PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wuju Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wukong comes to the cage accompanied by welcome to the jungle. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wukong
vs
Fitzsimmons

185 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wuju Wukong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wukong doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons cracks Wukong with an open hand slap.
Wukong checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Wukong avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Wukong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons thows a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons cracks Wukong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wukong connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Wukong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wukong manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wukong manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Wukong counters with a series of strikes. Fitzsimmons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wukong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wukong looks to land a combination. Fitzsimmons sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Wukong is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wukong was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Wukong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wukong moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wukong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wukong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wukong moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Fitzsimmons lands with a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wukong's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Wukong.
Wukong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wukong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wukong moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the body
and Wukong counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Wukong moves out of range.
Wukong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wukong moves out of range of the strikes.
Wukong swinging wildly here.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Wukong's ribcage but misses.
Wukong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzsimmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wukong manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wuju Wukong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wukong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wukong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons punishes Wukong's body with a nice straight punch.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wukong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Wukong checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Wukong moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Wukong moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wukong moves away.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzsimmons. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Wukong.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wukong was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Wukong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Wukong moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab.
Wukong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzsimmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Wukong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Fitzsimmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Wukong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Wukong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons thows a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Wukong's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body.
Wukong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wukong ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Wukong throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Wukong counters with a left and a right that stings Fitzsimmons.
Wukong moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Jab by Wukong.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wukong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wukong misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzsimmons walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Wukong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wukong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Wukong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wukong.
Wukong lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Wukong's head but Wukong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wukong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wukong stalks Fitzsimmons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fitzsimmons's face. Fitzsimmons staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick misses from Wukong.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot.
Wukong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wukong was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Wukong moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons punishes Wukong's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wukong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Wukong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wukong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wukong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Wukong scores with a body shot.
Wukong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wukong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wukong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fitzsimmons is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wukong with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Wukong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wukong lands with a slapping head kick.
Wukong throws a head kick that Fitzsimmons semi-blocks.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy body shot
and Wukong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wukong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fitzsimmons back to the cage. Wukong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wukong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wukong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wukong was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Wukong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wukong.
Wukong slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Wuju Wukong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Wukong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No joy there for Wukong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Wukong's ribs.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wukong.
Wukong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wukong defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Wukong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wuju Wukong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fitzsimmons 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wuju Wukong!
An out of breath Wuju Wukong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.