Post by The Sandmen on Nov 12, 2015 10:34:09 GMT -5
Edson Barboza doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Kid Yamamoto is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Brutal-looking high kick from Edson Barboza!
Kid dodges!
Kid tries to grapple
Edson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Nice punch by Edson Barboza
that nearly tags Kid.
Edson Barboza launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kid blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kid Yamamoto's cheek! Kid stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Edson is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Edson launches a kick to Kid's thigh
Loud pop!
Edson is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Edson launches a kick to Kid's thigh
Loud pop!
Edson is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Edson looks to be in very good shape.
Edson Barboza steps back and allows Kid to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Kid Yamamoto is standing now.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Kid Yamamoto
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Edson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kid Yamamoto embrace and tries to move away...
Kid Yamamoto pushes Edson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Kid Yamamoto tries to take advantage...
Kid pushes off of Edson Barboza and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Edson stumbles backwards but Kid Yamamoto chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson struggles and launches a few punches to Kid's head
Those punches are hitting! Kid covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kid tries to take Edson Barboza down... Edson stumbles backwards and Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches...
Edson Barboza dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Kid is swinging for the fences!
Edson backpedals and creates space. Kid Yamamoto is asking him if he is going to fight!
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson Barboza chases Kid and launches a few perfect strikes
Kid ducks backwards and avoids them.
Kid Yamamoto and Edson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brutal combination from Edson Barboza!
Kid is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Kid moves forward looking for some action
Edson Barboza doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Kid stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Edson Barboza is coming in again!
Solid low kick from Kid Yamamoto.
Edson deflects it.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza is opening up on Kid and raining down combinations!
Kid doesn't look worried as he defends.
Edson Barboza throws a looping right hand...
Kid moves aside and dodges.
Kid moves forward looking for some action
Kid Yamamoto shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Kid grab one of Edson Barboza's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Edson done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Kid grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Edson struggles... Kid Yamamoto is unable to take him down
Kid misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson Barboza charges at Kid throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Kid is rocked!
Kid Yamamoto takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kid and Edson circle around the center of the cage.
Kid wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Edson doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Edson Barboza jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Crushing shot! Kid's mouthpiece flies out of his mouth
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kid Yamamoto can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 2
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Edson steps forward
Kid feints.
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Kid stops that one with his ribs!
Edson Barboza leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kid
Edson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson struggles and launches a few punches to Kid's head
Nothing from this... Edson Barboza seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Once Edson is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Edson gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Kid Yamamoto doesn't let Edson Barboza get in on his legs.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza slightly pushes Kid into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kid Yamamoto attempts a sweep single...
Edson Barboza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Edson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Edson moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Kid!
Nice move by Edson who clinches and pushes Kid against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kid takes a break to breathe while holding Edson Barboza.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Kid Yamamoto jumps back and jabs
Edson seems staggered and Kid Yamamoto runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kid Yamamoto launches a body shot
Edson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kid Yamamoto fakes a punch and launches himself over Edson!
Nice move by Kid who clinches and pushes Edson against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza pushes away Kid trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kid doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Edson Barboza
Kid Yamamoto tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Kid's face but his move was blocked
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Edson decides to launch some tentative punches
Kid Yamamoto takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edson has a small cut in his Right eye
Edson Barboza jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Crushing shot! Kid's mouthpiece flies out of his mouth
Kid's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Mouth
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Kid moves backwards and Edson Barboza is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Not a desiderable position that Kid is in now. Edson Barboza is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Edson Barboza tries a high kick!
Kid blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Kid tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kid Yamamoto jabs at Edson
to no visible effect.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Kid grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Terrible one sided match... Kid was not ready to fight a fighter of Edson Barboza caliber.
Kid 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 Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) is cheering him!
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid Yamamoto throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Edson's face with those brutal elbows! Edson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Edson Barboza
Blocked by Edson.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid tries to escape from closed guard...
Edson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kid Yamamoto! He is reversed and nor Edson Barboza is on half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 3
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Edson tries to grapple
He puts Kid in a double underhook!
Kid Yamamoto pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kid Yamamoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson looks to be in very good shape.
Multiple well placed knees from Edson!
Nice hits to Kid's ribs! Brilliant performance from Edson Barboza
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson takes a break to breathe while holding Kid Yamamoto.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Brutal combination from Edson Barboza!
Kid is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Kid's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Edson.
It looks like Kid was hit by a bus!
Kid's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kid and Edson circle around the center of the cage.
Kid avoids a dangerous strike from Edson
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Quick hook by Edson Barboza
glances off Kid's arms.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Kid tries to grapple
He puts Edson in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
after measuring the distance Edson jump forward with a flying knee
Edson Barboza's knee landed perfectly on Kid's chest, from the look of his face that must have really hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries to take Kid Yamamoto down... Kid stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kid's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza grapple with Kid Yamamoto and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Edson Barboza is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Edson Barboza looks to mount Kid Yamamoto...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Edson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kid Yamamoto's arm and tries an armbar!
Kid struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Edson Barboza appears to be unbreakable
Edson is locking that Armbar...
Edson is locking that Armbar...
Kid hold his own hand and breaks Edson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Edson Barboza.
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Edson
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kid's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Kid was not intelligently defending himself!
Kid's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Forehead
Winner is Edson Barboza by TKO (Elbow) at 3:10 Round 3
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 18/34 (53%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 7/14 (50%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 123 s
Statistics: Kid Yamamoto
Punches 10/21 (48%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 151 s
Edson Barboza doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Kid Yamamoto is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Brutal-looking high kick from Edson Barboza!
Kid dodges!
Kid tries to grapple
Edson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Nice punch by Edson Barboza
that nearly tags Kid.
Edson Barboza launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kid blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kid Yamamoto's cheek! Kid stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Edson is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Edson launches a kick to Kid's thigh
Loud pop!
Edson is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Edson launches a kick to Kid's thigh
Loud pop!
Edson is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Edson looks to be in very good shape.
Edson Barboza steps back and allows Kid to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Kid Yamamoto is standing now.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Kid Yamamoto
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Edson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kid Yamamoto embrace and tries to move away...
Kid Yamamoto pushes Edson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Kid Yamamoto tries to take advantage...
Kid pushes off of Edson Barboza and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Edson stumbles backwards but Kid Yamamoto chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson struggles and launches a few punches to Kid's head
Those punches are hitting! Kid covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kid tries to take Edson Barboza down... Edson stumbles backwards and Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches...
Edson Barboza dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Kid is swinging for the fences!
Edson backpedals and creates space. Kid Yamamoto is asking him if he is going to fight!
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson Barboza chases Kid and launches a few perfect strikes
Kid ducks backwards and avoids them.
Kid Yamamoto and Edson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brutal combination from Edson Barboza!
Kid is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Kid moves forward looking for some action
Edson Barboza doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Kid stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Edson Barboza is coming in again!
Solid low kick from Kid Yamamoto.
Edson deflects it.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza is opening up on Kid and raining down combinations!
Kid doesn't look worried as he defends.
Edson Barboza throws a looping right hand...
Kid moves aside and dodges.
Kid moves forward looking for some action
Kid Yamamoto shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Kid grab one of Edson Barboza's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Edson done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Kid grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Edson struggles... Kid Yamamoto is unable to take him down
Kid misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson Barboza charges at Kid throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Kid is rocked!
Kid Yamamoto takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kid and Edson circle around the center of the cage.
Kid wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Edson doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Edson Barboza jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Crushing shot! Kid's mouthpiece flies out of his mouth
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kid Yamamoto can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 2
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Edson steps forward
Kid feints.
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Kid stops that one with his ribs!
Edson Barboza leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kid
Edson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson struggles and launches a few punches to Kid's head
Nothing from this... Edson Barboza seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Once Edson is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Edson gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Kid Yamamoto doesn't let Edson Barboza get in on his legs.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza slightly pushes Kid into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kid Yamamoto attempts a sweep single...
Edson Barboza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Edson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Edson moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Kid!
Nice move by Edson who clinches and pushes Kid against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kid takes a break to breathe while holding Edson Barboza.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Kid Yamamoto jumps back and jabs
Edson seems staggered and Kid Yamamoto runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kid Yamamoto launches a body shot
Edson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kid Yamamoto fakes a punch and launches himself over Edson!
Nice move by Kid who clinches and pushes Edson against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza pushes away Kid trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kid doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Edson Barboza
Kid Yamamoto tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Kid's face but his move was blocked
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Edson decides to launch some tentative punches
Kid Yamamoto takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edson has a small cut in his Right eye
Edson Barboza jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Crushing shot! Kid's mouthpiece flies out of his mouth
Kid's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Mouth
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Kid moves backwards and Edson Barboza is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Not a desiderable position that Kid is in now. Edson Barboza is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Edson Barboza tries a high kick!
Kid blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Kid tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kid Yamamoto jabs at Edson
to no visible effect.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Kid grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Terrible one sided match... Kid was not ready to fight a fighter of Edson Barboza caliber.
Kid 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 Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) is cheering him!
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid Yamamoto throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Edson's face with those brutal elbows! Edson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Edson Barboza
Blocked by Edson.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid tries to escape from closed guard...
Edson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kid Yamamoto! He is reversed and nor Edson Barboza is on half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 3
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Edson tries to grapple
He puts Kid in a double underhook!
Kid Yamamoto pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kid Yamamoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson looks to be in very good shape.
Multiple well placed knees from Edson!
Nice hits to Kid's ribs! Brilliant performance from Edson Barboza
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson takes a break to breathe while holding Kid Yamamoto.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Brutal combination from Edson Barboza!
Kid is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Kid's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Edson.
It looks like Kid was hit by a bus!
Kid's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kid and Edson circle around the center of the cage.
Kid avoids a dangerous strike from Edson
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Quick hook by Edson Barboza
glances off Kid's arms.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Kid tries to grapple
He puts Edson in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
after measuring the distance Edson jump forward with a flying knee
Edson Barboza's knee landed perfectly on Kid's chest, from the look of his face that must have really hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries to take Kid Yamamoto down... Kid stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kid's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza grapple with Kid Yamamoto and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Edson Barboza is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Edson Barboza looks to mount Kid Yamamoto...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Edson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kid Yamamoto's arm and tries an armbar!
Kid struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Edson Barboza appears to be unbreakable
Edson is locking that Armbar...
Edson is locking that Armbar...
Kid hold his own hand and breaks Edson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Edson Barboza.
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Edson
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kid's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Kid was not intelligently defending himself!
Kid's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Forehead
Winner is Edson Barboza by TKO (Elbow) at 3:10 Round 3
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 18/34 (53%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 7/14 (50%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 123 s
Statistics: Kid Yamamoto
Punches 10/21 (48%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 151 s
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Kid Yamamoto is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Brutal-looking high kick from Edson Barboza!
Kid dodges!
Kid tries to grapple
Edson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Nice punch by Edson Barboza
that nearly tags Kid.
Edson Barboza launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kid blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kid Yamamoto's cheek! Kid stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Edson is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Edson launches a kick to Kid's thigh
Loud pop!
Edson is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Edson launches a kick to Kid's thigh
Loud pop!
Edson is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Edson looks to be in very good shape.
Edson Barboza steps back and allows Kid to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Kid Yamamoto is standing now.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Kid Yamamoto
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Edson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kid Yamamoto embrace and tries to move away...
Kid Yamamoto pushes Edson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Kid Yamamoto tries to take advantage...
Kid pushes off of Edson Barboza and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Edson stumbles backwards but Kid Yamamoto chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson struggles and launches a few punches to Kid's head
Those punches are hitting! Kid covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kid tries to take Edson Barboza down... Edson stumbles backwards and Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches...
Edson Barboza dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Kid is swinging for the fences!
Edson backpedals and creates space. Kid Yamamoto is asking him if he is going to fight!
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson Barboza chases Kid and launches a few perfect strikes
Kid ducks backwards and avoids them.
Kid Yamamoto and Edson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brutal combination from Edson Barboza!
Kid is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Kid moves forward looking for some action
Edson Barboza doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Kid stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Edson Barboza is coming in again!
Solid low kick from Kid Yamamoto.
Edson deflects it.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza is opening up on Kid and raining down combinations!
Kid doesn't look worried as he defends.
Edson Barboza throws a looping right hand...
Kid moves aside and dodges.
Kid moves forward looking for some action
Kid Yamamoto shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Kid grab one of Edson Barboza's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Edson done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Kid grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Edson struggles... Kid Yamamoto is unable to take him down
Kid misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson Barboza charges at Kid throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Kid is rocked!
Kid Yamamoto takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kid and Edson circle around the center of the cage.
Kid wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Edson doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Edson Barboza jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Crushing shot! Kid's mouthpiece flies out of his mouth
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kid Yamamoto can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 2
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Edson steps forward
Kid feints.
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Kid stops that one with his ribs!
Edson Barboza leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kid
Edson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson struggles and launches a few punches to Kid's head
Nothing from this... Edson Barboza seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Once Edson is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Edson gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Kid Yamamoto doesn't let Edson Barboza get in on his legs.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza slightly pushes Kid into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kid Yamamoto attempts a sweep single...
Edson Barboza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Edson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Edson moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Kid!
Nice move by Edson who clinches and pushes Kid against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kid takes a break to breathe while holding Edson Barboza.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Kid Yamamoto jumps back and jabs
Edson seems staggered and Kid Yamamoto runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kid Yamamoto launches a body shot
Edson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kid Yamamoto fakes a punch and launches himself over Edson!
Nice move by Kid who clinches and pushes Edson against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza pushes away Kid trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kid doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Edson Barboza
Kid Yamamoto tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Kid's face but his move was blocked
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Edson decides to launch some tentative punches
Kid Yamamoto takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edson has a small cut in his Right eye
Edson Barboza jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Crushing shot! Kid's mouthpiece flies out of his mouth
Kid's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Mouth
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Kid moves backwards and Edson Barboza is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Not a desiderable position that Kid is in now. Edson Barboza is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Edson Barboza tries a high kick!
Kid blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Kid tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kid Yamamoto jabs at Edson
to no visible effect.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Kid grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Terrible one sided match... Kid was not ready to fight a fighter of Edson Barboza caliber.
Kid 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 Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) is cheering him!
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid Yamamoto throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Edson's face with those brutal elbows! Edson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Edson Barboza
Blocked by Edson.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid tries to escape from closed guard...
Edson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kid Yamamoto! He is reversed and nor Edson Barboza is on half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 3
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Edson tries to grapple
He puts Kid in a double underhook!
Kid Yamamoto pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kid Yamamoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson looks to be in very good shape.
Multiple well placed knees from Edson!
Nice hits to Kid's ribs! Brilliant performance from Edson Barboza
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson takes a break to breathe while holding Kid Yamamoto.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Brutal combination from Edson Barboza!
Kid is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Kid's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Edson.
It looks like Kid was hit by a bus!
Kid's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kid and Edson circle around the center of the cage.
Kid avoids a dangerous strike from Edson
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Quick hook by Edson Barboza
glances off Kid's arms.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Kid tries to grapple
He puts Edson in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
after measuring the distance Edson jump forward with a flying knee
Edson Barboza's knee landed perfectly on Kid's chest, from the look of his face that must have really hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries to take Kid Yamamoto down... Kid stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kid's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza grapple with Kid Yamamoto and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Edson Barboza is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Edson Barboza looks to mount Kid Yamamoto...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Edson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kid Yamamoto's arm and tries an armbar!
Kid struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Edson Barboza appears to be unbreakable
Edson is locking that Armbar...
Edson is locking that Armbar...
Kid hold his own hand and breaks Edson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Edson Barboza.
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Edson
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kid's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Kid was not intelligently defending himself!
Kid's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Forehead
Winner is Edson Barboza by TKO (Elbow) at 3:10 Round 3
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 18/34 (53%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 7/14 (50%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 123 s
Statistics: Kid Yamamoto
Punches 10/21 (48%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 151 s
Edson Barboza doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Kid Yamamoto is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Brutal-looking high kick from Edson Barboza!
Kid dodges!
Kid tries to grapple
Edson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Nice punch by Edson Barboza
that nearly tags Kid.
Edson Barboza launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kid blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kid Yamamoto's cheek! Kid stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Edson is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Edson launches a kick to Kid's thigh
Loud pop!
Edson is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Edson launches a kick to Kid's thigh
Loud pop!
Edson is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Edson looks to be in very good shape.
Edson Barboza steps back and allows Kid to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Kid Yamamoto is standing now.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Kid Yamamoto
Great move by Edson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Edson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kid Yamamoto embrace and tries to move away...
Kid Yamamoto pushes Edson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Kid Yamamoto tries to take advantage...
Kid pushes off of Edson Barboza and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Edson stumbles backwards but Kid Yamamoto chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson struggles and launches a few punches to Kid's head
Those punches are hitting! Kid covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kid tries to take Edson Barboza down... Edson stumbles backwards and Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches...
Edson Barboza dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Kid is swinging for the fences!
Edson backpedals and creates space. Kid Yamamoto is asking him if he is going to fight!
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson Barboza chases Kid and launches a few perfect strikes
Kid ducks backwards and avoids them.
Kid Yamamoto and Edson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brutal combination from Edson Barboza!
Kid is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Kid moves forward looking for some action
Edson Barboza doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Kid stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Edson Barboza is coming in again!
Solid low kick from Kid Yamamoto.
Edson deflects it.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza is opening up on Kid and raining down combinations!
Kid doesn't look worried as he defends.
Edson Barboza throws a looping right hand...
Kid moves aside and dodges.
Kid moves forward looking for some action
Kid Yamamoto shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Kid grab one of Edson Barboza's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Edson done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Kid grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Edson struggles... Kid Yamamoto is unable to take him down
Kid misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson Barboza charges at Kid throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Kid is rocked!
Kid Yamamoto takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kid and Edson circle around the center of the cage.
Kid wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Edson doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Edson Barboza jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Crushing shot! Kid's mouthpiece flies out of his mouth
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kid Yamamoto can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 2
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Edson steps forward
Kid feints.
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Kid stops that one with his ribs!
Edson Barboza leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kid
Edson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson struggles and launches a few punches to Kid's head
Nothing from this... Edson Barboza seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Once Edson is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Edson gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Kid Yamamoto doesn't let Edson Barboza get in on his legs.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza slightly pushes Kid into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kid Yamamoto attempts a sweep single...
Edson Barboza was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Edson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Edson moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Edson Barboza fakes a punch and launches himself over Kid!
Nice move by Edson who clinches and pushes Kid against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kid takes a break to breathe while holding Edson Barboza.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Kid Yamamoto jumps back and jabs
Edson seems staggered and Kid Yamamoto runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kid Yamamoto launches a body shot
Edson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kid Yamamoto fakes a punch and launches himself over Edson!
Nice move by Kid who clinches and pushes Edson against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza pushes away Kid trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kid doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Edson Barboza
Kid Yamamoto tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson Barboza is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Kid's face but his move was blocked
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Edson decides to launch some tentative punches
Kid Yamamoto takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Edson has a small cut in his Right eye
Edson Barboza jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Crushing shot! Kid's mouthpiece flies out of his mouth
Kid's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Mouth
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Kid moves backwards and Edson Barboza is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Not a desiderable position that Kid is in now. Edson Barboza is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Edson Barboza tries a high kick!
Kid blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Kid tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kid Yamamoto jabs at Edson
to no visible effect.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Kid grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Terrible one sided match... Kid was not ready to fight a fighter of Edson Barboza caliber.
Kid 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 Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) is cheering him!
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid Yamamoto throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Edson's face with those brutal elbows! Edson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Edson Barboza
Blocked by Edson.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid tries to escape from closed guard...
Edson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kid Yamamoto! He is reversed and nor Edson Barboza is on half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 3
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Edson tries to grapple
He puts Kid in a double underhook!
Kid Yamamoto pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kid Yamamoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson looks to be in very good shape.
Multiple well placed knees from Edson!
Nice hits to Kid's ribs! Brilliant performance from Edson Barboza
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson takes a break to breathe while holding Kid Yamamoto.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Brutal combination from Edson Barboza!
Kid is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Kid's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Edson.
It looks like Kid was hit by a bus!
Kid's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kid and Edson circle around the center of the cage.
Kid avoids a dangerous strike from Edson
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Quick hook by Edson Barboza
glances off Kid's arms.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Kid tries to grapple
He puts Edson in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
after measuring the distance Edson jump forward with a flying knee
Edson Barboza's knee landed perfectly on Kid's chest, from the look of his face that must have really hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries to take Kid Yamamoto down... Kid stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kid's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza grapple with Kid Yamamoto and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Edson Barboza is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Kid Yamamoto
Edson Barboza looks to mount Kid Yamamoto...
Edson Barboza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Edson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kid Yamamoto's arm and tries an armbar!
Kid struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Edson Barboza appears to be unbreakable
Edson is locking that Armbar...
Edson is locking that Armbar...
Kid hold his own hand and breaks Edson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Edson Barboza.
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Edson
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Edson
Kid is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kid's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Kid was not intelligently defending himself!
Kid's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Forehead
Winner is Edson Barboza by TKO (Elbow) at 3:10 Round 3
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 18/34 (53%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 7/14 (50%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 123 s
Statistics: Kid Yamamoto
Punches 10/21 (48%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 151 s
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Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!