Post by The Sandmen on Apr 28, 2017 8:48:57 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Chiesa while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chiesa goes down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa throws up a triangle attempt!
Khabib Nurmagomedov postures up and breaks the triangle.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Michael Chiesa sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chiesa is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from closed guard...
Nurmagomedov struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Michael Chiesa is not able to stop Chiesa ground skills and Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to side mount!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to open Chiesa's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Khabib Nurmagomedov. Chiesa is unable to cover himself now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to better his position on the ground...
Khabib Nurmagomedov wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chiesa throws a few hammer fists to the face of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chiesa cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Nurmagomedov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Michael Chiesa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Chiesa launches a hook to the body
Bang! Nurmagomedov stops that one with his ribs!
Michael Chiesa charges at Nurmagomedov throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov launches a hook to the body
Bang! Chiesa stops that one with his ribs!
Khabib Nurmagomedov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Chiesa seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Chiesa throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Chiesa launches a hook to the body
Bang! Nurmagomedov stops that one with his ribs!
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Chiesa's chin
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and launches himself over Michael Chiesa
Great move by Nurmagomedov who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chiesa doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Khabib Nurmagomedov embrace and tries to move away...
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Chiesa forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Khabib Nurmagomedov, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
Crushing shot to Chiesa's body! He's holding his side
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Not a desiderable position that Chiesa is in now. Khabib Nurmagomedov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Chiesa is doing a great job covering himself up.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov hovers above Chiesa
Michael Chiesa stops him from throwing strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Nurmagomedov's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a kimura
Chiesa breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to pass to mount...
Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chiesa.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chiesa shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Michael Chiesa breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Nurmagomedov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chiesa struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Michael Chiesa moves to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa 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 Michael Chiesa. 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov is holding Michael Chiesa's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Chiesa with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chiesa's face with his elbows!
Chiesa's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chiesa has a small cut in his Forehead
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Chiesa's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Michael Chiesa takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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 Michael Chiesa. 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chiesa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa launches a body shot
Nurmagomedov dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Chiesa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Inside leg kick from Nurmagomedov
that goes awry.
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Chiesa avoids a dangerous strike from Nurmagomedov
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Nurmagomedov's chin! That stops Nurmagomedov in his tracks!
Chiesa pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tremendous strikes from Chiesa!
Some big punches are landing!
Good front kick from Chiesa!
Khabib Nurmagomedov blocks
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Michael Chiesa's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Nice punch by Michael Chiesa
that nearly tags Nurmagomedov.
Michael Chiesa attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chiesa catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chiesa.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Michael Chiesa aggressively and repeatedly punches Nurmagomedov.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Chiesa is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Chiesa breaks the lock showing some skills...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to open Chiesa's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Khabib Nurmagomedov. Chiesa is unable to cover himself now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Khabib Nurmagomedov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Michael Chiesa gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chiesa is able to break the lock.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Chiesa holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Khabib Nurmagomedov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chiesa uses his forearms to block the impact!
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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chiesa goes down.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Chiesa's face!
Michael Chiesa blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Chiesa measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Deep breaths from Michael Chiesa who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
That hit Nurmagomedov who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hard blow to Nurmagomedov's mid-section, he seems hurt
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Khabib Nurmagomedov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chiesa's Forehead is beginning to swell
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Chiesa's face!
Michael Chiesa blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nurmagomedov blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chiesa's guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Chiesa put Khabib Nurmagomedov in closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Chiesa's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Chiesa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Chiesa blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Michael Chiesa tries a kimura
Nurmagomedov breaks the lock.
Chiesa misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nurmagomedov attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chiesa slips out. Nurmagomedov quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chiesa slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. 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 Michael Chiesa's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Nurmagomedov catch Michael Chiesa's right arm and tries a kimura
Michael Chiesa holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Chiesa measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Good looking punches from Michael Chiesa on the ground
They could take their toll on Nurmagomedov.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
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 Chiesa's moves.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov is holding Michael Chiesa's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to show some ground skills
Michael Chiesa put Nurmagomedov in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Chiesa put Khabib Nurmagomedov in closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Chiesa tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Michael Chiesa in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Chiesa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chiesa slips out. Nurmagomedov quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chiesa slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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.
Chiesa seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Chiesa moves backwards and Khabib Nurmagomedov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
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 Chiesa
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chiesa is able to break the lock.
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Nurmagomedov pulls his arm out of danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Khabib Nurmagomedov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Chiesa is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Nurmagomedov.
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Round 5
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Nurmagomedov is holding Michael Chiesa's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Michael Chiesa tries to take advantage...
Nurmagomedov leads with a punch
Michael Chiesa avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Forehead
Nurmagomedov leads with a punch
Michael Chiesa avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Chin
Every time Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to get inside
Chiesa misses with a low kick.
Chiesa jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Nurmagomedov sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a body shot
Chiesa dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Left eye
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Nurmagomedov breaks the closed guard of Michael Chiesa and moves to half guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop bleeding.
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from closed guard...
Chiesa waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Khabib Nurmagomedov! He is reversed and nor Michael Chiesa is on half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Chiesa's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chiesa slips out. Nurmagomedov quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chiesa slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Michael Chiesa tries to take advantage...
Chiesa decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov did not see that coming! Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Nurmagomedov now.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop bleeding.
Chiesa use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Michael Chiesa wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chiesa drills Khabib Nurmagomedov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chiesa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chiesa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chiesa controls the situation despite Khabib Nurmagomedov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop bleeding.
Nurmagomedov is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Michael Chiesa pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov down and prevents his attempts to escape
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop bleeding.
Chiesa delivers a few accurate elbows!
Nurmagomedov is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Mouth
Chiesa is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov has Chiesa controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Chiesa is unable to move under Nurmagomedov control.
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Michael Chiesa on the ground
They could take their toll on Nurmagomedov.
Chiesa is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a bloody mess!
Chiesa tries to open up Khabib Nurmagomedov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nurmagomedov in the side of the head
Chiesa is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Chiesa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nurmagomedov! Chiesa has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Chiesa is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop bleeding.
Chiesa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nurmagomedov.
Nicely done! Chiesa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Chiesa is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with two hooks in
Nurmagomedov has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nurmagomedov is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Chiesa is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with two hooks in
Chiesa tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Nurmagomedov!
Nurmagomedov adopts the turtle defense and Chiesa is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Chiesa is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with two hooks in
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop bleeding.
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chiesa blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chiesa throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Nurmagomedov's face with those brutal elbows! Nurmagomedov needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Right cheek
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.
Michael Chiesa throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Nurmagomedov's Nose is beginning to swell
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chiesa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nurmagomedov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Chiesa's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chiesa slips out. Nurmagomedov quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chiesa slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Chiesa climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Chiesa is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov kicks his legs trying to keep Michael Chiesa away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Khabib Nurmagomedov is standing now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Chiesa is the winner of this round.
Winner is Michael Chiesa by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 19/22 (86%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 47/59 (80%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1036 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 24/57 (42%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1049 s
Decent fight from some fringe guys who might benefit from some fine-tunes. That or being swapped out for some real, legit legends
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chiesa goes down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa throws up a triangle attempt!
Khabib Nurmagomedov postures up and breaks the triangle.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Michael Chiesa sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chiesa is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from closed guard...
Nurmagomedov struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Michael Chiesa is not able to stop Chiesa ground skills and Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to side mount!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to open Chiesa's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Khabib Nurmagomedov. Chiesa is unable to cover himself now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to better his position on the ground...
Khabib Nurmagomedov wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chiesa throws a few hammer fists to the face of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chiesa cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Nurmagomedov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Michael Chiesa keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Chiesa launches a hook to the body
Bang! Nurmagomedov stops that one with his ribs!
Michael Chiesa charges at Nurmagomedov throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov launches a hook to the body
Bang! Chiesa stops that one with his ribs!
Khabib Nurmagomedov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Chiesa seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Chiesa throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Chiesa launches a hook to the body
Bang! Nurmagomedov stops that one with his ribs!
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Chiesa's chin
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and launches himself over Michael Chiesa
Great move by Nurmagomedov who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chiesa doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Khabib Nurmagomedov embrace and tries to move away...
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Chiesa forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Khabib Nurmagomedov, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
Crushing shot to Chiesa's body! He's holding his side
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Not a desiderable position that Chiesa is in now. Khabib Nurmagomedov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Chiesa is doing a great job covering himself up.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov hovers above Chiesa
Michael Chiesa stops him from throwing strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Nurmagomedov's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a kimura
Chiesa breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to pass to mount...
Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chiesa.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chiesa shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Michael Chiesa breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Nurmagomedov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chiesa struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Michael Chiesa moves to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa 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 Michael Chiesa. 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov is holding Michael Chiesa's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Chiesa with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chiesa's face with his elbows!
Chiesa's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chiesa has a small cut in his Forehead
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Chiesa's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Michael Chiesa takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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 Michael Chiesa. 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chiesa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa launches a body shot
Nurmagomedov dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Chiesa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Inside leg kick from Nurmagomedov
that goes awry.
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Chiesa avoids a dangerous strike from Nurmagomedov
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Nurmagomedov's chin! That stops Nurmagomedov in his tracks!
Chiesa pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tremendous strikes from Chiesa!
Some big punches are landing!
Good front kick from Chiesa!
Khabib Nurmagomedov blocks
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Michael Chiesa's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Nice punch by Michael Chiesa
that nearly tags Nurmagomedov.
Michael Chiesa attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chiesa catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chiesa.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Michael Chiesa aggressively and repeatedly punches Nurmagomedov.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Chiesa is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Chiesa breaks the lock showing some skills...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to open Chiesa's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Khabib Nurmagomedov. Chiesa is unable to cover himself now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Khabib Nurmagomedov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Michael Chiesa gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chiesa is able to break the lock.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Chiesa holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Khabib Nurmagomedov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chiesa uses his forearms to block the impact!
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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chiesa goes down.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Chiesa's face!
Michael Chiesa blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Chiesa measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Deep breaths from Michael Chiesa who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
That hit Nurmagomedov who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hard blow to Nurmagomedov's mid-section, he seems hurt
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Khabib Nurmagomedov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chiesa's Forehead is beginning to swell
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Chiesa's face!
Michael Chiesa blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nurmagomedov blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chiesa's guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Chiesa put Khabib Nurmagomedov in closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Chiesa's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Chiesa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Chiesa blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Michael Chiesa tries a kimura
Nurmagomedov breaks the lock.
Chiesa misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nurmagomedov attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chiesa slips out. Nurmagomedov quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chiesa slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. 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 Michael Chiesa's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Nurmagomedov catch Michael Chiesa's right arm and tries a kimura
Michael Chiesa holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Chiesa measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Good looking punches from Michael Chiesa on the ground
They could take their toll on Nurmagomedov.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
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 Chiesa's moves.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov is holding Michael Chiesa's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to show some ground skills
Michael Chiesa put Nurmagomedov in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Chiesa put Khabib Nurmagomedov in closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Chiesa tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Michael Chiesa in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Chiesa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chiesa slips out. Nurmagomedov quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chiesa slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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.
Chiesa seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Chiesa moves backwards and Khabib Nurmagomedov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
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 Chiesa
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chiesa is able to break the lock.
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Nurmagomedov pulls his arm out of danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Khabib Nurmagomedov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Chiesa is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Nurmagomedov.
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Round 5
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Nurmagomedov is holding Michael Chiesa's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Michael Chiesa tries to take advantage...
Nurmagomedov leads with a punch
Michael Chiesa avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Forehead
Nurmagomedov leads with a punch
Michael Chiesa avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Chin
Every time Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to get inside
Chiesa misses with a low kick.
Chiesa jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Nurmagomedov sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a body shot
Chiesa dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Left eye
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Nurmagomedov breaks the closed guard of Michael Chiesa and moves to half guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Chiesa
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop bleeding.
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from closed guard...
Chiesa waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Khabib Nurmagomedov! He is reversed and nor Michael Chiesa is on half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Chiesa's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chiesa slips out. Nurmagomedov quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chiesa slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Michael Chiesa tries to take advantage...
Chiesa decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov did not see that coming! Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Nurmagomedov now.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop bleeding.
Chiesa use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Michael Chiesa wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chiesa drills Khabib Nurmagomedov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chiesa tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Chiesa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chiesa controls the situation despite Khabib Nurmagomedov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop bleeding.
Nurmagomedov is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Michael Chiesa pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov down and prevents his attempts to escape
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop bleeding.
Chiesa delivers a few accurate elbows!
Nurmagomedov is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Mouth
Chiesa is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov has Chiesa controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Chiesa is unable to move under Nurmagomedov control.
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Michael Chiesa on the ground
They could take their toll on Nurmagomedov.
Chiesa is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a bloody mess!
Chiesa tries to open up Khabib Nurmagomedov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nurmagomedov in the side of the head
Chiesa is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Chiesa tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nurmagomedov! Chiesa has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Chiesa is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop bleeding.
Chiesa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nurmagomedov.
Nicely done! Chiesa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Chiesa is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with two hooks in
Nurmagomedov has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nurmagomedov is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Chiesa is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with two hooks in
Chiesa tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Nurmagomedov!
Nurmagomedov adopts the turtle defense and Chiesa is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Chiesa is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with two hooks in
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop bleeding.
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chiesa blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chiesa throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Nurmagomedov's face with those brutal elbows! Nurmagomedov needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Right cheek
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.
Michael Chiesa throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Nurmagomedov's Nose is beginning to swell
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chiesa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nurmagomedov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Chiesa's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chiesa slips out. Nurmagomedov quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chiesa slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Chiesa climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Chiesa is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov kicks his legs trying to keep Michael Chiesa away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Khabib Nurmagomedov is standing now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Chiesa is the winner of this round.
Winner is Michael Chiesa by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 19/22 (86%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 47/59 (80%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1036 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 24/57 (42%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1049 s
Decent fight from some fringe guys who might benefit from some fine-tunes. That or being swapped out for some real, legit legends
