PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maddox The Shark Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fitch
vs
The Shark Head

175 cm
27
175 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

185 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maddox The Shark Head!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch tries to clinch but The Shark Head is having none of it.
Fitch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The Shark Head circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Shark Head moves out of range as Fitch strikes.
The Shark Head rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses.
Fitch ducks under a wild hook from The Shark Head.
Fitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Shark Head dips to his left and cracks Fitch with an uppercut!
The Shark Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Shark Head fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitch.
The Shark Head scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shark Head turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitch misses with a takedown attempt - The Shark Head sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fitch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Shark Head connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Shark Head cracks Fitch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Shark Head lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by The Shark Head.
The Shark Head throws a good cross that connects.
The Shark Head's corner calls for a 1-2. The Shark Head obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Shark Head misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Shark Head throws the left hand but Fitch avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from The Shark Head.
The Shark Head connects with a single shot there.
The Shark Head connects with a leg kick. Fitch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Shark Head closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Shark Head is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The Shark Head lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by The Shark Head.
Maddox The Shark Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Shark Head connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitch. Fitch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shark Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Shark Head keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Shark Head, right into the meat.
Fitch needs to keep his hands up - The Shark Head had a free shot at his head there.
The Shark Head scores with a punch to the head.
The Shark Head works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut there from The Shark Head.
Fitch defending well as The Shark Head loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Shark Head lands with a hook. Fitch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. The Shark Head catches Fitch right on the button with a cross.
Fitch shoots in but no luck this time.
The Shark Head throws a big shot that misses.
Jon Fitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Shark Head chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Shark Head has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Shark Head feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitch's calf.
Good shot there by The Shark Head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Shark Head looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Shark Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maddox The Shark Head dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A big left from The Shark Head misses.
The Shark Head connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Shark Head.
The Shark Head lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitch's sensitive parts.
The Shark Head scores with a leg kick.
Jon Fitch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Shark Head lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Shark Head swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Shark Head clobbers Fitch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice cross by The Shark Head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Shark Head scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Shark Head lunges at Fitch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitch's hand.
Fitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Shark Head throws out the jab.
Fitch ducks under a wild hook from The Shark Head.
Fitch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Shark Head scores with a hook.
The Shark Head scores with a jab. Fitch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Shark Head cracks Fitch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Shark Head feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fitchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Shark Head tests Fitch's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Shark Head scores with a leg kick.
Fitch moves away from the strike by The Shark Head.
The Shark Head sizes up Fitch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Shark Head dips to his left and cracks Fitch with an uppercut!
The Shark Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fitch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fitch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maddox The Shark Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Shark Head, right into the meat.
Good shot there by The Shark Head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch walks into a stiff left hand from The Shark Head.
The Shark Head throws a leg kick which misses Fitch's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitch tries to avoid it.
The Shark Head scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - The Shark Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Shark Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Shark Head fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitch.
The Shark Head connects with a right hand. Fitch shakes it off.
The Shark Head looks to land a right hand but Fitch moved out of range.
Fitch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Shark Head tests Fitch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitch shoots in looking for a takedown. The Shark Head tries to sprawl out of it but Fitch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Shark Head manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Shark Head uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitch has time to react.
Nice cross by The Shark Head.
The Shark Head throws a leg kick which misses Fitch's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitch tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Shark Head turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Shark Head sizes up Fitch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maddox The Shark Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

The Shark Head lands with a hook. Fitch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitch dives in and grabs The Shark Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Shark Head pushes down on Fitch's head and hops out.
The Shark Head bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitch's head backwards.
Fitch wants to clinch
and The Shark Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitch walks into a straight right hand from The Shark Head.
Fitch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Shark Head misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Shark Head fails to land with a series of punches.
The Shark Head loads up on a big right hand but Fitch slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shark Head throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Shark Head cracks Fitch with an open hand slap.
The Shark Head moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Shark Head misses with a hook. Fitch ducked under it nicely.
A jab from The Shark Head finds it's way through Fitch's defenses.
A swing and a miss from The Shark Head.
Fitch dodges the punch combination from The Shark Head.
The Shark Head connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Shark Head connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Fitch.
The Shark Head looks to land a combination but Fitch avoids it well.
The Shark Head misses with a hook.
That kick from The Shark Head tenderised Fitch's leg. Fitch is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Shark Head misses with a looping right.
Fitch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Shark Head throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitch on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shark Head feints and then cracks Fitch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitch down.
The Shark Head lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitch's head.
The Shark Head scores with a jab.
Fitch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Shark Head.
The Shark Head lands a lovely overhand right.
The Shark Head misses with a few strikes there.
The Shark Head lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Shark Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Shark Head connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitch's hands.
The Shark Head scores with a nice right hand.
Fitch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Shark Head avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Shark Head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by The Shark Head.
Jon Fitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from The Shark Head finds it's way through Fitch's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maddox The Shark Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Shark Head has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Maddox The Shark Head!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Maddox The Shark Head!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Maddox The Shark Head!

Maddox The Shark Head wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Maddox The Shark Head thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.