PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roid Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amalric Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzgerald has chosen Sinergy - Spit on your grave as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rage
vs
Fitzgerald

180 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

163 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roid Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amalric Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rage defending well as Fitzgerald loads up on a big left hand.
Rage misses with a two punch combination.
Rage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rage misses with a straight left.
Rage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rage is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rage catches Fitzgerald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzgerald walks into a stiff left hand from Rage.
Fitzgerald's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzgerald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body. Rage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rage lands with a nice body punch.
Rage throws a nice looking combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rage throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut. Rage saw that one coming.

Rage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fitzgerald to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald stands and throws Rage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fitzgerald sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fitzgerald advances to mount.
Fitzgerald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fitzgerald trying to control but Rage is having none of it.
Rage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fitzgerald on the ground.
Rage tries to hold on but Fitzgerald pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald with a couple of short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage tries to lock up and control but Fitzgerald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fitzgerald breaks from Rage's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rage can't escape the position.
Fitzgerald dominating with strikes here.
Fitzgerald looking to control but Rage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Rage that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fitzgerald throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rage is squirming around, avoiding Fitzgerald's attempts to control the action.
Rage is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fitzgerald prevents Rage from getting the reversal.
Rage wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald looking to control but Rage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fitzgerald landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rage wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fitzgerald.
Rage tries to lock up and control but Fitzgerald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fitzgerald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rage is trying to escape the mount.
Fitzgerald throws some wild stikes that Rage manages to avoid easily.
Rage wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rage is trying to escape the mount.
Fitzgerald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Fitzgerald has control of Rage's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rage regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rage is looking to get to half guard.

Fitzgerald working for a guillotine from mount but Rage is in no mood to give up.
Fitzgerald is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rage can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald wants to control the pace but Rage is squirming around nicely.
Fitzgerald is landing with some decent strikes but Rage is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amalric Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

No joy there for Rage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Rage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fitzgerald controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fitzgerald thows a big elbow that misses.
Fitzgerald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rage wants to improve his position but Fitzgerald is controlling well.
Fitzgerald wants to free his trapped foot but Rage is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage is trying to stand back up but Fitzgerald is controlling him

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rage throws a right and a left that Fitzgerald avoids nicely.
Fitzgerald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rage lands with a straight right. Fitzgerald didn't see that one coming.
Rage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roid Rage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rage's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rage duly obliges.
Fitzgerald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rage defending well as Fitzgerald loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzgerald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rage.

Fitzgerald darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fitzgerald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rage's head.
Fitzgerald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fitzgerald uses his free foot to push down on Rage's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rage.

Fitzgerald looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fitzgerald avoids the attempt from Rage to control.
Rage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fitzgerald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fitzgerald wants to control the pace but Rage is squirming around nicely.
Rage is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald controlling the pace for now.
Fitzgerald throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rage because Fitzgerald loaded up on that one.
Rage tries to hold on but Fitzgerald postures up.
Rage is trying to escape the mount.
Rage is squirming around, avoiding Fitzgerald's attempts to control the action.
Fitzgerald throwing strikes here but Rage is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rage is in a horrible position here. Fitzgerald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rage is squirming around, avoiding Fitzgerald's attempts to control the action.

Fitzgerald is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rage can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rage tries to buck Fitzgerald off but he can't manage it.
Fitzgerald thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fitzgerald thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fitzgerald landing shots from mount.
Fitzgerald lands a heavy elbow.

Fitzgerald jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rage manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Amalric Fitzgerald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fitzgerald works Rage's body with a nice hook.
Fitzgerald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Rage.
Rage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Rage misses.
Rage thuds his right hand into Fitzgerald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Rage.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Rage lands with a shot to the body.
Rage blocks a jab.
Rage throws a right hand that Fitzgerald ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzgerald also avoids with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rage checks a leg kick.
Rage throws the left hand but Fitzgerald avoids the punch easily.
Rage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Fitzgerald gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage is trying to control Fitzgerald's posture but Fitzgerald avoids it.
Rage regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fitzgerald's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rage is trying to get back to full guard.
Rage wants to get back to his feet.

Fitzgerald seems to be working for a kimura but Rage defends the submission attempt.
Rage trying to control but Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rage defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fitzgerald is keen to just control but Rage is a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Good shot there by Rage.
Nice body punch from Fitzgerald.
Rage cracks Fitzgerald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzgerald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzgerald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rage moves away from the strike by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rage's head.
Rage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgerald. Rage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rage jabs at Fitzgerald's body.
Rage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rage tries to bum rush Fitzgerald with a series of wild strikes but Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook.
Amalric Fitzgerald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rage looks to land a left hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range nicely.
Roid Rage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Rage misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a looping left.
Rage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a double jab
and Rage counters with a nice uppercut.
Roid Rage is winning the standup battle so far.
Rage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzgerald at a distance.
Rage swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rage throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
Roid Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage throws a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot.
Rage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Fitzgerald counters with a single leg into guard. Rage didn't expect that.
Amalric Fitzgerald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzgerald wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
Fitzgerald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fitzgerald passes Rage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rage wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roid Rage.
I think Fitzgerald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amalric Fitzgerald!