 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Highland Games 188
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Longworth gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Longworth wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Longworth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald sees it coming and defends easily.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longworth misses with a head shot. Fitzgerald uses the momentum to regain guard.
Longworth throws a strike but Fitzgerald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fitzgerald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald is looking to stand up but Longworth won't let him. #T1##SUB2#
Longworth has his foot on Fitzgerald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzgerald works his way back into a safe position though.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Longworth has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzgerald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but instead Longworth has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzgerald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Fitzgerald trying to control the position here.
Fitzgerald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longworth won't allow Fitzgerald to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep here but Longworth controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Longworth throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Longworth throws a strike aimed at the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald avoids it well.
Fitzgerald tries to buck Longworth off but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Longworth postures up.#T4#
Fitzgerald takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fitzgerald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Longworth.
Longworth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Longworth moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Longworth tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longworth working the ground and pound but Fitzgerald is defending the strikes.
Longworth looks up at the clock and then as Fitzgerald takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Longworth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Fitzgerald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzgerald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Longworth's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Longworth misses.
Fitzgerald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Longworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longworth lands a lovely overhand right.
Longworth throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Longworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longworth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the liver by Fitzgerald. Beautiful body shot.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Longworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Longworth's ribcage but misses.
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.
A lazy body kick from Longworth
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth punishes Fitzgerald's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the side of Longworth's head but Longworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Longworth throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands with a cross.
Fitzgerald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Longworth throws a right hand that Fitzgerald ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzgerald also avoids with ease.
Longworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Longworth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzgerald looks to land a combination but Longworth avoids it well.
Longworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild combination.
Longworth looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Fitzgerald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Longworth's guard.#SUB2#
Longworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzgerald defends well.
Vinnie Longworth has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Longworth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitzgerald defends it easily.#SUB2#
Longworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzgerald is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald wanted to stand there but Longworth had control of the position. #SUB2#
Longworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Fitzgerald pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzgerald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fitzgerald wanted to stand there but Longworth had control of the position. #T3##SUB2#
Longworth working for a triangle but Fitzgerald defends it easily.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Longworth has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Longworth is looking for a triangle here but Fitzgerald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Longworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fitzgerald taking some punishment here, with Longworth in his half guard.
Longworth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Longworth trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Longworth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fitzgerald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Longworth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Longworth working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinnie Longworth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fitzgerald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Longworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Longworth persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
Longworth tried to score with a low kick but Fitzgerald checks it.
Longworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgerald. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.
Longworth scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzgerald stalks Longworth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Longworth's face. Longworth staggers backwards, shaken.
Longworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Longworth misses.
Fitzgerald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the nose.
Longworth misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Longworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
Longworth throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzgerald with a nice cross.
Longworth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgerald lands with a cross.
Fitzgerald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Longworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.
Longworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Longworth swinging wildly here.
Fitzgerald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Longworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Longworth is quick to defend against it.
Fitzgerald connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Fitzgerald.
Longworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzgerald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Longworth sprawls and moves away.
Fitzgerald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking body shot.
Longworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald works Longworth's body with a nice hook.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Longworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Longworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Longworth throws a body kick that misses.
Longworth scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzgerald should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald connects with a body shot.
Fitzgerald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald with a hook.
Longworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzgerald momentarily.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Longworth takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Longworth lands a jab to Fitzgerald's midsection.
Longworth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Longworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
Fitzgerald scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab from Fitzgerald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Longworth gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Longworth with a series of wild strikes but Longworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Longworth throws out a counter right but Fitzgerald avoids it with no problem.
Longworth misses with an uppercut. Fitzgerald saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald lands with a hook. Longworth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Longworth misses the target.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzgerald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Longworth takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Longworth misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Fitzgerald throws a big shot that misses.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
Fitzgerald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longworth moves out of range as Fitzgerald strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzgerald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinnie Longworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Longworth throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddeus Fitzgerald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Longworth 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Longworth!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinnie Longworth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Highland Games 180
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Kopp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kopp shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kopp was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Kopp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzgerald swivels and escapes.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kopp.
Fitzgerald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopp.
Kopp shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kopp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kopp slips a jab and a cross from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kopp manages to avoid it.
Kopp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kopp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kopp lands in his opponent's guard.
Kopp trying to move into half guard but instead Fitzgerald has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but instead Kopp has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Fitzgerald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kopp manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fitzgerald preventing the sweep.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but Kopp is controlling from the bottom.
Kopp has Fitzgerald pulled in close to control his posture.
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but instead Kopp has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Kopp with a nice head shot there.
Kopp scoring with some ground and pound.
Kopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kopp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kopp scoring with some ground and pound.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses.
Kopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopp throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely.
Fitzgerald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fitzgerald controlling Kopp's posture. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzgerald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fitzgerald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kopp throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fitzgerald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fitzgerald lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kopp or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzgerald, which made it look bad.
Kopp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgerald throws out the jab.
Kopp is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Kopp misses. #T4#
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kopp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzgerald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kopp circles away quickly and effectively.
Kopp fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzgerald misses its target.
Fitzgerald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kopp.
Fitzgerald swings for the body but Kopp moves out of range.
Fitzgerald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kopp. Kopp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Kopp is quick to defend against it.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when Kopp was well out of range.
A slow jab from Fitzgerald misses its intended target.
Fitzgerald loads up on a big right hand but Kopp slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald throws a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald stalks Kopp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kopp's face. Kopp staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzgerald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kopp walks into a jab.
Fitzgerald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Kopp slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
Kopp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzgerald swivels and escapes.
Fitzgerald stuffs the takedown attempt from Kopp. Kopp gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzgerald thuds a left hand into Kopp's body.
Kopp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away.
Fitzgerald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kopp.
Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald leaves Kopp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald catches Kopp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kopp can do to turn this around?
Kopp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgerald throws out the jab. #T1#
Fitzgerald connects with the punch.#CL2#
Kopp takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald is stalling here.
#BC#
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kopp misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzgerald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kopp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald defends it nicely.
Fitzgerald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Fitzgerald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitzgerald wants it to stay on the feet.
Kopp fails to land the takedown.
Kopp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzgerald pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fitzgerald!
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kopp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Fitzgerald there.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Kopp counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fitzgerald!
Kopp lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fitzgerald regains half guard.
Kopp thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
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.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kopp throwing shots but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Fitzgerald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
Kopp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Fitzgerald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
Fitzgerald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kopp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fitzgerald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kopp.
Kopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dave Kopp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopp takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fitzgerald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kopp.
Kopp working the head and body with strikes.
Kopp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fitzgerald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fitzgerald misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzgerald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Kopp dives in and grabs Fitzgerald's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald pushes down on Kopp's head and hops out.
Kopp dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fitzgerald throws a jab but it's blocked by Kopp.
Kopp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kopp.
Kopp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgerald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald throws the left hand but Kopp avoids the punch easily.
Fitzgerald works Kopp's body with a nice hook.
Kopp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kopp wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzgerald pushes him away.
Fitzgerald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kopp. #T1#
Kopp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzgerald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kopp shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kopp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzgerald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kopp is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald missing with a left hand there. Kopp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kopp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away.#T2#
Kopp has a takedown stuffed.
Kopp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzgerald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kopp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzgerald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzgerald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kopp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 stuffs the takedown attempt from Kopp. Kopp gets slowly back to his feet.
Kopp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzgerald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kopp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzgerald throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzgerald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kopp shoots in and drives through. Fitzgerald sprawls well.#T3#
Fitzgerald throws a body punch but Kopp moves out of range.
Fitzgerald lunges at Kopp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kopp's hand.
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a jab to the body but Kopp is just out of range.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitzgerald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kopp moves away.
Kopp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzgerald throws a combination. Kopp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fitzgerald leaves Kopp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Kopp swinging wildly here.
Fitzgerald cracks Kopp with an open hand slap.
Kopp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kopp. Kopp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Kopp shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kopp showed some decent athleticism there.
Kopp slips a nice elbow through Fitzgerald's hands, connecting with Fitzgerald's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddeus Fitzgerald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fitzgerald, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
A relieved looking Thaddeus Fitzgerald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dave Kopp had this to say: 'Man, Stumpy got lucky, I want a rematch!'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Highland Games 175
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald misses with a double jab.
Pinaglabanan throws a jab when Fitzgerald was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinaglabanan misses with a looping right.
Pinaglabanan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgerald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice combination there by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald stuns Pinaglabanan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzgerald drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pinaglabanan defends it well.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice strike.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab.
Fitzgerald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Pinaglabanan scores with a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald has momentary wrist control but Pinaglabanan slips an elbow through the middle.
Fitzgerald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinaglabanan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fitzgerald controls Pinaglabanan momentarily but Pinaglabanan frees himself.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Pinaglabanan is controlling the position.
Pinaglabanan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes but missing.
Fitzgerald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fitzgerald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan stops Fitzgerald from standing up.
Pinaglabanan controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fitzgerald holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fitzgerald misses with the combination.
#T3#
Fitzgerald with a hook.
Pinaglabanan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzgerald.#TD#
Pinaglabanan gets a double leg takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald controls Pinaglabanan momentarily but Pinaglabanan frees himself.
Fitzgerald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinaglabanan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Pinaglabanan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fitzgerald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinaglabanan dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Nice defenses there by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
And Fitzgerald tries to counter it with a takedown but Pinaglabanan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pinaglabanan blocks a jab.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Pinaglabanan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thaddeus Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fitzgerald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pinaglabanan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinaglabanan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fitzgerald looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzgerald, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Pinaglabanan throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinaglabanan throws a big right hand that misses.
John Pinaglabanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pinaglabanan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitzgerald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pinaglabanan has passed into side control.
Fitzgerald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working. #T2#
Fitzgerald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pinaglabanan.
Fitzgerald regains half guard, as Pinaglabanan was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pinaglabanan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Fitzgerald is trying to control but can't.
Pinaglabanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinaglabanan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitzgerald defending well though.
Pinaglabanan is thwarting Fitzgerald's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinaglabanan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pinaglabanan misses the jab.#TD#
Pinaglabanan dives in and scores a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
Pinaglabanan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinaglabanan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pinaglabanan landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Pinaglabanan scoring with some ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan landing some decent shots from guard.
Fitzgerald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinaglabanan is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzgerald has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pinaglabanan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzgerald drops his hands momentarily and Pinaglabanan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Pinaglabanan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fitzgerald!
Pinaglabanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzgerald can do to turn this around?
An elbow from Pinaglabanan crashes against the mat.
Pinaglabanan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position but Fitzgerald is working away.
Pinaglabanan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fitzgerald is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pinaglabanan misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Pinaglabanan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fitzgerald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fitzgerald defending against the ground and pound.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep.
Fitzgerald is trying to control Pinaglabanan's posture but Pinaglabanan avoids it.
Fitzgerald is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pinaglabanan is staying active.
Pinaglabanan in side control, throwing shots but Fitzgerald defends. #T2#
The strikes coming from Pinaglabanan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fitzgerald defending against the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pinaglabanan landing strikes.
Pinaglabanan misses with the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fitzgerald managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pinaglabanan.
Fitzgerald dodges the ground and pound from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Pinaglabanan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pinaglabanan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fitzgerald works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fitzgerald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Nice strikes from Pinaglabanan there.
Fitzgerald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pinaglabanan is working away from the top position though.
Fitzgerald has hold of Pinaglabanan's hands but Pinaglabanan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pinaglabanan content to control rather than advance.
Pinaglabanan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinaglabanan wants to advance to full mount but Fitzgerald doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pinaglabanan scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Pinaglabanan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinaglabanan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pinaglabanan!
John Pinaglabanan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
