Post by The Sandmen on Dec 18, 2017 9:49:17 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Nurmagomedov while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Edson while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Nurmagomedov is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Edson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza is cooling the fight on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Edson
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Edson Barboza rolls Khabib Nurmagomedov to his stomach and takes his back!
Edson is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov has Edson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Edson is unable to move under Nurmagomedov control.
Edson is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov has given his back to Edson Barboza who is trying to get one hook in!
Edson Barboza has one hook in!
Edson is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nurmagomedov holds Edson Barboza's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Edson Barboza
1:50 Round 1 and Edson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Nurmagomedov is getting frustrated here.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates Edson Barboza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Edson Barboza manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Khabib Nurmagomedov lost his dominant position.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Edson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Edson tries to break the lock slamming Khabib Nurmagomedov against the mat!
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't allow Edson Barboza to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Edson Barboza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Edson pulls his arm out of danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Edson Barboza tries to take advantage...
Edson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Nurmagomedov is covering himself! Edson tries to force the situation and Nurmagomedov clumsily gives his back!
Edson is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov has Edson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Nurmagomedov manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Edson
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Khabib Nurmagomedov.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Edson hyper-extended his left leg
Khabib Nurmagomedov was tooling Edson Barboza for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Edson Barboza lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
A furious flurry of punches from Khabib Nurmagomedov
puts Edson in a world of hurt!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Nurmagomedov seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Edson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Chin
Nurmagomedov steps backwards away from Edson Barboza. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Nurmagomedov has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Edson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Khabib Nurmagomedov embrace and tries to move away...
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Edson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Edson Barboza
well done Edson falls hard on the mat
Nurmagomedov is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Nurmagomedov decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Edson's guard.
Edson did not see that coming! Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Nurmagomedov delivers a few accurate elbows!
Edson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Edson
Edson has Nurmagomedov controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Nurmagomedov is unable to move under Edson control.
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his arm under Edson Barboza's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Edson Barboza pulls down on Khabib Nurmagomedov's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Edson
Edson Barboza 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 Nurmagomedov's moves.
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Edson
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws his leg over Edson Barboza's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Khabib Nurmagomedov's rear naked choke attempt!
Edson Barboza frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Khabib Nurmagomedov and ends up on top!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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Round 2
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Some counter punches against Khabib Nurmagomedov
land while he's on his bicycle.
Nurmagomedov is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Edson Barboza
As the fight continues it seems that Khabib Nurmagomedov is taking the best of the fight.
Nurmagomedov is taking this opportunity to rest.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Edson and Nurmagomedov circle around the center of the cage.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has found an opening in the defense of Edson, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Edson is wobbling!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and launches himself over Edson Barboza
Great move by Nurmagomedov who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Nurmagomedov struggles and launches a few punches to Edson's head
Nothing from this... Khabib Nurmagomedov seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Multiple well placed knees from Nurmagomedov!
Nice hits to Edson's ribs! Brilliant performance from Khabib Nurmagomedov
Edson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Nurmagomedov tries to take Edson Barboza down... Edson stumbles backwards and Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Edson's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to take Edson Barboza to the ground from the clinch...
Edson shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson tries to take Khabib Nurmagomedov to the ground from the clinch...
Nurmagomedov shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Edson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Khabib Nurmagomedov embrace and tries to move away...
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Edson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to take Edson Barboza to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Edson is with his back on the ground now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Nurmagomedov tries to move to full mount
Nurmagomedov succeeds
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Edson struggles to free himself
Edson breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson 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 Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Edson Barboza down and prevents his attempts to escape
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov suddenly holds Edson Barboza's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Edson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Edson Barboza cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Edson Barboza isolates Khabib Nurmagomedov's left arm looking for an armbar...
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Edson Barboza lost his dominant position.
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.
A solid combination from Edson Barboza
mostly hits air.
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Edson follows Khabib Nurmagomedov
only to get counter punched in a big way! Edson needs to stop playing Khabib Nurmagomedov's game or he'll get knocked out!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edson goes down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass to half guard...
Edson Barboza can't prevent his opponent from passing. Nurmagomedov looks to work from half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Edson
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Edson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Edson's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Edson
Deep breaths from Edson Barboza 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 half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza tries to turn away and scramble out. Khabib Nurmagomedov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Edson Barboza spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson Barboza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edson's being punished here!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Khabib Nurmagomedov is cooling the fight on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Nurmagomedov is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Edson struggles to free himself
Edson struggles to free himself
Edson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Nurmagomedov, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson Barboza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Edson hyper-extended his leg
That leglock from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Edson hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Edson's eyes...
This is over! Edson can't stand the pain and taps!
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by Submission (leglock) at 0:35 Round 3
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 11/17 (65%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 395 s
Is Khabib finally less illegit?
Ferocious staredown by Edson while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Nurmagomedov is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Edson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza is cooling the fight on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Edson
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Edson Barboza rolls Khabib Nurmagomedov to his stomach and takes his back!
Edson is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov has Edson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Edson is unable to move under Nurmagomedov control.
Edson is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov has given his back to Edson Barboza who is trying to get one hook in!
Edson Barboza has one hook in!
Edson is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nurmagomedov holds Edson Barboza's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Edson Barboza
1:50 Round 1 and Edson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Nurmagomedov is getting frustrated here.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates Edson Barboza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Edson Barboza manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Khabib Nurmagomedov lost his dominant position.
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Edson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Edson tries to break the lock slamming Khabib Nurmagomedov against the mat!
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't allow Edson Barboza to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Edson Barboza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Edson pulls his arm out of danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Edson Barboza tries to take advantage...
Edson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Nurmagomedov is covering himself! Edson tries to force the situation and Nurmagomedov clumsily gives his back!
Edson is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov has Edson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Nurmagomedov manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Edson
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Khabib Nurmagomedov.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Edson hyper-extended his left leg
Khabib Nurmagomedov was tooling Edson Barboza for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Edson Barboza lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
A furious flurry of punches from Khabib Nurmagomedov
puts Edson in a world of hurt!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Nurmagomedov seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Edson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Chin
Nurmagomedov steps backwards away from Edson Barboza. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Nurmagomedov has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Edson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Khabib Nurmagomedov embrace and tries to move away...
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Edson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Edson Barboza
well done Edson falls hard on the mat
Nurmagomedov is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Nurmagomedov decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Edson's guard.
Edson did not see that coming! Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Nurmagomedov delivers a few accurate elbows!
Edson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Edson
Edson has Nurmagomedov controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Nurmagomedov is unable to move under Edson control.
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his arm under Edson Barboza's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Edson Barboza pulls down on Khabib Nurmagomedov's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Edson
Edson Barboza 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 Nurmagomedov's moves.
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Edson
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws his leg over Edson Barboza's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Khabib Nurmagomedov's rear naked choke attempt!
Edson Barboza frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Khabib Nurmagomedov and ends up on top!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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Round 2
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Some counter punches against Khabib Nurmagomedov
land while he's on his bicycle.
Nurmagomedov is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Edson Barboza
As the fight continues it seems that Khabib Nurmagomedov is taking the best of the fight.
Nurmagomedov is taking this opportunity to rest.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Edson and Nurmagomedov circle around the center of the cage.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has found an opening in the defense of Edson, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Edson is wobbling!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and launches himself over Edson Barboza
Great move by Nurmagomedov who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Nurmagomedov struggles and launches a few punches to Edson's head
Nothing from this... Khabib Nurmagomedov seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Multiple well placed knees from Nurmagomedov!
Nice hits to Edson's ribs! Brilliant performance from Khabib Nurmagomedov
Edson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Nurmagomedov tries to take Edson Barboza down... Edson stumbles backwards and Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Edson's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to take Edson Barboza to the ground from the clinch...
Edson shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson tries to take Khabib Nurmagomedov to the ground from the clinch...
Nurmagomedov shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Edson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Khabib Nurmagomedov embrace and tries to move away...
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Edson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to take Edson Barboza to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Edson is with his back on the ground now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Nurmagomedov tries to move to full mount
Nurmagomedov succeeds
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Edson struggles to free himself
Edson breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson 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 Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Edson Barboza down and prevents his attempts to escape
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov suddenly holds Edson Barboza's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Edson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Edson Barboza cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Edson Barboza isolates Khabib Nurmagomedov's left arm looking for an armbar...
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Edson Barboza lost his dominant position.
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.
A solid combination from Edson Barboza
mostly hits air.
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Edson follows Khabib Nurmagomedov
only to get counter punched in a big way! Edson needs to stop playing Khabib Nurmagomedov's game or he'll get knocked out!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edson goes down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass to half guard...
Edson Barboza can't prevent his opponent from passing. Nurmagomedov looks to work from half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Edson
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Edson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Edson's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Edson
Deep breaths from Edson Barboza 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 half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza tries to turn away and scramble out. Khabib Nurmagomedov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Edson Barboza spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson Barboza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edson's being punished here!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Khabib Nurmagomedov is cooling the fight on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Nurmagomedov is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Edson struggles to free himself
Edson struggles to free himself
Edson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Nurmagomedov, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Edson Barboza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Edson
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Edson hyper-extended his leg
That leglock from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Edson hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Edson's eyes...
This is over! Edson can't stand the pain and taps!
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by Submission (leglock) at 0:35 Round 3
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 11/17 (65%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 395 s
Is Khabib finally less illegit?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!