Post by The Sandman on Jul 27, 2022 22:57:10 GMT -5
The #1 Contender bout Fitch has been waiting for for like, half a season. Let's goooo!
Ferocious staredown by The Nigerian Nightmare while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Jon Fitch is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Kamaru Usman has fight Jon Fitch 2 times. He has won 2 of them.
Jon Fitch is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Jon Fitch comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jon Bitch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Nigerian Nightmare struggles... Jon Fitch is unable to take him down
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kamaru Usman launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Jon Bitch blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jon Fitch's cheek! Jon Bitch stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Jon Bitch's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Nigerian Nightmare is standing while Jon Bitch is on the ground on his back
The Nigerian Nightmare decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Jon Bitch's guard.
Jon Bitch did not see that coming! Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Jon Bitch now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Jon Bitch
Kamaru Usman tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Fitch can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Nigerian Nightmare looks to work from half guard.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Jon Bitch
The Nigerian Nightmare leans back...
Jon Bitch eyes him warily.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Jon Bitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Jon Bitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Nigerian Nightmare is holding Jon Fitch's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Bitch tries to show some ground skills
The Nigerian Nightmare uses his strength to keep The Nigerian Nightmare at a disadvantage
Jon Bitch misses a step and Kamaru Usman sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Nigerian Nightmare leans back...
He clobbers Jon Fitch's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Kamaru Usman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
The Nigerian Nightmare drills Jon Fitch's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Kamaru Usman in his guard.
Kamaru Usman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Bitch tries to show some ground skills
The Nigerian Nightmare uses his strength to keep The Nigerian Nightmare at a disadvantage
Josh Rosenthal 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman attempts a sweep single...
Kamaru Usman catches Jon Fitch's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Nigerian Nightmare.
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Jon Bitch
The Nigerian Nightmare is in closed guard... Jon Bitch tries to roll on the ground!
Kamaru Usman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Kamaru Usman tries to take advantage...
Kamaru Usman hovers above Jon Bitch
Good punches to Jon Bitch's body.
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Jon Bitch
The Nigerian Nightmare is in closed guard... Jon Bitch tries to roll on the ground!
Kamaru Usman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Jon Bitch
The Nigerian Nightmare is in closed guard... Jon Bitch tries to roll on the ground!
Kamaru Usman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Bitch misses a step and Kamaru Usman sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Nigerian Nightmare throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Fitch
Solid shots!
Josh Rosenthal 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
The Nigerian Nightmare and Jon Bitch circle around the center of the cage.
The Nigerian Nightmare and Jon Bitch circle around the center of the cage.
Kamaru Usman has found an opening in the defense of Jon Bitch, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Jon Bitch's ribs.
Jon Bitch seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Jon Fitch and The Nigerian Nightmare engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kamaru Usman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Jon Bitch ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jon Fitch closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jon Fitch and The Nigerian Nightmare engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kamaru Usman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kamaru Usman jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Kamaru Usman goes with a looping right hand while Jon Fitch jumps back and jabs
Jon Bitch seems staggered and Kamaru Usman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Nigerian Nightmare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jon Fitch didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Jon Bitch
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to move to full mount
The Nigerian Nightmare succeeds
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Kamaru Usman tries to better his position on the ground...
The Nigerian Nightmare is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kamaru Usman rolls Jon Fitch to his stomach and takes his back!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Nigerian Nightmare.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jon Fitch throws a combo
Kamaru Usman ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Jon Bitch swings again, only to get countered once more! Jon Bitch is looking bad here!
Jon Bitch is out! Jon Bitch is out! Kamaru Usman has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Jon Bitch has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Kamaru Usman by KO (Punches) at 0:32 Round 2
Statistics: Kamaru Usman
Punches 16/23 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/10 (90%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 155 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 166 s
Darn for Fitch. Despite half a season of prep time...he just didn't look ready for this.
Ferocious staredown by The Nigerian Nightmare while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Jon Fitch is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Kamaru Usman has fight Jon Fitch 2 times. He has won 2 of them.
Jon Fitch is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Jon Fitch comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jon Bitch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Nigerian Nightmare struggles... Jon Fitch is unable to take him down
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kamaru Usman launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Jon Bitch blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jon Fitch's cheek! Jon Bitch stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Jon Bitch's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Nigerian Nightmare is standing while Jon Bitch is on the ground on his back
The Nigerian Nightmare decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Jon Bitch's guard.
Jon Bitch did not see that coming! Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Jon Bitch now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Jon Bitch
Kamaru Usman tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Fitch can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Nigerian Nightmare looks to work from half guard.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Jon Bitch
The Nigerian Nightmare leans back...
Jon Bitch eyes him warily.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Jon Bitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Jon Bitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Nigerian Nightmare is holding Jon Fitch's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Bitch tries to show some ground skills
The Nigerian Nightmare uses his strength to keep The Nigerian Nightmare at a disadvantage
Jon Bitch misses a step and Kamaru Usman sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Nigerian Nightmare leans back...
He clobbers Jon Fitch's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Kamaru Usman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
The Nigerian Nightmare drills Jon Fitch's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Kamaru Usman in his guard.
Kamaru Usman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Bitch tries to show some ground skills
The Nigerian Nightmare uses his strength to keep The Nigerian Nightmare at a disadvantage
Josh Rosenthal 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman attempts a sweep single...
Kamaru Usman catches Jon Fitch's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Nigerian Nightmare.
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Jon Bitch
The Nigerian Nightmare is in closed guard... Jon Bitch tries to roll on the ground!
Kamaru Usman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Kamaru Usman tries to take advantage...
Kamaru Usman hovers above Jon Bitch
Good punches to Jon Bitch's body.
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Jon Bitch
The Nigerian Nightmare is in closed guard... Jon Bitch tries to roll on the ground!
Kamaru Usman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Jon Bitch
The Nigerian Nightmare is in closed guard... Jon Bitch tries to roll on the ground!
Kamaru Usman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Bitch misses a step and Kamaru Usman sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Nigerian Nightmare throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Fitch
Solid shots!
Josh Rosenthal 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
The Nigerian Nightmare and Jon Bitch circle around the center of the cage.
The Nigerian Nightmare and Jon Bitch circle around the center of the cage.
Kamaru Usman has found an opening in the defense of Jon Bitch, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Jon Bitch's ribs.
Jon Bitch seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Jon Fitch and The Nigerian Nightmare engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kamaru Usman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Jon Bitch ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jon Fitch closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jon Fitch and The Nigerian Nightmare engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kamaru Usman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kamaru Usman jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Kamaru Usman goes with a looping right hand while Jon Fitch jumps back and jabs
Jon Bitch seems staggered and Kamaru Usman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Nigerian Nightmare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jon Fitch didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Jon Bitch
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to move to full mount
The Nigerian Nightmare succeeds
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Kamaru Usman tries to better his position on the ground...
The Nigerian Nightmare is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kamaru Usman rolls Jon Fitch to his stomach and takes his back!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Nigerian Nightmare.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jon Fitch throws a combo
Kamaru Usman ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Jon Bitch swings again, only to get countered once more! Jon Bitch is looking bad here!
Jon Bitch is out! Jon Bitch is out! Kamaru Usman has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Jon Bitch has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Kamaru Usman by KO (Punches) at 0:32 Round 2
Statistics: Kamaru Usman
Punches 16/23 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/10 (90%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 155 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 166 s
Darn for Fitch. Despite half a season of prep time...he just didn't look ready for this.
