Post by The Sandmen on Apr 30, 2018 8:03:40 GMT -5
Jim Miller looks very relaxed.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Miller is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jim Miller is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miller 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 Jim Miller and moves to half guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Miller
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jim Miller can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jim Miller tries to close the guard.
Miller put Khabib Nurmagomedov in closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Stand up! This is what Nurmagomedov's cornermen are shouting. Jim Miller is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Nurmagomedov fires a barrage of punches at Miller's head!
This is bad! Nurmagomedov is just pounding on Jim Miller's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Miller 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 closed guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller 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. Jim Miller spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Miller jumps and catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Nurmagomedov breaks the lock and launches himself over Jim Miller, winning side mount!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to show some ground skills
Jim Miller put Nurmagomedov in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Miller
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Jim Miller sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
That leglock looks tight...
Miller is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov delivers a few accurate elbows!
Miller is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Miller
Nurmagomedov is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Miller's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Miller time to recover. Jim Miller seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jim Miller is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov leans back...
He clobbers Jim Miller's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Miller's Forehead is beginning to swell
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Jim Miller 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miller clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Nurmagomedov drills Jim Miller's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Jim Miller 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) is cheering him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to stand up!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Miller struggles to free himself
Nurmagomedov is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Nurmagomedov is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
Miller breaks free.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nurmagomedov doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nurmagomedov is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov hooks Miller's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Miller struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Jim Miller manages to kick Nurmagomedov away and scrambles on top!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Nurmagomedov decides to launch some tentative punches
Miller launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Nurmagomedov with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lightning fast low kick from Miller!
Nurmagomedov blocks that kick with his leg.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Miller blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jim Miller's cheek! Miller stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Nurmagomedov is standing while Miller is on the ground on his back
Jim Miller kicks his legs trying to keep Khabib Nurmagomedov away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Nurmagomedov is standing while Miller is on the ground on his back
Nurmagomedov cartwheels towards Miller!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jim Miller.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nurmagomedov leans back...
He clobbers Jim Miller's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Miller has a small cut in his Chin
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Miller's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Miller doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Right cheek
That punishment by Khabib Nurmagomedov has left Miller staggered! Khabib Nurmagomedov should try push forward now and finish this!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Khabib Nurmagomedov positions himself and tries to finish this!
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms Jim Miller's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Jim Miller to defend himself!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough! The fight is over! Miller was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by TKO (GnP) at 1:22 Round 2
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 304 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/22 (73%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 285 s
I wonder why a lot of names (like KHabib), haven't migrated over to North America and become more popular.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Miller is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jim Miller is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miller 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 Jim Miller and moves to half guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Miller
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jim Miller can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jim Miller tries to close the guard.
Miller put Khabib Nurmagomedov in closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Stand up! This is what Nurmagomedov's cornermen are shouting. Jim Miller is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Nurmagomedov fires a barrage of punches at Miller's head!
This is bad! Nurmagomedov is just pounding on Jim Miller's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Miller 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 closed guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller 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. Jim Miller spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Miller jumps and catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Nurmagomedov breaks the lock and launches himself over Jim Miller, winning side mount!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to show some ground skills
Jim Miller put Nurmagomedov in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Miller
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Jim Miller sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
That leglock looks tight...
Miller is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov delivers a few accurate elbows!
Miller is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Miller
Nurmagomedov is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Miller's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Miller time to recover. Jim Miller seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jim Miller is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov leans back...
He clobbers Jim Miller's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Miller's Forehead is beginning to swell
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Jim Miller 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miller clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Nurmagomedov drills Jim Miller's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Jim Miller 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Miller
Nurmagomedov 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) is cheering him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to stand up!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Miller struggles to free himself
Nurmagomedov is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Nurmagomedov is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
Miller breaks free.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nurmagomedov doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nurmagomedov is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov hooks Miller's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Miller struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Jim Miller manages to kick Nurmagomedov away and scrambles on top!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Nurmagomedov decides to launch some tentative punches
Miller launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Nurmagomedov with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lightning fast low kick from Miller!
Nurmagomedov blocks that kick with his leg.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Miller blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jim Miller's cheek! Miller stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Nurmagomedov is standing while Miller is on the ground on his back
Jim Miller kicks his legs trying to keep Khabib Nurmagomedov away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Nurmagomedov is standing while Miller is on the ground on his back
Nurmagomedov cartwheels towards Miller!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jim Miller.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nurmagomedov leans back...
He clobbers Jim Miller's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Miller has a small cut in his Chin
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Miller's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Miller doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Right cheek
That punishment by Khabib Nurmagomedov has left Miller staggered! Khabib Nurmagomedov should try push forward now and finish this!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jim Miller
Khabib Nurmagomedov positions himself and tries to finish this!
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms Jim Miller's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Jim Miller to defend himself!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough! The fight is over! Miller was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by TKO (GnP) at 1:22 Round 2
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 304 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/22 (73%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 285 s
I wonder why a lot of names (like KHabib), haven't migrated over to North America and become more popular.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!