Post by The Sandmen on Nov 25, 2016 9:05:33 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Guillard while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Melvin Guillard attempts to cut off Nurmagomedov with punches
Nurmagomedov reels from the strikes.
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guillard is clinching with Nurmagomedov.
The fighters are clinching.
Nurmagomedov shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Nurmagomedov struggles and launches a few punches to Guillard's head
Those punches are hitting! Guillard covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard grapple with Khabib Nurmagomedov and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Khabib Nurmagomedov falls hard on the mat with Melvin Guillard on top of him
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guillard tries to cover his face,
Guillard has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Guillard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Melvin Guillard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Guillard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is barely covering up!
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Guillard is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nurmagomedov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Guillard breaks the lock showing some skills...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Nurmagomedov is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Deep breaths from Melvin Guillard who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
That hit Nurmagomedov who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
As the fight continues it seems that Khabib Nurmagomedov is taking the best of the fight.
Nurmagomedov throws a few hammer fists to the face of Melvin Guillard
Solid shots!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Guillard's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Guillard's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Guillard's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Guillard breaks the lock showing some skills...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Melvin Guillard. 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.
Nurmagomedov is holding Melvin Guillard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Melvin Guillard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Nurmagomedov leans back...
He clobbers Melvin Guillard's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to pass to mount...
Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Melvin Guillard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Nurmagomedov is locking that armbar...
Guillard is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Nurmagomedov goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Nurmagomedov is locking that Armbar...
Guillard struggles to free himself
Melvin Guillard breaks the lock and pushes away Khabib Nurmagomedov, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and launches himself over Guillard!
Nice move by Nurmagomedov who clinches and pushes Guillard against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots and grab both of Melvin Guillard's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Nurmagomedov lifted Guillard's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Guillard
Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Guillard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Nurmagomedov is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Guillard's eyes...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Guillard's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Guillard's eyes...
Guillard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Melvin Guillard goes with a looping right hand while Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps back and jabs
Guillard seems staggered and Khabib Nurmagomedov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Melvin Guillard didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Guillard
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Guillard with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Guillard's face with his elbows!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Guillard
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass to half guard...
Melvin Guillard can't prevent his opponent from passing. Nurmagomedov looks to work from half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to stand up!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Guillard
Guillard measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nurmagomedov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Guillard's being punished here!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Nurmagomedov 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 Guillard
Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Guillard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Guillard's eyes...
Guillard hyper-extended his leg
Nurmagomedov is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Nurmagomedov is locking that Kneebar...
Nurmagomedov is locking that Kneebar...
Guillard struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Guillard struggles to free himself
That Kneebar looks tight...
Guillard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Guillard climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Guillard is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches an up-kick intended for Melvin Guillard's head...
It lands flush with Melvin Guillard's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Guillard is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov kicks his legs trying to keep Melvin Guillard away.
Melvin Guillard takes a kick to the body.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is on his feet again.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes with a looping right hand while Melvin Guillard jumps back and jabs
Guillard seems staggered and Khabib Nurmagomedov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Guillard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Guillard
Nurmagomedov fires a barrage of punches at Guillard's head!
This is bad! Nurmagomedov is just pounding on Melvin Guillard's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Khabib Nurmagomedov turns out the lights for Guillard! What an astonishing KO by Nurmagomedov!
There is a small laceration on Melvin Guillard's Right cheek
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by KO (GnP) at 1:11 Round 2
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 222 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/22 (82%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 238 s
Upset of the century...if you weren't paying attention.
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Melvin Guillard attempts to cut off Nurmagomedov with punches
Nurmagomedov reels from the strikes.
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guillard is clinching with Nurmagomedov.
The fighters are clinching.
Nurmagomedov shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Nurmagomedov struggles and launches a few punches to Guillard's head
Those punches are hitting! Guillard covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard grapple with Khabib Nurmagomedov and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Khabib Nurmagomedov falls hard on the mat with Melvin Guillard on top of him
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guillard tries to cover his face,
Guillard has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Guillard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Melvin Guillard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Guillard is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is barely covering up!
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Guillard is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nurmagomedov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Guillard breaks the lock showing some skills...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Nurmagomedov is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Deep breaths from Melvin Guillard who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
That hit Nurmagomedov who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
As the fight continues it seems that Khabib Nurmagomedov is taking the best of the fight.
Nurmagomedov throws a few hammer fists to the face of Melvin Guillard
Solid shots!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Guillard's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Guillard's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Guillard's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Guillard breaks the lock showing some skills...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Melvin Guillard. 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.
Nurmagomedov is holding Melvin Guillard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Melvin Guillard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Nurmagomedov leans back...
He clobbers Melvin Guillard's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to pass to mount...
Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Melvin Guillard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Nurmagomedov is locking that armbar...
Guillard is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Nurmagomedov goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Nurmagomedov is locking that Armbar...
Guillard struggles to free himself
Melvin Guillard breaks the lock and pushes away Khabib Nurmagomedov, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and launches himself over Guillard!
Nice move by Nurmagomedov who clinches and pushes Guillard against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots and grab both of Melvin Guillard's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Nurmagomedov lifted Guillard's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Guillard
Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Guillard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Nurmagomedov is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Guillard's eyes...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Guillard's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Guillard's eyes...
Guillard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Melvin Guillard goes with a looping right hand while Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps back and jabs
Guillard seems staggered and Khabib Nurmagomedov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Melvin Guillard didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Guillard
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Guillard with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Guillard's face with his elbows!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Guillard
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass to half guard...
Melvin Guillard can't prevent his opponent from passing. Nurmagomedov looks to work from half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to stand up!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Guillard
Guillard measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nurmagomedov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Guillard's being punished here!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Nurmagomedov 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 Guillard
Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Guillard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Guillard's eyes...
Guillard hyper-extended his leg
Nurmagomedov is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Nurmagomedov is locking that Kneebar...
Nurmagomedov is locking that Kneebar...
Guillard struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Guillard struggles to free himself
That Kneebar looks tight...
Guillard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Guillard climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Guillard is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches an up-kick intended for Melvin Guillard's head...
It lands flush with Melvin Guillard's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Guillard is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov kicks his legs trying to keep Melvin Guillard away.
Melvin Guillard takes a kick to the body.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is on his feet again.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes with a looping right hand while Melvin Guillard jumps back and jabs
Guillard seems staggered and Khabib Nurmagomedov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Guillard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Guillard
Nurmagomedov fires a barrage of punches at Guillard's head!
This is bad! Nurmagomedov is just pounding on Melvin Guillard's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Khabib Nurmagomedov turns out the lights for Guillard! What an astonishing KO by Nurmagomedov!
There is a small laceration on Melvin Guillard's Right cheek
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by KO (GnP) at 1:11 Round 2
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 222 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/22 (82%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 238 s
Upset of the century...if you weren't paying attention.