Post by The Sandmen on Jan 9, 2014 18:11:04 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Fitch while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Chris Leben is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Fitch and Leben move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fitch launches a furious low kick!
Leben receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Chris Leben fakes a punch and launches himself over Jon Fitch
Great move by Leben who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Chris Leben's ribs!
Chris Leben's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Leben launches a few hard punches to Jon Fitch's ribs!
Jon Fitch's ribs shows the damage! Chris Leben is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch grapple with Chris Leben and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Chris Leben falls hard on the mat with Jon Fitch on top of him
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Leben
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Leben's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Leben
Leben 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Chris Leben can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben attempts to move to full guard
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Leben
Fitch is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Chris Leben tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Chris Leben manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chris Leben is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch works on the ground with his fingers over Leben's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Leben time to recover. Chris Leben seems to be ready to fight again. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Leben with a double overhooks!
Jon Fitch launches a rapid series of punches
taking Leben from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Nose
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Brutal combination from Chris Leben!
Fitch is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Chris Leben attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fitch moves backwards and Chris Leben is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Leben steps backwards away from Jon Fitch. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jon Fitch and Leben engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Leben
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Leben's being punished here!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Leben
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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) is cheering him!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Chris Leben
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Leben.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben 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 Leben
Leben has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Jon Fitch.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Leben launches a furious hook!
That hits Fitch's chin like a wrecking ball! Fitch loses balance and goes to the mat.
Fitch has a small cut in his Chin
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Pulverizing punch to Fitch's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Fitch's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Leben decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Leben moves back and takes a deep breath.
Leben tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Fitch moves backwards and circles around Chris Leben.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Chris Leben! Fitch tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Fitch is unable to lock that and Leben breaks the lock
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Chris Leben moves forward looking for some grappling action
Fitch pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Jon Fitch fakes a punch and launches himself over Chris Leben
Great move by Fitch who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Leben struggles and launches a few punches to Fitch's head
Nothing from this... Chris Leben seems frustrated.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Leben fires low kicks
punishing Fitch's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Chris Leben leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fitch
Leben shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Leben launches a few hard punches to Jon Fitch's ribs!
Fitch struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Leben tries to take Jon Fitch down... Fitch stumbles backwards and Chris Leben launches a few punches...
Jon Fitch dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Leben misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fitch launches a furious hook!
That hits Leben's chin like a wrecking ball! Leben loses balance and goes to the mat.
Fitch is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
Jon Fitch creates space and allows Chris Leben to stand up.
Leben climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Fitch moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Chris Leben checks the kick.
Chris Leben attempts to cut off Fitch with punches
Fitch reels from the strikes.
Jon Fitch goes with a looping right hand while Chris Leben jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Leben seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Quick hook by Chris Leben
glances off Fitch's arms.
Leben misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Jon Fitch
Good shot! Leben has reasons to be worried.
Fitch seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Fitch wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch struggles and launches a few punches to Leben's head
Those punches are hitting! Leben covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch tries to take Chris Leben down... Leben stumbles backwards and Jon Fitch launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Leben's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Jon Fitch pushes away Leben trying to keep the fight at striking range
Leben doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jon Fitch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch fakes a punch to Chris Leben ribs and the tries to trip him
Chris Leben loses balance and goes to the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Leben
Fitch is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Leben tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fitch struggles and frees his leg!
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Chris Leben tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Jon Fitch's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Leben's side.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Chris Leben tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Chris Leben manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Chris Leben is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Chris Leben in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to half guard.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Chris Leben pushes Fitch's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Leben who is in full mount! Fitch is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Chris Leben is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chris Leben rolls Jon Fitch to his stomach and takes his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Fitch cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Leben can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Chris Leben tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fitch goes down.
Chris Leben is in open guard over Fitch
Leben positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fitch's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Leben blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fitch's guard.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Leben launches a barrage of elbows over Fitch's face!
Jon Fitch blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Leben's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Leben tries to cover his face,
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Nice moves from Chris Leben who positions himself for using his knees on Fitch!
One, two! Look at Jon Fitch's grimace of pain!
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Leben blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Fitch
Chris Leben is looking to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Chris Leben gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Leben launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fitch is covering himself! Leben tries to force the situation and Fitch clumsily gives his back!
Leben is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch has Leben controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Fitch manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Leben
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jon Fitch goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Leben
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Leben's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Leben
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Leben's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Leben
Fitch is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Chris Leben is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Leben's side.
Chris Leben is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Leben can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Leben delivers a few accurate elbows!
Fitch is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
That brutal impact left Fitch laid out on the mat! Chris Leben's corner come in to congratulate him!
Fitch's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Nose
Winner is Chris Leben by KO (Elbows) at 3:17 Round 3
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 19/22 (86%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 7/11 (64%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 385 s
Statistics: Chris Leben
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/14 (21%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 392 s
Fitch was initially winning this fight via stand up and mainly clinching. Then I think he got a bit too confident, avoided going for takedowns, and just kinda stood with Leben. BAD idea. Chris wore him down, and finished on the ground.
Chris Leben is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Fitch and Leben move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fitch launches a furious low kick!
Leben receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Chris Leben fakes a punch and launches himself over Jon Fitch
Great move by Leben who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Chris Leben's ribs!
Chris Leben's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Leben launches a few hard punches to Jon Fitch's ribs!
Jon Fitch's ribs shows the damage! Chris Leben is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch grapple with Chris Leben and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Chris Leben falls hard on the mat with Jon Fitch on top of him
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Leben
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Leben's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Leben
Leben 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Chris Leben can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben attempts to move to full guard
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Leben
Fitch is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Chris Leben tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Chris Leben manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chris Leben is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch works on the ground with his fingers over Leben's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Leben time to recover. Chris Leben seems to be ready to fight again. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Leben with a double overhooks!
Jon Fitch launches a rapid series of punches
taking Leben from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Nose
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Brutal combination from Chris Leben!
Fitch is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Chris Leben attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fitch moves backwards and Chris Leben is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Leben steps backwards away from Jon Fitch. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jon Fitch and Leben engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Chris Leben's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Leben
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Leben's being punished here!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Leben
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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) is cheering him!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Chris Leben
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Leben.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben 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 Leben
Leben has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Jon Fitch.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Leben launches a furious hook!
That hits Fitch's chin like a wrecking ball! Fitch loses balance and goes to the mat.
Fitch has a small cut in his Chin
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Pulverizing punch to Fitch's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Fitch's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Leben decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Leben moves back and takes a deep breath.
Leben tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Fitch moves backwards and circles around Chris Leben.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Chris Leben! Fitch tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Fitch is unable to lock that and Leben breaks the lock
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Chris Leben moves forward looking for some grappling action
Fitch pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Jon Fitch fakes a punch and launches himself over Chris Leben
Great move by Fitch who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Leben struggles and launches a few punches to Fitch's head
Nothing from this... Chris Leben seems frustrated.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Leben fires low kicks
punishing Fitch's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Chris Leben leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fitch
Leben shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Leben launches a few hard punches to Jon Fitch's ribs!
Fitch struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Leben tries to take Jon Fitch down... Fitch stumbles backwards and Chris Leben launches a few punches...
Jon Fitch dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Leben misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fitch launches a furious hook!
That hits Leben's chin like a wrecking ball! Leben loses balance and goes to the mat.
Fitch is standing while Leben is on the ground on his back
Jon Fitch creates space and allows Chris Leben to stand up.
Leben climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Fitch moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Chris Leben checks the kick.
Chris Leben attempts to cut off Fitch with punches
Fitch reels from the strikes.
Jon Fitch goes with a looping right hand while Chris Leben jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Leben seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Quick hook by Chris Leben
glances off Fitch's arms.
Leben misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Jon Fitch
Good shot! Leben has reasons to be worried.
Fitch seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Fitch wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch struggles and launches a few punches to Leben's head
Those punches are hitting! Leben covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch tries to take Chris Leben down... Leben stumbles backwards and Jon Fitch launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Leben's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Jon Fitch pushes away Leben trying to keep the fight at striking range
Leben doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jon Fitch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch fakes a punch to Chris Leben ribs and the tries to trip him
Chris Leben loses balance and goes to the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Leben
Fitch is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Leben tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fitch struggles and frees his leg!
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Chris Leben tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Jon Fitch's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Leben's side.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Chris Leben tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Chris Leben manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Chris Leben is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Chris Leben in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to half guard.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Chris Leben pushes Fitch's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Leben who is in full mount! Fitch is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Chris Leben is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chris Leben rolls Jon Fitch to his stomach and takes his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Fitch cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Leben can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Chris Leben tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fitch goes down.
Chris Leben is in open guard over Fitch
Leben positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fitch's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Leben blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fitch's guard.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Leben launches a barrage of elbows over Fitch's face!
Jon Fitch blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Leben's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Leben tries to cover his face,
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Nice moves from Chris Leben who positions himself for using his knees on Fitch!
One, two! Look at Jon Fitch's grimace of pain!
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Leben blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Fitch
Chris Leben is looking to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Chris Leben gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Chris Leben is in half guard over Fitch
Leben launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fitch is covering himself! Leben tries to force the situation and Fitch clumsily gives his back!
Leben is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch has Leben controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Fitch manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Leben
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jon Fitch goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Leben
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Leben's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Leben
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Leben's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Leben
Fitch is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Chris Leben is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Leben's side.
Chris Leben is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Leben can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Leben delivers a few accurate elbows!
Fitch is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
That brutal impact left Fitch laid out on the mat! Chris Leben's corner come in to congratulate him!
Fitch's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Nose
Winner is Chris Leben by KO (Elbows) at 3:17 Round 3
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 19/22 (86%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 7/11 (64%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 385 s
Statistics: Chris Leben
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/14 (21%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 392 s
Fitch was initially winning this fight via stand up and mainly clinching. Then I think he got a bit too confident, avoided going for takedowns, and just kinda stood with Leben. BAD idea. Chris wore him down, and finished on the ground.