Post by The Sandmen on Jan 28, 2013 17:55:53 GMT -5
Ed Herman raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Costa Philippou raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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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Herman and Costa move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Herman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Costa with a double overhooks!
Ed Herman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Costa Philippou jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Ed Herman gets sloppy and Costa Philippou tries to take advantage...
Costa Philippou fakes a punch and launches himself over Ed Herman
Great move by Costa who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Costa Philippou slightly pushes Herman into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Herman decides to launch some tentative punches
Costa launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Herman with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Herman jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ed Herman pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Costa pushes off of Ed Herman and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Herman stumbles backwards but Costa Philippou chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Costa is launching some bone breaking punches to Herman's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Ed Herman's eyes.
Ed Herman pushes away Costa trying to keep the fight at striking range
Costa doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ed Herman
The fighters are clinching.
Ed Herman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Costa is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Herman takes a break to breathe while holding Costa Philippou.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Costa Philippou takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ed Herman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Ed Herman tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Herman is holding Costa Philippou's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ed Herman is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Ed Herman looks to mount Costa Philippou...
Ed Herman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Ed Herman is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Deep breaths from Costa Philippou who tries a hammer punch to Herman's ribs.
That hit Herman who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Herman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ed Herman is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Herman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Costa struggles and frees his leg!
Ed Herman is in half guard over Costa
Good looking punches from Ed Herman on the ground
They could take their toll on Costa.
Costa's Mouth is beginning to swell
Ed Herman is in half guard over Costa
Ed Herman tries to pass Costa Philippou's guard...
Ed Herman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Ed Herman is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Ed Herman looks to pass to mount...
Herman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Costa Philippou.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Stand up! This is what Herman's cornermen are shouting. Costa Philippou is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Costa Philippou 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 full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Ed Herman is in half guard over Costa
Herman tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Costa from the side mount!
Ed Herman is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Herman fires a barrage of punches at Costa's head!
This is bad! Herman is just pounding on Costa Philippou's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Costa's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Ed Herman is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Herman sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Herman leans back...
He clobbers Costa Philippou's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Costa Philippou's Left cheek
Ed Herman is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Stand up! This is what Costa's cornermen are shouting. Ed Herman is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Ed Herman looks to pass to mount...
Costa creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Costa struggles... Ed Herman is unable to take him down
Herman misses a step and Costa Philippou sees an opportunity to counter him!
An overhand right from Costa Philippou that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Herman's stops that one with his face! How is Herman standing?!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Costa Philippou
that forces Herman to try and defend better.
Herman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Costa with a double overhooks!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Costa and Herman are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Herman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Costa Philippou didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ed Herman is in open guard over Costa
Costa tries to close his guard around Herman
He succeeds!
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Costa
Herman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Costa leans and gets Ed Herman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Costa
Costa measures the resilience of Herman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herman's side.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Costa
Costa measures the resilience of Herman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herman's side.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Costa
Herman is in closed guard... Costa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ed Herman!
Costa Philippou is in full mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman tries to roll to his side and trap Costa Philippou in his guard...
Ed Herman gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Herman
Herman tries to close his guard around Costa
He succeeds!
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Herman
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Costa Philippou can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Costa Philippou tries to better his position on the ground...
Costa breaks the closed guard of Ed Herman and moves to half guard
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman tries to turn in and scramble out. Costa Philippou timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Ed Herman slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Ed Herman is in open guard over Costa
Ed Herman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Costa's face with those brutal elbows! Costa needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Costa's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ed Herman is in open guard over Costa
Costa launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Herman's ribs.
Ed Herman is in open guard over Costa
Herman tries to move to full mount
Herman succeeds
Ed Herman is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Herman suddenly holds Costa Philippou's arm and tries an armbar!
Costa can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Ed Herman!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Herman
Costa 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!
There is a small laceration on Ed Herman's Right cheek
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Herman
Herman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ed Herman. 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.
Ed Herman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Costa Philippou takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Costa is holding Ed Herman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ed Herman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Ed Herman
Costa Philippou storms over Herman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Costa doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Herman's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Ed Herman's Left eye
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Ed Herman
Costa gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ed Herman! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ed Herman doesn't defend himself!
Herman has a small cut in his Nose
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Ed Herman
Herman tries to stand up!
Costa doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Ed Herman
You can see Herman's blood making stains in the mat.
Ed Herman 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 Ed Herman. 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.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Herman is in now. Costa Philippou is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Costa pushes Ed Herman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Not a desiderable position that Herman is in now. Costa Philippou is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Costa Philippou just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Herman may be in trouble!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Herman fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Herman misses a step and Costa Philippou sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some counter punches against Ed Herman
land while he's on his bicycle.
Costa decides to launch some tentative punches
Costa Philippou takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
As the fight continues it seems that Costa Philippou is taking the best of the fight.
Incredible haymaker from Costa Philippou!
You can see Ed Herman's head being snapped backwards!
There is a small laceration on Ed Herman's Nose
Ed Herman seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Costa Philippou!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
You can see Herman's blood making stains in the mat.
Ed Herman looks rattled! Costa Philippou sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Ed Herman is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Herman laid out on the mat! Costa Philippou's corner come in to congratulate him!
Herman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Costa Philippou by KO (Punches) at 0:51 Round 3
Statistics: Ed Herman
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 13/14 (93%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 320 s
Statistics: Costa Philippou
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/25 (84%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 320 s
Welcome to ManMMA Costa. Good show. Ed who?
Costa Philippou raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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
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Herman and Costa move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Herman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Costa with a double overhooks!
Ed Herman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Costa Philippou jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Ed Herman gets sloppy and Costa Philippou tries to take advantage...
Costa Philippou fakes a punch and launches himself over Ed Herman
Great move by Costa who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Costa Philippou slightly pushes Herman into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Herman decides to launch some tentative punches
Costa launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Herman with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Herman jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ed Herman pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Costa pushes off of Ed Herman and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Herman stumbles backwards but Costa Philippou chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Costa is launching some bone breaking punches to Herman's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Ed Herman's eyes.
Ed Herman pushes away Costa trying to keep the fight at striking range
Costa doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ed Herman
The fighters are clinching.
Ed Herman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Costa is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Herman takes a break to breathe while holding Costa Philippou.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Costa Philippou takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ed Herman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Ed Herman tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Herman is holding Costa Philippou's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ed Herman is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Ed Herman looks to mount Costa Philippou...
Ed Herman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Ed Herman is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Deep breaths from Costa Philippou who tries a hammer punch to Herman's ribs.
That hit Herman who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Herman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ed Herman is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Herman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Costa struggles and frees his leg!
Ed Herman is in half guard over Costa
Good looking punches from Ed Herman on the ground
They could take their toll on Costa.
Costa's Mouth is beginning to swell
Ed Herman is in half guard over Costa
Ed Herman tries to pass Costa Philippou's guard...
Ed Herman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Ed Herman is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Ed Herman looks to pass to mount...
Herman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Costa Philippou.
Ed Herman is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Stand up! This is what Herman's cornermen are shouting. Costa Philippou is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Costa Philippou 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 full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Ed Herman is in half guard over Costa
Herman tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Costa from the side mount!
Ed Herman is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Herman fires a barrage of punches at Costa's head!
This is bad! Herman is just pounding on Costa Philippou's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Costa's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Ed Herman is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Herman sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Herman leans back...
He clobbers Costa Philippou's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Costa Philippou's Left cheek
Ed Herman is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Stand up! This is what Costa's cornermen are shouting. Ed Herman is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Ed Herman looks to pass to mount...
Costa creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Costa struggles... Ed Herman is unable to take him down
Herman misses a step and Costa Philippou sees an opportunity to counter him!
An overhand right from Costa Philippou that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Herman's stops that one with his face! How is Herman standing?!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Costa Philippou
that forces Herman to try and defend better.
Herman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Costa with a double overhooks!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Costa and Herman are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Herman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Costa Philippou didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ed Herman is in open guard over Costa
Costa tries to close his guard around Herman
He succeeds!
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Costa
Herman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Costa leans and gets Ed Herman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Costa
Costa measures the resilience of Herman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herman's side.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Costa
Costa measures the resilience of Herman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herman's side.
Ed Herman is in closed guard over Costa
Herman is in closed guard... Costa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ed Herman!
Costa Philippou is in full mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman tries to roll to his side and trap Costa Philippou in his guard...
Ed Herman gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Herman
Herman tries to close his guard around Costa
He succeeds!
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Herman
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Costa Philippou can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Costa Philippou tries to better his position on the ground...
Costa breaks the closed guard of Ed Herman and moves to half guard
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Ed Herman
Ed Herman tries to turn in and scramble out. Costa Philippou timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Ed Herman slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Ed Herman is in open guard over Costa
Ed Herman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Costa's face with those brutal elbows! Costa needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Costa's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ed Herman is in open guard over Costa
Costa launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Herman's ribs.
Ed Herman is in open guard over Costa
Herman tries to move to full mount
Herman succeeds
Ed Herman is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Herman suddenly holds Costa Philippou's arm and tries an armbar!
Costa can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Ed Herman!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Herman
Costa 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!
There is a small laceration on Ed Herman's Right cheek
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Herman
Herman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ed Herman. 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.
Ed Herman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Costa Philippou takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Costa is holding Ed Herman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ed Herman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Ed Herman
Costa Philippou storms over Herman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Costa doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Herman's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Ed Herman's Left eye
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Ed Herman
Costa gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ed Herman! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ed Herman doesn't defend himself!
Herman has a small cut in his Nose
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Ed Herman
Herman tries to stand up!
Costa doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Ed Herman
You can see Herman's blood making stains in the mat.
Ed Herman 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 Ed Herman. 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.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Herman is in now. Costa Philippou is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Costa pushes Ed Herman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Not a desiderable position that Herman is in now. Costa Philippou is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Costa Philippou just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Herman may be in trouble!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Herman fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Herman misses a step and Costa Philippou sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some counter punches against Ed Herman
land while he's on his bicycle.
Costa decides to launch some tentative punches
Costa Philippou takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
As the fight continues it seems that Costa Philippou is taking the best of the fight.
Incredible haymaker from Costa Philippou!
You can see Ed Herman's head being snapped backwards!
There is a small laceration on Ed Herman's Nose
Ed Herman seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Costa Philippou!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
You can see Herman's blood making stains in the mat.
Ed Herman looks rattled! Costa Philippou sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Ed Herman is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Herman laid out on the mat! Costa Philippou's corner come in to congratulate him!
Herman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Costa Philippou by KO (Punches) at 0:51 Round 3
Statistics: Ed Herman
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 13/14 (93%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 320 s
Statistics: Costa Philippou
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/25 (84%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 320 s
Welcome to ManMMA Costa. Good show. Ed who?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!