Post by The Sandmen on Feb 6, 2020 22:04:27 GMT -5
Donald Cerrone raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Edson Barboza looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Donald Cerrone and Edson Barboza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
0:08 Round 1 and Cerrone is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Cerrone goes to the body...
He punishes Edson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza and Cerrone engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Edson Barboza is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shovel hook by Edson Barboza
goes nowhere.
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Donald Cerrone tries to take advantage...
Cerrone fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson Barboza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Donald Cerrone tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Edson is able to break the lock.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He is not able to do it
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone 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.
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson attempts a triangle from bottom! Donald Cerrone slips out. Edson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Donald Cerrone slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Cerrone.
Edson Barboza's reflexes save him!
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Edson Barboza pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Edson Barboza pushes away Cerrone trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cerrone stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza circles to get the center of the cage
Edson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Edson Barboza pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Donald Cerrone 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.
Edson Barboza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson circles out and slips free of Donald Cerrone's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Edson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Cerrone pushes off of Edson Barboza and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Edson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza slightly pushes Cerrone into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Cerrone seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Donald Cerrone tries a middle kick
Edson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Donald Cerrone throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Edson's chin! That stops Edson in his tracks!
Not a desiderable position that Edson is in now. Donald Cerrone is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cerrone decides to launch some tentative punches
Edson Barboza takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cerrone into his guard.
Edson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Donald Cerrone tries to better his position on the ground...
Cerrone breaks the closed guard of Edson Barboza and moves to half guard
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Edson Barboza...
Edson Barboza takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone is taking this opportunity to rest.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone is taking this opportunity to rest.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone tries to move to full mount
Cerrone succeeds
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone 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 Cerrone
Edson tries to escape from the closed guard
Edson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone 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.
Cerrone misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson moves on the ground
Edson Barboza moves to side mount
Dan Miragliotta 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible high kick!
Cerrone deflects and sidesteps.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Edson is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Edson is holding Donald Cerrone's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone shows great balance while pushing away Edson Barboza
Edson misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Donald Cerrone!
You can see Edson Barboza's head being snapped backwards!
Edson has a small cut in his Right eye
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cerrone moves to shoot
but Edson Barboza delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Cerrone's Forehead is beginning to swell
Edson goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Donald Cerrone!
Edson ducks under...
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Cerrone.
The kick just misses.
Cerrone misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson Barboza tries a high kick!
Cerrone was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Cerrone's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Cerrone steps forward
Edson Barboza catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Cerrone's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Chin
Middle kick from Edson.
The kick just misses.
Cerrone fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Donald Cerrone throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Edson's chin! That stops Edson in his tracks!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Edson is in now. Donald Cerrone is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
A left hook from Cerrone
grazes the chin of Edson.
Donald Cerrone takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cerrone pushes Edson Barboza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
As the fight continues it seems that Edson Barboza is taking the best of the fight.
Edson Barboza and Cerrone engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Donald Cerrone is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Right cheek
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Edson looks to be in very good shape.
Cerrone moves to shoot
but Edson Barboza delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Left eye
Cerrone fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson Barboza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Donald Cerrone keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Cerrone is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Edson catch Donald Cerrone's right arm and tries a kimura
Donald Cerrone holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Edson Barboza controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Edson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Donald Cerrone is opening up on Edson and raining down combinations!
Edson's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Left cheek
Edson Barboza closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Edson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Edson Barboza pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Cerrone doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Edson Barboza embrace and tries to move away...
Edson Barboza pushes Cerrone forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza shoots and grab Donald Cerrone's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Cerrone sprawl and remain on his feet
Donald Cerrone pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Donald Cerrone
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson launches a knee!
Edson Barboza hits Cerrone's hard just below the ribs!
Cerrone ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza launches a knee while holding Cerrone's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Cerrone in the abdomen
Edson goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Cerrone's Right eye is beginning to swell
A wicked punch by Donald Cerrone
goes awry.
Cerrone misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cerrone moves to shoot
but Edson Barboza delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Left cheek
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edson Barboza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Donald Cerrone and Edson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Edson Barboza is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
You can see Edson's blood making stains in the mat.
Here comes Edson Barboza with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Cerrone's ribs!
Hard blow to Cerrone's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza tries a high kick!
Cerrone was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Cerrone seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Edson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Edson moves forward and holds Cerrone
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Edson's blood making stains in the mat.
Donald Cerrone is a bloody mess!
Edson takes a break to breathe while holding Donald Cerrone.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Edson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Cerrone stops that one with his ribs!
Edson Barboza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Donald Cerrone is a bloody mess!
Edson Barboza and Cerrone engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Donald Cerrone is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
High kick from Edson Barboza!
Cerrone seems to be done!
Edson Barboza turns out the lights for Cerrone! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Winner is Edson Barboza by KO (High kick) at 2:45 Round 3
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 18/28 (64%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 252 s
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 10/21 (48%)
Kicks 11/13 (85%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/7 (86%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 252 s
Edson Barboza looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Donald Cerrone and Edson Barboza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
0:08 Round 1 and Cerrone is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Cerrone goes to the body...
He punishes Edson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza and Cerrone engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Edson Barboza is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shovel hook by Edson Barboza
goes nowhere.
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Donald Cerrone tries to take advantage...
Cerrone fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson Barboza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Donald Cerrone tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Edson is able to break the lock.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He is not able to do it
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone 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.
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson attempts a triangle from bottom! Donald Cerrone slips out. Edson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Donald Cerrone slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Cerrone.
Edson Barboza's reflexes save him!
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Edson Barboza pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Edson Barboza pushes away Cerrone trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cerrone stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza circles to get the center of the cage
Edson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Edson Barboza pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Donald Cerrone 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.
Edson Barboza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson circles out and slips free of Donald Cerrone's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Edson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Cerrone pushes off of Edson Barboza and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Edson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza slightly pushes Cerrone into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Cerrone seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Donald Cerrone tries a middle kick
Edson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Donald Cerrone throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Edson's chin! That stops Edson in his tracks!
Not a desiderable position that Edson is in now. Donald Cerrone is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cerrone decides to launch some tentative punches
Edson Barboza takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cerrone into his guard.
Edson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
Donald Cerrone tries to better his position on the ground...
Cerrone breaks the closed guard of Edson Barboza and moves to half guard
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Edson Barboza...
Edson Barboza takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone is taking this opportunity to rest.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone is taking this opportunity to rest.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone tries to move to full mount
Cerrone succeeds
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone 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 Cerrone
Edson tries to escape from the closed guard
Edson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone 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.
Cerrone misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson moves on the ground
Edson Barboza moves to side mount
Dan Miragliotta 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible high kick!
Cerrone deflects and sidesteps.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Edson is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Edson is holding Donald Cerrone's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone shows great balance while pushing away Edson Barboza
Edson misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Donald Cerrone!
You can see Edson Barboza's head being snapped backwards!
Edson has a small cut in his Right eye
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cerrone moves to shoot
but Edson Barboza delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Cerrone's Forehead is beginning to swell
Edson goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Donald Cerrone!
Edson ducks under...
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Cerrone.
The kick just misses.
Cerrone misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson Barboza tries a high kick!
Cerrone was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Cerrone's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Cerrone steps forward
Edson Barboza catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Cerrone's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Chin
Middle kick from Edson.
The kick just misses.
Cerrone fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Donald Cerrone throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Edson's chin! That stops Edson in his tracks!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Edson is in now. Donald Cerrone is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
A left hook from Cerrone
grazes the chin of Edson.
Donald Cerrone takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cerrone pushes Edson Barboza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
As the fight continues it seems that Edson Barboza is taking the best of the fight.
Edson Barboza and Cerrone engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Donald Cerrone is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Right cheek
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Edson looks to be in very good shape.
Cerrone moves to shoot
but Edson Barboza delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Left eye
Cerrone fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson Barboza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Donald Cerrone keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Edson
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Cerrone is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Edson catch Donald Cerrone's right arm and tries a kimura
Donald Cerrone holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Edson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Edson Barboza controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Edson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Edson
Cerrone 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Donald Cerrone is opening up on Edson and raining down combinations!
Edson's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Left cheek
Edson Barboza closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Edson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Edson Barboza pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Cerrone doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Edson Barboza embrace and tries to move away...
Edson Barboza pushes Cerrone forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza shoots and grab Donald Cerrone's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Cerrone sprawl and remain on his feet
Donald Cerrone pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Donald Cerrone
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson launches a knee!
Edson Barboza hits Cerrone's hard just below the ribs!
Cerrone ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza launches a knee while holding Cerrone's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Cerrone in the abdomen
Edson goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Cerrone's Right eye is beginning to swell
A wicked punch by Donald Cerrone
goes awry.
Cerrone misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cerrone moves to shoot
but Edson Barboza delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Left cheek
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edson Barboza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Donald Cerrone and Edson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Edson Barboza is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
You can see Edson's blood making stains in the mat.
Here comes Edson Barboza with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Cerrone's ribs!
Hard blow to Cerrone's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza tries a high kick!
Cerrone was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Cerrone seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Edson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Edson moves forward and holds Cerrone
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Edson's blood making stains in the mat.
Donald Cerrone is a bloody mess!
Edson takes a break to breathe while holding Donald Cerrone.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Edson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Cerrone stops that one with his ribs!
Edson Barboza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Donald Cerrone is a bloody mess!
Edson Barboza and Cerrone engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Donald Cerrone is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
High kick from Edson Barboza!
Cerrone seems to be done!
Edson Barboza turns out the lights for Cerrone! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Winner is Edson Barboza by KO (High kick) at 2:45 Round 3
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 18/28 (64%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 252 s
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 10/21 (48%)
Kicks 11/13 (85%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/7 (86%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 252 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!