Post by The Sandmen on May 5, 2014 17:21:45 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Fitch while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Paul Daley is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Jon Fitch and Paul Daley touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Semtex goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Semtex
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Paul Daley can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
0:43 Round 1 and Fitch is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
Fitch is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
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.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch tries to escape from the closed guard
Fitch succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
John McCarthy 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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Paul Daley attempts a sweep single...
Paul Daley catches Jon Fitch's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Semtex.
Fitch ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Fitch
Semtex use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) is cheering him!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Semtex 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!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to show some ground skills
Semtex uses his strength to keep Semtex at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Semtex's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Semtex's side.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Paul Daley looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Paul Daley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Semtex works on the ground with his fingers over Fitch's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fitch's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Jon Fitch gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paul Daley doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Paul Daley is in full 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 Semtex's moves.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to escape from the full mount...
Paul Daley is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Paul Daley 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 moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy 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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Semtex's face
Fitch cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Semtex can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Fitch launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Semtex with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Pulverizing punch to Fitch's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Fitch has a small cut in his Right cheek
Paul Daley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fitch
Semtex shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley fakes a punch to Jon Fitch ribs and the tries to trip him
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Fitch
Semtex tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Paul Daley fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Fitch
Semtex launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jon Fitch is not able to stop Fitch ground skills and Paul Daley moves to side mount!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fitch's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Paul Daley looks to pass to mount...
Semtex slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jon Fitch.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Semtex is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Semtex
As the fight continues it seems that Jon Fitch is taking the best of the fight.
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Semtex's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
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 launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Semtex tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Paul Daley controls the situation despite Jon Fitch efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Paul Daley is in half guard over Fitch
Semtex tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Paul Daley looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Paul Daley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Semtex 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
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to escape from the full mount...
Paul Daley is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fitch misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Paul Daley looks to pass to mount...
Fitch creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jon Fitch attempts to cut off Semtex with punches
Semtex reels from the strikes.
Paul Daley tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jon Fitch jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Semtex misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
Paul Daley struggles a bit before breaking Fitch's attemp of grappling
Fitch wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Daley slightly pushes Fitch into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Paul Daley takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Paul Daley has found an opening in the defense of Fitch, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Fitch's ribs.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Semtex begins to launch a barrage of punches over Fitch
this is getting worse and worse for Fitch
Paul Daley attempts a sweep single...
Paul Daley catches Jon Fitch's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Semtex.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Fitch
Semtex is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Fitch
Paul Daley is cooling the fight on the ground
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Paul Daley tries to take advantage...
Paul Daley tries to better his position on the ground...
Semtex breaks the closed guard of Jon Fitch and moves to half guard
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Paul Daley in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Fitch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Semtex
Fitch cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Semtex can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Semtex tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
Semtex is taking this opportunity to rest.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Fitch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
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 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 has Semtex controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Fitch manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Semtex
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Semtex has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Jon Fitch takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Semtex's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Paul Daley tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jon Fitch jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Not a desiderable position that Fitch is in now. Paul Daley is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Semtex avoids a dangerous strike from Fitch
and counters with a solid straight!
Fitch moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Semtex's thigh!
Lightning fast low kick from Fitch!
Semtex blocks that kick with his leg.
Crisp uppercut by Semtex followed by a hard jab
Jon Fitch stumbles back.
Semtex avoids a dangerous strike from Fitch
and counters with a solid straight!
An overhand right from Jon Fitch that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Semtex moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Semtex wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Fitch doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Semtex pushes Jon Fitch and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Semtex is connecting with a few punches
Tremendous strikes from Semtex!
Some big punches are landing!
Semtex launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Fitch's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Fitch time to recover. Jon Fitch seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Lightning fast low kick from Fitch!
Semtex blocks that kick with his leg.
Fitch pushes Paul Daley and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Semtex is connecting with a few punches
Fitch's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A right hand from Jon Fitch
makes Semtex stumble back!
Paul Daley charges at Fitch throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Fitch is rocked!
Fitch's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fitch has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch tries a hook to the body
but Semtex manages to dodge it
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Paul Daley tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Paul Daley who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Paul Daley pushes away Fitch trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fitch stumbles backwards and Paul Daley circles to get the center of the cage
The two exchange wildly
Semtex is connecting with a few punches
Paul Daley 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.
Paul Daley and Fitch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paul Daley is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Pulverizing punch to Fitch's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Right cheek
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Semtex shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Superb haymaker by Semtex
that lands on Fitch's face like a cannon ball!
Paul Daley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fitch goes down.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Fitch
Semtex 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!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Forehead
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Paul Daley is in open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Semtex moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over 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 Semtex's moves.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Fitch
Semtex tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Fitch from the side mount!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Paul Daley fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fitch's face!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Paul Daley in his guard.
Paul Daley keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Paul Daley looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Paul Daley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Paul Daley 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 Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley rolls him over and takes his back!
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Semtex tries to open up Fitch with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Fitch is trying to block them with his hands...
Fitch's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch has given his back to Paul Daley who is trying to get one hook in!
Paul Daley has one hook in!
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch with one hook in
Semtex has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Fitch.
Nicely done! Semtex now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Fitch!
Semtex has one of his arm over Jon Fitch's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch with two hooks in
Semtex 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!
The ref pulls off Paul Daley! Fitch seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Fitch's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Right eye
Winner is Paul Daley by TKO (Elbows) at 2:33 Round 4
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 12/29 (41%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/14 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 562 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 33/43 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 18/22 (82%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 562 s
Interesting fight. Every round except the 4th started the same way. Fitch controlled and worked away at Paul for the first half. Then about half way through Paul would come back and damage the hell out of Fitch for the remaining half-round. This meant Fitch was winning lots of PARTS of the fight, but that Daley was still beating the piss out of him. All while Fitch continued to come on strong and dominate large pieces of the fight. Delightfully strange. Question for the room. Do people read these comments still, or are they a waste of my time? Feel free to reply below.
Paul Daley is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Jon Fitch and Paul Daley touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Semtex goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Semtex
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Paul Daley can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
0:43 Round 1 and Fitch is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
Fitch is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
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.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch tries to escape from the closed guard
Fitch succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
John McCarthy 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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Paul Daley attempts a sweep single...
Paul Daley catches Jon Fitch's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Semtex.
Fitch ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Fitch
Semtex use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) is cheering him!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Semtex 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!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to show some ground skills
Semtex uses his strength to keep Semtex at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch measures the resilience of Semtex's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Semtex's side.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Paul Daley looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Paul Daley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Semtex works on the ground with his fingers over Fitch's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fitch's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Jon Fitch gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paul Daley doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Paul Daley is in full 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 Semtex's moves.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to escape from the full mount...
Paul Daley is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Paul Daley 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 moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy 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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Semtex's face
Fitch cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Semtex can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Fitch launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Semtex with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Pulverizing punch to Fitch's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Fitch has a small cut in his Right cheek
Paul Daley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fitch
Semtex shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley fakes a punch to Jon Fitch ribs and the tries to trip him
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Fitch
Semtex tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Paul Daley fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Fitch
Semtex launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jon Fitch is not able to stop Fitch ground skills and Paul Daley moves to side mount!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fitch's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Paul Daley looks to pass to mount...
Semtex slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jon Fitch.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Semtex is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Semtex
As the fight continues it seems that Jon Fitch is taking the best of the fight.
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Semtex's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
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 launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Semtex tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Paul Daley controls the situation despite Jon Fitch efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Paul Daley is in half guard over Fitch
Semtex tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Paul Daley looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Paul Daley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Semtex 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
Paul Daley is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to escape from the full mount...
Paul Daley is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fitch misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Paul Daley looks to pass to mount...
Fitch creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jon Fitch attempts to cut off Semtex with punches
Semtex reels from the strikes.
Paul Daley tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jon Fitch jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Semtex misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
Paul Daley struggles a bit before breaking Fitch's attemp of grappling
Fitch wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Daley slightly pushes Fitch into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Paul Daley takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Paul Daley has found an opening in the defense of Fitch, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Fitch's ribs.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Semtex begins to launch a barrage of punches over Fitch
this is getting worse and worse for Fitch
Paul Daley attempts a sweep single...
Paul Daley catches Jon Fitch's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Semtex.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Fitch
Semtex is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Fitch
Paul Daley is cooling the fight on the ground
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Paul Daley tries to take advantage...
Paul Daley tries to better his position on the ground...
Semtex breaks the closed guard of Jon Fitch and moves to half guard
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Paul Daley in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Fitch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Semtex
Fitch cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Semtex can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Semtex tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Semtex
Semtex is taking this opportunity to rest.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Fitch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
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 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 has Semtex controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Fitch manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Semtex
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Semtex has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Jon Fitch takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Semtex's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Paul Daley tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jon Fitch jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Not a desiderable position that Fitch is in now. Paul Daley is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Semtex avoids a dangerous strike from Fitch
and counters with a solid straight!
Fitch moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Semtex's thigh!
Lightning fast low kick from Fitch!
Semtex blocks that kick with his leg.
Crisp uppercut by Semtex followed by a hard jab
Jon Fitch stumbles back.
Semtex avoids a dangerous strike from Fitch
and counters with a solid straight!
An overhand right from Jon Fitch that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Semtex moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Semtex wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Fitch doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Semtex pushes Jon Fitch and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Semtex is connecting with a few punches
Tremendous strikes from Semtex!
Some big punches are landing!
Semtex launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Fitch's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Fitch time to recover. Jon Fitch seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Lightning fast low kick from Fitch!
Semtex blocks that kick with his leg.
Fitch pushes Paul Daley and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Semtex is connecting with a few punches
Fitch's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A right hand from Jon Fitch
makes Semtex stumble back!
Paul Daley charges at Fitch throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Fitch is rocked!
Fitch's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fitch has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch tries a hook to the body
but Semtex manages to dodge it
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Paul Daley tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Paul Daley who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Paul Daley pushes away Fitch trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fitch stumbles backwards and Paul Daley circles to get the center of the cage
The two exchange wildly
Semtex is connecting with a few punches
Paul Daley 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.
Paul Daley and Fitch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paul Daley is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Pulverizing punch to Fitch's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Right cheek
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Semtex shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Superb haymaker by Semtex
that lands on Fitch's face like a cannon ball!
Paul Daley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fitch goes down.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Fitch
Semtex 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!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Forehead
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Paul Daley is in open guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Semtex moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over 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 Semtex's moves.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Fitch
Semtex tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Fitch from the side mount!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch is a bloody mess!
Paul Daley fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fitch's face!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Paul Daley in his guard.
Paul Daley keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Paul Daley looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Paul Daley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Paul Daley 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 Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley rolls him over and takes his back!
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch doesn't stop bleeding.
Semtex tries to open up Fitch with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Fitch is trying to block them with his hands...
Fitch's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch has given his back to Paul Daley who is trying to get one hook in!
Paul Daley has one hook in!
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch with one hook in
Semtex has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Fitch.
Nicely done! Semtex now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Fitch!
Semtex has one of his arm over Jon Fitch's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Semtex is in rear mount over Fitch with two hooks in
Semtex 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!
The ref pulls off Paul Daley! Fitch seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Fitch's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jon Fitch's Right eye
Winner is Paul Daley by TKO (Elbows) at 2:33 Round 4
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 12/29 (41%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/14 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 562 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 33/43 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 18/22 (82%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 562 s
Interesting fight. Every round except the 4th started the same way. Fitch controlled and worked away at Paul for the first half. Then about half way through Paul would come back and damage the hell out of Fitch for the remaining half-round. This meant Fitch was winning lots of PARTS of the fight, but that Daley was still beating the piss out of him. All while Fitch continued to come on strong and dominate large pieces of the fight. Delightfully strange. Question for the room. Do people read these comments still, or are they a waste of my time? Feel free to reply below.
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