Post by The Sandmen on Feb 2, 2015 19:56:32 GMT -5
Jon Fitch raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Paul Daley is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Fitch and Semtex move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fitch looks to be in very good shape.
Fitch launches a furious hook!
That hits Semtex's chin like a wrecking ball! Semtex loses balance and goes to the mat.
Fitch is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley 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
Semtex climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch throws a combo
Paul Daley ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Fitch swings again, only to get countered once more! Fitch is looking bad here!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Forehead
Paul Daley shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jon Fitch sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Jon Fitch leans forwards and tries to grapple with Semtex
Fitch shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Jon Fitch tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Semtex is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fitch gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Fitch gets hold of a leg and trips Semtex to the mat!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
Jon Fitch tries to open Semtex's guard...
Semtex breaks the lock and covers himself from Fitch's punches
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
Fitch is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jon Fitch tries to roll on the ground...
Semtex knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Paul Daley rolls Jon Fitch to his stomach and takes his back!
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch
Not a desiderable position that Semtex is in now. Jon Fitch is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fitch has Semtex controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Semtex is unable to move under Fitch control.
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch has Semtex 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.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to show some ground skills
Jon Fitch put Semtex in half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
Paul Daley is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Fitch
Semtex is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Daley!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley 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.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Paul Daley gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley 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
Fitch tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paul Daley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Semtex
Jon Fitch is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fitch moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Semtex
Jon Fitch pushes Semtex's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Fitch who is in full mount! Semtex is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Jon Fitch wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fitch drills Paul Daley's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Semtex has a small cut in his Nose
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Paul Daley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex 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.
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Paul Daley, who is barely covering up!
Semtex's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Paul Daley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Fitch catch Paul Daley's right arm and tries a kimura
Semtex's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That kimura from Jon Fitch appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Semtex's eyes...
Fitch is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
Paul Daley holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jon Fitch rolls Paul Daley to his stomach and takes his back!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Jon Fitch has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Crushing shot to Semtex's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
Jon Fitch tries to pass Paul Daley's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Semtex
Fitch launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Semtex is covering himself! Fitch tries to force the situation and Semtex clumsily gives his back!
Fitch is in rear mount over Semtex
Semtex tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Fitch is in rear mount over Semtex
Fitch delivers a few accurate elbows!
Semtex is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Semtex's Chin is beginning to swell
That punishment by Jon Fitch has left Semtex staggered! Jon Fitch should try push forward now and finish this!
Fitch is in rear mount over Semtex with one hook in
Fitch has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Semtex.
Nicely done! Fitch now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Semtex with two hooks in
Paul Daley 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 in rear mount over Semtex with two hooks in
Fitch delivers a few accurate elbows!
Semtex is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Semtex's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Jon Fitch has left Semtex staggered! Jon Fitch should try push forward now and finish this!
Fitch tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Semtex!
Fitch has one of his arm over Paul Daley's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Jon Fitch tries to get his arm under Paul Daley's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Paul Daley's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Paul Daley's neck is twisted at a nasty angle. He tries to hold on but the pain is too much for him. He taps out!
Winner is Jon Fitch by Submission (Neck Crank) at 2:00 Round 2
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/30 (57%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 346 s
xx - Team GAP likes neck cranks. Daley does not.
Paul Daley is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Fitch and Semtex move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fitch looks to be in very good shape.
Fitch launches a furious hook!
That hits Semtex's chin like a wrecking ball! Semtex loses balance and goes to the mat.
Fitch is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley 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
Semtex climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch throws a combo
Paul Daley ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Fitch swings again, only to get countered once more! Fitch is looking bad here!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Forehead
Paul Daley shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jon Fitch sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Jon Fitch leans forwards and tries to grapple with Semtex
Fitch shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Jon Fitch tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Semtex is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fitch gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Fitch gets hold of a leg and trips Semtex to the mat!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
Jon Fitch tries to open Semtex's guard...
Semtex breaks the lock and covers himself from Fitch's punches
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
Fitch is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jon Fitch tries to roll on the ground...
Semtex knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Paul Daley rolls Jon Fitch to his stomach and takes his back!
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch
Not a desiderable position that Semtex is in now. Jon Fitch is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fitch has Semtex controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Semtex is unable to move under Fitch control.
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch has Semtex 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.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to show some ground skills
Jon Fitch put Semtex in half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
Paul Daley is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Fitch
Semtex is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Daley!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley 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.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Paul Daley gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley 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
Fitch tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paul Daley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Semtex
Jon Fitch is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fitch moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Semtex
Jon Fitch pushes Semtex's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Fitch who is in full mount! Semtex is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Jon Fitch wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fitch drills Paul Daley's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Semtex has a small cut in his Nose
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Paul Daley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex 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.
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Paul Daley, who is barely covering up!
Semtex's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Paul Daley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Fitch catch Paul Daley's right arm and tries a kimura
Semtex's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That kimura from Jon Fitch appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Semtex's eyes...
Fitch is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
Paul Daley holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jon Fitch rolls Paul Daley to his stomach and takes his back!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Jon Fitch has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Crushing shot to Semtex's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
Jon Fitch tries to pass Paul Daley's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Semtex
Fitch launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Semtex is covering himself! Fitch tries to force the situation and Semtex clumsily gives his back!
Fitch is in rear mount over Semtex
Semtex tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
Fitch is in rear mount over Semtex
Fitch delivers a few accurate elbows!
Semtex is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Semtex's Chin is beginning to swell
That punishment by Jon Fitch has left Semtex staggered! Jon Fitch should try push forward now and finish this!
Fitch is in rear mount over Semtex with one hook in
Fitch has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Semtex.
Nicely done! Fitch now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Semtex with two hooks in
Paul Daley 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 in rear mount over Semtex with two hooks in
Fitch delivers a few accurate elbows!
Semtex is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Semtex's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Jon Fitch has left Semtex staggered! Jon Fitch should try push forward now and finish this!
Fitch tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Semtex!
Fitch has one of his arm over Paul Daley's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Jon Fitch tries to get his arm under Paul Daley's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Paul Daley's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Paul Daley's neck is twisted at a nasty angle. He tries to hold on but the pain is too much for him. He taps out!
Winner is Jon Fitch by Submission (Neck Crank) at 2:00 Round 2
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/30 (57%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 346 s
xx - Team GAP likes neck cranks. Daley does not.