PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bob Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddeus Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Bob Bob
vs
Fitzgerald

170 cm
27
142 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

176 cm
26
130 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bob Bob!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bob Bob fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzgerald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bob Bob takes one to the side of the head.
Bob Bob attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Fitzgerald finds it's way through Bob Bob's defenses.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice strike.
Fitzgerald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bob Bob cracks Fitzgerald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzgerald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Fitzgerald.
A left lands for Fitzgerald.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzgerald tests Bob Bob's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzgerald throws out a leg kick but Bob Bob moves out of range and Fitzgerald only half commits.
Fitzgerald moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fitzgerald connects with a jab.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bob Bob was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzgerald thows a leg kick but Bob Bob checks it
and Bob Bob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bob Bob checks a low kick from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzgerald tests Bob Bob's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob Bob scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a poor cross that misses
and Bob Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bob Bob lunges at Fitzgerald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzgerald's hand.
Fitzgerald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bob Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzgerald's shoulder, as Fitzgerald tries to avoid the shot.
Bob Bob tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzgerald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bob Bobs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick as Bob Bob jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob Bob.
Bob Bob blocks a leg kick.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob Bob throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzgerald counters with a good low kick that Bob Bob was not able to check.
Fitzgerald is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bob Bob had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fitzgerald loads up on a big right hand but Bob Bob slips the punch.
Fitzgerald clobbers Bob Bob with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bob Bob looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Fitzgerald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bob Bob looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bob Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzgerald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bob Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Despite the aggression on Fitzgerald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fitzgerald lands a two punch combo.
Bob Bob throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgerald ducks down to avoid it.
Bob Bob looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob Bob takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Fitzgerald does it's job there.
Fitzgerald misses with a leg kick

and Bob Bob counters by moving into the clinch.
Bob Bob doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bob Bob lands a body punch.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Bob Bob cracks Fitzgerald with a nice body shot.
Bob Bob lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bob Bob has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bob Bob tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thaddeus Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Bob Bob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bob Bob scores with a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fitzgerald - that will leave a mark!
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bob Bob misses with a straight left.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but Bob Bob sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Bob Bob counters by moving into the clinch.
Bob Bob blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bob Bob finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzgerald's head.
Fitzgerald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob needs to keep his hands up - Fitzgerald had a free shot at his head there.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut
and Bob Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Bob Bob darts in and clinches Fitzgerald up against the cage.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bob Bob misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bob Bob is defending well for now.
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bob Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working hard to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald trying to control the position but instead, Bob Bob has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzgerald into the cage.
Fitzgerald can't find room to land a body shot as Bob Bob controls the action.
Bob Bob misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob Bob.
Bob Bob misses with some punches.
Bob Bob lands with a short shot to the head.
Bob Bob misses with a body punch.
Bob Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald wants to break free but Bob Bob has control.
Bob Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Bob Bob has the dominant position.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bob Bob is keeping busy.
Bob Bob takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fitzgerald gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Bob Bob counters by clinching up.

Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch.
Bob Bob throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob Bob on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Bob Bob's ribs.
Bob Bob gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzgerald tries to score with a low kick but Bob Bob moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bob Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzgerald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob Bob.
Bob Bob looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fitzgerald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fitzgerald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob Bob avoids the body shot from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Bob Bob's ribcage but misses.
Bob Bob avoids the body shot from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzgerald breaks away and moves out of range.
Fitzgerald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzgerald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bob Bob throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Bob Bob.
Bob Bob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thaddeus Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fitzgerald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bob Bob pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fitzgerald back to the cage. Bob Bob follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bob Bob misses with the combination.
Bob Bob throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzgerald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob Bob shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Bob Bob tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitzgerald manages to circle out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald works the jab nicely.
Fitzgerald misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob with a nice cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bob Bob lands a jab to Fitzgerald's midsection.
Fitzgerald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bob Bob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Bob Bob there.
Bob Bob misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Fitzgerald tenderised Bob Bob's leg. Bob Bob is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob Bob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgerald throws out the jab.
Bob Bob tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzgerald breaks away and moves out of range.
Bob Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob Bob tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob Bob. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Fitzgerald finds it's target.
Fitzgerald tests Bob Bob's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bob Bob with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bob Bob.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob Bob tries to move into range but Fitzgerald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzgerald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob Bob.
Bob Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a combination that misses

and Bob Bob moves into the clinch.
Bob Bob prevents a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob lands with a left to the head.
Bob Bob gets through Fitzgerald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald trying to control the position but instead, Bob Bob has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzgerald into the cage.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bob Bob avoids it.
Bob Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob Bob struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Bob Bob lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.

Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bob Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Bob Bob tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzgerald lands with a hook. Bob Bob tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bobby Bob Bob did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bob Bob closes the distance and pushes Fitzgerald back into the cage.
Bob Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob Bob works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bob Bob lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Bobby Bob Bob has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bob Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob Bob takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch but Bob Bob keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bob Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob Bob scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bob Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob Bob misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob Bob.
Bob Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob gets through Fitzgerald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald can't find room to land a body shot as Bob Bob controls the action.

Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Bob Bob moves into the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to push Bob Bob away but Bob Bob has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bob Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob Bob.
Good body shot from Bob Bob.
Nice body punch from Bob Bob - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob Bob.
Bob Bob lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzgerald or not.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
Bob Bob lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob Bob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob Bob scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bob Bob misses with the head strike.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bob Bob blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzgerald can't find room to land a body shot as Bob Bob controls the action.
Bob Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Bob Bob.
A shot in the inside from Bob Bob.
A right hand to the body from Bob Bob.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to stall but Bob Bob uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bob Bob lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Bob Bob scores with a nice short uppercut.

Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob Bob finish him?
Bob Bob blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald seems to have recovered his senses.
Bob Bob stalling in the clinch but Fitzgerald improves position.
Bob Bob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bob Bob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob Bob.

Fitzgerald breaks the clinch.
Bob Bob pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzgerald is out of range and Bob Bob settles back down.
Bob Bob tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
Bob Bob doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
Fitzgerald cracks Bob Bob with an open hand slap.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald is looking for the big counter here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight right.
Bob Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob Bob takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob Bob manages to avoid it.
Bob Bob throws a big counter combination but Fitzgerald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bob Bob ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzgerald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob Bob.
A low kick from Fitzgerald misses
and Bob Bob counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the nose.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzgerald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bob Bob had his way with Thaddeus Fitzgerald in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.
Bob Bob takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab from Bob Bob.
Fitzgerald throws a fast counter high kick but Bob Bob manages to duck under it in time.
Fitzgerald motions for Bob Bob to come forward. Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bob Bob on the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick that knocks Bob Bob off balance momentarily.

Bob Bob closes the distance and pushes Fitzgerald back into the cage.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob Bob tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bob Bob scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald is looking to control Bob Bob's arms but Bob Bob gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzgerald has his back to the cage.

Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob moves forwards but Fitzgerald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bob Bob throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bob Bob counter with a right hand.
Fitzgerald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bob Bob doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick as Bob Bob jumps back.
Bob Bob blocks a leg kick.
Bob Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice cross by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald looks to throw the jab but Bob Bob is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Fitzgerald.
Bob Bob is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fitzgerald.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzgerald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob Bob tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Bob Bob 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob Bob throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Fitzgerald - just one landing.
A punch combination from Fitzgerald misses.
Bob Bob on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald dips to his left and cracks Bob Bob with an uppercut!
Fitzgerald defending well as Bob Bob loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzgerald jabs Bob Bob to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bob Bob missing with a left hand there. Fitzgerald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzgerald looks to land a right hand but Bob Bob moved out of range.
Bob Bob was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzgerald throws a body punch but Bob Bob moves out of range.
Fitzgerald misses with a combination
and Fitzgerald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bob Bob walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fitzgerald slips a jab from Bob Bob.
Bob Bob lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild combination.
Bob Bob keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bob Bob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzgerald on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzgerald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bob Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that Bob Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob Bob also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Bob Bob misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddeus Fitzgerald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Thaddeus Fitzgerald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.