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Event:
PF 10 - Hardy vs Gonzalez
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
McCringe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCringe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edgar as he avoids it easily.
Edgar lands a nice looking body kick.
McCringe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edgar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edgar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCringe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
McCringe scores with a takedown into Edgar's guard.
Edgar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCringe trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCringe preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McCringe is looking to work some ground and pound but Edgar has wrist control.#T1#
Edgar controlling the position.
McCringe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edgar is keeping the position for now.
Edgar looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCringe is one step ahead there.
McCringe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCringe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCringe postures up.
McCringe throws a big elbow that misses.
Edgar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCringe landing with the ground and pound.
McCringe is fighting to break Edgar's control of his arms but Edgar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCringe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Edgar keeping moving, preventing McCringe from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McCringe slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
McCringe is trying to work for a kimura but Edgar is defending well.
#SUB2#
McCringe is looking for a kimura here.
Edgar is looking to control McCringe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edgar avoid being mounted?
We've been hearing good reports from Edgar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McCringe is trying to control. Edgar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Edgar wants to improve his position but McCringe is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Edgar is defending against the submission attempts here by McCringe.
Edgar looks like he's trying to stand up.
McCringe trying to control the action but Edgar is working from the bottom.
McCringe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Edgar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edgar tries to get out of the position.
McCringe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCringe prevents Edgar from standing back up.
#SUB2#
McCringe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edgar defends it well.
Edgar looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Edgar is trying to maintain the position but McCringe is very close to passing his half guard.
Edgar tries to get to full guard but McCringe has control of the leg. #SUB2#
McCringe wants to work for an arm triangle but Edgar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCringe is looking to take a break and control but Edgar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edgar is trying to stand back up but McCringe is controlling him
#SUB2#
McCringe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edgar has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
McCringe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
McCringe wants to take a breather but Edgar is having none of it. #SUB2#
McCringe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
McCringe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edgar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCringe. #SUB2#
McCringe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edgar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCringe.
McCringe prevents Edgar from improving his position.#T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCringe trying to pass the guard but Edgar defending well.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet.
Edgar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCringe is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
McCringe wants to work for an arm triangle but Edgar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Edgar won't allow McCringe to pass to mount.
Edgar trying to hold on to McCringe's head to control him but McCringe postures up.
Edgar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T7##SUB2#
McCringe seems to be working for a kimura but Edgar defends the submission attempt.
McCringe is trying to control the action in half guard but Edgar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
McCringe is looking for a kimura but Edgar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCringe to get the leverage.
Edgar is looking to improve his position.
McCringe trying to pass the guard but Edgar defending well.
Edgar is looking for a sweep. McCringe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edgar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
McCringe is trying to work for a kimura but Edgar is defending well.
Edgar trying to control here.
#T8#
McCringe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been informed that McCringe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCringe thows a huge punch but Edgar dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
McCringe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
McCringe is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
McCringe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
McCringe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9##SUB2#
McCringe is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
McCringe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
McCringe in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Edgar tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McCringe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crose McCringe!
Crose McCringe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
PF 7 - Stewart vs Hardy 2
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Edgar is looking to slow Tipton down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edgar. That's going to slow Tipton down.
Tipton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edgar.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edgar. That's going to slow Tipton down.
Edgar thumps Tipton with a low kick.
Edgar throws a big shot that misses.
Frankie Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tipton shoots in looking for a takedown. Edgar tries to sprawl out of it but Tipton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Edgar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tipton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tipton takes the fight into the clinch.
Tipton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Edgar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tipton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1##BC2#
Edgar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edgar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tipton.
Tipton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edgar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tipton drops his hands momentarily and Edgar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edgar misses the shot to the body.
Edgar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Edgar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Edgar scores with a one two! Tipton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Edgar throws the left hand but Tipton avoids the punch easily.
As Edgar tries to get set, Tipton tries to push him back and clinch up but Edgar manages to avoid the attempt.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Tipton avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Edgar.
Edgar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tipton missing with a left hand there. Edgar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tipton blocks a jab.
Edgar misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tipton moves away.
Good shot there by Edgar.#T2#
Tipton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edgar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tipton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Edgar misses with a straight right.
Edgar tests Tipton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tipton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edgar loads up on a big right hand but Tipton slips the punch.
Tipton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tipton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edgar.
Edgar throws a head kick that misses.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Tipton avoids it well.
Tipton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edgar sprawls and moves away.
Edgar misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Tipton clinches. #TD#
Tipton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tipton manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Tipton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Edgar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tipton wants to control but Edgar is keeping him busy.
Tipton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The ground and pound from Tipton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tipton is putting a hurting on Edgar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Edgar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Edgar wants to control but Tipton postures up.
Edgar taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Tipton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Edgar has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Edgar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edgar is trying to work for a sweep but Tipton has mounted him!
Tipton avoids the attempt from Edgar to control.
Edgar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Edgar tries to hold on but Tipton pushes him away.
Tipton punishing his opponent with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edgar can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tipton lands a couple of good shots and Edgar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Edgar is covering up but some of the strikes from Tipton are getting through and doing damage.
#ROC#
Edgar is rocked!#T5#
Edgar tries to escape but Tipton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Edgar covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Edgar is still in real trouble! Can Tipton finish him?
Tipton throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Edgar seems to have recovered his senses.
Tipton trying to control momentarily.
Tipton gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Edgar is holding onto Tipton's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
You can see the frustration on Edgar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tipton loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Edgar hold on?
#T6#
I really don't envy Edgar right now.
Tipton is not going to allow Edgar to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Tipton looking to break Edgar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Edgar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tipton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tipton punishes Edgar with strikes from the back mount. #SUB#
Edgar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tipton gets his way!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Tipton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Edgar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Edgar for a finish.
Edgar trying to get back to his feet but Tipton is in full control for now. #T7#
Tipton is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Edgar. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Tipton is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Edgar. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tipton trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Edgar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tipton's arms. #SUB#
Tipton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tipton lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T8#
Edgar wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Tipton gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Tipton is looking for the choke from the back position but Edgar is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Tipton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Edgar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Edgar trying to get back to his feet but Tipton is in full control for now. #SUB#
Edgar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tipton. #T9##SUB#
Tipton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Edgar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Edgar for a finish.
Edgar trying to control the hands but Tipton breaks the grip.
Tipton is looking to control Edgar but Edgar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tipton has the hooks in. Edgar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Even with his hooks in, Tipton manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Edgar can't escape the position.
Tipton misses with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Tipton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Edgar drops his hands momentarily and Tipton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edgar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tipton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frankie Edgar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edgar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Edgar.
Tipton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edgar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tipton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edgar swivels and escapes.
Edgar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tipton manages to avoid it.
Edgar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edgar throws a front kick aimed at Tipton's knee but Tipton avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tipton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tipton is defended easily by Edgar.
Edgar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Edgar.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Edgar. #CUT2#
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
Tipton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edgar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Edgar scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Tipton is rocked!
Edgar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Tipton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edgar with a jab.
Tipton wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Edgar. No joy for Tipton on that attempt.
Tipton seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Tipton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tipton blocks the body kick.
Edgar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tipton if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar lands a nice hook to Tipton's body. Tipton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Edgar fails to land with a series of punches.
Tipton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tipton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Edgar.
Edgar just misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tipton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edgar tries to avoid it but Tipton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edgar to the ground. Edgar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edgar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edgar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edgar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tipton.
And Edgar responds with a good body kick, but Tipton manages to step out the way in time.
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Tipton is just out of range.
Edgar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Edgar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edgar blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Edgar throws a hook but Tipton avoids it easily.
Edgar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edgar connects with a body shot.
Edgar has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Edgar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tipton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tipton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edgar as he avoids it easily.
Tipton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tipton fails with the takedown.
Edgar slips under a jab.
Tipton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edgar.
Jab by Edgar.
Edgar lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Edgar missing with a left hand there. Tipton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tipton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edgar circles away.
Tipton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgar's corner calls for a 1-2. Edgar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edgar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tipton.
Tipton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tipton ducks right into an uppercut from Edgar.
Edgar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tipton tries to bum rush Edgar with a series of wild strikes but Edgar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T5#
Edgar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tipton avoids the head kick by Edgar.
Tipton tries to counter with a takedown but Edgar is quick to defend against it.
Tipton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tipton drops his hands momentarily and Edgar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tipton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Edgar checks the leg kick.
Edgar connects with a right hand. Tipton shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Edgar misses the target.
Tipton tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.
Edgar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edgar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tipton backs up against the ropes.
Edgar misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Tipton. That snapped Edgar's head back.
Edgar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Tipton throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T6#
Tipton catches Edgar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick from Tipton misses.
Edgar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tipton misses with a takedown
and Edgar counters with a one-two to the body.
Tipton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tipton lands a leg kick that knocks Edgar off balance momentarily.#TD#
Tipton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edgar to the ground. Tipton is now in Edgar's guard.
Edgar has his hands on Tipton's head, controlling the position.
Edgar is looking to stand up but Tipton isn't so interested in that idea.
Byron Tipton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edgar wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Tipton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edgar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edgar keeping moving, preventing Tipton from controlling successfully.
Tipton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Edgar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edgar wants to stand but Tipton is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tipton is defended easily by Edgar.#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Edgar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tipton on the side of the head.
Edgar scores with a punch to the head.
Edgar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tipton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edgar pinned against the ropes. Edgar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A countering left hand to the body from Edgar misses.
Edgar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tipton tries to clinch but Edgar moves out of range.
Edgar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tipton eats them both and turns towards Edgar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T9#
Tipton shoots in looking for a takedown. Edgar tries to sprawl out of it but Tipton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Edgar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edgar throws a counter combo.
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tipton moves away.#TD#
Tipton gets a double leg takedown into Edgar's guard.
Tipton throwing strikes but missing.
Edgar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edgar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tipton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edgar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tipton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Byron Tipton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tipton misses with a straight left.
Edgar slips under a jab from Tipton.
Edgar swats away the attempt to clinch by Tipton.
Edgar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tipton's head backwards.
Edgar lands a right hook to the body.
Tipton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edgar pinned against the ropes. Edgar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Tipton shoots in for a double leg but Edgar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tipton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Edgar.
Edgar lands a nice shot that snaps Tipton's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice shot by Edgar.
Edgar throws a right and a left that Tipton avoids nicely.
Edgar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tipton throws out a leg kick but Edgar moves out of range and Tipton only half commits.
Tipton avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Edgar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tipton looks for a takedown but Edgar sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Tipton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edgar blocks a leg kick.
No luck for Tipton with that takedown attempt.
Edgar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tipton.#T2#
Tipton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tipton takes one to the side of the head.
Tipton scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edgar misses with a wild combination.
Edgar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tipton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tipton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frankie Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edgar missing with a left hand there. Tipton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Tipton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edgar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tipton is in Edgar's guard.#ES2#
Edgar pushes Tipton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Good leg kick by Edgar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
A leg kick checked by Edgar.
Edgar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edgar lands a head kick. Tipton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Edgar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Edgar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tipton misses with a low kick as Edgar jumps back.
Good leg kick by Edgar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tipton dives in for a single leg takedown but Edgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Tipton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Edgar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Edgar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Edgar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tipton's guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tipton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edgar tries to stand but Tipton is controlling from the bottom.
Edgar stopping the sweep attempt from Tipton.
Edgar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Edgar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T5#
Edgar postures up.
Edgar is looking to stand up but Tipton won't let him. #SUB#
Tipton looking for a triangle here. Edgar is fighting it but it looks tight! Tipton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Edgar is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Byron Tipton!
Byron Tipton retains his bantamweight title!
Post fight, Byron Tipton took to the microphone: 'I just beat the former champ...AGAIN! My first title defense has been a success!'.
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Event:
PF4 - Oppelaar vs Kane
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Gamboa keeps Edgar at a distance using the push kick.
Edgar is looking to score with low kicks.
Gamboa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gamboa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gamboa checks a low kick from Edgar.
Gamboa is looking to clinch.
Edgar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Edgar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gamboa.
Gamboa misses with a straight right.
Edgar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gamboa wants to counter with a clinch but Edgar pushes him away.
Gamboa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edgar.
Gamboa misses with a hook. Edgar ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa avoids the body shot from Edgar.
#CL2#
Gamboa has managed to clinch.
Gamboa misses with a punch on the inside.
Gamboa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gamboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gamboa prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gamboa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Edgar has Gamboa pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gamboa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Edgar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gamboa is trying to keep an underhook but Edgar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gamboa wants to get back to his feet.
Gamboa moves into full guard.
Gamboa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gamboa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gamboa keeping full guard, as Edgar tries to pass.
Gamboa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Edgar postures up in Gamboa's guard and throws a big left but Gamboa blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gamboa holds on and takes a little breather.
Gamboa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gamboa wants to stand but Edgar is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dermis Gamboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edgar, as that shot connected.
Edgar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamboa defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamboa throws a body kick that misses.
Gamboa moves away from the strike by Edgar.
Gamboa misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Gamboa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Edgar.
Edgar blocks the body kick.
Gamboa throws a body punch but Edgar moves out of range.
Edgar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gamboa.
Gamboa misses with a looping right.
Gamboa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gamboa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edgar is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gamboa tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.
Edgar shoots in and drives through. Gamboa sprawls well.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Gamboa avoids it well.
Gamboa wants to counter the offense by Edgar and move into the clinch position.
Gamboa works Edgar's body with a nice hook.
Gamboa lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Edgar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Gamboa explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T4#
Gamboa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edgar was well out of range. Poor timing from Gamboa.
Gamboa throws a looping overhand right but Edgar ducks down to avoid it.
Edgar misses with an uppercut. Gamboa saw that one coming.
Gamboa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edgar.
Edgar stuns Gamboa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edgar misses with a double jab
letting Gamboa counter with a right hand.
Edgar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gamboa blocks the body kick.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Gamboa avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Edgar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gamboa's guard.
Gamboa trying to keep a closed guard but Edgar is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gamboa is pulling down on Edgar's head to control his posture. #T5#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Edgar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Edgar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gamboa trying to keep a closed guard but Edgar is proving a slippery customer.
Gamboa wants to get back to his feet but Edgar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gamboa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Edgar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edgar misses with a body kick.
Edgar fails to land with a series of punches.
Gamboa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T6#
Edgar throws a leg kick that misses.
Gamboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Gamboa moves out of range.
Gamboa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gamboa misses with a hook.
Gamboa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edgar was well out of range. Poor timing from Gamboa.
Gamboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edgar lands a jab.
Gamboa jabs at Edgar's body.
Edgar is looking to wear down Gamboa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gamboa tries to clinch up.
Edgar lands a slapping body shot.
Edgar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edgar sets himself, and Gamboa steps forward looking for the clinch! Edgar avoids it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamboa misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gamboa. Edgar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gamboa tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.#T7#
Edgar throws a head kick but Gamboa moves out of range.
Gamboa throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gamboa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Edgar with that takedown attempt.
Gamboa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Gamboa clinches with his opponent.
Edgar avoiding damage as Gamboa throws knees to the body.
Gamboa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gamboa tries to throw a body punch but Edgar avoids it by throwing Gamboa back against the ropes.
Edgar working hard to break the clinch.
Edgar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gamboa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Edgar tries to circle away but Gamboa has him pinned against the ropes.#T8#
Edgar avoiding damage as Gamboa throws knees to the body.
Edgar is trying to push Gamboa away but Gamboa has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Edgar is looking to break free of the clinch but Gamboa has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Gamboa.
Gamboa missing with knees to the body.
Gamboa lands a right hand.
Edgar looking for a takedown.
Gamboa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gamboa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gamboa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamboa has a couple of punches blocked by Edgar.
Edgar is trying to break the clinch but Gamboa is controlling him.
Edgar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edgar tries for a takedown but Gamboa manages to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gamboa obliges.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
Edgar blocks a body shot from Gamboa.
Gamboa crunches a lovely knee into Edgar's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Gamboa. #T9#
Gamboa working Edgar over with knees to the body.
Gamboa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gamboa lands a hook that snaps the head of Edgar backwards.
Gamboa lands a good knee to the midsection. Edgar won't want to take too many of those.
Good body shot from Gamboa.
Gamboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edgar's elbow.
Edgar is trying to break the clinch but Gamboa is controlling him.
Gamboa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edgar backwards.
Gamboa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gamboa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gamboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edgar avoids it.
Good body shot from Gamboa.
Gamboa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gamboa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamboa lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gamboa.
Gamboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gamboa lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dermis Gamboa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Edgar throws a body shot but no joy.
Gamboa throws a body punch but Edgar moves out of range.
A big left from Gamboa misses.
Edgar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Edgar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gamboa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Edgar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamboa defends it nicely.
Edgar motions for Gamboa to come forward. Edgar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Gamboa.
Gamboa misses the jab.
Gamboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edgar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gamboa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gamboa wants to clinch up but Edgar keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamboa is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Gamboa. No joy for Edgar on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gamboa tries to close the distance and clinch but Edgar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edgar lands with an overhand left.
Gamboa takes a swing at Edgar's ribcage but misses.
Frankie Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gamboa forces Edgar back against the ropes and clinches.
Gamboa is pressed up against the ropes. Edgar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gamboa down to the mat. Gamboa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamboa throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Gamboa closes the distance and pushes Edgar back into the ropes.
Edgar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamboa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dermis Gamboa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gamboa can't find room to land a body shot as Edgar controls the action.
Gamboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edgar avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gamboa obliges.#T2#
Gamboa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edgar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamboa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edgars head.
Edgar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gamboa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gamboa tries a body shot but Edgar blocks it.
Edgar is trying to break the clinch but Gamboa has him pressed against the ropes.
Edgar is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamboa misses with a body punch.
Gamboa scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Gamboa.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gamboa.
Gamboa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gamboa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gamboa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Edgar takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gamboa.
Gamboa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Gamboa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edgar backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gamboa.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gamboa obliges.
Gamboa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gamboa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Edgar managing to block the knees to the body from Gamboa.
Edgar tries to break free but Gamboa pushes him back against the ropes.
Gamboa lands a left hand.
Gamboa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gamboa working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Edgar is rocked!
Gamboa gets through Edgar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Edgar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gamboa lands with a light punch inside.
Gamboa blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamboa trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Gamboa.
#T4#
Gamboa crunches a lovely knee into Edgar's ribcage.
Gamboa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gamboa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gamboa lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Edgar breaks the clinch.
Dermis Gamboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gamboa thuds a left hand into Edgar's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gamboa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gamboa.
Edgar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gamboa stuns Edgar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gamboa scores with a shot to the body.
Gamboa misses with a body kick.
Edgar throwing a counter right hand but Gamboa manages to avoid it.
Edgar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edgar seems to have got his legs back now.
Gamboa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gamboa lands a really nice looking cross but Edgar seems unphased.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gamboa.#T5##CL2#
Gamboa rushes Edgar and presses him up against the ropes.
Gamboa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edgar wants a takedown but no success here.
Gamboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edgar avoids it.
Gamboa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edgar's efforts to push away.
Gamboa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gamboa missing with knees to the body.
Gamboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Edgar avoids the damage to the body.
Edgar goes for a takedown attempt but Gamboa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gamboa misses with a body kick.
Edgar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gamboa throws out the jab.
Edgar moves out of range of the strikes.
Edgar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gamboa just manages to avoid it.
Edgar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edgar. Gamboa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T6#
Edgar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gamboa slaps away a takedown attempt from Edgar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edgar wants to slow Gamboa down by chopping away at his legs.
Gamboa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edgar.
Gamboa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Edgar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gamboa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Gamboa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edgar doesn't seem phased though.
Gamboa connects with a body shot.
Gamboa scores with a nice body kick.
Edgar throws a looping overhand right but Gamboa ducks down to avoid it.
Gamboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edgar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamboa defends it nicely.
Frankie Edgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dermis Gamboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7##CL2#
Gamboa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gamboa lands an uppercut.
Gamboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edgar.
Edgar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gamboa has him pressed against the ropes.
Edgar is looking for a takedown.
Edgar tries to work over Gamboa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gamboa working Edgar over with knees to the body.#BC#
Edgar breaks from the clinch.
Edgar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gamboa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edgar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gamboa scrambles back to his feet.#T8#
Edgar tries to move into range but Gamboa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edgar throws a jab when Gamboa was well out of range.
Edgar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edgar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Edgar throws a body shot but no joy.
Edgar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gamboa takes a swing at Edgar's ribcage but misses.
Edgar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gamboa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edgar.
Edgar misses with a head kick.
Edgar misses with a body shot.
Gamboa lands with a right hand.
Edgar swings for the body but Gamboa moves out of range.
Edgar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edgar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edgar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T9#
Gamboa lands a slapping body shot.
A jab lands there for Gamboa.
Gamboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gamboa lands a jab.
Edgar walks into a stiff left hand from Gamboa.
Edgar keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Edgar lands.
Gamboa lands a glancing blow to the side of Edgar's head.
Edgar throws a jab when Gamboa was well out of range.
Edgar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gamboa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edgar misses with a body shot.
Gamboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gamboa wants to clinch
and Edgar counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dermis Gamboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gamboa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Dermis Gamboa!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Dermis Gamboa!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Dermis Gamboa!
Dermis Gamboa wins by unanimous decision!
Dermis Gamboa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RCG 19:
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Edgar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edgar lands a nice shot that snaps Rayeed's head back.
Edgar throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rayeed! But no joy.
Rayeed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rayeed misses with a left hand
and Edgar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rayeed.
Rayeed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edgar staying out of range there.
It looked like Edgar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rayeed.
Rayeed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Edgar.
Rayeed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rayeed swings widly with a right hand
and Edgar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edgar scores with a body shot.
Edgar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edgar throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Rayeed closes the distance looking to clinch
and Edgar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rayeed's knee momentarily.
Rayeed throws a jab when Edgar was well out of range.
Edgar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Edgar's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab lands there for Edgar.
Rayeed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rayeed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rayeed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rayeed misses with a straight right.
Edgar lands a nice shot that snaps Rayeed's head back.
Rayeed is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edgar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Edgar finds it's target.
Edgar connects with the punch.#T2#
Edgar looks to land a right hand but Rayeed moved out of range.
Edgar misses with a body shot.
Edgar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Edgar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rayeed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edgar misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Rayeed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Edgar thows a body kick. Rayeed tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Edgar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rayeed slips a jab from Edgar.
Rayeed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edgar.
Rayeed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Edgar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edgar lands a jab to Rayeed's midsection.#T3#
Edgar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rayeed circles away quickly and effectively.
Rayeed throws a right and a left that Edgar avoids nicely.
Edgar digs a good hook to Rayeed's body.
Edgar just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rayeed misses the target.
As Rayeed looks to move away, Edgar throws a big counter combo but Rayeed just gets out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Edgar. Beautiful body shot.
Rayeed misses with a hook
and Edgar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edgar slips under a jab from Rayeed.
Edgar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edgar tries to bum rush Rayeed with a series of wild strikes but Rayeed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Edgar does no damage.
Rayeed throws a hook to the side of Edgar's head but Edgar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Rayeed misses with a hook. Edgar ducked under it nicely.
Edgar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar digs a good body shot into Rayeed's ribs.
Rayeed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edgar jabs at Rayeed's body.
Edgar misses with a wild body shot.
Edgar lands a nice shot to the body.
Edgar lands with a cross.
Edgar misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rayeed was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Edgar ducks under a wild hook from Rayeed.
Edgar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rayeed circles away quickly and effectively.
Rayeed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rayeed.
It seemed like Rayeed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rayeed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edgar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Edgar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edgar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rayeed. Rayeed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edgar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edgar lands with a hook. Rayeed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edgar staying out of range there.
Edgar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab from Edgar.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rayeed might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Edgar has got the better of the exchanges.
A swing and a miss from Rayeed.
Rayeed misses with an uppercut
and Edgar counters with a straight right hand.
Edgar throws a body shot but no joy.
Rayeed wants to counter the offense by Edgar and move into the clinch position.
Rayeed missing with a left hand there. Edgar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edgar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rayeed needs to keep his hands up - Edgar had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Rayeed takes one on the button.
Edgar with a hook.
Rayeed looks to land a left hand but Edgar moved out of range nicely.
Rayeed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edgar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Edgar duly obliges.
Edgar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edgar throws a sloppy head kick and Rayeed moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rayeed! But no joy.
Frankie Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edgar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rayeed missing with a left hand there. Edgar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rayeed throws a hook but Edgar avoids it easily.
Edgar thuds a left hand into Rayeed's body.
Rayeed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rayeed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Edgar counter with a right hand. #T2#
Edgar scores with a hook to the body. Rayeed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edgar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rayeed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rayeed looks to land a left hand but Edgar moved out of range nicely.
Edgar connects with a body shot that sends Rayeed's belly button to the back.
Edgar throws a series of strikes that have Rayeed backpedaling.
A jab from Edgar does it's job there.
Edgar takes one to the chin there.
Edgar works Rayeed's body with a nice hook.
Rayeed might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Edgar is looking to slow Rayeed down with leg kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Edgar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Edgar.
Nice body punch from Edgar.
Rayeed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edgar cracks a nice hook into Rayeed's ribs.
Edgar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Edgar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rayeed can do to turn this around?
Edgar throws a shot to the body.
Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rayeed.
Rayeed tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Edgar as he connects with a hook.
Rayeed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edgar ducks under a wild hook from Rayeed.
Edgar slips a straight right by Rayeed.#T4#
Rayeed walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edgar lands a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Edgar.
Rayeed lands a jab.
Edgar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rayeed will feel that in the morning.
Rayeed throws a hook to the side of Edgar's head but Edgar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edgar throws a right and a left that Rayeed avoids nicely.
Edgar misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edgar, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Edgar misses with a few strikes there.
Rayeed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rayeed throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Edgar to counter with a crisp jab.
Edgar cracks Rayeed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Frankie Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rayeed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edgar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rayeed on the side of the head.
Edgar catches Rayeed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rayeed slips a jab and a cross from Edgar.
Edgar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rayeed misses with a body shot.
Edgar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edgar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Rayeed dodges the punch combination from Edgar.
Rayeed throws a looping overhand right but Edgar ducks down to avoid it.
Rayeed throws a right hand that misses
and Edgar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rayeed is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edgar.
Edgar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rayeed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edgar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rayeed misses with a looping left.
Rayeed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edgar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rayeed scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Rayeed is just out of range.
It seemed like Rayeed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edgar slips a jab from Rayeed.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edgar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rayeed's head.
Edgar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rayeed.
Edgar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Edgar.
Edgar works the jab nicely.
Edgar connects with a right hand. Rayeed shakes it off.
Edgar cracks a nice hook into Rayeed's ribs.
Rayeed misses with a hook. Edgar ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Edgar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Edgar scores with a jab to the head.
Edgar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edgar lands with a shot to the body.
Edgar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rayeed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edgar.
Edgar misses with a body shot.
Frankie Edgar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edgar ducks under a wild hook from Rayeed.
Edgar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Rayeed moves out of range.
Donk. Edgar catches Rayeed right on the button with a cross.
Edgar throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
Edgar works Rayeed's body with a nice hook.
Edgar throws a body shot but no joy.
Rayeed throws out a counter right but Edgar avoids it with no problem.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edgar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rayeed.
Edgar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Edgar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Rayeed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rayeed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frankie Edgar is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Rayeed misses.
Rayeed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rayeed walks into a stiff left hand from Edgar.
Rayeed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edgar cracks a nice hook into Rayeed's ribs.
James Rayeed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edgar scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Edgar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edgar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Edgar!
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