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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julio Fitzgerald (ranked 7827 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack MacFly (ranked 5396 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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140 lbs
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189 cm
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138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack MacFly!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacFly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fitzgerald enables MacFly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fitzgerald manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fitzgerald trying to keep a closed guard but MacFly is proving a slippery customer.
Fitzgerald has a closed guard, preventing MacFly from standing up.
MacFly is looking to advance position but Fitzgerald has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
MacFly gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFly is pressing down on Fitzgerald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacFly looking for a guillotine here but Fitzgerald defends easily.
MacFly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFly keeping moving, preventing Fitzgerald from controlling successfully.
MacFly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald working a defensive guard but MacFly passes into half guard.
MacFly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fitzgerald controlling the position well.
Fitzgerald works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacFly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fitzgerald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacFly forces his way into half guard.
MacFly trying to control the pace.
MacFly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacFly works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacFly thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by MacFly there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFly is working for a guillotine from mount but Fitzgerald frees his head quite easily.
Fitzgerald tries to hold on but MacFly postures up.
Fitzgerald is trying desperately to improve position.
MacFly looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacFly stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
MacFly gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if MacFly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
MacFly stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
MacFly rushes Fitzgerald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald jumps guard but MacFly stands there with Fitzgerald around his waist. Fitzgerald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacFly pulls guard successfully.
Fitzgerald stands up and waves to MacFly to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack MacFly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MacFly throws a head kick but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzgerald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacFly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzgerald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacFly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacFly looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzgerald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFly has control of Fitzgerald's left arm, preventing Fitzgerald from doing any damage.
Fitzgerald wanted to stand there but MacFly had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitzgerald stands up and waves to MacFly to follow him.
MacFly darts in trying to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
MacFly wriggles free and stands up.
Fitzgerald blocks a head kick by MacFly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fitzgerald.
MacFly drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fitzgerald defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but MacFly moves out of range.
Fitzgerald wants to clinch.
Fitzgerald tries to sprawl but MacFly drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacFly trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald tries to get to full guard but MacFly has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fitzgerald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacFly is working away from the top position though.
MacFly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitzgerald defending well though.
Fitzgerald trying to control from the bottom.
MacFly decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
MacFly gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFly passes the guard and advances to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by MacFly there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
MacFly looking to land elbow strikes but Fitzgerald uses the position to regain half guard.
MacFly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacFly controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack MacFly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
MacFly clinches with his opponent.
Fitzgerald tries for a takedown but MacFly manages to get underhooks.
Fitzgerald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacFly manages to pull guard.
MacFly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacFly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzgerald defends well.
MacFly trying to control the position.
MacFly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald prevents MacFly from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFly pulls Fitzgerald in close to his closed guard and prevents Fitzgerald from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacFly has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fitzgerald is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for MacFly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is looking to take a break and control but MacFly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacFly is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
MacFly is looking for a sweep.
Fitzgerald decides to take the fight back to the feet.
MacFly has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fitzgerald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacFly just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacFly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacFly drives through and clinches with Fitzgerald against the cage.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fitzgerald is working for takedown but MacFly is calmly controlling the position for now.
MacFly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzgerald tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fitzgerald can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacFly stops a takedown attempt from Fitzgerald.
MacFly wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
MacFly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Fitzgerald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacFly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFly ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MacFly no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fitzgerald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacFly is keeping the position for now.
MacFly doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fitzgerald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacFly holds on and takes a little breather.
MacFly has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fitzgerald has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
MacFly is trying to trip Fitzgerald. He has hold of a leg but Fitzgerald is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. MacFly persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fitzgerald pushes MacFly off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacFly tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws the left hand but MacFly avoids the punch easily.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacFly as he avoids it easily.
MacFly moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzgerald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MacFly is defending well.
MacFly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacFly pushes Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
MacFly gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fitzgerald regains guard.
MacFly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacFly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack MacFly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacFly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack MacFly!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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