PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Fitzgerald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fitzgerald
vs
Kincaid

183 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
193 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Leviathan Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andy Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aidan Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzgerald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fitzgerald wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kincaid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzgerald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kincaid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kincaid is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kincaid was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Kincaid with a series of wild strikes but Kincaid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzgerald misses with a looping left.
Kincaid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kincaid manages to avoid it.
Kincaid blocks a jab.

Fitzgerald moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzgerald tries to land knees in the clinch but Kincaid avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzgerald is pushing Kincaid up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald gets through Kincaid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzgerald pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzgerald gets through Kincaid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
Kincaid takes a shot to the head.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the side of Kincaid's head.
Fitzgerald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kincaid up against the cage.
Kincaid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzgerald avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kincaid backwards.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald.

Kincaid is rocked!
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kincaid is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kincaid seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kincaid working hard to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kincaid has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgerald lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzgerald has Kincaid pushed against the cage.
Kincaid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fitzgerald jabs Kincaid right on the nose. Kincaid blinks but takes it well.
Aidan Kincaid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kincaid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Fitzgerald clinches up with Kincaid and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kincaid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andy Fitzgerald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kincaid blocks an elbow strike from Fitzgerald.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kincaid up against the cage.
Fitzgerald pushes Kincaid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzgerald presses Kincaid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
A hook to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kincaid backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kincaid is breathing heavily.
Kincaid tries to stall but Fitzgerald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fitzgerald has been working on his balance at Highland CT & Spar, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kincaid.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kincaid backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald pushes Kincaid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzgerald goes for a takedown attempt but Kincaid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fitzgerald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Fitzgerald backs off Kincaid throws a huge counter combo but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it all.
Kincaid misses with a looping left.
Fitzgerald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kincaid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kincaid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kincaid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kincaid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Kincaid is rocked!
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
Kincaid is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Fitzgerald throws a poor cross that misses
and Kincaid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kincaid seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzgerald lands a glancing blow to the side of Kincaid's head.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook
letting Kincaid counter with a right hand.
Kincaid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kincaid slips a jab and a cross from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.

Fitzgerald clinches with his opponent.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kincaid backwards.
Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kincaid can do to turn this around?
Kincaid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kincaid being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald works on Kincaid's body with a couple of short punches.
Kincaid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kincaids head.
Kincaid takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
Kincaid tries to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling the position.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fitzgerald dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fitzgerald scores with a one two! Kincaid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kincaid misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzgerald seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzgerald misses the body punch
and Kincaid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzgerald throws a shot from downtown. Kincaid moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Kincaid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kincaid ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fitzgerald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kincaid tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fitzgerald is in Kincaid's guard.
Kincaid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kincaid is working an open guard so Fitzgerald takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the side of Kincaid's head but Kincaid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kincaid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kincaid! But no joy.

Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitzgerald lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzgerald unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kincaid lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kincaid looking to stall.
Fitzgerald jumps guard but Kincaid stands there with Fitzgerald around his waist. Fitzgerald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a hook that snaps the head of Kincaid backwards.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Kincaid! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Fitzgerald.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!