Post by The Sandman on Mar 14, 2023 23:03:17 GMT -5
Kamaru Usman raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The Nigerian Nightmare studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Khabibagomedov is holding Kamaru Usman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kamaru Usman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Nigerian Nightmare's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to show some ground skills
Kamaru Usman put Khabibagomedov in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to move on the ground and shows Khabib Nurmagomedov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The Nigerian Nightmare uses his forearms to block the impact!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabib Nurmagomedov is cooling the fight on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov tries to free his leg...
The Nigerian Nightmare doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kamaru Usman looks to counter!
The Nigerian Nightmare moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Nigerian Nightmare won't budge, forcing Khabibagomedov to pull guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The Nigerian Nightmare is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Khabibagomedov's ribs.
Khabibagomedov blocks Kamaru Usman's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare gets a good position on the ground. ..
Khabibagomedov holds Kamaru Usman arms and counters his opponent punches.
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to The Nigerian Nightmare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Nigerian Nightmare tries to cover his face,
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
As the fight continues it seems that Khabib Nurmagomedov is taking the best of the fight.
Khabibagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Nigerian Nightmare blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Khabibagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Nigerian Nightmare pulls his arm out of danger.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman pushes Khabibagomedov's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Nigerian Nightmare who is in full mount! Khabibagomedov is in trouble now!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to The Nigerian Nightmare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Nigerian Nightmare tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Khabibagomedov measures the resilience of The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Nigerian Nightmare's side.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to The Nigerian Nightmare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Nigerian Nightmare tries to cover his face,
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Kamaru Usman tries to better his position on the ground...
The Nigerian Nightmare is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to escape from the full mount...
Khabibagomedov struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Kamaru Usman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Khabibagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to escape from the full mount...
Kamaru Usman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare is moving on the ground...
Khabibagomedov tries to counter The Nigerian Nightmare's moves on the ground.
Khabibagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Kamaru Usman in his guard.
Kamaru Usman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Deep breaths from Khabib Nurmagomedov who tries a hammer punch to The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs.
That hit The Nigerian Nightmare who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Kamaru Usman in his guard.
Kamaru Usman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Kamaru Usman looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Kamaru Usman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to open up Khabib Nurmagomedov's defense faking a few punches.
Khabib Nurmagomedov wraps his arms around The Nigerian Nightmare's arms and counters the punches.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Khabib Nurmagomedov, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Khabibagomedov leads with a punch
Kamaru Usman avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Kamaru Usman tries a hook to the body
and hits Khabibagomedov ribs hard
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The Nigerian Nightmare and Khabibagomedov circle around the center of the cage.
The Nigerian Nightmare is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shows great balance while pushing away Kamaru Usman
The Nigerian Nightmare clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a hook to the body
but The Nigerian Nightmare manages to dodge it
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Kamaru Usman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Khabibagomedov is holding Kamaru Usman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kamaru Usman shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Nigerian Nightmare is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass to half guard...
Kamaru Usman's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov tries to escape from closed guard...
The Nigerian Nightmare waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Khabib Nurmagomedov! He is reversed and nor Kamaru Usman is on half guard!
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Khabibagomedov holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Khabibagomedov's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kamaru Usman.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Khabib Nurmagomedov hooks The Nigerian Nightmare's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kamaru Usman manages to kick Khabibagomedov away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Kamaru Usman looks to counter!
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Khabibagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Kamaru Usman...
Kamaru Usman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Nigerian Nightmare moves backwards and Khabib Nurmagomedov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Nigerian Nightmare pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
The Nigerian Nightmare studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A right hand from Kamaru Usman
gets deflected.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Kamaru Usman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Khabibagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov is in closed guard... The Nigerian Nightmare tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kamaru Usman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Kamaru Usman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Khabibagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kamaru Usman controls the situation despite Khabib Nurmagomedov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Kamaru Usman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Khabibagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Khabibagomedov.
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Round 3
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Kamaru Usman goes with a looping right hand while Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps back and jabs
The Nigerian Nightmare only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Kamaru Usman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kamaru Usman has found an opening in the defense of Khabibagomedov, launching a big hook
Khabib Nurmagomedov steps backwards and avoids that hook!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Nigerian Nightmare moves backwards and Khabib Nurmagomedov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kamaru Usman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Khabibagomedov into his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov is in closed guard... The Nigerian Nightmare tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Khabibagomedov hold his own hand and breaks The Nigerian Nightmare's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kamaru Usman.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
The Nigerian Nightmare measures the resilience of Khabibagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Khabibagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Khabibagomedov shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Nigerian Nightmare pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Kamaru Usman manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Khabibagomedov's face!
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Khabibagomedov's being punished here!
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to close his guard around Khabibagomedov
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to close his guard around Khabibagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kamaru Usman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabibagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Nigerian Nightmare sprawls and remains on his feet.
Khabibagomedov looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kamaru Usman's punches
Khabibagomedov measures the resilience of The Nigerian Nightmare's chin with an uppercut while The Nigerian Nightmare lands some great crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Kamaru Usman is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Kamaru Usman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Khabibagomedov goes down.
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Khabibagomedov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Khabibagomedov tries to close his guard around The Nigerian Nightmare
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman aggressively and repeatedly punches Khabibagomedov.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs.
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov measures the resilience of The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Nigerian Nightmare's side.
Hard blow to The Nigerian Nightmare's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Nigerian Nightmare jumps and tries to free his leg! Khabibagomedov doesn't allow this but Kamaru Usman is able to get half guard here.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare sits over his knees and pushes away Khabibagomedov's leg!
Kamaru Usman is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Khabibagomedov, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Kamaru Usman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Khabibagomedov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare throws a few hammer fists to the face of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Blocked by Khabibagomedov.
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Khabib Nurmagomedov! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't defend himself!
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Khabibagomedov moves backwards and Kamaru Usman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Khabibagomedov steps forward
Kamaru Usman catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Right eye
The Nigerian Nightmare launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kamaru Usman sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Kamaru Usman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Khabib Nurmagomedov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Nigerian Nightmare into his guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Kamaru Usman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Khabibagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Khabibagomedov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The Nigerian Nightmare is in closed guard... Khabibagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Kamaru Usman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Body shots by Kamaru Usman
Solid blows to Khabibagomedov's abdomen.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Khabibagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Khabibagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabibagomedov moves on the ground
Khabibagomedov cannot take advantage in the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to close his guard around Khabibagomedov
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Kamaru Usman's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Kamaru Usman regains full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov is in closed guard... The Nigerian Nightmare tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Kamaru Usman rolls him over and takes his back!
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov has The Nigerian Nightmare controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Nigerian Nightmare is unable to move under Khabibagomedov control.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kamaru Usman and Khabibagomedov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kamaru Usman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Nigerian Nightmare goes down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Khabibagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Khabibagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Nigerian Nightmare rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Khabibagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Kamaru Usman to fight back!
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Nigerian Nightmare's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Nigerian Nightmare is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Nigerian Nightmare feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kamaru Usman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Kamaru Usman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Khabibagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
The Nigerian Nightmare holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
The Nigerian Nightmare holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Kamaru Usman has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Khabibagomedov grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to close his guard around Khabibagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Nigerian Nightmare's face!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
The Nigerian Nightmare measures the resilience of Khabibagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Khabibagomedov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
The Nigerian Nightmare is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Khabibagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov is in closed guard... The Nigerian Nightmare tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kamaru Usman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Khabib Nurmagomedov! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kamaru Usman rolls Khabib Nurmagomedov to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov has The Nigerian Nightmare controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Nigerian Nightmare is unable to move under Khabibagomedov control.
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is barely covering up!
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare throws a few hammer fists to the face of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Blocked by Khabibagomedov.
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov has The Nigerian Nightmare controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Nigerian Nightmare is unable to move under Khabibagomedov control.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Nigerian Nightmare is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
The Nigerian Nightmare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kamaru Usman
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare moves on the ground
Kamaru Usman moves to side mount
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to open up Khabib Nurmagomedov's defense faking a few punches.
Khabib Nurmagomedov wraps his arms around The Nigerian Nightmare's arms and counters the punches.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Khabibagomedov measures the resilience of The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Nigerian Nightmare's side.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov measures the resilience of The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Nigerian Nightmare's side.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare throws a few hammer fists to the face of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Blocked by Khabibagomedov.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Khabibagomedov measures the resilience of The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Nigerian Nightmare's side.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to show some ground skills
The Nigerian Nightmare uses his strength to keep The Nigerian Nightmare at a disadvantage
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Khabibagomedov's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Kamaru Usman in his guard.
Kamaru Usman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to move to full mount!
Khabibagomedov won't allow him to take this position easily.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Kamaru Usman by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kamaru Usman
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 32/84 (38%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 970 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 24/31 (77%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 970 s
These fellas were reasonably evenly matched, but Usman still out-damaged Khabibagomedov by pretty a lot.
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The Nigerian Nightmare studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Khabibagomedov is holding Kamaru Usman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kamaru Usman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Nigerian Nightmare's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to show some ground skills
Kamaru Usman put Khabibagomedov in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to move on the ground and shows Khabib Nurmagomedov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The Nigerian Nightmare uses his forearms to block the impact!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabib Nurmagomedov is cooling the fight on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov tries to free his leg...
The Nigerian Nightmare doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kamaru Usman looks to counter!
The Nigerian Nightmare moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Nigerian Nightmare won't budge, forcing Khabibagomedov to pull guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The Nigerian Nightmare is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Khabibagomedov's ribs.
Khabibagomedov blocks Kamaru Usman's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare gets a good position on the ground. ..
Khabibagomedov holds Kamaru Usman arms and counters his opponent punches.
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to The Nigerian Nightmare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Nigerian Nightmare tries to cover his face,
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
As the fight continues it seems that Khabib Nurmagomedov is taking the best of the fight.
Khabibagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Nigerian Nightmare blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Khabibagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Nigerian Nightmare pulls his arm out of danger.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman pushes Khabibagomedov's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Nigerian Nightmare who is in full mount! Khabibagomedov is in trouble now!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to The Nigerian Nightmare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Nigerian Nightmare tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Khabibagomedov measures the resilience of The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Nigerian Nightmare's side.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to The Nigerian Nightmare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Nigerian Nightmare tries to cover his face,
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Kamaru Usman tries to better his position on the ground...
The Nigerian Nightmare is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to escape from the full mount...
Khabibagomedov struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Kamaru Usman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Khabibagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to escape from the full mount...
Kamaru Usman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare is moving on the ground...
Khabibagomedov tries to counter The Nigerian Nightmare's moves on the ground.
Khabibagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Kamaru Usman in his guard.
Kamaru Usman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Deep breaths from Khabib Nurmagomedov who tries a hammer punch to The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs.
That hit The Nigerian Nightmare who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Kamaru Usman in his guard.
Kamaru Usman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Kamaru Usman looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Kamaru Usman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to open up Khabib Nurmagomedov's defense faking a few punches.
Khabib Nurmagomedov wraps his arms around The Nigerian Nightmare's arms and counters the punches.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Khabib Nurmagomedov, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Khabibagomedov leads with a punch
Kamaru Usman avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Kamaru Usman tries a hook to the body
and hits Khabibagomedov ribs hard
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The Nigerian Nightmare and Khabibagomedov circle around the center of the cage.
The Nigerian Nightmare is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shows great balance while pushing away Kamaru Usman
The Nigerian Nightmare clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a hook to the body
but The Nigerian Nightmare manages to dodge it
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Kamaru Usman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Khabibagomedov is holding Kamaru Usman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kamaru Usman shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Nigerian Nightmare is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass to half guard...
Kamaru Usman's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov tries to escape from closed guard...
The Nigerian Nightmare waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Khabib Nurmagomedov! He is reversed and nor Kamaru Usman is on half guard!
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Khabibagomedov holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Khabibagomedov's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kamaru Usman.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Khabib Nurmagomedov hooks The Nigerian Nightmare's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kamaru Usman manages to kick Khabibagomedov away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Kamaru Usman looks to counter!
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Khabibagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Kamaru Usman...
Kamaru Usman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Nigerian Nightmare moves backwards and Khabib Nurmagomedov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Nigerian Nightmare pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
The Nigerian Nightmare studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A right hand from Kamaru Usman
gets deflected.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Kamaru Usman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Khabibagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov is in closed guard... The Nigerian Nightmare tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kamaru Usman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Kamaru Usman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Khabibagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kamaru Usman controls the situation despite Khabib Nurmagomedov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Kamaru Usman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Khabibagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Khabibagomedov.
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Round 3
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Kamaru Usman goes with a looping right hand while Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps back and jabs
The Nigerian Nightmare only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Kamaru Usman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kamaru Usman has found an opening in the defense of Khabibagomedov, launching a big hook
Khabib Nurmagomedov steps backwards and avoids that hook!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Nigerian Nightmare moves backwards and Khabib Nurmagomedov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kamaru Usman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Khabibagomedov into his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov is in closed guard... The Nigerian Nightmare tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Khabibagomedov hold his own hand and breaks The Nigerian Nightmare's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kamaru Usman.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
The Nigerian Nightmare measures the resilience of Khabibagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Khabibagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Khabibagomedov shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Nigerian Nightmare pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Kamaru Usman manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Khabibagomedov's face!
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Khabibagomedov's being punished here!
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to close his guard around Khabibagomedov
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to close his guard around Khabibagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kamaru Usman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabibagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Nigerian Nightmare sprawls and remains on his feet.
Khabibagomedov looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kamaru Usman's punches
Khabibagomedov measures the resilience of The Nigerian Nightmare's chin with an uppercut while The Nigerian Nightmare lands some great crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Kamaru Usman is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Kamaru Usman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Khabibagomedov goes down.
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Khabibagomedov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Khabibagomedov tries to close his guard around The Nigerian Nightmare
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman aggressively and repeatedly punches Khabibagomedov.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs.
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov measures the resilience of The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Nigerian Nightmare's side.
Hard blow to The Nigerian Nightmare's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Nigerian Nightmare jumps and tries to free his leg! Khabibagomedov doesn't allow this but Kamaru Usman is able to get half guard here.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare sits over his knees and pushes away Khabibagomedov's leg!
Kamaru Usman is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Khabibagomedov, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Kamaru Usman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Khabibagomedov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare throws a few hammer fists to the face of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Blocked by Khabibagomedov.
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Khabib Nurmagomedov! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't defend himself!
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Khabibagomedov moves backwards and Kamaru Usman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Khabibagomedov steps forward
Kamaru Usman catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Right eye
The Nigerian Nightmare launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kamaru Usman sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Kamaru Usman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Khabib Nurmagomedov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Nigerian Nightmare into his guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Kamaru Usman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Khabibagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Khabibagomedov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The Nigerian Nightmare is in closed guard... Khabibagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Kamaru Usman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Body shots by Kamaru Usman
Solid blows to Khabibagomedov's abdomen.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Khabibagomedov
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Khabibagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Khabibagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabibagomedov moves on the ground
Khabibagomedov cannot take advantage in the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to close his guard around Khabibagomedov
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Kamaru Usman's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Kamaru Usman regains full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov is in closed guard... The Nigerian Nightmare tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Kamaru Usman rolls him over and takes his back!
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov has The Nigerian Nightmare controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Nigerian Nightmare is unable to move under Khabibagomedov control.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kamaru Usman and Khabibagomedov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kamaru Usman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Nigerian Nightmare goes down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Khabibagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Khabibagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Nigerian Nightmare rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Khabibagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Kamaru Usman to fight back!
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Nigerian Nightmare's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Nigerian Nightmare is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Nigerian Nightmare feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kamaru Usman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Kamaru Usman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Khabibagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
The Nigerian Nightmare holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
The Nigerian Nightmare holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Kamaru Usman has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Khabibagomedov grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to close his guard around Khabibagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Nigerian Nightmare's face!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
The Nigerian Nightmare measures the resilience of Khabibagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Khabibagomedov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
The Nigerian Nightmare is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Khabibagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over The Nigerian Nightmare
Khabibagomedov is in closed guard... The Nigerian Nightmare tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kamaru Usman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Khabib Nurmagomedov! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kamaru Usman rolls Khabib Nurmagomedov to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov has The Nigerian Nightmare controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Nigerian Nightmare is unable to move under Khabibagomedov control.
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is barely covering up!
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare throws a few hammer fists to the face of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Blocked by Khabibagomedov.
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Khabibagomedov
Khabibagomedov has The Nigerian Nightmare controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Nigerian Nightmare is unable to move under Khabibagomedov control.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Nigerian Nightmare is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
The Nigerian Nightmare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kamaru Usman
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Khabibagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare moves on the ground
Kamaru Usman moves to side mount
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to open up Khabib Nurmagomedov's defense faking a few punches.
Khabib Nurmagomedov wraps his arms around The Nigerian Nightmare's arms and counters the punches.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Khabibagomedov measures the resilience of The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Nigerian Nightmare's side.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov measures the resilience of The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Nigerian Nightmare's side.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare throws a few hammer fists to the face of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Blocked by Khabibagomedov.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Khabibagomedov measures the resilience of The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Nigerian Nightmare's side.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabibagomedov tries to show some ground skills
The Nigerian Nightmare uses his strength to keep The Nigerian Nightmare at a disadvantage
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Khabibagomedov's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Kamaru Usman in his guard.
Kamaru Usman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to move to full mount!
Khabibagomedov won't allow him to take this position easily.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Kamaru Usman by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kamaru Usman
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 32/84 (38%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 970 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 24/31 (77%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 970 s
These fellas were reasonably evenly matched, but Usman still out-damaged Khabibagomedov by pretty a lot.
