Post by The Sandmen on May 4, 2020 1:10:03 GMT -5
Jon Fitch 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 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.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Fitch and Nurmagomedov move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fitch is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
0:35 Round 1 and Fitch is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fitch measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch 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.
Fitch misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Fitch's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch 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.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Nurmagomedov tries to open up Jon Fitch's defense faking a few punches.
Jon Fitch wraps his arms around Nurmagomedov's arms and counters the punches.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fitch's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fitch's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch is moving on the ground...
Nurmagomedov tries to counter Fitch's moves on the ground.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Fitch is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch delivers a few accurate elbows!
Khabib Nurmagomedov blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch 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.
Fitch is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Nurmagomedov suddenly holds Jon Fitch's arm and tries an armbar!
Fitch can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch throws a few hammer fists to the face of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Solid shots!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch 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
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters 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 attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Jon Fitch's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to posture up and open Jon Fitch's guard...
Jon Fitch has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 closed guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jon Fitch 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 closed guard over Fitch
Not a desiderable position that Fitch is in now. Khabib Nurmagomedov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to posture up and open Jon Fitch's guard...
Jon Fitch has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to better his position on the ground...
Khabib Nurmagomedov viciously slams hammer blows to Fitch's face!
Fitch's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Jon Fitch has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the closed guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov any adventage in the ground.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Fitch is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Nurmagomedov's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Not a desiderable position that Fitch is in now. Khabib Nurmagomedov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Nurmagomedov's being punished here!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Nurmagomedov won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch 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.
Nurmagomedov is holding Jon Fitch's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fitch Hyper-extended his arm
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fitch's being punished here!
Fitch's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a kimura
Fitch breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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.
Fitch misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nurmagomedov tries to move to full mount!
Fitch won't allow him to take this position easily.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch 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.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Jon Fitch takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fitch's being punished here!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fitch struggles to free himself
Fitch is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates Jon Fitch's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jon Fitch manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Khabib Nurmagomedov lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
That Triangle looks tight...
Fitch's Left cheek is beginning to swell
That Triangle looks tight...
Jon Fitch lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't break the lock and Jon Fitch is running out of time!
Jon Fitch cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Nurmagomedov's being punished here!
Nurmagomedov's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Mouth
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Hard blow to Fitch's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch tries to improve position.
Nurmagomedov adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch is looking to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nurmagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Forehead
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Nurmagomedov waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jon Fitch! He is reversed and nor Khabib Nurmagomedov is on half guard!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fitch
Fitch is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Jon Fitch for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Nurmagomedov time to recover... 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch launches a barrage of elbows over Nurmagomedov's face!
Khabib Nurmagomedov blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov sits high on Jon Fitch's chest and pulls his leg underneath Fitch's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Fitch tries to roll out. He's too quick for Khabib Nurmagomedov and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Nurmagomedov and it cost him top position.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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Round 3
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Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fitch sprawls and remains on his feet.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch moves forward looking for some grappling action
Nurmagomedov pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Nurmagomedov passes his leg around Jon Fitch's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Crippling lock!
Fitch struggles to free himself
Fitch works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch tries to improve position.
Nurmagomedov adjusts and closes his guard.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch tries to move to full mount
Fitch's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Fitch spins out, but Khabib Nurmagomedov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Fitch is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch opts to jump inside Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov fights back with his feet, forcing Fitch to try something else.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch 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!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov works on the ground with his fingers over Fitch's face
Fitch shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Stand up! This is what Nurmagomedov's cornermen are shouting. Jon Fitch is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Fitch fires a barrage of punches at Nurmagomedov's head!
This is bad! Fitch is just pounding on Khabib Nurmagomedov's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Nurmagomedov's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fitch blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Nurmagomedov's guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch leans back...
He clobbers Khabib Nurmagomedov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
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 bring the fight to the ground
Fitch goes down.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Fitch can't prevent his opponent from passing. Nurmagomedov looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fitch misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fitch goes down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and shows Khabib Nurmagomedov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fitch's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 open guard over Fitch
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fitch tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fitch 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the closed guard
Nurmagomedov succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
The cutman is working on Nurmagomedov's face.
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Round 4
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Nurmagomedov is holding Jon Fitch's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Nurmagomedov's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Jon Fitch has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fitch leans and gets Khabib Nurmagomedov's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Jon Fitch regains full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Khabib Nurmagomedov! He is reversed and nor Jon Fitch is on half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Not a desiderable position that Nurmagomedov is in now. Jon Fitch is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jon Fitch tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Jon Fitch passes momentarily but Khabib Nurmagomedov sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Nurmagomedov.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch fakes a punch to Khabib Nurmagomedov ribs and the tries to trip him
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Jon Fitch passes momentarily but Khabib Nurmagomedov regains half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov and Fitch are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Nurmagomedov uses his forearms to block the impact!
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Nurmagomedov throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jon Fitch realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Khabib Nurmagomedov's ribs!
Nurmagomedov struggles and protects himself.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Khabib Nurmagomedov grapple with Jon Fitch and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Nurmagomedov cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fitch can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Fitch tries to show some ground skills
Nurmagomedov uses his strength to keep Nurmagomedov at a disadvantage
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Nurmagomedov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Khabib Nurmagomedov controls the situation despite Jon Fitch efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fitch's being punished here!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Nurmagomedov catch Jon Fitch's right arm and tries a kimura
Jon Fitch holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fitch measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll on the ground...
Nurmagomedov knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fitch is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch 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.
You have to give that round to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jon Fitch didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jon Fitch 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 Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Fitch's face with those brutal elbows! Fitch needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fitch rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch tries an armbar from the bottom!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to turn away and scramble out. Khabib Nurmagomedov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Jon Fitch spins out and gets back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Fitch leans forwards and tries to grapple with Nurmagomedov
Fitch shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots and grab both of Jon Fitch's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Jon Fitch managed to pull back his leg from Khabib Nurmagomedov's grip and move away from him
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch grapple with Khabib Nurmagomedov and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Khabib Nurmagomedov falls hard on the mat with Jon Fitch on top of him
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch is looking to end this fight with strikes
Nurmagomedov anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch aggressively and repeatedly punches Nurmagomedov.
Good job by Nurmagomedov blocking and slipping the blows.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch tries to get a side mount...
Nurmagomedov wraps his leg around Jon Fitch leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fitch's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Fitch viciously slams hammer blows to Nurmagomedov's face!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov sits up and gets an arm around Fitch's neck!
Fitch pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch throws a flurry of punches at Nurmagomedov...
A lot of them are hitting Nurmagomedov's face
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch delivers a few accurate elbows!
Khabib Nurmagomedov blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fitch's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Nurmagomedov is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Nurmagomedov grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Fitch struggles... Khabib Nurmagomedov is unable to take him down
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
Jon Fitch shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch fakes a punch to Khabib Nurmagomedov ribs and the tries to trip him
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jon Fitch realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jon Fitch decides to jump inside Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov fights back with his feet, forcing Fitch to try something else.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch aggressively and repeatedly punches Nurmagomedov.
Good job by Nurmagomedov blocking and slipping the blows.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch fires a barrage of punches at Nurmagomedov's head!
The punches go wide.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Khabib Nurmagomedov rolls over himself and stands up while Jon Fitch rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. 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 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...
Fitch is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The fight ends in a split draw.
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 5/4 (125%)
GnP strikes 48/120 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Damage caused 1950,59
Clinch Damage 101,29
Ground Damage 1788,22
Time on the ground 1234 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 40/51 (78%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1870,83
Clinch Damage 7,56
Ground Damage 1630,6
Time on the ground 1234 s
Welp. Everyone is dissatisfied with this one, but it's not wrong. This was a very even fight. PRetty good slowing from both blokes, but neither took over enough to not win and to not lose.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Fitch and Nurmagomedov move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fitch is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
0:35 Round 1 and Fitch is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fitch measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch 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.
Fitch misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Fitch's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch 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.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Nurmagomedov tries to open up Jon Fitch's defense faking a few punches.
Jon Fitch wraps his arms around Nurmagomedov's arms and counters the punches.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fitch's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fitch's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch is moving on the ground...
Nurmagomedov tries to counter Fitch's moves on the ground.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Fitch is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch delivers a few accurate elbows!
Khabib Nurmagomedov blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch 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.
Fitch is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Nurmagomedov suddenly holds Jon Fitch's arm and tries an armbar!
Fitch can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch throws a few hammer fists to the face of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Solid shots!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch 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
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters 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 attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Jon Fitch's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to posture up and open Jon Fitch's guard...
Jon Fitch has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 closed guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jon Fitch 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 closed guard over Fitch
Not a desiderable position that Fitch is in now. Khabib Nurmagomedov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to posture up and open Jon Fitch's guard...
Jon Fitch has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to better his position on the ground...
Khabib Nurmagomedov viciously slams hammer blows to Fitch's face!
Fitch's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Jon Fitch has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the closed guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov any adventage in the ground.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Fitch is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Nurmagomedov's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Not a desiderable position that Fitch is in now. Khabib Nurmagomedov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Nurmagomedov's being punished here!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Nurmagomedov won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch 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.
Nurmagomedov is holding Jon Fitch's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fitch Hyper-extended his arm
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fitch's being punished here!
Fitch's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a kimura
Fitch breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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.
Fitch misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nurmagomedov tries to move to full mount!
Fitch won't allow him to take this position easily.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch 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.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Jon Fitch takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fitch's being punished here!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fitch struggles to free himself
Fitch is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates Jon Fitch's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jon Fitch manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Khabib Nurmagomedov lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
That Triangle looks tight...
Fitch's Left cheek is beginning to swell
That Triangle looks tight...
Jon Fitch lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't break the lock and Jon Fitch is running out of time!
Jon Fitch cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Nurmagomedov's being punished here!
Nurmagomedov's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Mouth
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Hard blow to Fitch's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch tries to improve position.
Nurmagomedov adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch is looking to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nurmagomedov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Forehead
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Nurmagomedov waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jon Fitch! He is reversed and nor Khabib Nurmagomedov is on half guard!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fitch
Fitch is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Jon Fitch for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Nurmagomedov time to recover... 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch launches a barrage of elbows over Nurmagomedov's face!
Khabib Nurmagomedov blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov sits high on Jon Fitch's chest and pulls his leg underneath Fitch's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Fitch tries to roll out. He's too quick for Khabib Nurmagomedov and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Nurmagomedov and it cost him top position.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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Round 3
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Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fitch sprawls and remains on his feet.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch moves forward looking for some grappling action
Nurmagomedov pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Nurmagomedov passes his leg around Jon Fitch's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Crippling lock!
Fitch struggles to free himself
Fitch works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch tries to improve position.
Nurmagomedov adjusts and closes his guard.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch tries to move to full mount
Fitch's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Fitch spins out, but Khabib Nurmagomedov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Fitch is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch opts to jump inside Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov fights back with his feet, forcing Fitch to try something else.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch 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!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov works on the ground with his fingers over Fitch's face
Fitch shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Stand up! This is what Nurmagomedov's cornermen are shouting. Jon Fitch is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Fitch fires a barrage of punches at Nurmagomedov's head!
This is bad! Fitch is just pounding on Khabib Nurmagomedov's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Nurmagomedov's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fitch blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Nurmagomedov's guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch leans back...
He clobbers Khabib Nurmagomedov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Khabib Nurmagomedov moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
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 bring the fight to the ground
Fitch goes down.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Fitch can't prevent his opponent from passing. Nurmagomedov looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fitch misses a step and Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fitch goes down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and shows Khabib Nurmagomedov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fitch's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 open guard over Fitch
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fitch tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fitch 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the closed guard
Nurmagomedov succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
The cutman is working on Nurmagomedov's face.
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Round 4
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Nurmagomedov is holding Jon Fitch's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Nurmagomedov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nurmagomedov tries to cover his face,
Nurmagomedov's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Jon Fitch has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fitch leans and gets Khabib Nurmagomedov's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Jon Fitch regains full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Khabib Nurmagomedov! He is reversed and nor Jon Fitch is on half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Not a desiderable position that Nurmagomedov is in now. Jon Fitch is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jon Fitch tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Jon Fitch passes momentarily but Khabib Nurmagomedov sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Nurmagomedov.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch fakes a punch to Khabib Nurmagomedov ribs and the tries to trip him
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Jon Fitch passes momentarily but Khabib Nurmagomedov regains half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov and Fitch are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Nurmagomedov uses his forearms to block the impact!
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Nurmagomedov throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jon Fitch realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Khabib Nurmagomedov's ribs!
Nurmagomedov struggles and protects himself.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Khabib Nurmagomedov grapple with Jon Fitch and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Nurmagomedov cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fitch can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Fitch tries to show some ground skills
Nurmagomedov uses his strength to keep Nurmagomedov at a disadvantage
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Nurmagomedov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Khabib Nurmagomedov controls the situation despite Jon Fitch efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fitch's being punished here!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch 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 full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Nurmagomedov catch Jon Fitch's right arm and tries a kimura
Jon Fitch holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fitch measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nurmagomedov's side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll on the ground...
Nurmagomedov knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fitch is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch 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.
You have to give that round to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jon Fitch didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jon Fitch 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 Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Fitch's face with those brutal elbows! Fitch needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fitch rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch tries an armbar from the bottom!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to turn away and scramble out. Khabib Nurmagomedov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Jon Fitch spins out and gets back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Fitch leans forwards and tries to grapple with Nurmagomedov
Fitch shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots and grab both of Jon Fitch's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Jon Fitch managed to pull back his leg from Khabib Nurmagomedov's grip and move away from him
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch grapple with Khabib Nurmagomedov and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Khabib Nurmagomedov falls hard on the mat with Jon Fitch on top of him
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch is looking to end this fight with strikes
Nurmagomedov anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch aggressively and repeatedly punches Nurmagomedov.
Good job by Nurmagomedov blocking and slipping the blows.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch tries to get a side mount...
Nurmagomedov wraps his leg around Jon Fitch leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fitch's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Fitch viciously slams hammer blows to Nurmagomedov's face!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov sits up and gets an arm around Fitch's neck!
Fitch pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch throws a flurry of punches at Nurmagomedov...
A lot of them are hitting Nurmagomedov's face
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch delivers a few accurate elbows!
Khabib Nurmagomedov blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fitch's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Nurmagomedov is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Nurmagomedov grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Fitch struggles... Khabib Nurmagomedov is unable to take him down
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
Jon Fitch shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch fakes a punch to Khabib Nurmagomedov ribs and the tries to trip him
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jon Fitch realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jon Fitch decides to jump inside Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov fights back with his feet, forcing Fitch to try something else.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch aggressively and repeatedly punches Nurmagomedov.
Good job by Nurmagomedov blocking and slipping the blows.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch fires a barrage of punches at Nurmagomedov's head!
The punches go wide.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Fitch launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Khabib Nurmagomedov rolls over himself and stands up while Jon Fitch rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. 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 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...
Fitch is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The fight ends in a split draw.
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 5/4 (125%)
GnP strikes 48/120 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Damage caused 1950,59
Clinch Damage 101,29
Ground Damage 1788,22
Time on the ground 1234 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 40/51 (78%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1870,83
Clinch Damage 7,56
Ground Damage 1630,6
Time on the ground 1234 s
Welp. Everyone is dissatisfied with this one, but it's not wrong. This was a very even fight. PRetty good slowing from both blokes, but neither took over enough to not win and to not lose.