Post by The Sandmen on Apr 15, 2013 17:35:54 GMT -5
Roger Huerta raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Frankie Edgar 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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Brutal combination from Roger Huerta!
Edgar is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Chin
Huerta grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta is in open guard over Edgar
Roger Huerta throws down elbows...
Edgar is not making himself an easy target.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Edgar tries to close his guard around Huerta
He succeeds!
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Huerta tries to escape from the closed guard
Roger Huerta any adventage in the ground.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Edgar measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Huerta is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roger Huerta!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Huerta's face!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Roger Huerta tries to roll on the ground...
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Huerta is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Roger Huerta uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Huerta tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Roger Huerta fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Edgar's face!
Edgar's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Roger Huerta 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Roger Huerta. 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 Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) are cheering for the fighters.
Roger Huerta goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
Huerta only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Roger Huerta leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edgar
Huerta shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Frankie Edgar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Huerta is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Roger Huerta tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edgar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Roger Huerta gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Edgar tries to take Roger Huerta to the ground from the clinch...
Huerta shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Frankie Edgar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edgar circles out and slips free of Roger Huerta's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frankie Edgar can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Edgar is holding Roger Huerta's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Roger Huerta loses balance and goes to the ground.
Huerta Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Roger Huerta manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Huerta
Edgar is in closed guard... Huerta tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Roger Huerta aggressively and repeatedly punches Edgar.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Edgar
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Roger Huerta in closed guard.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Huerta is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roger Huerta!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Edgar tries to launch a few punches to Roger Huerta
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Huerta's defense
Huerta ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Frankie Edgar aggressively and repeatedly punches Huerta.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Roger Huerta tries to roll on the ground...
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Huerta use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Roger Huerta is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Roger Huerta in his guard.
Roger Huerta keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Frankie Edgar, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Roger Huerta fakes a move and moves laterally.
Roger Huerta tries a hook to the body
but Edgar manages to dodge it
Edgar follows Roger Huerta
only to get counter punched in a big way! Edgar needs to stop playing Roger Huerta's game or he'll get knocked out!
Edgar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Edgar is holding Roger Huerta's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Roger Huerta loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Edgar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Roger Huerta gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Roger Huerta's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Huerta measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Edgar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Huerta can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Huerta measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar aggressively and repeatedly punches Huerta.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Edgar gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Roger Huerta! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Roger Huerta doesn't defend himself!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta 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
Edgar tries to stand up!
Huerta doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Roger Huerta. 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 Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) are cheering for the fighters.
Roger Huerta attempts a sweep single...
Frankie Edgar was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Huerta is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Huerta's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Edgar steps backwards away from Roger Huerta. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Huerta pushes Frankie Edgar and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Huerta decides to launch some tentative punches
Roger Huerta takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edgar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Roger Huerta's punches
Edgar measures the resilience of Huerta's chin with an uppercut while Huerta lands some great crosses.
A punch from Frankie Edgar
grazes Huerta's right cheek.
Frankie Edgar just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Huerta may be in trouble!
Huerta has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Edgar pushes Roger Huerta and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Roger Huerta tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar won't budge, forcing Huerta to pull guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar hovers above Huerta
Roger Huerta stops him from throwing strikes.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Roger Huerta tries to take advantage...
Roger Huerta launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar tries to open Huerta's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frankie Edgar. Huerta is unable to cover himself now!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Roger Huerta's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Roger Huerta's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Huerta's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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A right hand from Frankie Edgar
makes Huerta stumble back!
Huerta has a small cut in his Forehead
Terrible one sided match... Huerta was not ready to fight a fighter of Frankie Edgar caliber.
Frankie Edgar tries a middle kick
Huerta blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A right hand from Roger Huerta
gets deflected.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Edgar is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Huerta's jaw!
Huerta's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Roger Huerta steps forward and fires a high kick!
Edgar blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
A right hand from Frankie Edgar
makes Huerta stumble back!
Solid kick to the leg from Frankie Edgar
that visibly pains Huerta.
Inside leg kick from Edgar
that lands on Roger Huerta's leg.
Frankie Edgar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Good movement from Edgar
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The two exchange wildly
Edgar is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Huerta goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Huerta
Edgar moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar tries to free his leg
Frankie Edgar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Huerta's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Roger Huerta...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta
Edgar tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Huerta! Edgar has one hook in and keeps working!
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with one hook in
Huerta measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edgar blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta 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 Huerta.
Nicely done! Edgar now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Edgar tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Huerta!
Edgar has one of his arm over Roger Huerta's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Edgar tries to open up Roger Huerta's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Huerta in the side of the head
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Huerta, 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 Huerta with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Huerta's face!
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Roger Huerta launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Huerta clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Edgar tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Huerta!
Edgar has one of his arm over Roger Huerta's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Huerta is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Edgar tries to use some of his tricky moves but Edgar's is smart enough to counter him.
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Huerta, 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 Huerta with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Roger Huerta's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Huerta seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Edgar tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Huerta!
Edgar has one of his arm over Roger Huerta's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Roger Huerta's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Huerta has a small cut in his Nose
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Huerta is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Edgar tries to use some of his tricky moves but Edgar's is smart enough to counter him.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) are cheering for the fighters.
Huerta doesn't stop bleeding.
Edgar pushes Roger Huerta and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Middle kick from Edgar.
Huerta receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Huerta staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Roger Huerta continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frankie Edgar runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Roger Huerta who almost cannot stand!
One after another Frankie Edgar is punishing Huerta! Wow! Mario Yamasaki should be doing something soon!
Huerta's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Huerta has a small cut in his Right cheek
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Huerta staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Edgar decides to launch some tentative punches
Frankie Edgar takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Huerta doesn't stop bleeding.
Huerta dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Roger Huerta gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roger Huerta didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Roger Huerta's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Huerta's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Huerta seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta doesn't stop bleeding.
Roger Huerta launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar pushes Roger Huerta against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Edgar jumps and tries to free his leg! Huerta doesn't allow this but Frankie Edgar is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Huerta doesn't stop bleeding.
Huerta tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edgar tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta doesn't stop bleeding.
Frankie Edgar hovers above Huerta
Good punches to Huerta's body.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Roger Huerta, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Roger Huerta's Right eye
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta doesn't stop bleeding.
Roger Huerta attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Frankie Edgar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Roger Huerta
You can see Huerta's blood making stains in the mat.
Huerta launches a few weak punches
Edgar blocks them effectively.
Roger Huerta gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Roger Huerta...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Edgar leans back...
He clobbers Roger Huerta's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Huerta's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Roger Huerta's Mouth
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Huerta staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Huerta's face!
That brutal impact left Huerta laid out on the mat! Frankie Edgar's corner come in to congratulate him!
Huerta's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Frankie Edgar by KO (GnP) at 2:54 Round 4
Statistics: Roger Huerta
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 9/35 (26%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 669 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 23/28 (82%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 49/59 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 669 s
Huerta took Rebel Storm's comments about a glass chin to heart and fought this one like a warrior. He absorbed more than double what normally Knocks someone out. Good effort from him, despite the defeatist gibberish Storm will say.
Frankie Edgar 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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Brutal combination from Roger Huerta!
Edgar is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Chin
Huerta grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta is in open guard over Edgar
Roger Huerta throws down elbows...
Edgar is not making himself an easy target.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Edgar tries to close his guard around Huerta
He succeeds!
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Huerta tries to escape from the closed guard
Roger Huerta any adventage in the ground.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Edgar measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Huerta is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roger Huerta!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Huerta's face!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Roger Huerta tries to roll on the ground...
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Huerta is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Roger Huerta uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Huerta tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Roger Huerta fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Edgar's face!
Edgar's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Roger Huerta 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Roger Huerta. 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 Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) are cheering for the fighters.
Roger Huerta goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
Huerta only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Roger Huerta leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edgar
Huerta shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Frankie Edgar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Huerta is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Roger Huerta tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edgar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Roger Huerta gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Edgar tries to take Roger Huerta to the ground from the clinch...
Huerta shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Frankie Edgar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edgar circles out and slips free of Roger Huerta's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frankie Edgar can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Edgar is holding Roger Huerta's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Roger Huerta loses balance and goes to the ground.
Huerta Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Roger Huerta manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Huerta
Edgar is in closed guard... Huerta tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Roger Huerta aggressively and repeatedly punches Edgar.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Edgar
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Roger Huerta in closed guard.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Huerta is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roger Huerta!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Edgar tries to launch a few punches to Roger Huerta
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Huerta's defense
Huerta ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Frankie Edgar aggressively and repeatedly punches Huerta.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Roger Huerta tries to roll on the ground...
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Edgar
Huerta use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Roger Huerta is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Roger Huerta in his guard.
Roger Huerta keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Frankie Edgar, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Roger Huerta fakes a move and moves laterally.
Roger Huerta tries a hook to the body
but Edgar manages to dodge it
Edgar follows Roger Huerta
only to get counter punched in a big way! Edgar needs to stop playing Roger Huerta's game or he'll get knocked out!
Edgar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Edgar is holding Roger Huerta's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Roger Huerta loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Edgar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Roger Huerta gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Roger Huerta's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Huerta measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Edgar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Huerta can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Huerta measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar aggressively and repeatedly punches Huerta.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Edgar gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Roger Huerta! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Roger Huerta doesn't defend himself!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta 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
Edgar tries to stand up!
Huerta doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Roger Huerta. 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 Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) are cheering for the fighters.
Roger Huerta attempts a sweep single...
Frankie Edgar was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Huerta is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Huerta's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Edgar steps backwards away from Roger Huerta. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Huerta pushes Frankie Edgar and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Huerta decides to launch some tentative punches
Roger Huerta takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edgar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Roger Huerta's punches
Edgar measures the resilience of Huerta's chin with an uppercut while Huerta lands some great crosses.
A punch from Frankie Edgar
grazes Huerta's right cheek.
Frankie Edgar just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Huerta may be in trouble!
Huerta has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Edgar pushes Roger Huerta and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Roger Huerta tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar won't budge, forcing Huerta to pull guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar hovers above Huerta
Roger Huerta stops him from throwing strikes.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Roger Huerta tries to take advantage...
Roger Huerta launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar tries to open Huerta's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frankie Edgar. Huerta is unable to cover himself now!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Roger Huerta's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Roger Huerta's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Huerta's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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A right hand from Frankie Edgar
makes Huerta stumble back!
Huerta has a small cut in his Forehead
Terrible one sided match... Huerta was not ready to fight a fighter of Frankie Edgar caliber.
Frankie Edgar tries a middle kick
Huerta blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A right hand from Roger Huerta
gets deflected.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Edgar is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Huerta's jaw!
Huerta's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Roger Huerta steps forward and fires a high kick!
Edgar blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
A right hand from Frankie Edgar
makes Huerta stumble back!
Solid kick to the leg from Frankie Edgar
that visibly pains Huerta.
Inside leg kick from Edgar
that lands on Roger Huerta's leg.
Frankie Edgar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Good movement from Edgar
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The two exchange wildly
Edgar is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Huerta goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Huerta
Edgar moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar tries to free his leg
Frankie Edgar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Huerta's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Roger Huerta...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta
Edgar tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Huerta! Edgar has one hook in and keeps working!
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with one hook in
Huerta measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edgar blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta 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 Huerta.
Nicely done! Edgar now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Edgar tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Huerta!
Edgar has one of his arm over Roger Huerta's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Edgar tries to open up Roger Huerta's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Huerta in the side of the head
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Huerta, 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 Huerta with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Huerta's face!
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Roger Huerta launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Huerta clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Edgar tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Huerta!
Edgar has one of his arm over Roger Huerta's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Huerta is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Edgar tries to use some of his tricky moves but Edgar's is smart enough to counter him.
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Huerta, 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 Huerta with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Roger Huerta's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Huerta seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Edgar tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Huerta!
Edgar has one of his arm over Roger Huerta's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Roger Huerta's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Huerta has a small cut in his Nose
Edgar is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Huerta is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Edgar tries to use some of his tricky moves but Edgar's is smart enough to counter him.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) are cheering for the fighters.
Huerta doesn't stop bleeding.
Edgar pushes Roger Huerta and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Middle kick from Edgar.
Huerta receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Huerta staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Roger Huerta continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frankie Edgar runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Roger Huerta who almost cannot stand!
One after another Frankie Edgar is punishing Huerta! Wow! Mario Yamasaki should be doing something soon!
Huerta's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Huerta has a small cut in his Right cheek
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Huerta staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Edgar decides to launch some tentative punches
Frankie Edgar takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Huerta doesn't stop bleeding.
Huerta dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Roger Huerta gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roger Huerta didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Roger Huerta's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Huerta's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Huerta seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta doesn't stop bleeding.
Roger Huerta launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Huerta
Frankie Edgar pushes Roger Huerta against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Edgar jumps and tries to free his leg! Huerta doesn't allow this but Frankie Edgar is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Huerta doesn't stop bleeding.
Huerta tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edgar tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta doesn't stop bleeding.
Frankie Edgar hovers above Huerta
Good punches to Huerta's body.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Roger Huerta, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Roger Huerta's Right eye
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta doesn't stop bleeding.
Roger Huerta attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Frankie Edgar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Roger Huerta
You can see Huerta's blood making stains in the mat.
Huerta launches a few weak punches
Edgar blocks them effectively.
Roger Huerta gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Roger Huerta...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Edgar leans back...
He clobbers Roger Huerta's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Huerta's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Roger Huerta's Mouth
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Huerta staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Huerta's face!
That brutal impact left Huerta laid out on the mat! Frankie Edgar's corner come in to congratulate him!
Huerta's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Frankie Edgar by KO (GnP) at 2:54 Round 4
Statistics: Roger Huerta
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 9/35 (26%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 669 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 23/28 (82%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 49/59 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 669 s
Huerta took Rebel Storm's comments about a glass chin to heart and fought this one like a warrior. He absorbed more than double what normally Knocks someone out. Good effort from him, despite the defeatist gibberish Storm will say.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!