Post by The Sandmen on Jun 22, 2018 8:15:42 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.
Jim Miller looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Inside leg kick from Miller
that goes awry.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Edson Barboza tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Edson Barboza
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Jim Miller tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edson goes down.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza sits up and gets an arm around Miller's neck!
Miller pushes Edson Barboza back to the ground.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Jim Miller moves to better his position on the ground...
Jim Miller viciously slams hammer blows to Edson's face!
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Miller 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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Miller
Edson is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Edson Barboza!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Miller gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Edson Barboza! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Edson Barboza doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miller's side.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Edson Barboza
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jim Miller work his BJJ game.
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Edson Barboza gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Miller is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Edson Barboza doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Edson Barboza on the ground
They could take their toll on Miller.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll on the ground...
Edson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Jim Miller moves to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Miller
Edson Barboza tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Edson Barboza manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Jim Miller
Miller measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Jim Miller
Edson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Miller's being punished here!
Miller's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Jim Miller
Edson Barboza goes for an americana!
Miller breaks free.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Jim Miller
Edson Barboza looks to mount Jim Miller...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Jim Miller
Edson Barboza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Miller breaks the lock showing some skills...
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Jim Miller tries to take advantage...
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
Jim Miller tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Edson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miller's side.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Jim Miller tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Jim Miller passes momentarily but Edson Barboza regains full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Miller tries to stand up!
Edson doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Miller is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Miller tries to escape from the closed guard
Miller succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miller's side.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Jim Miller tries to pass to half guard...
Edson Barboza's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Jim Miller pushes Edson Barboza against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Edson Barboza struggles not allowing Jim Miller improve his position.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Jim Miller doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jim Miller. 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.
Miller launches a kick
but Edson Barboza avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Miller's Nose is beginning to swell
Jim Miller launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Edson's knee!
Edson hyper-extended his leg
Miller pushes Edson Barboza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Edson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Miller's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Edson Barboza for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Miller time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Edson Barboza and Miller engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jim Miller is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Crisp uppercut by Edson followed by a hard jab
Jim Miller stumbles back.
Jim Miller attempts a sweep single...
Jim Miller catches Edson Barboza's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Miller.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Good looking punches from Jim Miller on the ground
deflected by Edson.
Miller clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Miller is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Edson Barboza rolls Jim Miller to his stomach and takes his back!
Edson is in rear mount over Miller
Edson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Miller! Edson has one hook in and keeps working!
Edson is in rear mount over Miller with one hook in
Miller is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Miller holds Edson Barboza's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Edson
Jim Miller tries to free his leg
Jim Miller uses some of his skill by jumping out of Edson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Jim Miller is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Jim Miller looks to mount Edson Barboza...
Edson Barboza takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Miller is looking to end this fight with strikes
Edson anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Edson Barboza tries to take advantage...
Edson tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Miller is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Jim Miller gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Edson Barboza moves forward looking for some grappling action
Edson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miller tries to break the clinch... Edson Barboza launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Miller stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza shoots an incredible takedown!
Edson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Edson is clinching with Miller.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miller tries to break the clinch... Edson Barboza launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Miller stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza shoots an incredible takedown!
Edson Barboza just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Miller quickly defends.
Edson Barboza fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jim Miller! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Inside leg kick from Edson
that lands on Jim Miller's leg.
Edson Barboza fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jim Miller! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The ref pulls off Edson Barboza! Miller seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Edson Barboza by TKO (Middle kick) at 1:33 Round 3
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 18/21 (86%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/18 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Shitty Barboza with the boring. Would I dislike him as much if he had a horseshoe moustache? Photoshop and spare time will answer my questions.
Jim Miller looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Inside leg kick from Miller
that goes awry.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Edson Barboza tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Edson Barboza
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Jim Miller tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edson goes down.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza sits up and gets an arm around Miller's neck!
Miller pushes Edson Barboza back to the ground.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Jim Miller moves to better his position on the ground...
Jim Miller viciously slams hammer blows to Edson's face!
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Miller 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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Miller
Edson is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Edson Barboza!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Miller gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Edson Barboza! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Edson Barboza doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miller's side.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Edson Barboza
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jim Miller work his BJJ game.
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Edson Barboza gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Miller is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Edson Barboza doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Edson Barboza on the ground
They could take their toll on Miller.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll on the ground...
Edson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Jim Miller moves to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Miller
Edson Barboza tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Edson Barboza manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Jim Miller
Miller measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Jim Miller
Edson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Miller's being punished here!
Miller's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Jim Miller
Edson Barboza goes for an americana!
Miller breaks free.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Jim Miller
Edson Barboza looks to mount Jim Miller...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Jim Miller
Edson Barboza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Miller breaks the lock showing some skills...
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Jim Miller tries to take advantage...
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
Jim Miller tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Edson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miller's side.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Jim Miller tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Jim Miller passes momentarily but Edson Barboza regains full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Miller tries to stand up!
Edson doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Miller is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Miller tries to escape from the closed guard
Miller succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miller's side.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Jim Miller tries to pass to half guard...
Edson Barboza's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Jim Miller pushes Edson Barboza against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Edson Barboza struggles not allowing Jim Miller improve his position.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Jim Miller doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jim Miller. 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.
Miller launches a kick
but Edson Barboza avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Miller's Nose is beginning to swell
Jim Miller launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Edson's knee!
Edson hyper-extended his leg
Miller pushes Edson Barboza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Edson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Miller's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Edson Barboza for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Miller time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Edson Barboza and Miller engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jim Miller is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Crisp uppercut by Edson followed by a hard jab
Jim Miller stumbles back.
Jim Miller attempts a sweep single...
Jim Miller catches Edson Barboza's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Miller.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Good looking punches from Jim Miller on the ground
deflected by Edson.
Miller clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Miller is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Edson Barboza rolls Jim Miller to his stomach and takes his back!
Edson is in rear mount over Miller
Edson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Miller! Edson has one hook in and keeps working!
Edson is in rear mount over Miller with one hook in
Miller is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Miller holds Edson Barboza's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Edson
Jim Miller tries to free his leg
Jim Miller uses some of his skill by jumping out of Edson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Jim Miller is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Jim Miller looks to mount Edson Barboza...
Edson Barboza takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Edson
Miller is looking to end this fight with strikes
Edson anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Edson Barboza tries to take advantage...
Edson tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Edson
Miller is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Edson Barboza in his guard...
Jim Miller gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Edson Barboza moves forward looking for some grappling action
Edson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miller tries to break the clinch... Edson Barboza launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Miller stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza shoots an incredible takedown!
Edson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Edson is clinching with Miller.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miller tries to break the clinch... Edson Barboza launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Miller stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza shoots an incredible takedown!
Edson Barboza just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Miller quickly defends.
Edson Barboza fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jim Miller! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Inside leg kick from Edson
that lands on Jim Miller's leg.
Edson Barboza fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jim Miller! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The ref pulls off Edson Barboza! Miller seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Edson Barboza by TKO (Middle kick) at 1:33 Round 3
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 18/21 (86%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/18 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Shitty Barboza with the boring. Would I dislike him as much if he had a horseshoe moustache? Photoshop and spare time will answer my questions.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!