Post by The Sandmen on Jul 9, 2015 13:35:32 GMT -5
Edson Barboza looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Takanori Gomi looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Edson Barboza
that forces Gomi to try and defend better.
Edson Barboza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gomi goes down.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Gomi
Edson breaths deeply while on the ground
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi 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.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi 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.
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson moves on the ground
Edson Barboza moves to side mount
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
As the fight continues it seems that Takanori Gomi is taking the best of the fight.
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
1:12 Round 1 and Edson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Edson sits over his knees and pushes away Gomi's leg!
Gomi closes his legs around Edson Barboza's leg. Edson is not able to move away now!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Edson Barboza fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gomi's face!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Edson breaths deeply while on the ground
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Edson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Takanori Gomi is not able to stop Gomi ground skills and Edson Barboza moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi 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 side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around Edson
He succeeds!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gomi
Edson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Edson Barboza fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Edson Barboza tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Edson Barboza manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Edson Barboza hooks Gomi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Takanori Gomi manages to kick Edson away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Edson Barboza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi 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 half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Edson tries to open up Gomi with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Gomi is trying to block them with his hands...
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi tries to close the guard.
Gomi put Edson Barboza in closed guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gomi
Edson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Edson Barboza fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi 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.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Takanori Gomi's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Not a desiderable position that Edson is in now. Takanori Gomi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gomi 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 half guard over Gomi
Edson Barboza 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 Gomi's moves.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Edson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Edson Barboza. 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulverizing punch to Edson's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Nose
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Edson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gomi can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A furious flurry of punches from Takanori Gomi
puts Edson in a world of hurt!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
0:28 Round 2 and Gomi is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Takanori Gomi chases Edson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Edson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Edson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edson has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza tries a middle kick
Takanori Gomi blocks and steps away.
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Takanori Gomi to fight back!
Takanori Gomi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Gomi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gomi tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Edson
Takanori Gomi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gomi drills Edson Barboza's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Edson has a small cut in his Nose
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Edson
Gomi is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Edson Barboza, who is barely covering up!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza 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 Gomi's moves.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza is a bloody mess!
Edson Barboza 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 Gomi's moves.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Edson
Gomi launches a barrage of elbows over Edson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edson doesn't fight back!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Edson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Takanori Gomi work his BJJ game.
Gomi tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Edson
Gomi launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Edson is covering himself! Gomi tries to force the situation and Edson clumsily gives his back!
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson
Takanori Gomi moves to better his position on the ground...
Takanori Gomi viciously slams hammer blows to Edson's face!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson
Gomi launches a barrage of elbows over Edson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edson doesn't fight back!
Edson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson
Terrible one sided match... Edson was not ready to fight a fighter of Takanori Gomi caliber.
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Gomi's cheek from the guard.
Takanori Gomi uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson
Edson Barboza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edson has Gomi controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Gomi is unable to move under Edson control.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gomi leans back...
He clobbers Edson Barboza's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Edson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edson Barboza seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Takanori Gomi!
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson
Edson has given his back to Takanori Gomi who is trying to get one hook in!
Takanori Gomi has one hook in!
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson with one hook in
Edson tries to stand up!
Gomi doesn't allow him!
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson with one hook in
Gomi has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Edson.
Nicely done! Gomi now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson with two hooks in
Gomi tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Edson!
Gomi has one of his arm over Edson Barboza's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson with two hooks in
Edson doesn't stop bleeding.
Takanori Gomi storms over Edson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gomi doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Edson's face with his elbows!
Edson's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson with two hooks in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Takanori Gomi can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gomi launches a barrage of elbows over Edson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edson doesn't fight back!
Takanori Gomi turns out the lights for Edson! What an astonishing KO by Gomi!
Edson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Takanori Gomi by KO (Elbows) at 3:51 Round 2
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/11 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 441 s
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/46 (61%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 441 s
Barboza was doing really well until the end of the 1st round, when Gomi rocked him with a SOLID punch. That hurt. Then he was still kinda rocked in the 2nd when Gomi took over completely.
Takanori Gomi looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Edson Barboza
that forces Gomi to try and defend better.
Edson Barboza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gomi goes down.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Gomi
Edson breaths deeply while on the ground
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi 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.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi 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.
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson moves on the ground
Edson Barboza moves to side mount
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
As the fight continues it seems that Takanori Gomi is taking the best of the fight.
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
1:12 Round 1 and Edson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Edson sits over his knees and pushes away Gomi's leg!
Gomi closes his legs around Edson Barboza's leg. Edson is not able to move away now!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Edson Barboza fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gomi's face!
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Edson breaths deeply while on the ground
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Edson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Takanori Gomi is not able to stop Gomi ground skills and Edson Barboza moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi 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 side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around Edson
He succeeds!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gomi
Edson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Edson Barboza fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Edson Barboza tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Edson Barboza manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Edson Barboza hooks Gomi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Takanori Gomi manages to kick Edson away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Edson Barboza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi 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 half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Edson tries to open up Gomi with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Gomi is trying to block them with his hands...
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi tries to close the guard.
Gomi put Edson Barboza in closed guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gomi
Edson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Edson Barboza fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi 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.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Takanori Gomi's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Not a desiderable position that Edson is in now. Takanori Gomi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gomi 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 half guard over Gomi
Edson Barboza 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 Gomi's moves.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gomi
Edson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Edson Barboza. 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulverizing punch to Edson's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Nose
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Edson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gomi can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A furious flurry of punches from Takanori Gomi
puts Edson in a world of hurt!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
0:28 Round 2 and Gomi is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Takanori Gomi chases Edson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Edson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Edson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edson has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza tries a middle kick
Takanori Gomi blocks and steps away.
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Takanori Gomi to fight back!
Takanori Gomi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Gomi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gomi tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Edson
Takanori Gomi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gomi drills Edson Barboza's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Edson has a small cut in his Nose
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Edson
Gomi is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Edson Barboza, who is barely covering up!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza 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 Gomi's moves.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza is a bloody mess!
Edson Barboza 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 Gomi's moves.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Edson
Gomi launches a barrage of elbows over Edson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edson doesn't fight back!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Edson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Takanori Gomi work his BJJ game.
Gomi tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Edson
Gomi launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Edson is covering himself! Gomi tries to force the situation and Edson clumsily gives his back!
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson
Takanori Gomi moves to better his position on the ground...
Takanori Gomi viciously slams hammer blows to Edson's face!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson
Gomi launches a barrage of elbows over Edson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edson doesn't fight back!
Edson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson
Terrible one sided match... Edson was not ready to fight a fighter of Takanori Gomi caliber.
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Gomi's cheek from the guard.
Takanori Gomi uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson
Edson Barboza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edson has Gomi controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Gomi is unable to move under Edson control.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gomi leans back...
He clobbers Edson Barboza's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Edson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edson Barboza seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Takanori Gomi!
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson
Edson has given his back to Takanori Gomi who is trying to get one hook in!
Takanori Gomi has one hook in!
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson with one hook in
Edson tries to stand up!
Gomi doesn't allow him!
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson with one hook in
Gomi has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Edson.
Nicely done! Gomi now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson with two hooks in
Gomi tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Edson!
Gomi has one of his arm over Edson Barboza's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson with two hooks in
Edson doesn't stop bleeding.
Takanori Gomi storms over Edson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gomi doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Edson's face with his elbows!
Edson's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gomi is in rear mount over Edson with two hooks in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Takanori Gomi can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gomi launches a barrage of elbows over Edson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Edson doesn't fight back!
Takanori Gomi turns out the lights for Edson! What an astonishing KO by Gomi!
Edson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Takanori Gomi by KO (Elbows) at 3:51 Round 2
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/11 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 441 s
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/46 (61%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 441 s
Barboza was doing really well until the end of the 1st round, when Gomi rocked him with a SOLID punch. That hurt. Then he was still kinda rocked in the 2nd when Gomi took over completely.
Good on Gomi though, I guess. 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!