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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 1354 p4p, 195 weight class) and Keiji Mutou (ranked 1556 p4p, 221 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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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
36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Keiji Mutou!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mutou scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one.
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Mutou throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Mutou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
enabling Mutou to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mutou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mutou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
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!
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mutou.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutou.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mutou!
A right-left combo lands from Mutou.
Mutou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Mutou should have avoided that one.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Mutou throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Mutou lands.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Mutou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons motions for Mutou to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mutou misses with a wild body shot.
Mutou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mutou has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mutou gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzsimmons.
Good exchange - Mutou coming out on top.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mutou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzsimmons.
Mutou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No luck for Mutou with that takedown attempt.
Mutou lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mutou.
Mutou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mutou throws a series of strikes that have Fitzsimmons backpedaling.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Mutou strikes.
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Mutou lands a head shot.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mutou or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzsimmons, which made it look bad.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutou. That did some damage!
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Mutou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mutou down.
Mutou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mutou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mutou 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.
Mutou takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Mutou throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons slaps away a takedown attempt from Mutou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big right from Mutou misses.
Mutou walks into a straight right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Mutou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mutou throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Mutou with that takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Mutou with the counter takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
A combination from Mutou does no damage.
Mutou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mutou bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutou with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Fitzsimmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mutou! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzsimmons lands a head shot.
Mutou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mutou blocks a jab.
Mutou lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mutou swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Mutou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Mutou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Mutou ducked under it nicely.
Mutou ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Mutou looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Mutou down with leg kicks.
Mutou misses with a straight left.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mutou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mutou there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Mutou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mutou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mutou blocks a jab.
Mutou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good shot there by Mutou.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mutou works Fitzsimmons's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Mutou moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mutou throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mutou jumps guard but Fitzsimmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mutou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mutou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mutou is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzsimmons has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Mutou.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mutou backwards.
Mutou blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Mutou is struggling to control the position.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Mutou can't get the takedown.
Mutou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Mutou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mutou tries to pull guard but Fitzsimmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mutou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Mutou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutou. That did some damage!
Mutou throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands with a hook. Mutou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mutou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mutou.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a chopping leg kick but Mutou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fitzsimmons delivers a nice body kick.
Mutou moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Fitzsimmons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Mutou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mutou connects with a single shot there.
Fitzsimmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzsimmons connects with a single shot there.
Mutou tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mutou throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Mutou.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzsimmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mutou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mutou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mutou moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Mutou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutou cracks Fitzsimmons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons cracks the inside of Mutou's front leg.
Fitzsimmons leaves Mutou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutou throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Mutou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mutou has time to react.
Mutou lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mutou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mutou blocks a jab.
And Mutou tries to counter it with a takedown but Fitzsimmons pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick from Fitzsimmons lands but Mutou takes it in his stride.
Mutou is rocked!
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 shot to the body.
Mutou is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Mutou seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Mutou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter the offense by Mutou and move into the clinch.
Mutou is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Mutou.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Mutou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mutou moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mutou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mutou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mutou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzsimmons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Mutou as he checks the leg kick.
Mutou tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Fitzsimmons tests Mutou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mutou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzsimmons defends well and Mutou ends up having to push Fitzsimmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mutou manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzsimmons cracks Mutou with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mutou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Mutou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mutou digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Fitzsimmons thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mutou if he has to take too many more of those.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Mutou gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutou.
Fitzsimmons leaning against his opponent.
Mutou can't break the clinch.
Mutou tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Mutou back against the cage.
Mutou misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Mutou manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou has Fitzsimmons pushed against the cage.
Mutou continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Fitzsimmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzsimmons is pressed up against the cage. Mutou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzsimmons down to the mat. Fitzsimmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Mutou does no damage.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mutou dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Mutou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mutou looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mutou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mutou drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Fitzsimmons swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mutou's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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