PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzpatrick's entrance music is Enter Sandman . A fine choice. Tate has chosen Engine No. 9 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fitzpatrick
vs
Tate

186 cm
25
173 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darryl Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Tate!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tate tries to keep at a distance but Fitzpatrick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tate is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fitzpatrick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand into Tate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tate's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Tate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tate just leaning against Fitzpatrick, taking a breather.
Tate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fitzpatrick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darryl Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Tate.
Fitzpatrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tate.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tate has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitzpatrick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick prevents the takedown attempt.
Tate is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fitzpatrick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tate looks winded!
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate wants a takedown but no success here.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Tate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand into Tate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tate's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Tate's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzpatrick.
A hook to the body from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick is working Tate over against the cage.
Fitzpatrick presses Tate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzpatrick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Fitzpatrick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes Tate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Tate is rocked!
Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzpatrick finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tate's coach down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tate's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzpatrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tate! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fitzpatrick is unloading with more strikes now! Tate drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Fitzpatrick!
An out of breath and clearly excited Darryl Fitzpatrick thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).