza slightly pushes Edgar into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar and Edson Barboza are cliched up against the cage. Edgar steps for a throw
Edson stays on his feet
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson Barboza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edgar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries to take Frankie Edgar down... Edgar stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Edgar's jaw!
Frankie Edgar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza fakes a few punches and advance towards Edgar trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Frankie Edgar lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Edson is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar launches an up-kick intended for Edson Barboza's head...
It lands flush with Edson Barboza's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Edson is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar launches an up-kick intended for Edson Barboza's head...
Edson leans out of the way.
Edson is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Edson Barboza steps back and allows Edgar to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Frankie Edgar is standing now.
Frankie Edgar throws a looping right hand...
Edson moves aside and dodges.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Edson Barboza tries to take advantage...
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Frankie Edgar
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Frankie Edgar's groin! Was that unintentional?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar and Edson Barboza are cliched up against the cage. Edgar steps for a throw
Edson stays on his feet
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Edson easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Edgar misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Edson Barboza
Good shot! Edgar has reasons to be worried.
Edgar's Mouth is beginning to swell
Solid kick to the leg from Frankie Edgar
Edson checks it.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Edson Barboza jumps back and jabs
Edgar only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Edgar seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
Edson Barboza doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Edson blocks and pushes his opponent.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza attempts to cut off Edgar with punches
Edgar reels from the strikes.
Edson steps backwards away from Frankie Edgar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Edson avoids a dangerous strike from Edgar
and counters with a solid straight!
Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Edson Barboza jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Edson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Down Edgar goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Edson Barboza's divison on notice!
Winner is Edson Barboza by KO (Punch) at 3:42 Round 1
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 31 s
Flash KO finish. PHX's fighters are attractive, and well-suited for martial arts combat.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Edson and Edgar move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Frankie Edgar
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar takes a break to breathe while holding Edson Barboza.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza slightly pushes Edgar into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar and Edson Barboza are cliched up against the cage. Edgar steps for a throw
Edson stays on his feet
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson Barboza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edgar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries to take Frankie Edgar down... Edgar stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Edgar's jaw!
Frankie Edgar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza fakes a few punches and advance towards Edgar trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Frankie Edgar lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Edson is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar launches an up-kick intended for Edson Barboza's head...
It lands flush with Edson Barboza's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Edson is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar launches an up-kick intended for Edson Barboza's head...
Edson leans out of the way.
Edson is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Edson Barboza steps back and allows Edgar to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Frankie Edgar is standing now.
Frankie Edgar throws a looping right hand...
Edson moves aside and dodges.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Edson Barboza tries to take advantage...
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Frankie Edgar
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Frankie Edgar's groin! Was that unintentional?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar and Edson Barboza are cliched up against the cage. Edgar steps for a throw
Edson stays on his feet
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Edson easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Edgar misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Edson Barboza
Good shot! Edgar has reasons to be worried.
Edgar's Mouth is beginning to swell
Solid kick to the leg from Frankie Edgar
Edson checks it.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Edson Barboza jumps back and jabs
Edgar only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Edgar seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
Edson Barboza doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Edson blocks and pushes his opponent.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza attempts to cut off Edgar with punches
Edgar reels from the strikes.
Edson steps backwards away from Frankie Edgar. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Edson avoids a dangerous strike from Edgar
and counters with a solid straight!
Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Edson Barboza jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Edson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Down Edgar goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Edson Barboza's divison on notice!
Winner is Edson Barboza by KO (Punch) at 3:42 Round 1
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 31 s
Flash KO finish. PHX's fighters are attractive, and well-suited for martial arts combat.