Post by The Sandmen on May 29, 2015 8:38:56 GMT -5
Miguel Torres is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Edson Barboza shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Torres is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Edson Barboza leans forwards and tries to grapple with Torres
Edson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Edson Barboza embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Torres who put distance between them
Edson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Miguel Torres's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Nice punch by Edson Barboza
that nearly tags Torres.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Torres and Edson circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Edson!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Chin
Incredible haymaker from Edson Barboza!
It misses by a mile.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Superb haymaker by Torres
Edson manages to move aside
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Miguel Torres!
You can see Edson Barboza's head being snapped backwards!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Pulverizing punch to Edson's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Edson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Edson Barboza's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Edson Barboza's guard...
Edson doesn't want to free his opponent and Torres continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miguel Torres fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Miguel Torres pushes Edson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Torres who is in full mount! Edson is in trouble now!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Miguel Torres throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Edson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Torres catch Edson Barboza's left arm and tries a kimura
Edson Barboza holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Miguel Torres isolates Edson Barboza's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Edson's eyes...
Edson Barboza is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Terrible one sided match... Edson was not ready to fight a fighter of Miguel Torres caliber.
Miguel Torres tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Edson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Torres catch Edson Barboza's left arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Edson Barboza holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Torres fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Edson Barboza's arm and tries an armbar!
Edson holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Edson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Miguel Torres.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Edson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Torres tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Brutal-looking high kick from Edson Barboza!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Edson launches a furious low kick!
Torres blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Miguel Torres!
Edson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Torres showing excellent timing, blasts Edson Barboza with a right hand.
Edson steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Incredible high kick!
Edson deflects and sidesteps.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Edson!
Some big punches are landing!
Edson Barboza launches a body shot
Torres dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Miguel Torres and Edson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miguel Torres is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Edson Barboza's punches
Torres is on the receiving end of a great combo by Edson.
Nice punches from Edson Barboza.
Even nicer blocks from Torres.
Torres moves forward looking for some action
Miguel Torres shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Miguel Torres.
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Round 2
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Edson Barboza circles around Torres
Bone shattering straight right hand from Edson Barboza!
Torres ducks under...
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Torres launches a furious low kick!
Edson Barboza blocks
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Edson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Torres with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
As the fight continues it seems that Miguel Torres is taking the best of the fight.
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza is cooling the fight on the ground
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Torres blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Edson's guard.
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres pushes Edson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Torres who is in full mount! Edson is in trouble now!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Torres shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Miguel Torres rolls Edson Barboza to his stomach and takes his back!
Torres is in rear mount over Edson
1:24 Round 2 and Torres is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Edson has given his back to Miguel Torres who is trying to get one hook in!
Miguel Torres has one hook in!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Torres is in rear mount over Edson with one hook in
Miguel Torres tries to get his arm under Edson Barboza's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Edson Barboza's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Edson Barboza easily defends the attempt.
Torres is in rear mount over Edson with one hook in
Edson is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Torres tries to use some of his tricky moves but Torres's is smart enough to counter him.
Torres is in rear mount over Edson with one hook in
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Edson Barboza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres won't budge, forcing Edson to pull guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Miguel Torres isolates Edson Barboza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Crippling lock!
That armbar looks tight...
Edson struggles to free himself
Edson Barboza manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
Torres moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Edson's eyes...
That armbar from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
Edson struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
Edson's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Edson struggles to free himself
Edson Barboza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Torres goes to the body...
He punishes Edson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Edson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Several good body shots
land on Edson.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Torres launches a furious low kick!
Edson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Edson Barboza takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Edson Barboza can't prevent his opponent from passing. Torres looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Torres tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Miguel Torres has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Edson Barboza tries to turn into his oponent...
Miguel Torres tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Edson scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Torres!
Nice move by Edson who clinches and pushes Torres against the cage
Edson Barboza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Torres is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres struggles and launches a few punches to Edson's head
Those punches are hitting! Edson covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson tries a flying knee towards Miguel Torres's chest
what a move the impact sents Torres to the fence
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Edson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Torres with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Edson is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Edson Barboza paws at Torres.
Torres answers with solid punches!
Nice punches from Edson Barboza.
Even nicer blocks from Torres.
Edson launches a stiff jab!
Torres ducks that one.
Edson misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Miguel Torres
Good shot! Edson has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Edson followed by a hard jab
Miguel Torres stumbles back.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Edson pushes Miguel Torres and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Miguel Torres goes with a looping right hand while Edson Barboza jumps back and jabs
Torres seems staggered and Edson Barboza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Torres has a small cut in his Right eye
The two exchange wildly
Edson is connecting with a few punches
Several good body shots
land on Edson.
Hard blow to Edson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Nice punch by Miguel Torres
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Miguel Torres!
Edson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Right cheek
A high kick from Edson Barboza
glances off Torres.
Nice punch by Edson Barboza
that nearly tags Torres.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
Edson seems staggered and Miguel Torres runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Good movement from Torres
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Torres steps backwards away from Edson Barboza. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Some counter punches against Miguel Torres
land while he's on his bicycle.
Superb haymaker by Torres
that lands on Edson's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Edson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Edson Barboza's cheek! Edson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Left cheek
Torres is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Torres launches a kick to Edson's thigh
Loud pop!
Torres is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Torres launches a kick to Edson's thigh
Loud pop!
Torres is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Torres launches a kick to Edson's thigh
Loud pop!
Edson hyper-extended his left leg
Torres is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres decides to jump inside Edson's guard.
Edson didn't see that coming. Torres is in open guard over Edson now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Torres, who walks calmly to his corner.
The cutman is working on Torres's face.
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Round 4
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Several good body shots
land on Edson.
Torres launches a furious low kick!
Edson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Edson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Miguel Torres moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Edson Barboza seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Miguel Torres!
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Edson Barboza's punches
Edson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Torres.
Edson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Left cheek
That punishment by Miguel Torres has left Edson staggered! Miguel Torres should try push forward now and finish this!
Torres wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Torres moves forward and holds Edson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson is launching some bone breaking punches to Torres's ribs while in the clinch.
Torres blocks.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres tries to take Edson Barboza down... Edson stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Edson's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres tries to take Edson Barboza down... Edson stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Edson's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Edson's blood making stains in the mat.
Edson tries to take Miguel Torres down... Torres stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
Miguel Torres dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Miguel Torres attempts to cut off Edson with punches
Edson reels from the strikes.
That punishment by Miguel Torres has left Edson staggered! Miguel Torres should try push forward now and finish this!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miguel Torres runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Edson Barboza who almost cannot stand!
One after another Miguel Torres is punishing Edson! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
That brutal impact left Edson laid out on the mat! Miguel Torres's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Winner is Miguel Torres by KO (Punches) at 2:00 Round 4
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 57/73 (78%)
Kicks 6/8 (75%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 288 s
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 25/52 (48%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 1/8 (12%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 329 s
Barboza stuck around for a round or more longer than he should have, after Torres took over the fight around the 3rd round.
Edson Barboza shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Torres is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Edson Barboza leans forwards and tries to grapple with Torres
Edson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Edson Barboza embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Torres who put distance between them
Edson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Miguel Torres's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Nice punch by Edson Barboza
that nearly tags Torres.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Torres and Edson circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Edson!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Chin
Incredible haymaker from Edson Barboza!
It misses by a mile.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Superb haymaker by Torres
Edson manages to move aside
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Miguel Torres!
You can see Edson Barboza's head being snapped backwards!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Pulverizing punch to Edson's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Edson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Edson Barboza's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Edson Barboza's guard...
Edson doesn't want to free his opponent and Torres continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miguel Torres fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Miguel Torres pushes Edson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Torres who is in full mount! Edson is in trouble now!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Miguel Torres throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Edson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Torres catch Edson Barboza's left arm and tries a kimura
Edson Barboza holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Miguel Torres isolates Edson Barboza's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Edson's eyes...
Edson Barboza is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Terrible one sided match... Edson was not ready to fight a fighter of Miguel Torres caliber.
Miguel Torres tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Edson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Torres catch Edson Barboza's left arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Edson Barboza holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Torres fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Edson Barboza's arm and tries an armbar!
Edson holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Edson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Miguel Torres.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Edson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Torres tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Brutal-looking high kick from Edson Barboza!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Edson launches a furious low kick!
Torres blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Miguel Torres!
Edson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Torres showing excellent timing, blasts Edson Barboza with a right hand.
Edson steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Incredible high kick!
Edson deflects and sidesteps.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Edson!
Some big punches are landing!
Edson Barboza launches a body shot
Torres dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Miguel Torres and Edson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miguel Torres is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Edson Barboza's punches
Torres is on the receiving end of a great combo by Edson.
Nice punches from Edson Barboza.
Even nicer blocks from Torres.
Torres moves forward looking for some action
Miguel Torres shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Miguel Torres.
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Round 2
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Edson Barboza circles around Torres
Bone shattering straight right hand from Edson Barboza!
Torres ducks under...
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Torres launches a furious low kick!
Edson Barboza blocks
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Edson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Torres with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
As the fight continues it seems that Miguel Torres is taking the best of the fight.
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza is cooling the fight on the ground
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Torres blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Edson's guard.
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres pushes Edson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Torres who is in full mount! Edson is in trouble now!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Torres shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Miguel Torres rolls Edson Barboza to his stomach and takes his back!
Torres is in rear mount over Edson
1:24 Round 2 and Torres is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Edson has given his back to Miguel Torres who is trying to get one hook in!
Miguel Torres has one hook in!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Torres is in rear mount over Edson with one hook in
Miguel Torres tries to get his arm under Edson Barboza's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Edson Barboza's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Edson Barboza easily defends the attempt.
Torres is in rear mount over Edson with one hook in
Edson is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Torres tries to use some of his tricky moves but Torres's is smart enough to counter him.
Torres is in rear mount over Edson with one hook in
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Edson Barboza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres won't budge, forcing Edson to pull guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Miguel Torres isolates Edson Barboza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Crippling lock!
That armbar looks tight...
Edson struggles to free himself
Edson Barboza manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Torres
Torres moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Edson's eyes...
That armbar from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
Edson struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
Edson's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Edson struggles to free himself
Edson Barboza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Torres goes to the body...
He punishes Edson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Edson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Several good body shots
land on Edson.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Torres launches a furious low kick!
Edson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Edson Barboza takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Edson measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Edson
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Edson Barboza can't prevent his opponent from passing. Torres looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Edson
Torres tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Miguel Torres has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Edson Barboza tries to turn into his oponent...
Miguel Torres tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Edson scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Torres!
Nice move by Edson who clinches and pushes Torres against the cage
Edson Barboza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Torres is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres struggles and launches a few punches to Edson's head
Those punches are hitting! Edson covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson tries a flying knee towards Miguel Torres's chest
what a move the impact sents Torres to the fence
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Edson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Torres with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Edson is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Edson Barboza paws at Torres.
Torres answers with solid punches!
Nice punches from Edson Barboza.
Even nicer blocks from Torres.
Edson launches a stiff jab!
Torres ducks that one.
Edson misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Miguel Torres
Good shot! Edson has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Edson followed by a hard jab
Miguel Torres stumbles back.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Edson pushes Miguel Torres and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Miguel Torres goes with a looping right hand while Edson Barboza jumps back and jabs
Torres seems staggered and Edson Barboza runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Torres has a small cut in his Right eye
The two exchange wildly
Edson is connecting with a few punches
Several good body shots
land on Edson.
Hard blow to Edson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Nice punch by Miguel Torres
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Miguel Torres!
Edson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Right cheek
A high kick from Edson Barboza
glances off Torres.
Nice punch by Edson Barboza
that nearly tags Torres.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
Edson seems staggered and Miguel Torres runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Good movement from Torres
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Torres steps backwards away from Edson Barboza. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Some counter punches against Miguel Torres
land while he's on his bicycle.
Superb haymaker by Torres
that lands on Edson's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Edson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Edson Barboza's cheek! Edson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Left cheek
Torres is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Torres launches a kick to Edson's thigh
Loud pop!
Torres is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Torres launches a kick to Edson's thigh
Loud pop!
Torres is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Torres launches a kick to Edson's thigh
Loud pop!
Edson hyper-extended his left leg
Torres is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres decides to jump inside Edson's guard.
Edson didn't see that coming. Torres is in open guard over Edson now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Torres, who walks calmly to his corner.
The cutman is working on Torres's face.
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Round 4
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Several good body shots
land on Edson.
Torres launches a furious low kick!
Edson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Edson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Miguel Torres moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Edson Barboza seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Miguel Torres!
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Edson Barboza's punches
Edson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Torres.
Edson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Left cheek
That punishment by Miguel Torres has left Edson staggered! Miguel Torres should try push forward now and finish this!
Torres wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Torres moves forward and holds Edson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson is launching some bone breaking punches to Torres's ribs while in the clinch.
Torres blocks.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres tries to take Edson Barboza down... Edson stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Edson's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres tries to take Edson Barboza down... Edson stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Edson's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Edson's blood making stains in the mat.
Edson tries to take Miguel Torres down... Torres stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
Miguel Torres dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Miguel Torres attempts to cut off Edson with punches
Edson reels from the strikes.
That punishment by Miguel Torres has left Edson staggered! Miguel Torres should try push forward now and finish this!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miguel Torres runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Edson Barboza who almost cannot stand!
One after another Miguel Torres is punishing Edson! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
That brutal impact left Edson laid out on the mat! Miguel Torres's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Winner is Miguel Torres by KO (Punches) at 2:00 Round 4
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 57/73 (78%)
Kicks 6/8 (75%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 288 s
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 25/52 (48%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 1/8 (12%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 329 s
Barboza stuck around for a round or more longer than he should have, after Torres took over the fight around the 3rd round.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!