Post by The Sandmen on Jan 26, 2015 15:40:18 GMT -5
Jon Fitch is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Alexander Shlemenko raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Jon Fitch and Alexander Shlemenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
Alexander Shlemenko shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Fitch doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Shlemenko embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Shlemenko pushes Fitch forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Shlemenko postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Fitch hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Fitch doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Shlemenko embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Shlemenko pushes Fitch forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jon Fitch is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Shlemenko doesn't let Fitch get in on his legs.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jon Fitch goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Shlemenko jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Shlemenko seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Shlemenko jumps back and jabs
Fitch only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Fitch looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Shlemenko's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shlemenko
Fitch tries to improve position.
Shlemenko adjusts and closes his guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Jon Fitch looks to posture up and open Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Jon Fitch forces Alexander Shlemenko to open his guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shlemenko
Fitch looks to be in very good shape.
Fitch tries to move to full mount
Fitch succeeds
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
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 Alexander Shlemenko
Jon Fitch takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alexander Shlemenko shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks that americana attempt!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Fitch catch Alexander Shlemenko's right arm and tries a kimura
Alexander Shlemenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko 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 Alexander Shlemenko
Jon Fitch tries to open Shlemenko's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Shlemenko is unable to cover himself now!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Shlemenko creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shlemenko pushes Jon Fitch and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fitch with a double overhooks!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jon Fitch!
Shlemenko is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Shlemenko's Right cheek
Jon Fitch just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shlemenko may be in trouble!
Alexander Shlemenko moves forward and launches a low kick.
Fitch blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch chases Shlemenko and launches a few perfect strikes
Shlemenko ducks backwards and avoids them.
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shlemenko's being punished here!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko 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...
Fitch tries to open up Alexander Shlemenko's defense faking a few punches.
Alexander Shlemenko wraps his arms around Fitch's arms and counters the punches.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Jon Fitch is looking to pass Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Jon Fitch gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shlemenko's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko 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.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch tries to escape from the closed guard
Jon Fitch any adventage in the ground.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Jon Fitch.
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Round 2
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0:11 Round 2 and Fitch is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Shlemenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fitch launches a furious hook!
Shlemenko ducks under and pushes Jon Fitch creating some space.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from Jon Fitch
that visibly pains Shlemenko.
Jon Fitch launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shlemenko blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Shlemenko's cheek! Shlemenko stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shlemenko's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fitch is standing while Shlemenko is on the ground on his back
Alexander Shlemenko 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.
Fitch is standing while Shlemenko is on the ground on his back
Fitch cartwheels towards Shlemenko!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Alexander Shlemenko.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Terrible one sided match... Shlemenko was not ready to fight a fighter of Jon Fitch caliber.
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shlemenko
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Shlemenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shlemenko
Good looking punches from Jon Fitch on the ground
deflected by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Shlemenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Alexander Shlemenko! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Alexander Shlemenko doesn't defend himself!
Shlemenko's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shlemenko's being punished here!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shlemenko uses his forearms to block the impact!
Shlemenko tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fitch is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Not a desiderable position that Shlemenko is in now. Jon Fitch is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fitch measures the resilience of Shlemenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shlemenko's side.
Alexander Shlemenko 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 Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko 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 Shlemenko
Fitch tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shlemenko leans and gets Jon Fitch's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Alexander Shlemenko tries to take advantage...
Fitch is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard...
Jon Fitch gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Shlemenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shlemenko tries to cover his face,
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Shlemenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shlemenko tries to cover his face,
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Shlemenko tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Alexander Shlemenko 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!
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Fitch
Shlemenko tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexander Shlemenko any adventage in the ground.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Fitch
Alexander Shlemenko 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.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Fitch
Alexander Shlemenko hovers above Fitch
Good punches to Fitch's body.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch was tooling Alexander Shlemenko for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Shlemenko lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alexander Shlemenko 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexander Shlemenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Jon Fitch.
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Round 3
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Fitch feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Fitch seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Jon Fitch launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Shlemenko's knee!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Alexander Shlemenko throws a combo
Jon Fitch ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Shlemenko swings again, only to get countered once more! Shlemenko is looking bad here!
Fitch wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Fitch moves forward and holds Shlemenko
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shlemenko is throwing a flurry of punches!
Fitch ducks under and circles out of the corner.
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.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Shlemenko's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Alexander Shlemenko's ribs!
Alexander Shlemenko's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
Alexander Shlemenko's holding his side, he appears to be in terrible pain, he's broken a rib
Winner is Jon Fitch by Injury (Broken Ribs) at 1:21 Round 3
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 12/24 (50%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 21/36 (58%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 406 s
Statistics: Alexander Shlemenko
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/10 (30%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/16 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 427 s
Heh heh heh. Soo, I was thinking of trading some guys off of my team so I could help boost some MMA legends, and Alex was someone I was thinking of shopping...but now he is broken. Thanks Jon, ya prick.
Alexander Shlemenko raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Jon Fitch and Alexander Shlemenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
Alexander Shlemenko shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Fitch doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Shlemenko embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Shlemenko pushes Fitch forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Shlemenko postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Fitch hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Fitch doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Shlemenko embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Shlemenko pushes Fitch forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jon Fitch is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Shlemenko doesn't let Fitch get in on his legs.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jon Fitch goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Shlemenko jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Shlemenko seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Shlemenko jumps back and jabs
Fitch only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Fitch looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Shlemenko's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shlemenko
Fitch tries to improve position.
Shlemenko adjusts and closes his guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Jon Fitch looks to posture up and open Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Jon Fitch forces Alexander Shlemenko to open his guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shlemenko
Fitch looks to be in very good shape.
Fitch tries to move to full mount
Fitch succeeds
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
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 Alexander Shlemenko
Jon Fitch takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alexander Shlemenko shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks that americana attempt!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Fitch catch Alexander Shlemenko's right arm and tries a kimura
Alexander Shlemenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko 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 Alexander Shlemenko
Jon Fitch tries to open Shlemenko's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Shlemenko is unable to cover himself now!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Shlemenko creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shlemenko pushes Jon Fitch and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fitch with a double overhooks!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jon Fitch!
Shlemenko is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Shlemenko's Right cheek
Jon Fitch just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shlemenko may be in trouble!
Alexander Shlemenko moves forward and launches a low kick.
Fitch blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch chases Shlemenko and launches a few perfect strikes
Shlemenko ducks backwards and avoids them.
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shlemenko's being punished here!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko 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...
Fitch tries to open up Alexander Shlemenko's defense faking a few punches.
Alexander Shlemenko wraps his arms around Fitch's arms and counters the punches.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Jon Fitch is looking to pass Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Jon Fitch gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shlemenko's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko 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.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch tries to escape from the closed guard
Jon Fitch any adventage in the ground.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Jon Fitch.
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Round 2
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0:11 Round 2 and Fitch is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Shlemenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fitch launches a furious hook!
Shlemenko ducks under and pushes Jon Fitch creating some space.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from Jon Fitch
that visibly pains Shlemenko.
Jon Fitch launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shlemenko blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Shlemenko's cheek! Shlemenko stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shlemenko's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fitch is standing while Shlemenko is on the ground on his back
Alexander Shlemenko 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.
Fitch is standing while Shlemenko is on the ground on his back
Fitch cartwheels towards Shlemenko!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Alexander Shlemenko.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Terrible one sided match... Shlemenko was not ready to fight a fighter of Jon Fitch caliber.
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shlemenko
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Shlemenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shlemenko
Good looking punches from Jon Fitch on the ground
deflected by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Shlemenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Alexander Shlemenko! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Alexander Shlemenko doesn't defend himself!
Shlemenko's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shlemenko's being punished here!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shlemenko uses his forearms to block the impact!
Shlemenko tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fitch is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Not a desiderable position that Shlemenko is in now. Jon Fitch is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fitch measures the resilience of Shlemenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shlemenko's side.
Alexander Shlemenko 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 Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko 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 Shlemenko
Fitch tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shlemenko leans and gets Jon Fitch's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Alexander Shlemenko tries to take advantage...
Fitch is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard...
Jon Fitch gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Shlemenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shlemenko tries to cover his face,
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Shlemenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shlemenko tries to cover his face,
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Shlemenko tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Alexander Shlemenko 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!
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Fitch
Shlemenko tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexander Shlemenko any adventage in the ground.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Fitch
Alexander Shlemenko 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.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Fitch
Alexander Shlemenko hovers above Fitch
Good punches to Fitch's body.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch was tooling Alexander Shlemenko for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Shlemenko lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alexander Shlemenko 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexander Shlemenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Jon Fitch.
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Round 3
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Fitch feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Fitch seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Jon Fitch launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Shlemenko's knee!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Alexander Shlemenko throws a combo
Jon Fitch ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Shlemenko swings again, only to get countered once more! Shlemenko is looking bad here!
Fitch wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Fitch moves forward and holds Shlemenko
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shlemenko is throwing a flurry of punches!
Fitch ducks under and circles out of the corner.
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.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Shlemenko's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Alexander Shlemenko's ribs!
Alexander Shlemenko's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
Alexander Shlemenko's holding his side, he appears to be in terrible pain, he's broken a rib
Winner is Jon Fitch by Injury (Broken Ribs) at 1:21 Round 3
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 12/24 (50%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 21/36 (58%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 406 s
Statistics: Alexander Shlemenko
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/10 (30%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/16 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 427 s
Heh heh heh. Soo, I was thinking of trading some guys off of my team so I could help boost some MMA legends, and Alex was someone I was thinking of shopping...but now he is broken. Thanks Jon, ya prick.