Post by The Sandmen on Dec 17, 2016 16:10:18 GMT -5
Jon Fitch glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Diego Sanchez 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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Fitch looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Diego Sanchez's punches
Fitch is on the receiving end of a great combo by Diego.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego showing excellent timing, blasts Jon Fitch with a right hand.
Great hook by Diego Sanchez! Jon Fitch is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Diego is standing while Fitch is on the ground on his back
Diego cartwheels towards Fitch!
Fitch fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Diego is standing while Fitch is on the ground on his back
Fitch tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Diego dodges that
Fitch misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Fitch's guard.
Fitch did not see that coming! Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch now.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Diego Sanchez moves to better his position on the ground...
Diego Sanchez viciously slams hammer blows to Fitch's face!
Fitch's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fitch tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Diego's ribs.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Diego delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jon Fitch blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Diego is in open guard over Fitch... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fitch rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. 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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego Sanchez charges at Fitch throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Fitch is rocked!
2:02 Round 1 and Fitch is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
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
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Jon Fitch
Great move by Diego who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch and Diego Sanchez are cliched up against the cage. Fitch steps for a throw
Diego Sanchez is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Diego 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 open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Fitch pulls his arm out of danger.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch moves on the ground
Jon Fitch moves to side mount
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Diego Sanchez.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Diego is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Fitch's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Fitch
Diego 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.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez catches Jon Fitch's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Diego.
Fitch ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Fitch
Diego breaths deeply while on the ground
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Fitch
Diego is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to escape from the full mount...
Diego struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Diego Sanchez tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Fitch's face
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Mouth
Diego moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fitch with a double overhooks!
Fitch is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Diego 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.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Jon Fitch pushes Diego Sanchez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fitch jumps and tries to free his leg! Diego doesn't allow this but Jon Fitch is able to get half guard here.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diego's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to show some ground skills
Fitch uses his strength to keep Fitch at a disadvantage
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to show some ground skills
Diego Sanchez put Fitch in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez sits up and gets an arm around Fitch's neck!
Fitch pushes Diego Sanchez back to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Fitch tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
A furious flurry of punches from Diego Sanchez
puts Fitch in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Right cheek
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Diego Sanchez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Diego holds Jon Fitch's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez sits up and gets an arm around Fitch's neck!
Fitch pushes Diego Sanchez back to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Diego sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Diego throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jon Fitch realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Diego's guard.
Diego didn't see that coming. Fitch is in open guard over Diego now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Jon Fitch's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Diego Sanchez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Diego Sanchez doesn't defend himself!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Fitch throws a few hammer fists to the face of Diego Sanchez
Blocked by Diego.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Diego throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jon Fitch realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. 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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Jon Fitch jumps back and jabs
Fitch seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Jon Fitch jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Fitch seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diego goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Fitch is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Diego Sanchez, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
You can see Fitch's blood making stains in the mat.
Jon Fitch fakes some punches
Diego ties him up.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego Sanchez is opening up on Fitch and raining down combinations!
Fitch's corner looks worried!
Jon Fitch's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. 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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
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!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Diego is standing while Fitch is on the ground on his back
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Fitch tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Diego dodges that
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Fitch's guard.
Fitch did not see that coming! Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch now.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Diego tries to open up Jon Fitch's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Fitch in the side of the head
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Fitch
Diego is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Diego Sanchez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Fitch tries to open up Diego with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Diego is trying to block them with his hands...
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Fitch moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Fitch sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fitch tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Diego from the side mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Fitch tries to open up Diego Sanchez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Diego in the side of the head
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jon Fitch looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Diego Sanchez moves to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half 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!
Bang! Diego's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Fitch fakes some punches
Diego ties him up.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez throws up a triangle attempt!
Jon Fitch postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Jon Fitch tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez 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 side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Diego Sanchez.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jon Fitch doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diego tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diego is clinching with Fitch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Fitch's ribs while in the clinch.
Fitch blocks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Fitch's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Jon Fitch's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Diego Sanchez!
That one almost breaks Fitch's chin! He is knocked down!
Fitch's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego is standing while Fitch is on the ground on his back
Diego Sanchez decides to jump inside Fitch's guard.
Fitch fights back with his feet, forcing Diego to try something else.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fitch wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Diego doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jon Fitch!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diego studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Fitch moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Diego Sanchez checks the kick.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez attempts to cut off Fitch with punches
Fitch avoids getting cornered.
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
Jon Fitch shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Fitch and Diego Sanchez are cliched up against the cage. Fitch steps for a throw
Diego stays on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch struggles and launches a few punches to Diego's head
Nothing from this... Jon Fitch seems frustrated.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Brutal punches to Fitch's face while in the clinch!
Fitch can't take many more shots like those!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Diego is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Fitch's blood making stains in the mat.
Jon Fitch pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jon Fitch
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez pushes away Fitch trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fitch stumbles backwards and Diego Sanchez circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Diego Sanchez launches a body shot
Fitch evades.
Diego goes to the body...
He punishes Fitch's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jon Fitch's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch launches a hook to the body
Diego Sanchez moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Jon Fitch
Great move by Diego who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch tries to take Diego Sanchez to the ground from the clinch...
Diego shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
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!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego grapple with Jon Fitch and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Jon Fitch falls hard on the mat with Diego Sanchez on top of him
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Fitch
Diego Sanchez tries a kimura
Fitch breaks the lock.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Diego launches a barrage of elbows over Fitch's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Fitch doesn't fight back!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch has seen better days.
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
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 Sanchez storms over Fitch with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Diego doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Fitch's face with his elbows!
Fitch has a small cut in his Nose
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Jon Fitch doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Diego's moves.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Diego's moves.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to turn in and scramble out. Diego Sanchez timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jon Fitch slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Diego Sanchez's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Fitch is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls him over and takes his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Fitch
Jon Fitch continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diego tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fitch! Diego has one hook in and keeps working!
Diego is in rear mount over Fitch with one hook in
Jon Fitch doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Diego's moves.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego Sanchez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Jon Fitch continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Body shots by Jon Fitch
Diego covers up.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez 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 open guard over Diego
Fitch is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Diego's ribs.
Diego blocks Jon Fitch's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fitch moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Jon Fitch continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Diego Sanchez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Diego 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.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Fitch sits over his knees and pushes away Diego's leg!
Diego closes his legs around Jon Fitch's leg. Fitch is not able to move away now!
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego 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 Diego
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Diego 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 closed guard over Diego
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Diego Sanchez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Diego Sanchez doesn't defend himself!
Diego's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Diego attempts a triangle from bottom! Jon Fitch slips out. Diego quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jon Fitch slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. 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.
Diego Sanchez's mind is definitely in the fight, Fitch just got nailed! Diego Sanchez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Fitch is going to have a headache after this one.
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Diego pummels back into position.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Jon Fitch! Diego tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Diego is unable to lock that and Fitch breaks the lock
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego pushes Jon Fitch against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Fitch's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes Jon Fitch against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Fitch's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Diego Sanchez grapple with Jon Fitch and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego leans back...
He clobbers Jon Fitch's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Fitch's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Left cheek
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jon Fitch continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fitch tries to stand up!
Diego doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
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.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Fitch's eyes...
That North South Choke from Diego Sanchez appears to be unbreakable
That North South Choke looks tight...
Fitch struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That North South Choke looks tight...
That North South Choke from Diego Sanchez appears to be unbreakable
Fitch's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
Fitch's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Rosenthal breaks Diego Sanchez's lock! This is over! Fitch didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Diego Sanchez by Submission (North South Choke) at 3:46 Round 5
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 29/48 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 925 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 27/45 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 15/23 (65%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/57 (54%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 875 s
Diego Sanchez 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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Fitch looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Diego Sanchez's punches
Fitch is on the receiving end of a great combo by Diego.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego showing excellent timing, blasts Jon Fitch with a right hand.
Great hook by Diego Sanchez! Jon Fitch is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Diego is standing while Fitch is on the ground on his back
Diego cartwheels towards Fitch!
Fitch fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Diego is standing while Fitch is on the ground on his back
Fitch tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Diego dodges that
Fitch misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Fitch's guard.
Fitch did not see that coming! Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch now.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Diego Sanchez moves to better his position on the ground...
Diego Sanchez viciously slams hammer blows to Fitch's face!
Fitch's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Forehead
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fitch tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Diego's ribs.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Diego delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jon Fitch blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Diego is in open guard over Fitch... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fitch rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. 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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego Sanchez charges at Fitch throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Fitch is rocked!
2:02 Round 1 and Fitch is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
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
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Jon Fitch
Great move by Diego who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch and Diego Sanchez are cliched up against the cage. Fitch steps for a throw
Diego Sanchez is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Diego 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 open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Fitch pulls his arm out of danger.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Fitch moves on the ground
Jon Fitch moves to side mount
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Diego Sanchez.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Diego is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Fitch's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Fitch
Diego 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.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez catches Jon Fitch's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Diego.
Fitch ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Fitch
Diego breaths deeply while on the ground
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Fitch
Diego is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to escape from the full mount...
Diego struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Diego Sanchez tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Fitch's face
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Mouth
Diego moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fitch with a double overhooks!
Fitch is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Diego 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.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Jon Fitch pushes Diego Sanchez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fitch jumps and tries to free his leg! Diego doesn't allow this but Jon Fitch is able to get half guard here.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diego's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to show some ground skills
Fitch uses his strength to keep Fitch at a disadvantage
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to show some ground skills
Diego Sanchez put Fitch in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez sits up and gets an arm around Fitch's neck!
Fitch pushes Diego Sanchez back to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Fitch tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
A furious flurry of punches from Diego Sanchez
puts Fitch in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Right cheek
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Diego Sanchez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Diego holds Jon Fitch's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez sits up and gets an arm around Fitch's neck!
Fitch pushes Diego Sanchez back to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Diego sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Diego throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jon Fitch realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Diego's guard.
Diego didn't see that coming. Fitch is in open guard over Diego now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Jon Fitch's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Diego Sanchez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Diego Sanchez doesn't defend himself!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Fitch throws a few hammer fists to the face of Diego Sanchez
Blocked by Diego.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Diego throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jon Fitch realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. 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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Jon Fitch jumps back and jabs
Fitch seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Jon Fitch jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Fitch seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diego goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Fitch is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Diego Sanchez, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
You can see Fitch's blood making stains in the mat.
Jon Fitch fakes some punches
Diego ties him up.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego Sanchez is opening up on Fitch and raining down combinations!
Fitch's corner looks worried!
Jon Fitch's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. 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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
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!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Diego is standing while Fitch is on the ground on his back
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Fitch tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Diego dodges that
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Fitch's guard.
Fitch did not see that coming! Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch now.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Diego
He is not able to do it
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Diego tries to open up Jon Fitch's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Fitch in the side of the head
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Fitch
Diego is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Diego Sanchez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Fitch tries to open up Diego with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Diego is trying to block them with his hands...
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Fitch moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Fitch sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fitch tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Diego from the side mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Fitch tries to open up Diego Sanchez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Diego in the side of the head
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jon Fitch looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Diego Sanchez moves to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half 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!
Bang! Diego's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Fitch fakes some punches
Diego ties him up.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez throws up a triangle attempt!
Jon Fitch postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Jon Fitch tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez 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 side mount over Diego Sanchez
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Diego Sanchez.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jon Fitch doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diego tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diego is clinching with Fitch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Fitch's ribs while in the clinch.
Fitch blocks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Fitch's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Jon Fitch's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Diego Sanchez!
That one almost breaks Fitch's chin! He is knocked down!
Fitch's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego is standing while Fitch is on the ground on his back
Diego Sanchez decides to jump inside Fitch's guard.
Fitch fights back with his feet, forcing Diego to try something else.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fitch wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Diego doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jon Fitch!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diego studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Fitch moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Diego Sanchez checks the kick.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez attempts to cut off Fitch with punches
Fitch avoids getting cornered.
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
Jon Fitch shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Fitch and Diego Sanchez are cliched up against the cage. Fitch steps for a throw
Diego stays on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch struggles and launches a few punches to Diego's head
Nothing from this... Jon Fitch seems frustrated.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Brutal punches to Fitch's face while in the clinch!
Fitch can't take many more shots like those!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Diego is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Fitch's blood making stains in the mat.
Jon Fitch pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jon Fitch
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez pushes away Fitch trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fitch stumbles backwards and Diego Sanchez circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Diego Sanchez launches a body shot
Fitch evades.
Diego goes to the body...
He punishes Fitch's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Fitch is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jon Fitch's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch launches a hook to the body
Diego Sanchez moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Jon Fitch
Great move by Diego who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch tries to take Diego Sanchez to the ground from the clinch...
Diego shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
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!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Diego grapple with Jon Fitch and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Jon Fitch falls hard on the mat with Diego Sanchez on top of him
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Fitch
Diego Sanchez tries a kimura
Fitch breaks the lock.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Diego launches a barrage of elbows over Fitch's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Fitch doesn't fight back!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch has seen better days.
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
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 Sanchez storms over Fitch with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Diego doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Fitch's face with his elbows!
Fitch has a small cut in his Nose
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Jon Fitch doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Diego's moves.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Diego's moves.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to turn in and scramble out. Diego Sanchez timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jon Fitch slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Diego Sanchez's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Fitch is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls him over and takes his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Fitch
Jon Fitch continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diego tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fitch! Diego has one hook in and keeps working!
Diego is in rear mount over Fitch with one hook in
Jon Fitch doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Diego's moves.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego Sanchez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Jon Fitch continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Body shots by Jon Fitch
Diego covers up.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez 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 open guard over Diego
Fitch is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Diego's ribs.
Diego blocks Jon Fitch's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fitch moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Diego
Jon Fitch continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Diego Sanchez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Diego 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.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Diego
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Fitch sits over his knees and pushes away Diego's leg!
Diego closes his legs around Jon Fitch's leg. Fitch is not able to move away now!
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego 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 Diego
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Diego 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 closed guard over Diego
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Diego Sanchez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Diego Sanchez doesn't defend himself!
Diego's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Diego
Diego attempts a triangle from bottom! Jon Fitch slips out. Diego quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jon Fitch slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. 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.
Diego Sanchez's mind is definitely in the fight, Fitch just got nailed! Diego Sanchez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Fitch is going to have a headache after this one.
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Diego pummels back into position.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Jon Fitch! Diego tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Diego is unable to lock that and Fitch breaks the lock
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego pushes Jon Fitch against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Fitch's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes Jon Fitch against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Fitch's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Diego Sanchez grapple with Jon Fitch and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego leans back...
He clobbers Jon Fitch's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Fitch's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Left cheek
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jon Fitch continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fitch tries to stand up!
Diego doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
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.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Fitch's eyes...
That North South Choke from Diego Sanchez appears to be unbreakable
That North South Choke looks tight...
Fitch struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That North South Choke looks tight...
That North South Choke from Diego Sanchez appears to be unbreakable
Fitch's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
Fitch's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Rosenthal breaks Diego Sanchez's lock! This is over! Fitch didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Diego Sanchez by Submission (North South Choke) at 3:46 Round 5
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 29/48 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 925 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 27/45 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 15/23 (65%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/57 (54%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 875 s