Post by The Sandmen on Nov 28, 2012 15:39:14 GMT -5
Thiago Alves raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ed Herman looks very relaxed.
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.
Thiago Alves has found an opening in the defense of Herman, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Herman is wobbling!
Tremendous strikes from Alves!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Ed Herman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Ed Herman is in open guard over Alves
Ed Herman pushes Thiago Alves against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Herman jumps and tries to free his leg! Alves doesn't allow this but Ed Herman is able to get half guard here.
Ed Herman is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Alves
Herman is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ed Herman!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ed Herman
Alves positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Herman's being punished here!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ed Herman
Herman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Alves's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ed Herman is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to Herman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herman tries to cover his face,
Ed Herman is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Alves
Herman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alves leans and gets Ed Herman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Alves
Ed Herman is looking to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Alves
Good looking punches from Ed Herman on the ground
deflected by Alves.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Herman is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Ed Herman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Alves
Ed Herman looks to posture up and open Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Alves
Ed Herman tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Ed Herman passes momentarily but Thiago Alves regains full guard.
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 The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Ed Herman steps forward and fires a high kick!
Alves blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Alves is trying to counter now!
Herman launches a kick
but Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Herman's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ed Herman has found an opening in the defense of Alves, launching a big uppercut
Thiago Alves is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Ed Herman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Alves blocks that. He made it look easy!
Ed Herman gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Middle kick from Alves.
Herman receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Herman moves forward looking for some action
Thiago Alves struggles a bit before breaking Herman's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Herman.
The kick just misses.
Herman misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Superb haymaker by Alves
that lands on Herman's face like a cannon ball!
Herman's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Thiago Alves launches a body shot
Herman dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Thiago Alves fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Alves is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Ed Herman's Mouth
Herman moves forward looking for some action
Thiago Alves doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Herman decides to launch some tentative punches
Alves launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Herman with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Herman's Forehead is beginning to swell
Alves throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Thiago Alves!
Herman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Herman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shovel hook by Thiago Alves
tags Herman.
Herman's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Herman is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves shows great balance while pushing away Ed Herman
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Alves dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Herman from the ground!
Herman's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Crisp uppercut by Alves followed by a hard jab
Ed Herman stumbles back.
Herman's Chin is beginning to swell
Herman steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Herman steps backwards away from Thiago Alves. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Thiago Alves.
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Round 2
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Thiago Alves paws at Herman.
Herman swings ineffectively.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Ed Herman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ed Herman is in open guard over Alves
Ed Herman tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Alves
Herman is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ed Herman!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ed Herman
Herman tries to escape from the full mount...
Thiago Alves is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Ed Herman
Alves launches a barrage of elbows over Herman's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Herman doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Ed Herman's Chin
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Herman tries to stand up!
Alves doesn't allow him!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Ed Herman
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ed Herman
Herman tries to stand up!
Alves doesn't allow him!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ed Herman
Alves goes for an armbar!
Herman's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Thiago Alves appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Ed Herman breaks the lock and pushes away Thiago Alves, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. 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 The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Thiago Alves tries a high kick!
Herman was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Herman crumples to the mat and Alves moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Herman's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ed Herman's Left cheek
Winner is Thiago Alves by KO (High kick) at 2:07 Round 2
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 15/16 (94%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/11 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 212 s
Statistics: Ed Herman
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 212 s
Pretty one-sided affair. Guess Herman's not ready for former #1 contenders. He'll be back.
Ed Herman looks very relaxed.
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.
Thiago Alves has found an opening in the defense of Herman, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Herman is wobbling!
Tremendous strikes from Alves!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Ed Herman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Ed Herman is in open guard over Alves
Ed Herman pushes Thiago Alves against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Herman jumps and tries to free his leg! Alves doesn't allow this but Ed Herman is able to get half guard here.
Ed Herman is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Alves
Herman is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ed Herman!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ed Herman
Alves positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Herman's being punished here!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ed Herman
Herman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Alves's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ed Herman is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to Herman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herman tries to cover his face,
Ed Herman is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Alves
Herman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alves leans and gets Ed Herman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Alves
Ed Herman is looking to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Alves
Good looking punches from Ed Herman on the ground
deflected by Alves.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Herman is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Ed Herman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Alves
Ed Herman looks to posture up and open Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Alves
Ed Herman tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Ed Herman passes momentarily but Thiago Alves regains full guard.
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 The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Ed Herman steps forward and fires a high kick!
Alves blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Alves is trying to counter now!
Herman launches a kick
but Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Herman's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ed Herman has found an opening in the defense of Alves, launching a big uppercut
Thiago Alves is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Ed Herman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Alves blocks that. He made it look easy!
Ed Herman gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Middle kick from Alves.
Herman receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Herman moves forward looking for some action
Thiago Alves struggles a bit before breaking Herman's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Herman.
The kick just misses.
Herman misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Superb haymaker by Alves
that lands on Herman's face like a cannon ball!
Herman's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Thiago Alves launches a body shot
Herman dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Thiago Alves fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Alves is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Ed Herman's Mouth
Herman moves forward looking for some action
Thiago Alves doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Herman decides to launch some tentative punches
Alves launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Herman with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Herman's Forehead is beginning to swell
Alves throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Thiago Alves!
Herman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Herman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shovel hook by Thiago Alves
tags Herman.
Herman's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Herman is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves shows great balance while pushing away Ed Herman
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Alves dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Herman from the ground!
Herman's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Crisp uppercut by Alves followed by a hard jab
Ed Herman stumbles back.
Herman's Chin is beginning to swell
Herman steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Herman steps backwards away from Thiago Alves. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Thiago Alves.
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Round 2
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Thiago Alves paws at Herman.
Herman swings ineffectively.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Ed Herman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ed Herman is in open guard over Alves
Ed Herman tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Alves
Herman is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ed Herman!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ed Herman
Herman tries to escape from the full mount...
Thiago Alves is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Ed Herman
Alves launches a barrage of elbows over Herman's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Herman doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Ed Herman's Chin
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Herman tries to stand up!
Alves doesn't allow him!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Ed Herman
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ed Herman
Herman tries to stand up!
Alves doesn't allow him!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ed Herman
Alves goes for an armbar!
Herman's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Thiago Alves appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Ed Herman breaks the lock and pushes away Thiago Alves, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. 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 The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Thiago Alves tries a high kick!
Herman was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Herman crumples to the mat and Alves moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Herman's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ed Herman's Left cheek
Winner is Thiago Alves by KO (High kick) at 2:07 Round 2
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 15/16 (94%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/11 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 212 s
Statistics: Ed Herman
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 212 s
Pretty one-sided affair. Guess Herman's not ready for former #1 contenders. He'll be back.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!