Post by The Sandmen on Sept 17, 2012 16:20:36 GMT -5
Dustin Poirier looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 fight gets underway.
Poirier and Nurmagomedov circle around the center of the cage.
Poirier seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Poirier jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Nurmagomedov sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Poirier fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Poirier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Poirier tries to cover his face,
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Poirier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Poirier's side.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Poirier struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Dustin Poirier tries to finish with a leg lock!
Nurmagomedov is able to break the lock.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Poirier is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Poirier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Poirier's side.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Poirier moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Stand up! This is what Nurmagomedov's cornermen are shouting. Dustin Poirier is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Poirier tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Dustin Poirier looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
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 Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to turn in and scramble out. Dustin Poirier timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Khabib Nurmagomedov slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Poirier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Poirier tries to cover his face,
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Poirier tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Nurmagomedov from the side mount!
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Dustin Poirier in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to switch to full guard.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Poirier moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
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.
Dustin Poirier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nurmagomedov is holding Dustin Poirier's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Dustin Poirier manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Poirier
Deep breaths from Dustin Poirier who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks those punches
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Poirier
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier tries to close the guard.
Poirier put Khabib Nurmagomedov in closed guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Poirier
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Poirier tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Poirier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Poirier blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Dustin Poirier in his guard...
Dustin Poirier rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Poirier is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Poirier tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nurmagomedov! Poirier has one hook in and keeps working!
Poirier is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Poirier has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nurmagomedov.
Nicely done! Poirier now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Nurmagomedov moves backwards and Dustin Poirier is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Nurmagomedov grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Khabib Nurmagomedov
Crushing shot to Poirier's body! He's holding his side
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Poirier
Poirier tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Poirier
Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Poirier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Poirier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Nurmagomedov
grazes the chin of Poirier.
Nurmagomedov throws a low kick
Dustin Poirier blocks.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Poirier's knee!
Nurmagomedov is holding Dustin Poirier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Good looking punches from Khabib Nurmagomedov on the ground
They could take their toll on Poirier.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier 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.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Dustin Poirier...
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Left cheek
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Dustin Poirier moves to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Dustin Poirier's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Dustin Poirier sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Poirier
Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Poirier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Poirier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Dustin Poirier to fight back!
Poirier moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Nurmagomedov is holding Dustin Poirier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Poirier's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Nurmagomedov tries to open up Dustin Poirier's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Poirier in the side of the head
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates Dustin Poirier's left arm looking for an armbar...
Dustin Poirier manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Khabib Nurmagomedov lost his dominant position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Dustin Poirier tries to take advantage...
Poirier launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier 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 3:00 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Dustin Poirier...
Dustin Poirier sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier tries to turn in and scramble out. Khabib Nurmagomedov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Dustin Poirier slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Poirier works on the ground with his fingers over Nurmagomedov's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Poirier
He succeeds!
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Poirier pulls his arm out of danger.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Dustin Poirier tries to better his position on the ground...
Nurmagomedov holds Dustin Poirier's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Poirier struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Nurmagomedov.
Poirier receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a move and moves laterally.
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut
Poirier slips it.
A bunch of leg kicks from Dustin Poirier
are blocked by Nurmagomedov.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Dustin Poirier jabs at Nurmagomedov
to no visible effect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Nurmagomedov studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Several good body shots
land on Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is holding Dustin Poirier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Poirier tries to show some ground skills
Nurmagomedov uses his strength to keep Nurmagomedov at a disadvantage
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Dustin Poirier work his BJJ game.
Deep breaths from Dustin Poirier who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks those punches
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Dustin Poirier manages to switch to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier is cooling the fight on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Poirier
Poirier throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Khabib Nurmagomedov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Poirier leads with a punch
Khabib Nurmagomedov evades but whiffs with a counter.
Dustin Poirier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dustin Poirier tries a hook to the body
and hits Nurmagomedov's ribs hard
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Dustin Poirier's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Poirier
Nurmagomedov tries to open up Dustin Poirier's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Poirier in the side of the head
Poirier has a small cut in his Forehead
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Poirier
Poirier cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Nurmagomedov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Poirier's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Poirier doesn't fight back!
Poirier has a small cut in his Right cheek
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Poirier
Nurmagomedov is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Nurmagomedov pulls his arm out of danger.
Poirier clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Nurmagomedov gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Dustin Poirier! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Dustin Poirier doesn't defend himself!
Poirier's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Poirier
Poirier tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dustin Poirier fakes a move and moves laterally.
Good leg kicks from Dustin Poirier.
Khabib Nurmagomedov defends with ease.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Nurmagomedov launches a furious low kick!
Poirier receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Nice beating Khabib Nurmagomedov has received.
Nurmagomedov steps backwards away from Dustin Poirier. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Poirier is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Poirier showing excellent timing, blasts Khabib Nurmagomedov with a right hand.
Great hook by Dustin Poirier! Khabib Nurmagomedov is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Left eye
Poirier is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov kicks his legs trying to keep Dustin Poirier away.
Dustin Poirier takes a kick to the body.
Poirier is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches an up-kick intended for Dustin Poirier's head...
It lands flush with Dustin Poirier's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Poirier is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Nurmagomedov tries to hit Dustin Poirier with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Poirier steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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A high kick from Khabib Nurmagomedov
glances off Poirier.
Poirier throws a low kick
Khabib Nurmagomedov blocks.
Poirier misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Poirier has a small cut in his Forehead
Poirier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Poirier measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's chin with an uppercut while Nurmagomedov lands some great crosses.
There is a small laceration on Dustin Poirier's Forehead
You can see Poirier's blood making stains in the mat.
Nurmagomedov is holding Dustin Poirier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Stand up! This is what Nurmagomedov's cornermen are shouting. Dustin Poirier is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
You can see Poirier's blood making stains in the mat.
Poirier is moving on the ground...
Nurmagomedov tries to counter Poirier's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a kimura
Poirier breaks the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Dustin Poirier...
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier 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 Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Poirier with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Poirier's face with his elbows!
Poirier's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dustin Poirier 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 Dustin Poirier
Poirier is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Poirier doesn't stop bleeding.
Poirier tries to stand up!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Poirier's being punished here!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dustin Poirier shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Poirier struggles to free himself
Poirier struggles to free himself
That Americana from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Americana from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Nurmagomedov is locking that Americana...
Nurmagomedov shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by Submission (Americana) at 2:36 Round 4
Statistics: Dustin Poirier
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 0/7 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/17 (35%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 621 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 34/42 (81%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 652 s
Khabib won because he is more attractive. Dustin is weird looking. And he didn't do enough damage to win. You have to hurt your opponent to win in MMA. He didnt do that. Khabib did some, but will need better output to advance far in a stacked LW. Poirer needs less wimpness.
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 fight gets underway.
Poirier and Nurmagomedov circle around the center of the cage.
Poirier seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Poirier jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Nurmagomedov sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Poirier fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Poirier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Poirier tries to cover his face,
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Poirier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Poirier's side.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Poirier struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Dustin Poirier tries to finish with a leg lock!
Nurmagomedov is able to break the lock.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Poirier is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Poirier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Poirier's side.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Poirier moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Stand up! This is what Nurmagomedov's cornermen are shouting. Dustin Poirier is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Poirier tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Dustin Poirier looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
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 Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to turn in and scramble out. Dustin Poirier timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Khabib Nurmagomedov slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Poirier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Poirier tries to cover his face,
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Poirier tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Nurmagomedov from the side mount!
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Dustin Poirier in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to switch to full guard.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Poirier moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
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.
Dustin Poirier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nurmagomedov is holding Dustin Poirier's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Dustin Poirier manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Poirier
Deep breaths from Dustin Poirier who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks those punches
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Poirier
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier tries to close the guard.
Poirier put Khabib Nurmagomedov in closed guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Poirier
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Poirier tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Poirier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Poirier blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Dustin Poirier in his guard...
Dustin Poirier rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Poirier is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Poirier tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nurmagomedov! Poirier has one hook in and keeps working!
Poirier is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Poirier has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nurmagomedov.
Nicely done! Poirier now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Nurmagomedov moves backwards and Dustin Poirier is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Nurmagomedov grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Khabib Nurmagomedov
Crushing shot to Poirier's body! He's holding his side
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Poirier
Poirier tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Poirier
Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Poirier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Poirier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Nurmagomedov
grazes the chin of Poirier.
Nurmagomedov throws a low kick
Dustin Poirier blocks.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Poirier's knee!
Nurmagomedov is holding Dustin Poirier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Good looking punches from Khabib Nurmagomedov on the ground
They could take their toll on Poirier.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier 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.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Dustin Poirier...
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Left cheek
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Dustin Poirier moves to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Dustin Poirier's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Dustin Poirier sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Poirier
Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Poirier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Poirier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Dustin Poirier to fight back!
Poirier moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Nurmagomedov is holding Dustin Poirier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Poirier's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Nurmagomedov tries to open up Dustin Poirier's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Poirier in the side of the head
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates Dustin Poirier's left arm looking for an armbar...
Dustin Poirier manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Khabib Nurmagomedov lost his dominant position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Dustin Poirier tries to take advantage...
Poirier launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier 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 3:00 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Dustin Poirier...
Dustin Poirier sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier tries to turn in and scramble out. Khabib Nurmagomedov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Dustin Poirier slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Poirier works on the ground with his fingers over Nurmagomedov's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Poirier
He succeeds!
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Poirier pulls his arm out of danger.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Dustin Poirier tries to better his position on the ground...
Nurmagomedov holds Dustin Poirier's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Poirier struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Nurmagomedov.
Poirier receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a move and moves laterally.
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut
Poirier slips it.
A bunch of leg kicks from Dustin Poirier
are blocked by Nurmagomedov.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Dustin Poirier jabs at Nurmagomedov
to no visible effect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Nurmagomedov studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Several good body shots
land on Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is holding Dustin Poirier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Poirier tries to show some ground skills
Nurmagomedov uses his strength to keep Nurmagomedov at a disadvantage
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Dustin Poirier work his BJJ game.
Deep breaths from Dustin Poirier who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks those punches
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Dustin Poirier manages to switch to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier is cooling the fight on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Poirier
Poirier throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Khabib Nurmagomedov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Poirier leads with a punch
Khabib Nurmagomedov evades but whiffs with a counter.
Dustin Poirier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dustin Poirier tries a hook to the body
and hits Nurmagomedov's ribs hard
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Dustin Poirier's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Poirier
Nurmagomedov tries to open up Dustin Poirier's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Poirier in the side of the head
Poirier has a small cut in his Forehead
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Poirier
Poirier cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Nurmagomedov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Poirier's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Poirier doesn't fight back!
Poirier has a small cut in his Right cheek
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Poirier
Nurmagomedov is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Nurmagomedov pulls his arm out of danger.
Poirier clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Nurmagomedov gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Dustin Poirier! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Dustin Poirier doesn't defend himself!
Poirier's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Poirier
Poirier tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dustin Poirier fakes a move and moves laterally.
Good leg kicks from Dustin Poirier.
Khabib Nurmagomedov defends with ease.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Nurmagomedov launches a furious low kick!
Poirier receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Nice beating Khabib Nurmagomedov has received.
Nurmagomedov steps backwards away from Dustin Poirier. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Poirier is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Poirier showing excellent timing, blasts Khabib Nurmagomedov with a right hand.
Great hook by Dustin Poirier! Khabib Nurmagomedov is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Left eye
Poirier is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov kicks his legs trying to keep Dustin Poirier away.
Dustin Poirier takes a kick to the body.
Poirier is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches an up-kick intended for Dustin Poirier's head...
It lands flush with Dustin Poirier's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Poirier is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Nurmagomedov tries to hit Dustin Poirier with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Poirier steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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A high kick from Khabib Nurmagomedov
glances off Poirier.
Poirier throws a low kick
Khabib Nurmagomedov blocks.
Poirier misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Poirier has a small cut in his Forehead
Poirier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Poirier measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's chin with an uppercut while Nurmagomedov lands some great crosses.
There is a small laceration on Dustin Poirier's Forehead
You can see Poirier's blood making stains in the mat.
Nurmagomedov is holding Dustin Poirier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Stand up! This is what Nurmagomedov's cornermen are shouting. Dustin Poirier is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
You can see Poirier's blood making stains in the mat.
Poirier is moving on the ground...
Nurmagomedov tries to counter Poirier's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a kimura
Poirier breaks the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Dustin Poirier...
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier 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 Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov storms over Poirier with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nurmagomedov doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Poirier's face with his elbows!
Poirier's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dustin Poirier 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 Dustin Poirier
Poirier is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Poirier doesn't stop bleeding.
Poirier tries to stand up!
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Poirier's being punished here!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Khabib Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dustin Poirier shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Poirier struggles to free himself
Poirier struggles to free himself
That Americana from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Americana from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Nurmagomedov is locking that Americana...
Nurmagomedov shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by Submission (Americana) at 2:36 Round 4
Statistics: Dustin Poirier
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 0/7 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/17 (35%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 621 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 34/42 (81%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 652 s
Khabib won because he is more attractive. Dustin is weird looking. And he didn't do enough damage to win. You have to hurt your opponent to win in MMA. He didnt do that. Khabib did some, but will need better output to advance far in a stacked LW. Poirer needs less wimpness.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!