Post by The Sandman on Dec 23, 2021 2:20:52 GMT -5
Lima enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Kamaru Usman shifts back and forth nervously.
Douglas Lima looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lima is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The Nigerian Nightmare and Lima move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
As the fight continues it seems that Kamaru Usman is taking the best of the fight.
Nice punches from Kamaru Usman.
Lima staggers backwards. The Nigerian Nightmare wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Lima's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kamaru Usman throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The Nigerian Nightmare is holding Douglas Lima's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Douglas Lima loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Lima is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Douglas Lima
The Nigerian Nightmare works on the ground with his fingers over Lima's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Kamaru Usman looks to mount Douglas Lima...
Kamaru Usman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima 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 Lima
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! Lima's being punished here!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Lima
Lima tries to move on the ground and shows Kamaru Usman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lima's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Lima
Kamaru Usman aggressively and repeatedly punches Lima.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lima's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Lima
Kamaru Usman tries to get his arm under Douglas Lima's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Douglas Lima's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Douglas Lima easily defends the attempt.
Kamaru Usman gets sloppy and Douglas Lima tries to take advantage...
Lima 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 Lima control.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Lima
Kamaru Usman is looking to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Kamaru Usman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Lima
Douglas Lima launches a few punches to The Nigerian Nightmare's cheek from the guard.
Kamaru Usman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Lima
Lima tries an armbar from the bottom!
Kamaru Usman breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Kamaru Usman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kamaru Usman goes with a looping right hand while Douglas Lima jumps back and jabs
Lima seems staggered and Kamaru Usman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Douglas Lima throws a combo
Kamaru Usman ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Lima swings again, only to get countered once more! Lima is looking bad here!
The ref pulls off Kamaru Usman! Lima seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Lima has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Kamaru Usman by TKO (Punches) at 3:28 Round 1
Statistics: Kamaru Usman
Punches 14/18 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/9 (89%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 97 s
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 97 s
Oh my. Usman destroyed the Lima.
Kamaru Usman shifts back and forth nervously.
Douglas Lima looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lima is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The Nigerian Nightmare and Lima move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
As the fight continues it seems that Kamaru Usman is taking the best of the fight.
Nice punches from Kamaru Usman.
Lima staggers backwards. The Nigerian Nightmare wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Lima's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kamaru Usman throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The Nigerian Nightmare is holding Douglas Lima's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Douglas Lima loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Lima is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Douglas Lima
The Nigerian Nightmare works on the ground with his fingers over Lima's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Kamaru Usman looks to mount Douglas Lima...
Kamaru Usman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima 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 Lima
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! Lima's being punished here!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Lima
Lima tries to move on the ground and shows Kamaru Usman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lima's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Lima
Kamaru Usman aggressively and repeatedly punches Lima.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lima's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
The Nigerian Nightmare is in rear mount over Lima
Kamaru Usman tries to get his arm under Douglas Lima's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Douglas Lima's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Douglas Lima easily defends the attempt.
Kamaru Usman gets sloppy and Douglas Lima tries to take advantage...
Lima 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 Lima control.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Lima
Kamaru Usman is looking to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Kamaru Usman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Lima
Douglas Lima launches a few punches to The Nigerian Nightmare's cheek from the guard.
Kamaru Usman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Lima
Lima tries an armbar from the bottom!
Kamaru Usman breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Kamaru Usman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kamaru Usman goes with a looping right hand while Douglas Lima jumps back and jabs
Lima seems staggered and Kamaru Usman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Douglas Lima throws a combo
Kamaru Usman ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Lima swings again, only to get countered once more! Lima is looking bad here!
The ref pulls off Kamaru Usman! Lima seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Lima has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Kamaru Usman by TKO (Punches) at 3:28 Round 1
Statistics: Kamaru Usman
Punches 14/18 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/9 (89%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 97 s
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 97 s
Oh my. Usman destroyed the Lima.
