Post by The Sandmen on Mar 28, 2015 17:18:21 GMT -5
Frankie Edgar looks very relaxed.
Kenny Florian 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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Edgar is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Frankie Edgar looks to pass to mount...
Edgar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kenny Florian.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
KenFlo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Frankie Edgar tries to open KenFlo's guard...
KenFlo breaks the lock and covers himself from Edgar's punches
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Edgar moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over KenFlo
Frankie Edgar seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Edgar tries to get a side mount...
KenFlo wraps his leg around Frankie Edgar leg and prevents him from moving.
Edgar misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
KenFlo tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Edgar
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Frankie Edgar and moves to half guard
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Kenny Florian looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Kenny Florian slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
KenFlo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kenny Florian controls the situation despite Frankie Edgar efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Edgar struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
Frankie Edgar is in KenFlo open guard now
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Frankie Edgar storms over KenFlo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again KenFlo's face with his elbows!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Edgar blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass KenFlo's guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over KenFlo
Frankie Edgar is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to KenFlo's face!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Edgar blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass KenFlo's guard.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frankie Edgar hovers above KenFlo
Kenny Florian stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian 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
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of KenFlo's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frankie Edgar!
KenFlo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
KenFlo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frankie Edgar was tooling Kenny Florian for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kenny Florian lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Frankie Edgar launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
KenFlo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kenny Florian's cheek! KenFlo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Edgar is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar steps back and allows KenFlo to get back to his feet.
Kenny Florian is on his feet again.
Frankie Edgar has found an opening in the defense of KenFlo, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! KenFlo is wobbling!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on KenFlo.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Edgar.
Kenny Florian's reflexes save him!
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Frankie Edgar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
Hard blow to Edgar's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting KenFlo's ribs.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to KenFlo's ribs.
That hit KenFlo who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Edgar.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Edgar is connecting with a few punches
Kenny Florian circles around Edgar
KenFlo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Edgar doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Edgar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! KenFlo's being punished here!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Edgar tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian closed his guard around Frankie Edgar.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Frankie Edgar storms over KenFlo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Kenny Florian blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Edgar misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Frankie Edgar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up KenFlo's face with those brutal elbows! KenFlo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Edgar is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian 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 KenFlo
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! Frankie Edgar slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frankie Edgar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Edgar into his guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo 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 closed guard over KenFlo
Edgar is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Kenny Florian in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Kenny Florian tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Edgar is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
Terrible one sided match... KenFlo was not ready to fight a fighter of Frankie Edgar caliber.
Body kick by Frankie Edgar...
just grazes his opponent.
Kenny Florian throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Edgar's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edgar has a small cut in his Right eye
Kenny Florian tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar goes down.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Edgar
KenFlo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Kenny Florian in closed guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Edgar
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Frankie Edgar and moves to half guard
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to turn in and scramble out. Kenny Florian timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Frankie Edgar slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Frankie Edgar.
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Round 3
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KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edgar sprawls and remains on his feet.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edgar with a double overhooks!
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Edgar moves on the ground
Frankie Edgar moves to side mount
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Kenny Florian, who is barely covering up!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over KenFlo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if KenFlo doesn't fight back!
KenFlo's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Edgar tries to move to full mount
Edgar succeeds
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Edgar fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kenny Florian's arm and tries an armbar!
KenFlo holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks KenFlo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frankie Edgar.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
KenFlo tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to show some ground skills
Frankie Edgar put KenFlo in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but Frankie Edgar sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Edgar
Kenny Florian has seen better days.
Kenny Florian 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
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Incredible high kick!
KenFlo deflects and sidesteps.
Edgar misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian swings...
...no good.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Edgar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! KenFlo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Deep breaths from Kenny Florian who tries a hammer punch to Edgar's ribs.
That hit Edgar who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Edgar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as KenFlo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The two exchange wildly
Edgar is connecting with a few punches
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Edgar moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
KenFlo misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edgar fires a barrage of punches at KenFlo's head!
This is bad! Edgar is just pounding on Kenny Florian's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
KenFlo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Chin
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over KenFlo
Edgar tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Edgar is the winner of this round.
The cutman is working on KenFlo's face.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian 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 KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Edgar is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Frankie Edgar tries to open KenFlo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frankie Edgar. KenFlo is unable to cover himself now!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Edgar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! KenFlo's being punished here!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Frankie Edgar aggressively and repeatedly punches KenFlo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Edgar is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
KenFlo's Chin is beginning to swell
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Edgar 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) is cheering him!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Frankie Edgar storms over KenFlo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again KenFlo's face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Frankie Edgar has left KenFlo laying flat on the mat!
KenFlo's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Frankie Edgar by KO (Elbows) at 1:39 Round 4
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 53/88 (60%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 737 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 1/8 (12%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 3/9 (33%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 748 s
Edgar.
Kenny Florian 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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Edgar is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Frankie Edgar looks to pass to mount...
Edgar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kenny Florian.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
KenFlo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Frankie Edgar tries to open KenFlo's guard...
KenFlo breaks the lock and covers himself from Edgar's punches
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Edgar moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over KenFlo
Frankie Edgar seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Edgar tries to get a side mount...
KenFlo wraps his leg around Frankie Edgar leg and prevents him from moving.
Edgar misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
KenFlo tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Edgar
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Frankie Edgar and moves to half guard
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Kenny Florian looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Kenny Florian slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
KenFlo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kenny Florian controls the situation despite Frankie Edgar efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Edgar struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
Frankie Edgar is in KenFlo open guard now
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Frankie Edgar storms over KenFlo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again KenFlo's face with his elbows!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Edgar blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass KenFlo's guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over KenFlo
Frankie Edgar is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to KenFlo's face!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Edgar blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass KenFlo's guard.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frankie Edgar hovers above KenFlo
Kenny Florian stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian 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
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of KenFlo's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frankie Edgar!
KenFlo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
KenFlo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frankie Edgar was tooling Kenny Florian for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kenny Florian lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Frankie Edgar launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
KenFlo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kenny Florian's cheek! KenFlo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Edgar is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar steps back and allows KenFlo to get back to his feet.
Kenny Florian is on his feet again.
Frankie Edgar has found an opening in the defense of KenFlo, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! KenFlo is wobbling!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on KenFlo.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Edgar.
Kenny Florian's reflexes save him!
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Frankie Edgar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
Hard blow to Edgar's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting KenFlo's ribs.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to KenFlo's ribs.
That hit KenFlo who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Edgar.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Edgar is connecting with a few punches
Kenny Florian circles around Edgar
KenFlo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Edgar doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Edgar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! KenFlo's being punished here!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Edgar tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian closed his guard around Frankie Edgar.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Frankie Edgar storms over KenFlo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Kenny Florian blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Edgar misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Frankie Edgar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up KenFlo's face with those brutal elbows! KenFlo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Edgar is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian 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 KenFlo
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! Frankie Edgar slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frankie Edgar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Edgar into his guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo 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 closed guard over KenFlo
Edgar is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Kenny Florian in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Kenny Florian tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Edgar is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
Terrible one sided match... KenFlo was not ready to fight a fighter of Frankie Edgar caliber.
Body kick by Frankie Edgar...
just grazes his opponent.
Kenny Florian throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Edgar's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edgar has a small cut in his Right eye
Kenny Florian tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar goes down.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Edgar
KenFlo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Kenny Florian in closed guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Edgar
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Frankie Edgar and moves to half guard
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to turn in and scramble out. Kenny Florian timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Frankie Edgar slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because KenFlo tries to cover his face,
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Frankie Edgar.
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Round 3
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KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edgar sprawls and remains on his feet.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edgar with a double overhooks!
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Edgar moves on the ground
Frankie Edgar moves to side mount
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Kenny Florian, who is barely covering up!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over KenFlo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if KenFlo doesn't fight back!
KenFlo's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Edgar tries to move to full mount
Edgar succeeds
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Edgar fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kenny Florian's arm and tries an armbar!
KenFlo holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks KenFlo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frankie Edgar.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
KenFlo tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to show some ground skills
Frankie Edgar put KenFlo in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but Frankie Edgar sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Edgar
Kenny Florian has seen better days.
Kenny Florian 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
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Incredible high kick!
KenFlo deflects and sidesteps.
Edgar misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian swings...
...no good.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Edgar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! KenFlo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Deep breaths from Kenny Florian who tries a hammer punch to Edgar's ribs.
That hit Edgar who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Edgar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as KenFlo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The two exchange wildly
Edgar is connecting with a few punches
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Edgar moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
KenFlo misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edgar fires a barrage of punches at KenFlo's head!
This is bad! Edgar is just pounding on Kenny Florian's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
KenFlo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Chin
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over KenFlo
Edgar tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Edgar is the winner of this round.
The cutman is working on KenFlo's face.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian 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 KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Edgar is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Frankie Edgar tries to open KenFlo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frankie Edgar. KenFlo is unable to cover himself now!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Edgar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! KenFlo's being punished here!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Frankie Edgar aggressively and repeatedly punches KenFlo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Edgar is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
KenFlo's Chin is beginning to swell
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over KenFlo
Edgar 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) is cheering him!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Frankie Edgar storms over KenFlo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again KenFlo's face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Frankie Edgar has left KenFlo laying flat on the mat!
KenFlo's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Frankie Edgar by KO (Elbows) at 1:39 Round 4
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 53/88 (60%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 737 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 1/8 (12%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 3/9 (33%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 748 s
Edgar.
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!