Post by The Sandmen on Jul 12, 2013 22:16:25 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Koscheck while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Fitch while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Koscheck is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Fitch moves backwards and Josh Koscheck is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters briefly tie up...
Koscheck goes up and comes down hard as Fitch scores a brutal slam!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Fitch throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Fitch use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Koscheck holds Jon Fitch and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Fitch is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Deep breaths from Jon Fitch who tries a hammer punch to Koscheck's ribs.
That hit Koscheck who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Josh Koscheck hovers above Fitch
Good punches to Fitch's body.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Fitch
Koscheck is looking to end this fight with strikes
Fitch anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Koscheck blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fitch's guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Fitch
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Fitch
Blocked by Fitch.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Fitch
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fitch into his guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Fitch's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jon Fitch looks to posture up and open Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Fitch 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Not a desiderable position that Fitch is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Jon Fitch aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
Good job by Koscheck blocking and slipping the blows.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Fitch is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Pitty-pat punches from Fitch
Josh Koscheck doesn't flinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
Fitch is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Fitch's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Inside leg kick from Fitch
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck swings...
hard impact to Fitch's face!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Fitch begins to launch a barrage of punches over Koscheck
this is getting worse and worse for Koscheck
Jon Fitch launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck tries to take Jon Fitch down... Fitch stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck launches a few punches...
Jon Fitch dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Koscheck misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Jon Fitch
Good shot! Koscheck has reasons to be worried.
Koscheck has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fitch launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Koscheck has a small cut in his Left eye
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
Jon Fitch shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Koscheck's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Fitch takes a break to breathe while holding Josh Koscheck.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Fitch has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck pushes away Fitch trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fitch doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Koscheck
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Fitch gets hold of a leg and trips Koscheck to the mat!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
2:19 Round 2 and Fitch is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Koscheck! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Koscheck doesn't defend himself!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Fitch's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jon Fitch 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 Koscheck's moves.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Fitch's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Fitch tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Fitch is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck viciously slams hammer blows to Fitch's face!
Fitch's Forehead is beginning to swell
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Fitch staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Josh Koscheck Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Jon Fitch is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Josh Koscheck has left Fitch laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Right cheek
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (GnP) at 3:48 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/38 (45%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 347 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/25 (56%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 347 s
JoshKosh b'gosh. Get it? Anyways, yeah, Fitch had some very advangatous moments, and was looking in control many times. Just not where he needs to be to take Koscheck.
Ferocious staredown by Fitch while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Koscheck is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Fitch moves backwards and Josh Koscheck is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters briefly tie up...
Koscheck goes up and comes down hard as Fitch scores a brutal slam!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Fitch throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Fitch use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Koscheck holds Jon Fitch and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Fitch is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Deep breaths from Jon Fitch who tries a hammer punch to Koscheck's ribs.
That hit Koscheck who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Josh Koscheck hovers above Fitch
Good punches to Fitch's body.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Fitch
Koscheck is looking to end this fight with strikes
Fitch anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Koscheck blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fitch's guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Fitch
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Fitch
Blocked by Fitch.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Fitch
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fitch into his guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Fitch's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jon Fitch looks to posture up and open Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Fitch 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Not a desiderable position that Fitch is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Jon Fitch aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
Good job by Koscheck blocking and slipping the blows.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Fitch is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Pitty-pat punches from Fitch
Josh Koscheck doesn't flinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
Fitch is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Fitch's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Inside leg kick from Fitch
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck swings...
hard impact to Fitch's face!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Fitch begins to launch a barrage of punches over Koscheck
this is getting worse and worse for Koscheck
Jon Fitch launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck tries to take Jon Fitch down... Fitch stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck launches a few punches...
Jon Fitch dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Koscheck misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Jon Fitch
Good shot! Koscheck has reasons to be worried.
Koscheck has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fitch launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Koscheck has a small cut in his Left eye
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
Jon Fitch shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Koscheck's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Fitch takes a break to breathe while holding Josh Koscheck.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Fitch has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck pushes away Fitch trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fitch doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Koscheck
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Fitch gets hold of a leg and trips Koscheck to the mat!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
2:19 Round 2 and Fitch is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Koscheck! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Koscheck doesn't defend himself!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Fitch's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jon Fitch 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 Koscheck's moves.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Fitch's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Fitch tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Koscheck
Fitch is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck viciously slams hammer blows to Fitch's face!
Fitch's Forehead is beginning to swell
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Fitch staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Josh Koscheck Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Jon Fitch is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Josh Koscheck has left Fitch laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Right cheek
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (GnP) at 3:48 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/38 (45%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 347 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/25 (56%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 347 s
JoshKosh b'gosh. Get it? Anyways, yeah, Fitch had some very advangatous moments, and was looking in control many times. Just not where he needs to be to take Koscheck.