Post by The Sandmen on Apr 3, 2018 5:32:46 GMT -5
Edson Barboza looks very relaxed.
Miguel Torres is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Miguel Torres today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Edson and Torres move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Edson Barboza fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Miguel Torres! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Torres succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Torres moves on the ground
Miguel Torres moves to side mount
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Torres shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Edson pushes Miguel Torres forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Edson Barboza tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres holds Edson Barboza's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Edson pulls his arm out of danger.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Edson Barboza manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Edson moves backwards and Miguel Torres is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Edson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Edson moves forward and holds Torres
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Torres's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miguel Torres postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Edson hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Edson Barboza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson circles out and slips free of Miguel Torres's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Edson throws a low kick
Miguel Torres blocks.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Miguel Torres
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Miguel Torres pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres circles to get the center of the cage
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres forces Edson Barboza to open his guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Edson launches a few weak punches
Torres blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Miguel Torres tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Torres slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Edson Barboza.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Torres suddenly holds Edson Barboza's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Edson's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Edson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Miguel Torres!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Edson Barboza throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Torres's chin! That stops Torres in his tracks!
Edson Barboza charges at Torres throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Torres is rocked!
Torres's Left eye is beginning to swell
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Edson Barboza's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Edson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) is cheering him!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Miguel Torres hooks Edson's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Edson Barboza manages to kick Torres away and scrambles on top!
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
Edson tries to improve position.
Torres adjusts and closes his guard.
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres tries to close his guard around Edson
He is not able to do it
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Edson is in open guard over Torres... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Torres 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 Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres sits up and gets an arm around Edson's neck!
Edson pushes Miguel Torres back to the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Torres is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Edson Hyper-extended his left arm
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Miguel Torres looks to mount Edson Barboza...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Not a desiderable position that Torres is in now. Edson Barboza is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Edson Barboza moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres breaks the closed guard of Edson Barboza and moves to half guard
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Torres tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Good looking punches from Edson Barboza on the ground
They could take their toll on Torres.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Torres uses his forearms to block the impact!
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Edson Barboza uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Edson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Torres's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Edson is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Edson Barboza!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Edson Barboza gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Edson Barboza can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Edson measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres is in Edson open guard now
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Torres is in open guard over Edson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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.
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
Torres seems staggered and Edson Barboza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Miguel Torres wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Edson!
Edson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Miguel Torres's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Torres blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Miguel Torres's cheek! Torres stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Torres has a small cut in his Left cheek
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Torres.
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Round 3
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Torres is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to show some ground skills
Torres uses his strength to keep Torres at a disadvantage
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Torres slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Edson Barboza.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Torres is moving on the ground...
Edson tries to counter Torres's moves on the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Edson Barboza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Edson Barboza gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to open Edson's guard...
Edson breaks the lock and covers himself from Torres's punches
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Edson Barboza has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Miguel Torres any adventage in the ground.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Edson holds Miguel Torres's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Torres is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Edson Barboza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Stand up! This is what Edson's cornermen are shouting. Miguel Torres is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Miguel Torres tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Edson Barboza regains full guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Torres moves to shoot
but Edson Barboza delivers a knee that wrecks him!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Right cheek
Miguel Torres wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza tries a high kick!
Torres was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Lightning fast low kick from Edson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Edson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Edson Barboza's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Edson leans and gets Miguel Torres's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Torres launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Edson Barboza is not able to stop Edson ground skills and Miguel Torres moves to side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Miguel Torres isolates Edson Barboza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Edson Barboza manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Edson
He is not able to do it
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
Torres is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Edson
He is not able to do it
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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Edson Barboza throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Torres's chin! That stops Torres in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Left eye
Miguel Torres continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
High kick from Edson Barboza!
He misses narrowly!
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Miguel Torres
glances off Edson's arms.
Inside leg kick from Edson
that lands on Miguel Torres's leg.
Edson Barboza circles around Torres
You can see Torres's blood making stains in the mat.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Edson Barboza!
Torres is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Miguel Torres
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 4
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You can see Torres's blood making stains in the mat.
Torres launches a stiff jab!
Edson ducks that one.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres goes with a looping right hand while Edson Barboza jumps back and jabs
Torres seems staggered and Edson Barboza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Torres's Right eye is beginning to swell
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Edson is able to break the lock.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Torres succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Torres tries to jump to side mount.
Edson Barboza jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres is a bloody mess!
Edson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Miguel Torres
Blocked by Torres.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Edson pulls his arm out of danger.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edson 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) is cheering him!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
You can see Torres's blood making stains in the mat.
Torres tries to close his guard around Edson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Torres is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Edson is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Edson Barboza uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Edson Barboza! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Edson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Miguel Torres and Edson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miguel Torres is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edson Barboza jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Edson Barboza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Torres is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
Edson Barboza tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres can't prevent his opponent from passing. Edson looks to work from half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Torres
Torres doesn't stop bleeding.
Edson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Miguel Torres blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Torres
Edson Barboza tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Edson Barboza manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Edson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Edson Barboza fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Torres
Torres doesn't stop bleeding.
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Torres
Edson Barboza tries to free his leg
Edson Barboza uses some of his skill by jumping out of Torres's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Miguel Torres
You can see Torres's blood making stains in the mat.
Edson Barboza looks to pass to mount...
Edson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Miguel Torres.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres doesn't stop bleeding.
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza rolls him over and takes his back!
Edson is in rear mount over Torres
Torres has given his back to Edson Barboza who is trying to get one hook in!
Edson Barboza has one hook in!
Edson is in rear mount over Torres with one hook in
Torres has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Torres is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 5
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Miguel Torres is a bloody mess!
Torres moves to shoot
but Edson Barboza delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Incredible high kick!
Edson deflects and sidesteps.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Edson Barboza
surprises Torres!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Torres moves to shoot
but Edson Barboza delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Edson Barboza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Edson and Torres circle around the center of the cage.
Torres doesn't stop bleeding.
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
Torres seems staggered and Edson Barboza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Solid low kick from Edson Barboza.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edson Barboza paws at Torres.
Torres swings ineffectively.
Miguel Torres is a bloody mess!
Edson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Edson moves forward and holds Torres
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 Torres is tripped to the mat!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Edson Barboza is looking to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Edson Barboza gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Torres
Torres tries an armbar from the bottom!
Edson Barboza breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Edson Barboza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Edson Barboza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Torres is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Edson is in rear mount over Torres
Edson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Torres's being punished here!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Edson is in rear mount over Torres
Edson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Torres! Edson has one hook in and keeps working!
Edson is in rear mount over Torres with one hook in
You can see Torres's blood making stains in the mat.
Miguel Torres 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 Edson's moves.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Edson is in rear mount over Torres with one hook in
Edson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Torres.
Nicely done! Edson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Edson is in rear mount over Torres with two hooks in
Edson tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Torres!
Edson has one of his arm over Miguel Torres's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Edson is in rear mount over Torres with two hooks in
Edson tries to end this with a RNC!
Crippling lock!
Torres struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Torres struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
John McCarthy breaks Edson Barboza's lock! This is over! Torres didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Edson Barboza by Submission (RNC) at 3:46 Round 5
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 19/34 (56%)
Kicks 10/12 (83%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/42 (38%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 903 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 6/16 (38%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 903 s
This was a very strange fight. It seemed like when Torres was doing more overall, Barboza was doing more damage. And vice versa. Torres had a lot of momentum in this fight, so it's entirely possible the judges may have scored it for him, until that last round there, where proved himself to be more dead than Republican credibility in 2017.
Miguel Torres is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Miguel Torres today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Edson and Torres move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Edson Barboza fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Miguel Torres! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Torres succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Torres moves on the ground
Miguel Torres moves to side mount
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Torres shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Edson pushes Miguel Torres forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Edson Barboza tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres holds Edson Barboza's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Edson pulls his arm out of danger.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Edson Barboza manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Edson moves backwards and Miguel Torres is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Edson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Edson moves forward and holds Torres
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Torres's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miguel Torres postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Edson hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Edson Barboza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson circles out and slips free of Miguel Torres's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Edson throws a low kick
Miguel Torres blocks.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Miguel Torres
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Miguel Torres pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres circles to get the center of the cage
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres forces Edson Barboza to open his guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Edson launches a few weak punches
Torres blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Miguel Torres tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Torres slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Edson Barboza.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Torres suddenly holds Edson Barboza's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Edson's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Edson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Miguel Torres!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Edson Barboza throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Torres's chin! That stops Torres in his tracks!
Edson Barboza charges at Torres throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Torres is rocked!
Torres's Left eye is beginning to swell
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Edson Barboza's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Edson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) is cheering him!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Miguel Torres hooks Edson's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Edson Barboza manages to kick Torres away and scrambles on top!
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
Edson tries to improve position.
Torres adjusts and closes his guard.
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres tries to close his guard around Edson
He is not able to do it
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Edson is in open guard over Torres... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Torres 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 Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres sits up and gets an arm around Edson's neck!
Edson pushes Miguel Torres back to the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Torres is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Edson Hyper-extended his left arm
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Miguel Torres looks to mount Edson Barboza...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Not a desiderable position that Torres is in now. Edson Barboza is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Edson Barboza moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres breaks the closed guard of Edson Barboza and moves to half guard
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Torres tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Good looking punches from Edson Barboza on the ground
They could take their toll on Torres.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Torres uses his forearms to block the impact!
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Edson Barboza uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Edson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Torres's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Edson is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Edson Barboza!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Edson Barboza gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Edson Barboza can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Edson measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres is in Edson open guard now
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Torres is in open guard over Edson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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.
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
Torres seems staggered and Edson Barboza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Miguel Torres wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Edson!
Edson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Miguel Torres's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Torres blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Miguel Torres's cheek! Torres stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Torres has a small cut in his Left cheek
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Torres.
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Round 3
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Torres is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to show some ground skills
Torres uses his strength to keep Torres at a disadvantage
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Torres slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Edson Barboza.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Torres is moving on the ground...
Edson tries to counter Torres's moves on the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Edson Barboza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Edson Barboza gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to open Edson's guard...
Edson breaks the lock and covers himself from Torres's punches
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Edson Barboza has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Miguel Torres any adventage in the ground.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Edson holds Miguel Torres's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Torres is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Edson Barboza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Stand up! This is what Edson's cornermen are shouting. Miguel Torres is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Miguel Torres tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Edson Barboza regains full guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Torres moves to shoot
but Edson Barboza delivers a knee that wrecks him!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Right cheek
Miguel Torres wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza tries a high kick!
Torres was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Lightning fast low kick from Edson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Edson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Edson Barboza's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Edson leans and gets Miguel Torres's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Torres launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Edson Barboza is not able to stop Edson ground skills and Miguel Torres moves to side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Miguel Torres isolates Edson Barboza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Edson Barboza manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Edson
He is not able to do it
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
Torres is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Edson
He is not able to do it
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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Edson Barboza throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Torres's chin! That stops Torres in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Left eye
Miguel Torres continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
High kick from Edson Barboza!
He misses narrowly!
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Miguel Torres
glances off Edson's arms.
Inside leg kick from Edson
that lands on Miguel Torres's leg.
Edson Barboza circles around Torres
You can see Torres's blood making stains in the mat.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Edson Barboza!
Torres is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Miguel Torres
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 4
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You can see Torres's blood making stains in the mat.
Torres launches a stiff jab!
Edson ducks that one.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres goes with a looping right hand while Edson Barboza jumps back and jabs
Torres seems staggered and Edson Barboza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Torres's Right eye is beginning to swell
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Edson is able to break the lock.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Torres succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Torres tries to jump to side mount.
Edson Barboza jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres is a bloody mess!
Edson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Miguel Torres
Blocked by Torres.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Edson pulls his arm out of danger.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edson 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) is cheering him!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
You can see Torres's blood making stains in the mat.
Torres tries to close his guard around Edson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Torres is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Edson is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Edson Barboza uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Edson Barboza! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Edson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Miguel Torres and Edson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miguel Torres is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edson Barboza jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Edson Barboza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Torres is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
Edson Barboza tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres can't prevent his opponent from passing. Edson looks to work from half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Torres
Torres doesn't stop bleeding.
Edson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Miguel Torres blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Torres
Edson Barboza tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Edson Barboza manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Edson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Edson Barboza fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Torres
Torres doesn't stop bleeding.
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Torres
Edson Barboza tries to free his leg
Edson Barboza uses some of his skill by jumping out of Torres's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Miguel Torres
You can see Torres's blood making stains in the mat.
Edson Barboza looks to pass to mount...
Edson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Miguel Torres.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres doesn't stop bleeding.
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza rolls him over and takes his back!
Edson is in rear mount over Torres
Torres has given his back to Edson Barboza who is trying to get one hook in!
Edson Barboza has one hook in!
Edson is in rear mount over Torres with one hook in
Torres has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Torres is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 5
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Miguel Torres is a bloody mess!
Torres moves to shoot
but Edson Barboza delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Incredible high kick!
Edson deflects and sidesteps.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Edson Barboza
surprises Torres!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Torres moves to shoot
but Edson Barboza delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Edson Barboza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Edson and Torres circle around the center of the cage.
Torres doesn't stop bleeding.
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
Torres seems staggered and Edson Barboza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Solid low kick from Edson Barboza.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edson Barboza paws at Torres.
Torres swings ineffectively.
Miguel Torres is a bloody mess!
Edson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Edson moves forward and holds Torres
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 Torres is tripped to the mat!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Torres
Edson Barboza is looking to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Edson Barboza gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Torres
Torres tries an armbar from the bottom!
Edson Barboza breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Edson Barboza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Edson Barboza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Torres is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Edson is in rear mount over Torres
Edson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Torres's being punished here!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Edson is in rear mount over Torres
Edson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Torres! Edson has one hook in and keeps working!
Edson is in rear mount over Torres with one hook in
You can see Torres's blood making stains in the mat.
Miguel Torres 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 Edson's moves.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Edson is in rear mount over Torres with one hook in
Edson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Torres.
Nicely done! Edson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Edson is in rear mount over Torres with two hooks in
Edson tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Torres!
Edson has one of his arm over Miguel Torres's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Edson is in rear mount over Torres with two hooks in
Edson tries to end this with a RNC!
Crippling lock!
Torres struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Torres struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
John McCarthy breaks Edson Barboza's lock! This is over! Torres didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Edson Barboza by Submission (RNC) at 3:46 Round 5
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 19/34 (56%)
Kicks 10/12 (83%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/42 (38%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 903 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 6/16 (38%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 903 s
This was a very strange fight. It seemed like when Torres was doing more overall, Barboza was doing more damage. And vice versa. Torres had a lot of momentum in this fight, so it's entirely possible the judges may have scored it for him, until that last round there, where proved himself to be more dead than Republican credibility in 2017.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!