Post by The Sandmen on May 12, 2020 22:05:43 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 looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Jon Fitch and Khabib Nurmagomedov touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
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 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) 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
Jon Fitch moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Fitch wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
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,
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Left cheek
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fitch is moving on the ground...
Nurmagomedov tries to counter Fitch's moves on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
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
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 side mount over Jon Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a kimura
Fitch breaks the lock.
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,
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Nurmagomedov is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jon Fitch, who is barely covering up!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates Jon Fitch's right arm looking for an armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Fitch's eyes...
Jon Fitch manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Khabib Nurmagomedov lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open 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.
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 Fitch's moves.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fitch sprawls and remains on his feet.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 3:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots and grab one of Jon Fitch's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Jon Fitch sprawls and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Fitch doesn't let Nurmagomedov get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch to Jon Fitch ribs and the tries to trip him
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground
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.
Nurmagomedov tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov breaths deeply while on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Fitch's Left eye is beginning to swell
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal allows Fitch time to recover... 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.
Good movement from Fitch
who is bobbing and weaving.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Nurmagomedov tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Nurmagomedov is clinching with Fitch.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Nurmagomedov pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots and grab one of Jon Fitch's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Fitch lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov tries to move to full mount
Nurmagomedov succeeds
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.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Nurmagomedov looks to be in very good shape.
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
Fitch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jon Fitch
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Fitch viciously slams hammer blows to Nurmagomedov's face!
Nurmagomedov's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch fakes some punches
Nurmagomedov ties him up.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 Fitch's moves.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jon Fitch is in open 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 open guard over Nurmagomedov
Good looking punches from Jon Fitch on the ground
They could take their toll on Nurmagomedov.
Jon Fitch is in open 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over 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
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fitch sprawls and remains on his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
Jon Fitch shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to take Jon Fitch to the ground from the clinch...
Fitch shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Fitch embrace and tries to move away...
Jon Fitch pushes Nurmagomedov forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Fitch shoots and grab one of Khabib Nurmagomedov's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Nurmagomedov lose his balance and falls to the mat
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch tries to open Nurmagomedov's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Nurmagomedov is unable to cover himself now!
Nurmagomedov is out! He has a broken orbital bone!
Winner is Jon Fitch by TKO (Injury - Broken orbital bone) at 3:01 Round 2
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 19/27 (70%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 309 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 309 s
Shit. You hate to see injuries this late in a season.
Remember when Josh Koscheck trash talked GSP for a whole season of TUF when they were coaching against each other, so whe they fought GSP broke Josh's orbital bone and Josh could not get on his flight home and had to drive many hours instead because the pressure of flight would be bad for his broken orbital bone? I remember that.
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Jon Fitch and Khabib Nurmagomedov touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
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 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) 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
Jon Fitch moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Fitch wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
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,
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Left cheek
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fitch is moving on the ground...
Nurmagomedov tries to counter Fitch's moves on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
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
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 side mount over Jon Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a kimura
Fitch breaks the lock.
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,
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Nurmagomedov is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jon Fitch, who is barely covering up!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates Jon Fitch's right arm looking for an armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Fitch's eyes...
Jon Fitch manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Khabib Nurmagomedov lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open 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.
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 Fitch's moves.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fitch sprawls and remains on his feet.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 3:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots and grab one of Jon Fitch's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Jon Fitch sprawls and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Fitch doesn't let Nurmagomedov get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch to Jon Fitch ribs and the tries to trip him
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground
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.
Nurmagomedov tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov breaths deeply while on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Fitch's Left eye is beginning to swell
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal allows Fitch time to recover... 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.
Good movement from Fitch
who is bobbing and weaving.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Nurmagomedov tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Nurmagomedov is clinching with Fitch.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Nurmagomedov pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots and grab one of Jon Fitch's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Fitch lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fitch
Nurmagomedov tries to move to full mount
Nurmagomedov succeeds
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.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Nurmagomedov looks to be in very good shape.
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
Fitch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jon Fitch
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Fitch viciously slams hammer blows to Nurmagomedov's face!
Nurmagomedov's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch fakes some punches
Nurmagomedov ties him up.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 Fitch's moves.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jon Fitch is in open 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 open guard over Nurmagomedov
Good looking punches from Jon Fitch on the ground
They could take their toll on Nurmagomedov.
Jon Fitch is in open 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over 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
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fitch sprawls and remains on his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
Jon Fitch shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to take Jon Fitch to the ground from the clinch...
Fitch shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Fitch embrace and tries to move away...
Jon Fitch pushes Nurmagomedov forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Fitch shoots and grab one of Khabib Nurmagomedov's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Nurmagomedov lose his balance and falls to the mat
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Jon Fitch tries to open Nurmagomedov's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Nurmagomedov is unable to cover himself now!
Nurmagomedov is out! He has a broken orbital bone!
Winner is Jon Fitch by TKO (Injury - Broken orbital bone) at 3:01 Round 2
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 19/27 (70%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 309 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 309 s
Shit. You hate to see injuries this late in a season.
Remember when Josh Koscheck trash talked GSP for a whole season of TUF when they were coaching against each other, so whe they fought GSP broke Josh's orbital bone and Josh could not get on his flight home and had to drive many hours instead because the pressure of flight would be bad for his broken orbital bone? I remember that.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!