Post by The Sandmen on Nov 21, 2012 17:12:00 GMT -5
Jon Fitch glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by All American while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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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Fitch and All American move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
As the fight continues it seems that Brian Stann is taking the best of the fight.
Brian Stann launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Fitch's knee!
Brian Stann fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jon Fitch! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Jon Fitch is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brian Stann moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Brian Stann!
Fitch ducks under...
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch and All American engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Brian Stann throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Fitch's chin! That stops Fitch in his tracks!
Fitch moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to All American's thigh!
Brian Stann moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
A right hand from Brian Stann
gets deflected.
Brian Stann gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
All American leads with a punch
Jon Fitch avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brian Stann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
Jon Fitch pushes Brian Stann against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brian Stann struggles not allowing Jon Fitch improve his position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
All American tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over All American
Fitch is in closed guard... All American tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Brian Stann is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to All American's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because All American tries to cover his face,
Brian Stann is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fitch is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes All American's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Brian Stann attempts to move to full guard
Brian Stann manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
All American measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
Fitch moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
All American measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Brian Stann! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Brian Stann doesn't defend himself!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Fitch sits over his knees and pushes away All American's leg!
Jon Fitch is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
Brian Stann attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Brian Stann manages to switch to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Deep breaths from Brian Stann who tries a hammer punch to Fitch's ribs.
Fitch blocks those punches
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Jon Fitch tries to pass Brian Stann's guard...
Brian Stann's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of All American's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch looks to mount Brian Stann...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Brian Stann tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Brian Stann is in closed guard over Fitch
All American use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jon Fitch holds Brian Stann and prevents him from moving to a better position!
All American clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
All American struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Brian Stann is in closed guard over Fitch
Brian Stann tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Brian Stann passes momentarily but Jon Fitch regains full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Brian Stann and Fitch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Brian Stann is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
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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All American launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fitch stops that one with his ribs!
A right hand from Jon Fitch
gets deflected.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Brian Stann tries to take advantage...
All American launches a hook to the body
Jon Fitch moves aside looking for a counter...
As the fight continues it seems that Brian Stann is taking the best of the fight.
An overhand right from Brian Stann that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Fitch moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch charges at All American throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! All American is rocked!
All American's Chin is beginning to swell
All American looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jon Fitch's punches
Fitch is on the receiving end of a great combo by All American.
Fitch has a small cut in his Chin
Brian Stann has found an opening in the defense of Fitch, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Fitch is wobbling!
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
Jon Fitch shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch and Brian Stann are cliched up against the cage. Fitch steps for a throw
Brian Stann is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
Brian Stann launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Jon Fitch uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch looks to mount Brian Stann...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Brian Stann tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch sits high on Brian Stann's chest and pulls his leg underneath All American's head. There's the triangle attempt!
All American struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in All American's eyes...
All American's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in All American's eyes...
All American tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jon Fitch and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Fitch and it cost him top position.
Brian Stann is in closed guard over Fitch
Fitch is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Brian Stann is in closed guard over Fitch
All American is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brian Stann!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Brian Stann tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch rolls him over and takes his back!
Fitch is in rear mount over All American
All American has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fitch is unable to move under All American control.
All American clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch tries to open All American's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. All American is unable to cover himself now!
All American's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fitch is in rear mount over All American
All American measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fitch is in rear mount over All American
All American has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fitch is unable to move under All American control.
All American misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fitch tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for All American! Fitch has one hook in and keeps working!
Fitch is in rear mount over All American with one hook in
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
All American has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
All American is unable to find a way to scape from this.
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.
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
All American is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
All American tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over All American
Jon Fitch looks to posture up and open Brian Stann's guard...
Jon Fitch forces Brian Stann to open his guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
All American tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
All American tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
Fitch tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Brian Stann! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Brian Stann doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Brian Stann's Nose
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of All American's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
BJJ! That is what must be passing through All American's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Fitch
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
All American is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Brian Stann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for All American, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Brian Stann launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Fitch's arms.
All American clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Fitch.
Jon Fitch tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jon Fitch who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch grab one of Brian Stann's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Jon Fitch throw All American to the mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Fitch is standing while All American is on the ground on his back
Jon Fitch opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside All American's guard.
All American didn't see that coming. Fitch is in open guard over All American now.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
Brian Stann launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Jon Fitch uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Brian Stann can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Jon Fitch tries to open All American's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. All American is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Brian Stann 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 1:40 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
All American tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Brian Stann is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
All American tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Good looking punches from Jon Fitch on the ground
They could take their toll on All American.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of All American's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch looks to mount Brian Stann...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
All American tries to escape from the full mount...
Jon Fitch is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
All American tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Brian Stann.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Brian Stann tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
All American measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch tries to open All American's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. All American is unable to cover himself now!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Brian Stann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Brian Stann tries to roll on the ground...
Fitch knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch isolates Brian Stann's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Fitch is locking that Arm Triangle...
Fitch is locking that Arm Triangle...
All American struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
All American struggles to free himself
All American's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
All American struggles to free himself
All American's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Jon Fitch's lock! This is over! All American didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Jon Fitch by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 4:03 Round 3
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/34 (79%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 568 s
Statistics: Brian Stann
Punches 15/36 (42%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/15 (13%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 579 s
Stann started out really, really strong and I started to get annoyed. I had Stann picked for this fight, then changed it at the last second to Fitch, based on his history
Ferocious staredown by All American while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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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Fitch and All American move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
As the fight continues it seems that Brian Stann is taking the best of the fight.
Brian Stann launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Fitch's knee!
Brian Stann fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jon Fitch! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Jon Fitch is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brian Stann moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Brian Stann!
Fitch ducks under...
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch and All American engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Brian Stann throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Fitch's chin! That stops Fitch in his tracks!
Fitch moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to All American's thigh!
Brian Stann moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
A right hand from Brian Stann
gets deflected.
Brian Stann gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
All American leads with a punch
Jon Fitch avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brian Stann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
Jon Fitch pushes Brian Stann against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brian Stann struggles not allowing Jon Fitch improve his position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
All American tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over All American
Fitch is in closed guard... All American tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Brian Stann is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to All American's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because All American tries to cover his face,
Brian Stann is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fitch is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes All American's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Brian Stann attempts to move to full guard
Brian Stann manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
All American measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
Fitch moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
All American measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Brian Stann! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Brian Stann doesn't defend himself!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Fitch sits over his knees and pushes away All American's leg!
Jon Fitch is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
Brian Stann attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Brian Stann manages to switch to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Deep breaths from Brian Stann who tries a hammer punch to Fitch's ribs.
Fitch blocks those punches
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Jon Fitch tries to pass Brian Stann's guard...
Brian Stann's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of All American's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch looks to mount Brian Stann...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Brian Stann tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Brian Stann is in closed guard over Fitch
All American use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jon Fitch holds Brian Stann and prevents him from moving to a better position!
All American clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
All American struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Brian Stann is in closed guard over Fitch
Brian Stann tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Brian Stann passes momentarily but Jon Fitch regains full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Brian Stann and Fitch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Brian Stann is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
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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All American launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fitch stops that one with his ribs!
A right hand from Jon Fitch
gets deflected.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Brian Stann tries to take advantage...
All American launches a hook to the body
Jon Fitch moves aside looking for a counter...
As the fight continues it seems that Brian Stann is taking the best of the fight.
An overhand right from Brian Stann that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Fitch moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch charges at All American throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! All American is rocked!
All American's Chin is beginning to swell
All American looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jon Fitch's punches
Fitch is on the receiving end of a great combo by All American.
Fitch has a small cut in his Chin
Brian Stann has found an opening in the defense of Fitch, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Fitch is wobbling!
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
Jon Fitch shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch and Brian Stann are cliched up against the cage. Fitch steps for a throw
Brian Stann is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
Brian Stann launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Jon Fitch uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch looks to mount Brian Stann...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Brian Stann tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch sits high on Brian Stann's chest and pulls his leg underneath All American's head. There's the triangle attempt!
All American struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in All American's eyes...
All American's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in All American's eyes...
All American tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jon Fitch and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Fitch and it cost him top position.
Brian Stann is in closed guard over Fitch
Fitch is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Brian Stann is in closed guard over Fitch
All American is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brian Stann!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Brian Stann tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch rolls him over and takes his back!
Fitch is in rear mount over All American
All American has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fitch is unable to move under All American control.
All American clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch tries to open All American's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. All American is unable to cover himself now!
All American's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fitch is in rear mount over All American
All American measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fitch is in rear mount over All American
All American has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fitch is unable to move under All American control.
All American misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fitch tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for All American! Fitch has one hook in and keeps working!
Fitch is in rear mount over All American with one hook in
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
All American has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
All American is unable to find a way to scape from this.
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.
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
All American is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
All American tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over All American
Jon Fitch looks to posture up and open Brian Stann's guard...
Jon Fitch forces Brian Stann to open his guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
All American tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
All American tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
Fitch tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Brian Stann! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Brian Stann doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Brian Stann's Nose
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of All American's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
BJJ! That is what must be passing through All American's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Fitch
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
All American is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Brian Stann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for All American, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Brian Stann launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Fitch's arms.
All American clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Fitch.
Jon Fitch tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jon Fitch who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch grab one of Brian Stann's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Jon Fitch throw All American to the mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Fitch is standing while All American is on the ground on his back
Jon Fitch opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside All American's guard.
All American didn't see that coming. Fitch is in open guard over All American now.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over All American
Brian Stann launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Jon Fitch uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Brian Stann can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Jon Fitch tries to open All American's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. All American is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Brian Stann 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 1:40 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
All American tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Brian Stann is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
All American tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Good looking punches from Jon Fitch on the ground
They could take their toll on All American.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over All American
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of All American's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch looks to mount Brian Stann...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
All American tries to escape from the full mount...
Jon Fitch is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
All American tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Brian Stann.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Brian Stann tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
All American measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch tries to open All American's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. All American is unable to cover himself now!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Brian Stann efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Brian Stann tries to roll on the ground...
Fitch knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Brian Stann
Jon Fitch isolates Brian Stann's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Fitch is locking that Arm Triangle...
Fitch is locking that Arm Triangle...
All American struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
All American struggles to free himself
All American's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
All American struggles to free himself
All American's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Jon Fitch's lock! This is over! All American didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Jon Fitch by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 4:03 Round 3
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/34 (79%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 568 s
Statistics: Brian Stann
Punches 15/36 (42%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/15 (13%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 579 s
Stann started out really, really strong and I started to get annoyed. I had Stann picked for this fight, then changed it at the last second to Fitch, based on his history