Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2016 12:48:06 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Diego while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Pulverizing punch to Diego's head!
Diego slips the punch.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Diego Sanchez
Good shot! Fitch has reasons to be worried.
Fitch's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fitch stops that one with his ribs!
Brutal combination from Diego Sanchez!
Fitch is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Fitch blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jon Fitch's cheek! Fitch stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Left cheek
Diego is standing while Fitch is on the ground on his back
Diego cartwheels towards Fitch!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jon Fitch.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Diego Sanchez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Diego shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fitch pushes Diego Sanchez forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Diego tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Diego uses his forearms to block the impact!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Diego waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jon Fitch! He is reversed and nor Diego Sanchez is on half guard!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Diego Sanchez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Diego Sanchez tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fitch is able to break the lock.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego Sanchez jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Fitch misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego 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 tries to breaks Diego Sanchez's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Fitch doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Diego doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Fitch embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Diego who put distance between them
Jon Fitch tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez swings and Fitch has to retreat
Jon Fitch takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Diego Sanchez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fitch
Diego shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diego is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jon Fitch just can't get away!
Fitch has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez 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!
The fighters are clinching.
Diego doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Fitch embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Diego who put distance between them
Diego is holding Jon Fitch's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Diego Sanchez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fitch's face!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fitch's being punished here!
Fitch's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fitch seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Jon Fitch
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to stand up!
Diego doesn't allow him!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Diego Sanchez takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jon Fitch shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Jon Fitch breaks that americana attempt!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Diego.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Fitch is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Jon Fitch
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
A wicked punch by Diego Sanchez
rocks Fitch!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Chin
Jon Fitch seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Diego Sanchez!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Jon Fitch who almost cannot stand!
One after another Diego Sanchez is punishing Fitch! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Fitch fell like he got shot! This is over!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Left cheek
Winner is Diego Sanchez by KO (Punches) at 0:43 Round 2
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 12/13 (92%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 142 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 148 s
Dirty Sanchez destroys Filthy Jon Fitch.
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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Pulverizing punch to Diego's head!
Diego slips the punch.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Diego Sanchez
Good shot! Fitch has reasons to be worried.
Fitch's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fitch stops that one with his ribs!
Brutal combination from Diego Sanchez!
Fitch is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Fitch blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jon Fitch's cheek! Fitch stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Left cheek
Diego is standing while Fitch is on the ground on his back
Diego cartwheels towards Fitch!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jon Fitch.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Diego Sanchez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Diego shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fitch pushes Diego Sanchez forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Diego tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Diego uses his forearms to block the impact!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Diego waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jon Fitch! He is reversed and nor Diego Sanchez is on half guard!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Diego's cheek from the guard.
Diego Sanchez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Diego Sanchez tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fitch is able to break the lock.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego Sanchez jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Fitch misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego 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 tries to breaks Diego Sanchez's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Fitch doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Diego doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Fitch embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Diego who put distance between them
Jon Fitch tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez swings and Fitch has to retreat
Jon Fitch takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Diego Sanchez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fitch
Diego shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diego is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jon Fitch just can't get away!
Fitch has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez 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!
The fighters are clinching.
Diego doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Fitch embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Diego who put distance between them
Diego is holding Jon Fitch's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Diego Sanchez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fitch's face!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fitch's being punished here!
Fitch's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fitch seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Jon Fitch
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to stand up!
Diego doesn't allow him!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Diego Sanchez takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jon Fitch shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Jon Fitch breaks that americana attempt!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Diego.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Fitch is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Jon Fitch
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
A wicked punch by Diego Sanchez
rocks Fitch!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Chin
Jon Fitch seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Diego Sanchez!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Jon Fitch who almost cannot stand!
One after another Diego Sanchez is punishing Fitch! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Fitch fell like he got shot! This is over!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Left cheek
Winner is Diego Sanchez by KO (Punches) at 0:43 Round 2
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 12/13 (92%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 142 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 148 s
Dirty Sanchez destroys Filthy Jon Fitch.