Post by The Sandmen on Jul 7, 2014 16:14:54 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Rockhold while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Jon Fitch looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Rockhold and Fitch move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jon Fitch throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rockhold's face with those brutal elbows! Rockhold needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Fitch is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rockhold misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Fitch looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jon Fitch forces Luke Rockhold to open his guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Fitch throws a few hammer fists to the face of Luke Rockhold
Solid shots!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jon Fitch storms over Rockhold with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fitch doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Rockhold's face with his elbows!
Rockhold's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rockhold has a small cut in his Right eye
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch breaks the closed guard of Luke Rockhold and moves to half guard
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold 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 2:00 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rockhold's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Left cheek
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Rockhold
Jon Fitch tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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.
Rockhold misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Rockhold won't allow him to take this position easily.
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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Jon Fitch
that nearly tags Rockhold.
Fitch pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jon Fitch is opening up on Rockhold and raining down combinations!
Rockhold's corner looks worried!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Left cheek
A right hand from Jon Fitch
misses its target.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Fitch.
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A punch from Jon Fitch
grazes Rockhold's left cheek.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Left cheek
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rockhold with a double overhooks!
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
As the fight continues it seems that Jon Fitch is taking the best of the fight.
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Fitch is in closed guard... Rockhold 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 Rockhold
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fitch tries to escape from the closed guard
Fitch succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
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.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Luke Rockhold.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Jon Fitch and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jon Fitch is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch launches a furious low kick!
Rockhold receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The two exchange wildly
Fitch is connecting with a few punches
Nice punch by Luke Rockhold
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Incredible haymaker from Luke Rockhold!
It misses by a mile.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rockhold blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Luke Rockhold's cheek! Rockhold stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rockhold's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Fitch is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jon Fitch creates space and allows Luke Rockhold to stand up.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Rockhold
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Rockhold put Jon Fitch in closed guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jon Fitch looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jon Fitch forces Luke Rockhold to open his guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fitch tries to jump to side mount.
Luke Rockhold closed his guard around Jon Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fitch's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rockhold
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Fitch throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Jon Fitch hovers above Rockhold
Good punches to Rockhold's body.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Jon Fitch tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rockhold is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jon Fitch pushes Luke Rockhold down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jon Fitch rolls Luke Rockhold to his stomach and takes his back!
Fitch is in rear mount over Rockhold
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fitch is unable to move under Rockhold control.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold 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 closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Fitch avoids a dangerous strike from Rockhold
and counters with a solid straight!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
An overhand right from Jon Fitch that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Rockhold's stops that one with his face! How is Rockhold standing?!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Nose
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rockhold's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rockhold's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Forehead
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Luke Rockhold.
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Round 3
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0:14 Round 3 and Fitch is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fitch looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fitch.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Luke Rockhold's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Fitch is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rockhold's face!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jon Fitch fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fitch tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rockhold from the side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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 Luke Rockhold
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Luke Rockhold.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Jon Fitch is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jon Fitch tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Rockhold's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Rockhold struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Fitch is locking that armbar...
Rockhold is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jon Fitch doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fitch fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Rockhold's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Fitch is locking that Armbar...
Rockhold hold his own hand and breaks Fitch's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jon Fitch.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Good looking punches from Luke Rockhold on the ground
deflected by Fitch.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Fitch
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fitch measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Fitch
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Fitch
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fitch can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Fitch tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rockhold! Fitch has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jon Fitch tries to open Rockhold's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Rockhold is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Fitch is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fitch can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jon Fitch slides his arm under Luke Rockhold's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Rockhold's Forehead is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold can't defend any longer and has to tap!
Winner is Jon Fitch by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:09 Round 3
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 624 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 16/23 (70%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 40/47 (85%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 611 s
Crushingly complete performance from Fitch. He did everything and dominated doing it.
Jon Fitch looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Rockhold and Fitch move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jon Fitch throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rockhold's face with those brutal elbows! Rockhold needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Fitch is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rockhold misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Fitch looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jon Fitch forces Luke Rockhold to open his guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Fitch throws a few hammer fists to the face of Luke Rockhold
Solid shots!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jon Fitch storms over Rockhold with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fitch doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Rockhold's face with his elbows!
Rockhold's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rockhold has a small cut in his Right eye
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch breaks the closed guard of Luke Rockhold and moves to half guard
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold 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 2:00 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rockhold's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Left cheek
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Rockhold
Jon Fitch tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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.
Rockhold misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Rockhold won't allow him to take this position easily.
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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Jon Fitch
that nearly tags Rockhold.
Fitch pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jon Fitch is opening up on Rockhold and raining down combinations!
Rockhold's corner looks worried!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Left cheek
A right hand from Jon Fitch
misses its target.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Fitch.
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A punch from Jon Fitch
grazes Rockhold's left cheek.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Left cheek
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Fitch moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rockhold with a double overhooks!
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
As the fight continues it seems that Jon Fitch is taking the best of the fight.
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Fitch is in closed guard... Rockhold 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 Rockhold
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fitch tries to escape from the closed guard
Fitch succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
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.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Luke Rockhold.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Jon Fitch and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jon Fitch is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch launches a furious low kick!
Rockhold receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The two exchange wildly
Fitch is connecting with a few punches
Nice punch by Luke Rockhold
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Incredible haymaker from Luke Rockhold!
It misses by a mile.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rockhold blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Luke Rockhold's cheek! Rockhold stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rockhold's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Fitch is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jon Fitch creates space and allows Luke Rockhold to stand up.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Rockhold
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Rockhold put Jon Fitch in closed guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jon Fitch looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jon Fitch forces Luke Rockhold to open his guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fitch tries to jump to side mount.
Luke Rockhold closed his guard around Jon Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fitch's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rockhold
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Jon Fitch keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Fitch throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Jon Fitch hovers above Rockhold
Good punches to Rockhold's body.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Jon Fitch tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rockhold is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jon Fitch pushes Luke Rockhold down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jon Fitch rolls Luke Rockhold to his stomach and takes his back!
Fitch is in rear mount over Rockhold
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fitch is unable to move under Rockhold control.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold 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 closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Fitch avoids a dangerous strike from Rockhold
and counters with a solid straight!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
An overhand right from Jon Fitch that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Rockhold's stops that one with his face! How is Rockhold standing?!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Nose
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rockhold's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rockhold's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Forehead
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Luke Rockhold.
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Round 3
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0:14 Round 3 and Fitch is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fitch looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fitch.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Luke Rockhold's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Fitch is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rockhold's face!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fitch tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jon Fitch fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fitch tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rockhold from the side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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 Luke Rockhold
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Jon Fitch looks to pass to mount...
Fitch slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Luke Rockhold.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Jon Fitch is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jon Fitch tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Rockhold's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Rockhold struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Fitch is locking that armbar...
Rockhold is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jon Fitch doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fitch fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Rockhold's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Fitch is locking that Armbar...
Rockhold hold his own hand and breaks Fitch's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jon Fitch.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Good looking punches from Luke Rockhold on the ground
deflected by Fitch.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Fitch
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fitch measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Fitch
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jon Fitch launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Fitch
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fitch can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Fitch tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rockhold! Fitch has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jon Fitch tries to open Rockhold's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Rockhold is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Fitch is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fitch can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jon Fitch slides his arm under Luke Rockhold's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Rockhold's Forehead is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold can't defend any longer and has to tap!
Winner is Jon Fitch by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:09 Round 3
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 624 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 16/23 (70%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 40/47 (85%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 611 s
Crushingly complete performance from Fitch. He did everything and dominated doing it.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!