Post by The Sandmen on Mar 3, 2020 22:55:05 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Edgar while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Henry Cejudo glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Henry Cejudo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over The Messenger
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Henry Cejudo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The Messenger's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over The Messenger
The Messenger tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Henry Cejudo is standing now.
The Messenger is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Henry Cejudo decides to jump inside Edgar's guard.
Edgar didn't see that coming. The Messenger is in open guard over Edgar now.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Edgar
Henry Cejudo tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of The Messenger's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Messenger blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
Henry Cejudo storms over Edgar with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
The Messenger doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Edgar's face with his elbows!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
The Messenger struggles on the ground and tries to break Frankie Edgar's guard...
Edgar doesn't want to free his opponent and The Messenger continues in closed guard
Edgar is trying to counter now!
The Messenger is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Henry Cejudo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
1:32 Round 1 and The Messenger is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Henry Cejudo tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Henry Cejudo passes momentarily but Frankie Edgar regains full guard.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
Henry Cejudo is looking to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Frankie Edgar has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
Henry Cejudo tries to open Edgar's guard...
Edgar breaks the lock and covers himself from The Messenger's punches
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
The Messenger is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The Messenger decides to launch some tentative punches
Henry Cejudo takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edgar throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Henry Cejudo paws at Edgar.
Edgar swings ineffectively.
The Messenger is holding Frankie Edgar's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Henry Cejudo isolates Frankie Edgar's right arm looking for an armbar...
Frankie Edgar manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Henry Cejudo lost his dominant position.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over The Messenger
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Messenger is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The Messenger's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over The Messenger's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Messenger doesn't fight back!
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over The Messenger's face!
Henry Cejudo blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger
Edgar tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Messenger! Edgar has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with one hook in
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over The Messenger's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Messenger doesn't fight back!
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with one hook in
The Messenger has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The Messenger is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Messenger clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Edgar gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Henry Cejudo! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Henry Cejudo doesn't defend himself!
The Messenger's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with one hook in
Edgar has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Messenger.
Nicely done! Edgar now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with two hooks in
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Messenger, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Edgar moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with two hooks in
The Messenger tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with two hooks in
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Messenger, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Edgar moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to The Messenger's face!
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left The Messenger staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with two hooks in
Edgar tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Messenger!
Edgar has one of his arm over Henry Cejudo's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Frankie Edgar.
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Round 2
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The Messenger looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frankie Edgar's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Henry Cejudo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar goes down.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Edgar
The Messenger positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edgar's being punished here!
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Edgar
The Messenger moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
The Messenger use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frankie Edgar holds Henry Cejudo and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of The Messenger's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Messenger's side.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of The Messenger's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Messenger's side.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar was tooling Henry Cejudo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Henry Cejudo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Messenger is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Edgar fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Henry Cejudo's arm and tries an armbar!
The Messenger hold his own hand and breaks Edgar's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frankie Edgar.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
The Messenger tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Frankie Edgar 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Edgar launches a furious hook!
That hits The Messenger's chin like a wrecking ball! The Messenger loses balance and goes to the mat.
The Messenger's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Messenger has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left The Messenger staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Edgar is standing while The Messenger is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Messenger's guard.
The Messenger didn't see that coming. Edgar is in open guard over The Messenger now.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over The Messenger
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Messenger is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The Messenger has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Frankie Edgar by TKO (Stoppage - Small cut Right cheek) at 2:38 Round 2
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/42 (64%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 337 s
Statistics: Henry Cejudo
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/15 (47%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 339 s
Cut stoppages....(smh...)
Henry Cejudo glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Henry Cejudo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over The Messenger
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Henry Cejudo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The Messenger's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over The Messenger
The Messenger tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Henry Cejudo is standing now.
The Messenger is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Henry Cejudo decides to jump inside Edgar's guard.
Edgar didn't see that coming. The Messenger is in open guard over Edgar now.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Edgar
Henry Cejudo tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of The Messenger's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Messenger blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
Henry Cejudo storms over Edgar with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
The Messenger doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Edgar's face with his elbows!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
The Messenger struggles on the ground and tries to break Frankie Edgar's guard...
Edgar doesn't want to free his opponent and The Messenger continues in closed guard
Edgar is trying to counter now!
The Messenger is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Henry Cejudo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
1:32 Round 1 and The Messenger is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Henry Cejudo tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Henry Cejudo passes momentarily but Frankie Edgar regains full guard.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
Henry Cejudo is looking to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Frankie Edgar has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
Henry Cejudo tries to open Edgar's guard...
Edgar breaks the lock and covers himself from The Messenger's punches
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
The Messenger is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The Messenger decides to launch some tentative punches
Henry Cejudo takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edgar throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Henry Cejudo paws at Edgar.
Edgar swings ineffectively.
The Messenger is holding Frankie Edgar's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Henry Cejudo isolates Frankie Edgar's right arm looking for an armbar...
Frankie Edgar manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Henry Cejudo lost his dominant position.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over The Messenger
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Messenger is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The Messenger's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over The Messenger's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Messenger doesn't fight back!
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over The Messenger's face!
Henry Cejudo blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger
Edgar tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Messenger! Edgar has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with one hook in
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over The Messenger's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Messenger doesn't fight back!
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with one hook in
The Messenger has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The Messenger is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Messenger clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Edgar gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Henry Cejudo! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Henry Cejudo doesn't defend himself!
The Messenger's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with one hook in
Edgar has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Messenger.
Nicely done! Edgar now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with two hooks in
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Messenger, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Edgar moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with two hooks in
The Messenger tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with two hooks in
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Messenger, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Edgar moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to The Messenger's face!
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left The Messenger staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Edgar is in rear mount over The Messenger with two hooks in
Edgar tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Messenger!
Edgar has one of his arm over Henry Cejudo's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Frankie Edgar.
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Round 2
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The Messenger looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frankie Edgar's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Henry Cejudo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar goes down.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Edgar
The Messenger positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edgar's being punished here!
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Edgar
The Messenger moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Henry Cejudo is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around The Messenger
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
The Messenger use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frankie Edgar holds Henry Cejudo and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of The Messenger's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Messenger's side.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of The Messenger's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Messenger's side.
Henry Cejudo is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar was tooling Henry Cejudo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Henry Cejudo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Messenger is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Henry Cejudo!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Henry Cejudo
Edgar fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Henry Cejudo's arm and tries an armbar!
The Messenger hold his own hand and breaks Edgar's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frankie Edgar.
Henry Cejudo is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
The Messenger tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Frankie Edgar 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Edgar launches a furious hook!
That hits The Messenger's chin like a wrecking ball! The Messenger loses balance and goes to the mat.
The Messenger's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Messenger has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left The Messenger staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Edgar is standing while The Messenger is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Messenger's guard.
The Messenger didn't see that coming. Edgar is in open guard over The Messenger now.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over The Messenger
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Messenger is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The Messenger has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Frankie Edgar by TKO (Stoppage - Small cut Right cheek) at 2:38 Round 2
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/42 (64%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 337 s
Statistics: Henry Cejudo
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/15 (47%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 339 s
Cut stoppages....(smh...)
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!