Post by The Sandmen on Oct 15, 2020 14:22:13 GMT -5
Spencer Fisher looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Spencer Fisher and Khabib Nurmagomedov touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
A right hand from Spencer Fisher
surprises Nurmagomedov!
Spencer Fisher tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Spencer Fisher who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to take Spencer Fisher to the ground from the clinch...
Fisher shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Nurmagomedov tries to take Spencer Fisher down... Fisher stumbles backwards and Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Fisher's jaw!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov slightly pushes Fisher into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Quick hook by Khabib Nurmagomedov
glances off Fisher's arms.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Fisher engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punches from Spencer Fisher.
Even nicer blocks from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fisher won't budge, forcing Nurmagomedov to pull guard.
Spencer Fisher is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fisher blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Spencer Fisher is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
As the fight continues it seems that Khabib Nurmagomedov is taking the best of the fight.
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fisher blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Spencer Fisher tries to take advantage...
Fisher sits over his knees and pushes away Nurmagomedov's leg!
Spencer Fisher is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Spencer Fisher is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to show some ground skills
Khabib Nurmagomedov put Fisher in half guard.
Spencer Fisher is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Spencer Fisher tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Spencer Fisher manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Spencer Fisher is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to show some ground skills
Fisher uses his strength to keep Fisher at a disadvantage
Spencer Fisher is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Pitty-pat punches from Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't flinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Spencer Fisher in his guard.
Spencer Fisher keeps control and remains in side mount.
Spencer Fisher is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Spencer Fisher looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Spencer Fisher slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Spencer Fisher is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Fisher's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Spencer Fisher's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Spencer Fisher shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
Fisher fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nurmagomedov sprawls and remains on his feet.
Spencer Fisher gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Nurmagomedov moves forward looking for some action
Khabib Nurmagomedov shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Fisher is throwing a flurry of punches!
Khabib Nurmagomedov just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Nurmagomedov catches an ankle and Fisher is tripped to the mat!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Spencer Fisher's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Spencer Fisher regains full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Spencer Fisher's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Spencer Fisher is not able to stop Fisher ground skills and Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to side mount!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Fisher tries to show some ground skills
Spencer Fisher put Nurmagomedov in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Spencer Fisher didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fisher is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground
Nurmagomedov cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Deep breaths from Spencer Fisher who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks those punches
Fisher clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Spencer Fisher's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Spencer Fisher regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Spencer Fisher fakes a move and moves laterally.
Fisher launches a furious low kick!
Khabib Nurmagomedov blocks
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Nurmagomedov circles out and slips free of Spencer Fisher's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Spencer Fisher closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nurmagomedov leads with a punch
Spencer Fisher evades but whiffs with a counter.
Fisher looks to be in very good shape.
Good movement from Fisher
who is bobbing and weaving.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Fisher wants nothing of that and pushes Nurmagomedov.
A punch from Spencer Fisher
whizzes past Nurmagomedov.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov is holding Spencer Fisher's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Spencer Fisher loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Spencer Fisher manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Deep breaths from Spencer Fisher who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks those punches
Spencer Fisher gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
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 Fisher
Spencer Fisher tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher 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. Spencer Fisher spins out and gets back to his feet.
Fisher is trying to counter now!
Fisher attempts a triangle from bottom! Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out. Fisher quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Khabib Nurmagomedov is standing now.
Nurmagomedov is standing while Fisher is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov decides to jump inside Fisher's guard.
Fisher fights back with his feet, forcing Nurmagomedov to try something else.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Nurmagomedov is standing while Fisher is on the ground on his back
Spencer Fisher launches an up-kick intended for Khabib Nurmagomedov's head...
Nurmagomedov leans out of the way.
Nurmagomedov is standing while Fisher is on the ground on his back
Fisher tries to hit Khabib Nurmagomedov with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nurmagomedov dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Khabib Nurmagomedov decides to jump inside Fisher's guard.
Fisher didn't see that coming. Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher now.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Back to the beginning! Spencer Fisher is standing now.
Spencer Fisher goes with a looping right hand while Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps back and jabs
Fisher seems staggered and Khabib Nurmagomedov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
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 Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fisher is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher is taking this opportunity to rest.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Fisher tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fisher clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Nurmagomedov breaks the closed guard of Spencer Fisher and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov hooks Fisher's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Spencer Fisher manages to kick Nurmagomedov away and scrambles on top!
Spencer Fisher is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Fisher moves on the ground
Spencer Fisher moves to side mount
Spencer Fisher is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Fisher tries to move to full mount!
Nurmagomedov won't allow him to take this position easily.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Spencer Fisher in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to switch to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Fisher is launching some bone breaking punches to Nurmagomedov's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Khabib Nurmagomedov's eyes.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Khabib Nurmagomedov, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Spencer Fisher is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
That punishment by Khabib Nurmagomedov has left Fisher staggered! Khabib Nurmagomedov should try push forward now and finish this!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Spencer Fisher's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in Fisher open guard now
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher launches a few weak punches
Nurmagomedov blocks them effectively.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
0:53 Round 3 and Fisher is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Spencer Fisher attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Spencer Fisher's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Spencer Fisher sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Fisher tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
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 Fisher
Nurmagomedov sits over his knees and pushes away Fisher's leg!
Fisher closes his legs around Khabib Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is not able to move away now!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Spencer Fisher is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Spencer Fisher's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher tries to turn in and scramble out. Khabib Nurmagomedov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Spencer Fisher slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Fisher is trying to counter now!
Fisher launches a few weak punches
Nurmagomedov blocks them effectively.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fisher pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Spencer Fisher is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fisher is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Spencer Fisher!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Spencer Fisher
Nurmagomedov catch Spencer Fisher's left arm and tries a kimura
Spencer Fisher holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Spencer Fisher
Nurmagomedov goes for an armbar!
Spencer Fisher breaks the lock and pushes away Khabib Nurmagomedov, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fisher is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fisher is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Spencer Fisher looks to counter!
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fisher rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Spencer Fisher sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fisher switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Nurmagomedov struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov sits over his knees and pushes away Fisher's leg!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov is holding Spencer Fisher's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Spencer Fisher loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes for an americana!
Fisher breaks free.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Spencer Fisher tries to take advantage...
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fisher looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Spencer Fisher attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Fisher pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Fisher tries to dirty boxing while holds Nurmagomedov against cage
Nurmagomedov is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov is holding Spencer Fisher's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Spencer Fisher loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fisher's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to get his opponent's head in some sort of lock!
Punishing hold!
Fisher struggles to free himself
Fisher struggles and pushes his opponent forward. Both fighters breathe hard as they climb to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Fisher engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Spencer Fisher's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Fisher 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 Fisher
Nurmagomedov use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) is cheering him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to pass to mount...
Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Spencer Fisher.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov rolls him over and takes his back!
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Fisher
Nurmagomedov tries to end this with a RNC!
Fisher manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Spencer Fisher is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fisher blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Nurmagomedov's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Spencer Fisher looks to counter!
Fisher tries to free his leg...
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fisher is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Spencer Fisher against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov jumps and tries to free his leg! Fisher doesn't allow this but Khabib Nurmagomedov is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov sits over his knees and pushes away Fisher's leg!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Fisher breaks the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Fisher steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Spencer Fisher's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the closed guard
Nurmagomedov succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Spencer Fisher's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Fisher tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Spencer Fisher's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg...
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fisher's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Nurmagomedov shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fisher struggles to free himself
Nurmagomedov is locking that North South Choke...
Crippling lock!
That North South Choke from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Fisher pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Spencer Fisher is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fisher throws a few hammer fists to the face of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fisher's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Fisher's eyes...
That Kimura looks tight...
Fisher Hyper-extended his left arm
That Kimura looks tight...
Nurmagomedov is locking that Kimura...
Crippling lock!
Fisher Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
That Kimura looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Fisher's eyes...
Fisher's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Fisher's eyes...
Nurmagomedov is locking that Kimura...
Fisher blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Nurmagomedov's 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Spencer Fisher didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fisher struggles to free himself
That leglock from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
That leglock looks tight...
That leglock from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Fisher hyper-extended his left leg
This is over! Fisher can't stand the pain and taps!
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by Submission (leglock) at 1:46 Round 5
Statistics: Spencer Fisher
Punches 4/19 (21%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/11 (55%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/15 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 880 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 14/18 (78%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 854 s
Khabib did things.
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Spencer Fisher and Khabib Nurmagomedov touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
A right hand from Spencer Fisher
surprises Nurmagomedov!
Spencer Fisher tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Spencer Fisher who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to take Spencer Fisher to the ground from the clinch...
Fisher shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Nurmagomedov tries to take Spencer Fisher down... Fisher stumbles backwards and Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Fisher's jaw!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov slightly pushes Fisher into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Quick hook by Khabib Nurmagomedov
glances off Fisher's arms.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Fisher engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punches from Spencer Fisher.
Even nicer blocks from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fisher won't budge, forcing Nurmagomedov to pull guard.
Spencer Fisher is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fisher blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Spencer Fisher is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
As the fight continues it seems that Khabib Nurmagomedov is taking the best of the fight.
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fisher blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Spencer Fisher tries to take advantage...
Fisher sits over his knees and pushes away Nurmagomedov's leg!
Spencer Fisher is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Spencer Fisher is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to show some ground skills
Khabib Nurmagomedov put Fisher in half guard.
Spencer Fisher is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Spencer Fisher tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Spencer Fisher manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Spencer Fisher is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to show some ground skills
Fisher uses his strength to keep Fisher at a disadvantage
Spencer Fisher is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Pitty-pat punches from Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't flinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Spencer Fisher in his guard.
Spencer Fisher keeps control and remains in side mount.
Spencer Fisher is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Spencer Fisher looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Spencer Fisher slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Spencer Fisher is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Fisher's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Spencer Fisher's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Spencer Fisher shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
Fisher fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nurmagomedov sprawls and remains on his feet.
Spencer Fisher gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Nurmagomedov moves forward looking for some action
Khabib Nurmagomedov shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Fisher is throwing a flurry of punches!
Khabib Nurmagomedov just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Nurmagomedov catches an ankle and Fisher is tripped to the mat!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Spencer Fisher's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Spencer Fisher regains full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Spencer Fisher's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Spencer Fisher is not able to stop Fisher ground skills and Khabib Nurmagomedov moves to side mount!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Fisher tries to show some ground skills
Spencer Fisher put Nurmagomedov in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Spencer Fisher didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fisher is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground
Nurmagomedov cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Deep breaths from Spencer Fisher who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks those punches
Fisher clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Spencer Fisher's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Spencer Fisher regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Spencer Fisher fakes a move and moves laterally.
Fisher launches a furious low kick!
Khabib Nurmagomedov blocks
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Nurmagomedov circles out and slips free of Spencer Fisher's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Spencer Fisher closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nurmagomedov leads with a punch
Spencer Fisher evades but whiffs with a counter.
Fisher looks to be in very good shape.
Good movement from Fisher
who is bobbing and weaving.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Fisher wants nothing of that and pushes Nurmagomedov.
A punch from Spencer Fisher
whizzes past Nurmagomedov.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov is holding Spencer Fisher's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Spencer Fisher loses balance and goes to the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Spencer Fisher manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Deep breaths from Spencer Fisher who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks those punches
Spencer Fisher gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
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 Fisher
Spencer Fisher tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher 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. Spencer Fisher spins out and gets back to his feet.
Fisher is trying to counter now!
Fisher attempts a triangle from bottom! Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out. Fisher quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Khabib Nurmagomedov is standing now.
Nurmagomedov is standing while Fisher is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov decides to jump inside Fisher's guard.
Fisher fights back with his feet, forcing Nurmagomedov to try something else.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Nurmagomedov is standing while Fisher is on the ground on his back
Spencer Fisher launches an up-kick intended for Khabib Nurmagomedov's head...
Nurmagomedov leans out of the way.
Nurmagomedov is standing while Fisher is on the ground on his back
Fisher tries to hit Khabib Nurmagomedov with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nurmagomedov dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Khabib Nurmagomedov decides to jump inside Fisher's guard.
Fisher didn't see that coming. Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher now.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Back to the beginning! Spencer Fisher is standing now.
Spencer Fisher goes with a looping right hand while Khabib Nurmagomedov jumps back and jabs
Fisher seems staggered and Khabib Nurmagomedov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
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 Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fisher is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher is taking this opportunity to rest.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Fisher tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fisher clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Nurmagomedov breaks the closed guard of Spencer Fisher and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov hooks Fisher's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Spencer Fisher manages to kick Nurmagomedov away and scrambles on top!
Spencer Fisher is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Fisher moves on the ground
Spencer Fisher moves to side mount
Spencer Fisher is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Fisher tries to move to full mount!
Nurmagomedov won't allow him to take this position easily.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Spencer Fisher in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to switch to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Fisher is launching some bone breaking punches to Nurmagomedov's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Khabib Nurmagomedov's eyes.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Khabib Nurmagomedov, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Spencer Fisher is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
That punishment by Khabib Nurmagomedov has left Fisher staggered! Khabib Nurmagomedov should try push forward now and finish this!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Spencer Fisher's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in Fisher open guard now
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher launches a few weak punches
Nurmagomedov blocks them effectively.
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
0:53 Round 3 and Fisher is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Spencer Fisher attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Spencer Fisher's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov passes momentarily but Spencer Fisher sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Fisher tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
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 Fisher
Nurmagomedov sits over his knees and pushes away Fisher's leg!
Fisher closes his legs around Khabib Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is not able to move away now!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Spencer Fisher is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Spencer Fisher's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher tries to turn in and scramble out. Khabib Nurmagomedov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Spencer Fisher slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Fisher is trying to counter now!
Fisher launches a few weak punches
Nurmagomedov blocks them effectively.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fisher pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Spencer Fisher is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fisher is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Spencer Fisher!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Spencer Fisher
Nurmagomedov catch Spencer Fisher's left arm and tries a kimura
Spencer Fisher holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Spencer Fisher
Nurmagomedov goes for an armbar!
Spencer Fisher breaks the lock and pushes away Khabib Nurmagomedov, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fisher is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fisher is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Spencer Fisher looks to counter!
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fisher rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Spencer Fisher sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fisher switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Nurmagomedov struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov sits over his knees and pushes away Fisher's leg!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov is holding Spencer Fisher's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Spencer Fisher loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes for an americana!
Fisher breaks free.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Spencer Fisher tries to take advantage...
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fisher looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Spencer Fisher attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Fisher pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Fisher tries to dirty boxing while holds Nurmagomedov against cage
Nurmagomedov is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Nurmagomedov is holding Spencer Fisher's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Spencer Fisher loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fisher's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to get his opponent's head in some sort of lock!
Punishing hold!
Fisher struggles to free himself
Fisher struggles and pushes his opponent forward. Both fighters breathe hard as they climb to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Fisher engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Spencer Fisher's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Fisher 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 Fisher
Nurmagomedov use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) is cheering him!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to pass to mount...
Nurmagomedov slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Spencer Fisher.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in full mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher tries to roll to his side and trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov rolls him over and takes his back!
Nurmagomedov is in rear mount over Fisher
Nurmagomedov tries to end this with a RNC!
Fisher manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Spencer Fisher is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fisher blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Nurmagomedov's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Spencer Fisher looks to counter!
Fisher tries to free his leg...
Nurmagomedov doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fisher is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Spencer Fisher against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov jumps and tries to free his leg! Fisher doesn't allow this but Khabib Nurmagomedov is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Spencer Fisher tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov sits over his knees and pushes away Fisher's leg!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Fisher breaks the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Fisher steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Spencer Fisher's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the closed guard
Nurmagomedov succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Fisher steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Fisher tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Spencer Fisher's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Fisher
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Fisher tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass Spencer Fisher's guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg...
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fisher's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Spencer Fisher
Nurmagomedov shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fisher struggles to free himself
Nurmagomedov is locking that North South Choke...
Crippling lock!
That North South Choke from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Fisher pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Spencer Fisher is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Fisher throws a few hammer fists to the face of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Poorly executed technique. Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to counter!
Khabib Nurmagomedov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fisher's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Fisher's eyes...
That Kimura looks tight...
Fisher Hyper-extended his left arm
That Kimura looks tight...
Nurmagomedov is locking that Kimura...
Crippling lock!
Fisher Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
That Kimura looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Fisher's eyes...
Fisher's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Fisher's eyes...
Nurmagomedov is locking that Kimura...
Fisher blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Nurmagomedov's 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Spencer Fisher didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Fisher
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fisher struggles to free himself
That leglock from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
That leglock looks tight...
That leglock from Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be unbreakable
Fisher hyper-extended his left leg
This is over! Fisher can't stand the pain and taps!
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by Submission (leglock) at 1:46 Round 5
Statistics: Spencer Fisher
Punches 4/19 (21%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/11 (55%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/15 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 880 s
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 14/18 (78%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 854 s
Khabib did things.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!