Post by The Sandmen on Sept 19, 2014 16:39:39 GMT -5
Michael Chiesa looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Edson Barboza doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Michael Chiesa and Edson Barboza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Edson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Michael Chiesa throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Edson's chin! That stops Edson in his tracks!
Edson throws a lazy kick
Chiesa dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
0:55 Round 1 and Edson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Edson tries to grapple
He puts Chiesa in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Chiesa.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Edson is holding Michael Chiesa's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Edson tries to launch a few punches to Michael Chiesa
Chiesa is able to achieve closed guard and counter Edson Barboza's punches.
Edson misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chiesa uses his forearms to block the impact!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Edson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edson's side.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Edson Barboza looks to posture up and open Michael Chiesa's guard...
Edson Barboza forces Michael Chiesa to open his guard.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Chiesa
Edson tries to move to full mount
Edson's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Edson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Chiesa
Edson Barboza tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chiesa's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Edson Barboza tries to better his position on the ground...
Edson breaks the closed guard of Michael Chiesa and moves to half guard
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Edson tries to move to full mount!
Chiesa won't allow him to take this position easily.
Edson misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Chiesa
Edson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chiesa from the side mount!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Edson Barboza looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Michael Chiesa takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Edson tries to escape from the closed guard
Edson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Chiesa
Edson tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chiesa closed his guard around Edson Barboza.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Edson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chiesa's ribs.
Chiesa is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Edson Barboza tries to open Chiesa's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Edson Barboza. Chiesa is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Forehead
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to turn in and scramble out. Edson Barboza timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Michael Chiesa slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chiesa measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chiesa uses his forearms to block the impact!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. 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 Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Edson Barboza
surprises Chiesa!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Edson.
It looks like Chiesa was hit by a bus!
Chiesa has a small cut in his Right cheek
Chiesa studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa shoots for a double leg takedown!
Edson Barboza sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Edson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chiesa with a double overhooks!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Edson Barboza throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Chiesa.
Pulverizing punch to Chiesa's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Edson Barboza launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Chiesa's knee!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Michael Chiesa
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Chiesa doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Edson Barboza embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Chiesa who put distance between them
Brutal-looking high kick from Edson Barboza!
Chiesa dodges!
Edson Barboza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michael Chiesa sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Chiesa locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Edson Barboza slips his head out and ends up in Michael Chiesa's guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Edson is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Edson Barboza!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Edson 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 Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to show some ground skills
Edson uses his strength to keep Edson at a disadvantage
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson Barboza looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Edson
Chiesa tries to escape from the closed guard
Michael Chiesa any adventage in the ground.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Edson
Chiesa tries to escape from closed guard...
Chiesa struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Edson
Chiesa sits over his knees and pushes away Edson's leg!
Michael Chiesa is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to show some ground skills
Edson Barboza put Chiesa in half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Edson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Edson Barboza can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Edson
Chiesa moves on the ground
Michael Chiesa moves to side mount
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Michael Chiesa tries a kimura
Edson breaks the lock.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Michael Chiesa in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chiesa's side.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Edson
Edson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chiesa's ribs.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chiesa's side.
Hard blow to Chiesa's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Edson
Chiesa launches a barrage of elbows over Edson's face!
Edson Barboza blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Edson
Chiesa cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Left cheek
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Edson Barboza, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Michael Chiesa is a bloody mess!
Michael Chiesa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edson Barboza jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Michael Chiesa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chiesa moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edson with a double overhooks!
Edson Barboza and Chiesa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Edson Barboza is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
As the fight continues it seems that Edson Barboza is taking the best of the fight.
Edson moves forward looking for some action
Edson Barboza shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Multiple well placed knees from Edson!
Nice hits to Chiesa's ribs! Brilliant performance from Edson Barboza
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chiesa's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edson launches a few hard punches to Michael Chiesa's ribs!
Michael Chiesa's ribs shows the damage! Edson Barboza is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chiesa doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Edson Barboza embrace and tries to move away...
Edson Barboza pushes Chiesa forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chiesa doesn't stop bleeding.
Edson pushes his opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Chiesa pushes his opponent away and circles towards the center of the cage.
Edson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chiesa's punches
Chiesa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Edson.
Good front kick from Edson!
Chiesa stumbles backwards after that one!
Edson launches a furious low kick!
Chiesa receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza was tooling Michael Chiesa for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Michael Chiesa lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Inside leg kick from Chiesa
that goes awry.
Edson Barboza tries a middle kick
Chiesa blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Edson Barboza moves forward looking for some grappling action
Edson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chiesa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edson Barboza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson circles out and slips free of Michael Chiesa's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Edson Barboza takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Edson steps backwards away from Michael Chiesa. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Chiesa's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Middle kick from Chiesa.
The kick just misses.
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Some counter punches against Michael Chiesa
land while he's on his bicycle.
Terrible one sided match... Chiesa was not ready to fight a fighter of Edson Barboza caliber.
Michael Chiesa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edson decides to launch some tentative punches
Edson Barboza takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
You can see Chiesa's blood making stains in the mat.
Edson tries to grapple
He puts Chiesa in a double underhook!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chiesa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edson tries to take Michael Chiesa down... Chiesa stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Chiesa's jaw!
Michael Chiesa pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Michael Chiesa
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson launches a few hard punches to Michael Chiesa's ribs!
Michael Chiesa's ribs shows the damage! Edson Barboza is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chiesa doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Edson Barboza embrace and tries to move away...
Edson Barboza pushes Chiesa forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Edson takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Chiesa.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Chiesa moves backwards and Edson Barboza is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Chiesa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Michael Chiesa gets sloppy and Edson Barboza tries to take advantage...
Solid kick to the leg from Edson Barboza
that visibly pains Chiesa.
Edson pushes Michael Chiesa and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Edson Barboza, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Edson Barboza fakes a move and moves laterally.
Edson Barboza swings...
hard impact to Chiesa's face!
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Chiesa staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Michael Chiesa is a bloody mess!
Chiesa stumbles backwards staggered and Edson Barboza launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Chiesa is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
This is over! That impact from Edson Barboza has left Chiesa laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Edson Barboza by KO (Punches) at 0:33 Round 4
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 402 s
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 10/15 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 21/32 (66%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 402 s
I do not understand Chiesa. He has been heavily upgraded, and is one of the higher rated fighters in the LW division, and still gets shredded by noobs. (Well, not entirely shredded, he had some good offensive output for a while there, but this just boggles my bloody mind).
Edson Barboza doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Michael Chiesa and Edson Barboza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Edson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Michael Chiesa throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Edson's chin! That stops Edson in his tracks!
Edson throws a lazy kick
Chiesa dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
0:55 Round 1 and Edson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Edson tries to grapple
He puts Chiesa in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Chiesa.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Edson is holding Michael Chiesa's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Edson tries to launch a few punches to Michael Chiesa
Chiesa is able to achieve closed guard and counter Edson Barboza's punches.
Edson misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chiesa uses his forearms to block the impact!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Edson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edson's side.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Edson Barboza looks to posture up and open Michael Chiesa's guard...
Edson Barboza forces Michael Chiesa to open his guard.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Chiesa
Edson tries to move to full mount
Edson's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Edson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Chiesa
Edson Barboza tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chiesa's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Edson Barboza tries to better his position on the ground...
Edson breaks the closed guard of Michael Chiesa and moves to half guard
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Edson tries to move to full mount!
Chiesa won't allow him to take this position easily.
Edson misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Chiesa
Edson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chiesa from the side mount!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Edson Barboza looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Michael Chiesa takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Edson tries to escape from the closed guard
Edson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Chiesa
Edson tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chiesa closed his guard around Edson Barboza.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Edson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chiesa's ribs.
Chiesa is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Edson Barboza tries to open Chiesa's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Edson Barboza. Chiesa is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Forehead
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to turn in and scramble out. Edson Barboza timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Michael Chiesa slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chiesa measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chiesa uses his forearms to block the impact!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. 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 Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Edson Barboza
surprises Chiesa!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Edson.
It looks like Chiesa was hit by a bus!
Chiesa has a small cut in his Right cheek
Chiesa studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa shoots for a double leg takedown!
Edson Barboza sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Edson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chiesa with a double overhooks!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Edson Barboza throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Chiesa.
Pulverizing punch to Chiesa's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Edson Barboza launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Chiesa's knee!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Michael Chiesa
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Chiesa doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Edson Barboza embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Chiesa who put distance between them
Brutal-looking high kick from Edson Barboza!
Chiesa dodges!
Edson Barboza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michael Chiesa sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Chiesa locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Edson Barboza slips his head out and ends up in Michael Chiesa's guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Edson is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Edson Barboza!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Chiesa
Edson 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 Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to show some ground skills
Edson uses his strength to keep Edson at a disadvantage
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson Barboza looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Edson
Chiesa tries to escape from the closed guard
Michael Chiesa any adventage in the ground.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Edson
Chiesa tries to escape from closed guard...
Chiesa struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Edson
Chiesa sits over his knees and pushes away Edson's leg!
Michael Chiesa is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to show some ground skills
Edson Barboza put Chiesa in half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Edson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Edson Barboza can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Edson
Chiesa moves on the ground
Michael Chiesa moves to side mount
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Michael Chiesa tries a kimura
Edson breaks the lock.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Michael Chiesa in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chiesa's side.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Edson
Edson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chiesa's ribs.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chiesa's side.
Hard blow to Chiesa's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Edson
Chiesa launches a barrage of elbows over Edson's face!
Edson Barboza blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Edson
Chiesa cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Left cheek
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Edson Barboza, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Michael Chiesa is a bloody mess!
Michael Chiesa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edson Barboza jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Michael Chiesa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chiesa moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edson with a double overhooks!
Edson Barboza and Chiesa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Edson Barboza is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
As the fight continues it seems that Edson Barboza is taking the best of the fight.
Edson moves forward looking for some action
Edson Barboza shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Multiple well placed knees from Edson!
Nice hits to Chiesa's ribs! Brilliant performance from Edson Barboza
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chiesa's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edson launches a few hard punches to Michael Chiesa's ribs!
Michael Chiesa's ribs shows the damage! Edson Barboza is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chiesa doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Edson Barboza embrace and tries to move away...
Edson Barboza pushes Chiesa forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chiesa doesn't stop bleeding.
Edson pushes his opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Chiesa pushes his opponent away and circles towards the center of the cage.
Edson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chiesa's punches
Chiesa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Edson.
Good front kick from Edson!
Chiesa stumbles backwards after that one!
Edson launches a furious low kick!
Chiesa receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza was tooling Michael Chiesa for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Michael Chiesa lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Inside leg kick from Chiesa
that goes awry.
Edson Barboza tries a middle kick
Chiesa blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Edson Barboza moves forward looking for some grappling action
Edson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chiesa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edson Barboza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson circles out and slips free of Michael Chiesa's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Edson Barboza takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Edson steps backwards away from Michael Chiesa. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Chiesa's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Middle kick from Chiesa.
The kick just misses.
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Some counter punches against Michael Chiesa
land while he's on his bicycle.
Terrible one sided match... Chiesa was not ready to fight a fighter of Edson Barboza caliber.
Michael Chiesa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edson decides to launch some tentative punches
Edson Barboza takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
You can see Chiesa's blood making stains in the mat.
Edson tries to grapple
He puts Chiesa in a double underhook!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chiesa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edson tries to take Michael Chiesa down... Chiesa stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Chiesa's jaw!
Michael Chiesa pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Michael Chiesa
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson launches a few hard punches to Michael Chiesa's ribs!
Michael Chiesa's ribs shows the damage! Edson Barboza is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chiesa doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Edson Barboza embrace and tries to move away...
Edson Barboza pushes Chiesa forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Edson takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Chiesa.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Chiesa moves backwards and Edson Barboza is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Chiesa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Michael Chiesa gets sloppy and Edson Barboza tries to take advantage...
Solid kick to the leg from Edson Barboza
that visibly pains Chiesa.
Edson pushes Michael Chiesa and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Edson Barboza, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Edson Barboza fakes a move and moves laterally.
Edson Barboza swings...
hard impact to Chiesa's face!
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Chiesa staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Michael Chiesa is a bloody mess!
Chiesa stumbles backwards staggered and Edson Barboza launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Chiesa is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
This is over! That impact from Edson Barboza has left Chiesa laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Edson Barboza by KO (Punches) at 0:33 Round 4
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 402 s
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 10/15 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 21/32 (66%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 402 s
I do not understand Chiesa. He has been heavily upgraded, and is one of the higher rated fighters in the LW division, and still gets shredded by noobs. (Well, not entirely shredded, he had some good offensive output for a while there, but this just boggles my bloody mind).
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!