Jon Fitch (Pictures) vs. Chris Wilson
Round 1
Fitch kicked the inside of Wilson's left leg and kneed from the clinch. Fitch shot in and landed a right knee to the chin after Wilson defended the takedown. Two right hand leads landed for Fitch and then Wilson tuned it on with some hard punches and an uppercut to follow. A jumping knee landed for Wilson but Fitch was able to score a takedown in the process. After a questionable referee standup, the pace slowed with both fighters striking in the center of the Octagon. Wilson kicked the body and got a single-leg, but was swept quickly by Fitch. Wilson went for an omaplata but was not successful as Fitch got back to Wilson's guard.
Josh Gross scored the round 10-9 for Wilson
TJ De Santis scored the round 10-9 Wilson
Mike Fridley scored the round 10-9 Wilson
Round 2
Fitch found himself on top after a scramble for positioning during a Wilson low kick attempt. Fitch worked to pass to half-guard and Wilson defended well at first, but gave up side-control after several minutes. Fitch elbowed the head and punched with a single underhook. Fitch advanced to the mount but Wilson immediately got back to half-guard. Fitch advanced and got to north-south as the round ended.
Josh Gross scored the round 10-9 Fitch
TJ De Santis scored the round 10-9 Fitch
Mike Fridley scored the round 10-9 Fitch
Round 3
Wilson started strong in the third with a kick to the body and a left hook. After stopping a failed throw from Fitch, Wilson ate a hard left and right. Fitch went back to the legs with a low kick. A right hand landed for Fitch and Wilson tried to counter with a spinning back kick. Two more low kicks connected for Fitch. Wilson pawed out a lazy jab and was taken down with a single-leg. Fitch landed two elbows from Wilson's guard. Wilson went for a kneebar and then a triangle, which was semi-deep. Fitch may have been saved by the bell, but it may have not been enough to steal the round.
Josh Gross scored the round 10-9 Fitch (29-28 Fitch)
TJ De Santis scored the round 10-9 Fitch (29-28 Fitch)
Mike Fridley scored the round 10-9 Fitch (29-28 Fitch)
The official scores are 30-27 (twice) and 29-28, all for Jon Fitch.
Yushin Okami (Pictures) vs. Evan Tanner (Pictures)
Round 1
Tanner laded a straight right while Okami jabbed away. Okami dropped Tanner with a straight left, but the former champion recovered quickly and worked for a single-leg against the cage. Okami fought off the takedown and pressed Tanner against the fencing. Okami went to the Thai plum and landed two knees to the body.
Josh Gross scored the round 10-9 Okami
TJ De Santis scored the round 10-9 Okami
Mike Fridley scored the round 10-9 Okami
Round 2
Tanner attacked the outside of Okami's right leg and a knee to the body. Right jab, left uppercut landed for the southpaw Japanese fighter. Right jab, left hook found their target for Okami. Tanner clinched with Okami and kneed the right thigh. Taner dropped down with right hooks to the body, which opened up Okami to land a left knee to the chin. Tanner folded to the canvas as Mark Matheny stepped in to call the fight at 3:00 of the second stage.  |