Post by The Sandmen on Sept 23, 2016 9:23:31 GMT -5
Douglas Lima looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Jon Fitch looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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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The bell announces the first round!
Jon Fitch goes with a looping right hand while Douglas Lima jumps back and jabs
Lima seems staggered and Jon Fitch runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Douglas Lima didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Douglas Lima can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Lima
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lima's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Lima
Douglas Lima isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fitch blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lima's guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Lima
Jon Fitch tries to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Jon Fitch passes momentarily but Douglas Lima sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Douglas Lima 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.
Lima misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Douglas Lima can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to move to full guard
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Lima
Fitch is in closed guard... Lima tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Douglas Lima hovers above Fitch
Good punches to Fitch's body.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and shows Douglas Lima 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Not a desiderable position that Fitch is in now. Douglas Lima is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lima goes for an armbar!
Jon Fitch breaks the lock and pushes away Douglas Lima, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Douglas Lima. 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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Douglas Lima can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Douglas Lima's mind is definitely in the fight, Fitch just got nailed! Douglas Lima saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Fitch is going to have a headache after this one.
Fitch has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Douglas Lima has left Fitch staggered! Douglas Lima should try push forward now and finish this!
Douglas Lima 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!
Lima is standing while Fitch is on the ground on his back
Douglas Lima steps back and allows Fitch to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Jon Fitch is standing now.
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lima goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Lima measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Lima tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Lima
Lima launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Fitch's ribs.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Lima
Fitch delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lima is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Fitch is in rear mount over Lima
Fitch tries to get a hook in!
Lima rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Lima tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lima has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Douglas Lima
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Lima 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 Lima
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 Lima's moves.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Fitch tries to move to full mount
Fitch's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Fitch tries to stand up!
Lima doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
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 Lima's moves.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
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 Lima's moves.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fitch dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Jon Fitch leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lima
Fitch shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Douglas Lima.
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Round 2
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Lima looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jon Fitch's punches
Lima measures the resilience of Fitch's chin with an uppercut while Fitch lands some great crosses.
Fitch has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Lima decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lima moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Fitch launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lima stops that one with his ribs!
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lima is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Fitch tries to jump to side mount.
Douglas Lima jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Fitch
Lima delivers a few accurate elbows!
Fitch is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lima is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch has Lima controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lima is unable to move under Fitch control.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Douglas Lima tries to take advantage...
Douglas Lima isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Fitch locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Douglas Lima unil he can pull his arm free! Lima lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Lima
Fitch is in closed guard... Lima tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Lima suddenly holds Jon Fitch's arm and tries an armbar!
Fitch can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Douglas Lima!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Lima
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Douglas Lima can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fitch is in closed guard... Lima tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fitch is looking to end this fight with strikes
Lima anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Fitch takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jon Fitch tries a middle kick
Douglas Lima blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Douglas Lima looks to counter!
Douglas Lima wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Fitch!
Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Lima.
The fighters are clinching.
Douglas Lima pushes away Fitch trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fitch stumbles backwards and Douglas Lima circles to get the center of the cage
Fitch attempts a shoot
Douglas Lima hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Fitch has a small cut in his Forehead
That punishment by Douglas Lima has left Fitch staggered! Douglas Lima should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Jon Fitch who almost cannot stand!
One after another Douglas Lima is punishing Fitch! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
That brutal impact left Fitch laid out on the mat! Douglas Lima's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Fitch's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Douglas Lima by KO (Punches) at 2:57 Round 2
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/20 (70%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 287 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/11 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 294 s
Fitch needs more wrestling development to be more FItchy here at ManMMA.
Jon Fitch looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Jon Fitch goes with a looping right hand while Douglas Lima jumps back and jabs
Lima seems staggered and Jon Fitch runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Douglas Lima didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Douglas Lima can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Lima
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lima's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Lima
Douglas Lima isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fitch blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lima's guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Lima
Jon Fitch tries to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Jon Fitch passes momentarily but Douglas Lima sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Douglas Lima 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.
Lima misses a step and Jon Fitch sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Douglas Lima can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to move to full guard
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Lima
Fitch is in closed guard... Lima tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Douglas Lima hovers above Fitch
Good punches to Fitch's body.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Fitch tries to move on the ground and shows Douglas Lima 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Not a desiderable position that Fitch is in now. Douglas Lima is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lima goes for an armbar!
Jon Fitch breaks the lock and pushes away Douglas Lima, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Douglas Lima. 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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Douglas Lima can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Douglas Lima's mind is definitely in the fight, Fitch just got nailed! Douglas Lima saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Fitch is going to have a headache after this one.
Fitch has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Douglas Lima has left Fitch staggered! Douglas Lima should try push forward now and finish this!
Douglas Lima 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!
Lima is standing while Fitch is on the ground on his back
Douglas Lima steps back and allows Fitch to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Jon Fitch is standing now.
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lima goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Lima measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Lima tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Lima
Lima launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Fitch's ribs.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Lima
Fitch delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lima is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Fitch is in rear mount over Lima
Fitch tries to get a hook in!
Lima rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Lima tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lima has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Douglas Lima
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Jon Fitch in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Lima 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 Lima
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 Lima's moves.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Fitch tries to move to full mount
Fitch's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Fitch tries to stand up!
Lima doesn't allow him!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
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 Lima's moves.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
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 Lima's moves.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fitch dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Jon Fitch leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lima
Fitch shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Douglas Lima.
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Round 2
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Lima looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jon Fitch's punches
Lima measures the resilience of Fitch's chin with an uppercut while Fitch lands some great crosses.
Fitch has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Lima decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lima moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Fitch launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lima stops that one with his ribs!
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lima is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Lima
Fitch tries to jump to side mount.
Douglas Lima jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Fitch
Lima delivers a few accurate elbows!
Fitch is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lima is in rear mount over Fitch
Fitch has Lima controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lima is unable to move under Fitch control.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Douglas Lima tries to take advantage...
Douglas Lima isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Fitch locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Douglas Lima unil he can pull his arm free! Lima lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Lima
Fitch is in closed guard... Lima tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Lima suddenly holds Jon Fitch's arm and tries an armbar!
Fitch can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Douglas Lima!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Lima
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Douglas Lima can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fitch is in closed guard... Lima tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fitch is looking to end this fight with strikes
Lima anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Fitch takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jon Fitch tries a middle kick
Douglas Lima blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Douglas Lima looks to counter!
Douglas Lima wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Fitch!
Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Lima.
The fighters are clinching.
Douglas Lima pushes away Fitch trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fitch stumbles backwards and Douglas Lima circles to get the center of the cage
Fitch attempts a shoot
Douglas Lima hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Fitch has a small cut in his Forehead
That punishment by Douglas Lima has left Fitch staggered! Douglas Lima should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Jon Fitch who almost cannot stand!
One after another Douglas Lima is punishing Fitch! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
That brutal impact left Fitch laid out on the mat! Douglas Lima's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Fitch's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Douglas Lima by KO (Punches) at 2:57 Round 2
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/20 (70%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 287 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/11 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 294 s
Fitch needs more wrestling development to be more FItchy here at ManMMA.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!