Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2017 16:35:50 GMT -5
Gray Maynard doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
A left hook from Nurmagomedov
grazes the chin of Maynard.
0:22 Round 1 and Maynard is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nurmagomedov.
A right hand from Gray Maynard
surprises Nurmagomedov!
Nurmagomedov is holding Gray Maynard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
An overhand right from Gray Maynard that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Nurmagomedov's stops that one with his face! How is Nurmagomedov standing?!
Quick hook by Khabib Nurmagomedov
Good shot! Maynard has reasons to be worried.
Gray Maynard fakes a punch and launches himself over Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Maynard and pushes him away!
Maynard misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gray Maynard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Maynard
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Maynard fires a barrage of punches at Nurmagomedov's head!
This is bad! Maynard is just pounding on Khabib Nurmagomedov's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Nurmagomedov's Right eye is beginning to swell
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Maynard doesn't allow him!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Gray Maynard 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes with a looping right hand while Gray Maynard jumps back and jabs
Nurmagomedov seems staggered and Gray Maynard runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Maynard steps forward
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Maynard has a small cut in his Left cheek
Nurmagomedov is holding Gray Maynard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Gray Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Maynard ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
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 Maynard
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground
Nurmagomedov cannot take advantage in the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Maynard
Khabib Nurmagomedov hovers above Maynard
Good punches to Maynard's body.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Maynard
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Nurmagomedov is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Gray Maynard, who is barely covering up!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Maynard doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maynard goes down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Maynard
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Maynard's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Maynard doesn't fight back!
Maynard's Mouth is beginning to swell
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nurmagomedov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Maynard has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Gray Maynard tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Nurmagomedov's face
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nurmagomedov goes down.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Maynard tries to open up Khabib Nurmagomedov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nurmagomedov in the side of the head
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Maynard struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Maynard moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Maynard tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Nurmagomedov from the side mount!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Gray Maynard looks to pass to mount...
Maynard slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Maynard leans back...
He clobbers Khabib Nurmagomedov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Right cheek
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Gray Maynard rolls him over and takes his back!
Maynard is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Gray Maynard isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Nurmagomedov locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Gray Maynard unil he can pull his arm free! Maynard lost his dominant position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Maynard
Stand up! This is what Nurmagomedov's cornermen are shouting. Gray Maynard is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Gray Maynard sits high on Khabib Nurmagomedov's chest and pulls his leg underneath Nurmagomedov's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Nurmagomedov tries to roll out. He's too quick for Gray Maynard and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Maynard and it cost him top position.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
Hard blow to Maynard's mid-section, he seems hurt
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the full mount...
Gray Maynard is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Gray Maynard looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Gray Maynard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Gray Maynard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Nurmagomedov's face with those brutal elbows! Nurmagomedov needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Right eye
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Gray Maynard rolls Khabib Nurmagomedov to his stomach and takes his back!
Maynard is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Not a desiderable position that Nurmagomedov is in now. Gray Maynard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nurmagomedov has given his back to Gray Maynard who is trying to get one hook in!
Gray Maynard has one hook in!
Maynard is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Nurmagomedov launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Maynard's ribs.
Maynard is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Maynard doesn't allow him!
Maynard is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Nurmagomedov has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nurmagomedov is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Maynard is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Maynard doesn't allow him!
Maynard is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Maynard tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Maynard doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. 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.
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Nurmagomedov is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maynard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Maynard pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gray Maynard 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.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Nurmagomedov launches a furious low kick!
Maynard blocks.
Maynard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gray Maynard throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Gray Maynard chases Nurmagomedov and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Nurmagomedov steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Gray Maynard and Nurmagomedov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gray Maynard is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Nurmagomedov's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Terrible one sided match... Nurmagomedov was not ready to fight a fighter of Gray Maynard caliber.
Gray Maynard tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nurmagomedov goes down.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maynard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Maynard moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Gray Maynard.
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Round 3
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Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Gray Maynard was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Gray Maynard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard tries to grapple
He puts Nurmagomedov in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard tries to take Khabib Nurmagomedov down... Nurmagomedov stumbles backwards and Gray Maynard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Nurmagomedov's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard takes a break to breathe while holding Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Gray Maynard was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gray Maynard and Nurmagomedov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gray Maynard is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Gray Maynard and Nurmagomedov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gray Maynard is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Khabib Nurmagomedov closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nurmagomedov moves forward looking for some action
Gray Maynard struggles a bit before breaking Nurmagomedov's attemp of grappling
The two exchange wildly
Maynard is connecting with a few punches
Nurmagomedov's Left eye is beginning to swell
A furious flurry of punches from Gray Maynard
puts Nurmagomedov in a world of hurt!
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Gray Maynard!
Gray Maynard runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Khabib Nurmagomedov who almost cannot stand!
One after another Gray Maynard is punishing Nurmagomedov! Wow! Herb Dean should be doing something soon!
Nurmagomedov crumples to the mat and Maynard moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Nurmagomedov's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Gray Maynard by KO (Punches) at 1:51 Round 3
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 42/55 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 16/20 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 339 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 11/26 (42%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 14/20 (70%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 339 s
Maynard reaffirms that he is here, queer, and not going anywhere.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
A left hook from Nurmagomedov
grazes the chin of Maynard.
0:22 Round 1 and Maynard is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nurmagomedov.
A right hand from Gray Maynard
surprises Nurmagomedov!
Nurmagomedov is holding Gray Maynard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
An overhand right from Gray Maynard that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Nurmagomedov's stops that one with his face! How is Nurmagomedov standing?!
Quick hook by Khabib Nurmagomedov
Good shot! Maynard has reasons to be worried.
Gray Maynard fakes a punch and launches himself over Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Maynard and pushes him away!
Maynard misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gray Maynard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Maynard
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Maynard fires a barrage of punches at Nurmagomedov's head!
This is bad! Maynard is just pounding on Khabib Nurmagomedov's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Nurmagomedov's Right eye is beginning to swell
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Maynard doesn't allow him!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Gray Maynard 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes with a looping right hand while Gray Maynard jumps back and jabs
Nurmagomedov seems staggered and Gray Maynard runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Maynard steps forward
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Maynard has a small cut in his Left cheek
Nurmagomedov is holding Gray Maynard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Gray Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Maynard ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
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 Maynard
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground
Nurmagomedov cannot take advantage in the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Maynard
Khabib Nurmagomedov hovers above Maynard
Good punches to Maynard's body.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Maynard
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Nurmagomedov is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Gray Maynard, who is barely covering up!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Maynard doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maynard goes down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Maynard
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Maynard's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Maynard doesn't fight back!
Maynard's Mouth is beginning to swell
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nurmagomedov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Maynard has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Gray Maynard tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Nurmagomedov's face
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nurmagomedov goes down.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Maynard tries to open up Khabib Nurmagomedov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nurmagomedov in the side of the head
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Maynard struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Maynard moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Maynard tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Nurmagomedov from the side mount!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Gray Maynard looks to pass to mount...
Maynard slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Maynard leans back...
He clobbers Khabib Nurmagomedov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Right cheek
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Gray Maynard rolls him over and takes his back!
Maynard is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Gray Maynard isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Nurmagomedov locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Gray Maynard unil he can pull his arm free! Maynard lost his dominant position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Maynard
Stand up! This is what Nurmagomedov's cornermen are shouting. Gray Maynard is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Gray Maynard sits high on Khabib Nurmagomedov's chest and pulls his leg underneath Nurmagomedov's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Nurmagomedov tries to roll out. He's too quick for Gray Maynard and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Maynard and it cost him top position.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
Hard blow to Maynard's mid-section, he seems hurt
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the full mount...
Gray Maynard is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Gray Maynard looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Gray Maynard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Gray Maynard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Nurmagomedov's face with those brutal elbows! Nurmagomedov needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Right eye
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Gray Maynard rolls Khabib Nurmagomedov to his stomach and takes his back!
Maynard is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Not a desiderable position that Nurmagomedov is in now. Gray Maynard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nurmagomedov has given his back to Gray Maynard who is trying to get one hook in!
Gray Maynard has one hook in!
Maynard is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Nurmagomedov launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Maynard's ribs.
Maynard is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Maynard doesn't allow him!
Maynard is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Nurmagomedov has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nurmagomedov is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Maynard is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Maynard doesn't allow him!
Maynard is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov with one hook in
Maynard tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Maynard doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. 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.
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Nurmagomedov is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maynard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Maynard pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gray Maynard 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.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Nurmagomedov launches a furious low kick!
Maynard blocks.
Maynard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gray Maynard throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Gray Maynard chases Nurmagomedov and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Nurmagomedov steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Gray Maynard and Nurmagomedov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gray Maynard is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Nurmagomedov's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Terrible one sided match... Nurmagomedov was not ready to fight a fighter of Gray Maynard caliber.
Gray Maynard tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nurmagomedov goes down.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maynard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Maynard moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Gray Maynard.
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Round 3
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Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Gray Maynard was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Gray Maynard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard tries to grapple
He puts Nurmagomedov in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard tries to take Khabib Nurmagomedov down... Nurmagomedov stumbles backwards and Gray Maynard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Nurmagomedov's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard takes a break to breathe while holding Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Gray Maynard was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gray Maynard and Nurmagomedov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gray Maynard is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Gray Maynard and Nurmagomedov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gray Maynard is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Khabib Nurmagomedov closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nurmagomedov moves forward looking for some action
Gray Maynard struggles a bit before breaking Nurmagomedov's attemp of grappling
The two exchange wildly
Maynard is connecting with a few punches
Nurmagomedov's Left eye is beginning to swell
A furious flurry of punches from Gray Maynard
puts Nurmagomedov in a world of hurt!
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Gray Maynard!
Gray Maynard runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Khabib Nurmagomedov who almost cannot stand!
One after another Gray Maynard is punishing Nurmagomedov! Wow! Herb Dean should be doing something soon!
Nurmagomedov crumples to the mat and Maynard moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Nurmagomedov's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Gray Maynard by KO (Punches) at 1:51 Round 3
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 42/55 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 16/20 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 339 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 11/26 (42%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 14/20 (70%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 339 s
Maynard reaffirms that he is here, queer, and not going anywhere.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!