Post by The Sandmen on Dec 4, 2018 6:33:58 GMT -5
Renan Barão is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Renan Barão and Khabib Nurmagomedov touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Incredible haymaker from Khabib Nurmagomedov!
You can see Renan Barão's head being snapped backwards!
Khabib Nurmagomedov has found an opening in the defense of Barão, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Barão's ribs.
Barão fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Barão's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barão's side.
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws up a triangle attempt!
Renan Barão postures up and breaks the triangle.
Barão is trying to counter now!
Barão fires a barrage of punches at Nurmagomedov's head!
This is bad! Barão is just pounding on Khabib Nurmagomedov's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Renan Barão tries to pass to half guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barão looks to work from half guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov sits up and gets an arm around Barão's neck!
Barão pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov back to the ground.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Renan Barão tries to free his leg
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
1:34 Round 1 and Nurmagomedov is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Nurmagomedov jumps and catches Renan Barão's arm and tries a flying armbar!
That Flying submission from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Barão's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Barão breaks the lock and launches himself over Khabib Nurmagomedov, winning side mount!
Renan Barão is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Nurmagomedov tries to show some ground skills
Khabib Nurmagomedov put Barão in half guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Barão spins out, but Khabib Nurmagomedov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Barão is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Renan Barão tries to take advantage...
Renan Barão decides to jump inside Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov didn't see that coming. Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov now.
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws up a triangle attempt!
Renan Barão postures up and breaks the triangle.
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries an armbar from the bottom!
Renan Barão breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to turn in and scramble out. Renan Barão timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Khabib Nurmagomedov slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
As the fight continues it seems that Renan Barão is taking the best of the fight.
Renan Barão 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 Barão
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 Barão
Barão reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Nurmagomedov blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão 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 Barão
Barão attempts a triangle from bottom! Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out. Barão quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov cartwheels towards Barão!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Renan Barão.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Renan Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to pass to mount...
Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Renan Barão.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Nurmagomedov catch Renan Barão's right arm and tries a kimura
Renan Barão holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
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 Barão
Barão tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Barão clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Barão is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Barão tries to escape from the full mount...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Barão grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Nurmagomedov struggles... Renan Barão is unable to take him down
Barão misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Renan Barão launches a body shot
Nurmagomedov dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Barão has a small cut in his Right eye
Renan Barão shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Khabib Nurmagomedov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barão into his guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Renan Barão is looking to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Barão tries to escape from closed guard...
Barão struggles to liberate his leg and jumps 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 2
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Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barão is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Barão with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Barão's face with his elbows!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Renan Barão against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov jumps and tries to free his leg! Barão doesn't allow this but Khabib Nurmagomedov is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Barão
Barão is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Renan Barão tries to close the guard.
Barão put Khabib Nurmagomedov in closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Barão
Barão moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov fires a barrage of punches at Barão's head!
The punches go wide.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barão is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shows great balance while pushing away Renan Barão
Renan Barão 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.
Renan Barão tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nurmagomedov goes down.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Barão moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov works on the ground with his fingers over Barão's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries an armbar from the bottom!
Renan Barão breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Poorly executed technique. Renan Barão looks to counter!
Barão tries to jump to side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Barão
Nurmagomedov sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
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 Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Barão with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Renan Barão blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Barão with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Renan Barão blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barão is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
Barão moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Renan Barão. 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 decides to launch some tentative punches
Khabib Nurmagomedov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Khabib Nurmagomedov can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 Barão
Barão breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries an armbar from the bottom!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Renan Barão
Nurmagomedov breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Renan Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes for an americana!
Barão breaks free.
Barão tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barão tries to show some ground skills
Nurmagomedov uses his strength to keep Nurmagomedov at a disadvantage
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Barão engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Lightning fast low kick from Nurmagomedov!
Barão blocks that kick with his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Renan Barão looks to counter!
Barão launches a hook to the body
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Barão looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Barão is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nurmagomedov.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Barão fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nurmagomedov rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Barão misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws up a triangle attempt!
Renan Barão postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Barão is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão 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 Renan Barão
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Barão's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Barão doesn't fight back!
Barão has a small cut in his Nose
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Barão with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Barão's face with his elbows!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov hovers above Barão
Good punches to Barão's body.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Barão tries to stand up!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Barão's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Barão doesn't fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Barão struggles to free himself
Barão breaks the lock showing some skills...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barão breaks the lock showing some skills...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll on the ground...
Nurmagomedov knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Barão's face with those brutal elbows! Barão needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Nose
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Barão's face with those brutal elbows! Barão needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Barão doesn't stop bleeding.
Nurmagomedov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Khabib Nurmagomedov controls the situation despite Renan Barão efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Nurmagomedov suddenly holds Renan Barão's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Barão's eyes...
That Armbar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Barão's eyes...
That Armbar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Barão can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
That armbar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Renan Barão lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't break the lock and Renan Barão is running out of time!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Nurmagomedov is locking that armbar...
Barão tries to break the lock slamming Khabib Nurmagomedov against the mat!
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't allow Renan Barão to escape. He is tightening the armbar
That armbar looks tight...
Renan Barão lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't break the lock and Renan Barão is running out of time!
Punishing hold!
Barão struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Renan Barão breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov sits up and gets an arm around Barão's neck!
That Guillotine looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Nurmagomedov is locking that Guillotine...
You can see the pain reflected in Barão's eyes...
Nurmagomedov is locking that Guillotine...
Barão tries to break the lock slamming Khabib Nurmagomedov against the mat!
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't allow Renan Barão to escape. He is tightening the Guillotine
That Guillotine from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Josh Rosenthal breaks Khabib Nurmagomedov's lock! This is over! Barão didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by Submission (Guillotine) at 3:11 Round 3
Statistics: Renan Barão
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/1 (400%)
GnP strikes 8/11 (73%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 595 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/54 (54%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 595 s
Khabib with so much of the dominating. Hey, real question. Whatever happened to Barao IRL? I'll probably Google it before someone answers, but just realized I have no idea what has been going on with that cat.
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Renan Barão and Khabib Nurmagomedov touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Incredible haymaker from Khabib Nurmagomedov!
You can see Renan Barão's head being snapped backwards!
Khabib Nurmagomedov has found an opening in the defense of Barão, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Barão's ribs.
Barão fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Barão's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barão's side.
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws up a triangle attempt!
Renan Barão postures up and breaks the triangle.
Barão is trying to counter now!
Barão fires a barrage of punches at Nurmagomedov's head!
This is bad! Barão is just pounding on Khabib Nurmagomedov's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Renan Barão tries to pass to half guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barão looks to work from half guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov sits up and gets an arm around Barão's neck!
Barão pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov back to the ground.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Renan Barão tries to free his leg
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
1:34 Round 1 and Nurmagomedov is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Nurmagomedov jumps and catches Renan Barão's arm and tries a flying armbar!
That Flying submission from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Barão's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Barão breaks the lock and launches himself over Khabib Nurmagomedov, winning side mount!
Renan Barão is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Nurmagomedov tries to show some ground skills
Khabib Nurmagomedov put Barão in half guard.
Renan Barão is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Barão spins out, but Khabib Nurmagomedov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Barão is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Renan Barão tries to take advantage...
Renan Barão decides to jump inside Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov didn't see that coming. Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov now.
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws up a triangle attempt!
Renan Barão postures up and breaks the triangle.
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries an armbar from the bottom!
Renan Barão breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Renan Barão is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to turn in and scramble out. Renan Barão timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Khabib Nurmagomedov slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
As the fight continues it seems that Renan Barão is taking the best of the fight.
Renan Barão 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 Barão
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 Barão
Barão reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Nurmagomedov blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão 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 Barão
Barão attempts a triangle from bottom! Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out. Barão quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov cartwheels towards Barão!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Renan Barão.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Renan Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to pass to mount...
Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Renan Barão.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Nurmagomedov catch Renan Barão's right arm and tries a kimura
Renan Barão holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
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 Barão
Barão tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Barão clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Barão is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Barão tries to escape from the full mount...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Barão grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Nurmagomedov struggles... Renan Barão is unable to take him down
Barão misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Renan Barão launches a body shot
Nurmagomedov dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Barão has a small cut in his Right eye
Renan Barão shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Khabib Nurmagomedov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barão into his guard.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Renan Barão is looking to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Barão tries to escape from closed guard...
Barão struggles to liberate his leg and jumps 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 2
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Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barão is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Barão with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Barão's face with his elbows!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Renan Barão against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov jumps and tries to free his leg! Barão doesn't allow this but Khabib Nurmagomedov is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Barão
Barão is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Renan Barão tries to close the guard.
Barão put Khabib Nurmagomedov in closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Barão
Barão moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov fires a barrage of punches at Barão's head!
The punches go wide.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barão is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shows great balance while pushing away Renan Barão
Renan Barão 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.
Renan Barão tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nurmagomedov goes down.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Barão moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov works on the ground with his fingers over Barão's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries an armbar from the bottom!
Renan Barão breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Poorly executed technique. Renan Barão looks to counter!
Barão tries to jump to side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Barão
Nurmagomedov sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
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 Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Barão with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Renan Barão blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Barão with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Renan Barão blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Barão
Renan Barão attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barão is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
Barão moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Renan Barão. 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 decides to launch some tentative punches
Khabib Nurmagomedov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Khabib Nurmagomedov can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 Barão
Barão breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Barão
Barão tries an armbar from the bottom!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Renan Barão
Nurmagomedov breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Renan Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes for an americana!
Barão breaks free.
Barão tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barão tries to show some ground skills
Nurmagomedov uses his strength to keep Nurmagomedov at a disadvantage
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Barão engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Lightning fast low kick from Nurmagomedov!
Barão blocks that kick with his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Renan Barão looks to counter!
Barão launches a hook to the body
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Barão looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Barão is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nurmagomedov.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Barão fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nurmagomedov rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Barão misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws up a triangle attempt!
Renan Barão postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Renan Barão is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Barão
He succeeds!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Barão is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renan Barão!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão 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 Renan Barão
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Barão's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Barão doesn't fight back!
Barão has a small cut in his Nose
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Barão with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Barão's face with his elbows!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov hovers above Barão
Good punches to Barão's body.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Barão tries to stand up!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Barão's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Barão doesn't fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Barão struggles to free himself
Barão breaks the lock showing some skills...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barão breaks the lock showing some skills...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão tries to roll on the ground...
Nurmagomedov knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Renan Barão gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Barão's face with those brutal elbows! Barão needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Renan Barão's Nose
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Barão's face with those brutal elbows! Barão needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Barão doesn't stop bleeding.
Nurmagomedov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Khabib Nurmagomedov controls the situation despite Renan Barão efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Renan Barão
Renan Barão's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Nurmagomedov suddenly holds Renan Barão's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Barão's eyes...
That Armbar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Barão's eyes...
That Armbar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Barão can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
That armbar from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Renan Barão lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't break the lock and Renan Barão is running out of time!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Nurmagomedov is locking that armbar...
Barão tries to break the lock slamming Khabib Nurmagomedov against the mat!
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't allow Renan Barão to escape. He is tightening the armbar
That armbar looks tight...
Renan Barão lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't break the lock and Renan Barão is running out of time!
Punishing hold!
Barão struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Renan Barão breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Renan Barão is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov sits up and gets an arm around Barão's neck!
That Guillotine looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Nurmagomedov is locking that Guillotine...
You can see the pain reflected in Barão's eyes...
Nurmagomedov is locking that Guillotine...
Barão tries to break the lock slamming Khabib Nurmagomedov against the mat!
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't allow Renan Barão to escape. He is tightening the Guillotine
That Guillotine from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Josh Rosenthal breaks Khabib Nurmagomedov's lock! This is over! Barão didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by Submission (Guillotine) at 3:11 Round 3
Statistics: Renan Barão
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/1 (400%)
GnP strikes 8/11 (73%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 595 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/54 (54%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 595 s
Khabib with so much of the dominating. Hey, real question. Whatever happened to Barao IRL? I'll probably Google it before someone answers, but just realized I have no idea what has been going on with that cat.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!