Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 202 Nielsen vs Human
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
Fitzpatrick needs to keep his hands up - Reinikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Reinikainen cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
A little jabbing left from Reinikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzpatrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Francis Fitzpatrick has been cut.#T1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Fitzpatrick throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Reinikainen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reinikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reinikainen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick is working hard here to advance position.
Reinikainen is just content to waste time from the top position. Fitzpatrick takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Reinikainen pushes down on Fitzpatrick's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitzpatrick's head.
Reinikainen wants to free his trapped foot but Fitzpatrick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reinikainen trying to advance position but Fitzpatrick counters by regaining guard.
Fitzpatrick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reinikainen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reinikainen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Fitzpatrick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving.
Reinikainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen cracks Fitzpatrick with a solid left hand.
Fitzpatrick looking to control.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitzpatrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep. #T4#
Fitzpatrick looking to control.
Fitzpatrick wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzpatrick working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fitzpatrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reinikainen's guard. #REVR#
Fitzpatrick preventing the sweep. #SU#
Fitzpatrick stands up from Reinikainen's guard - Fitzpatrick perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Fitzpatrick's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reinikainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fitzpatrick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reinikainens head.
Reinikainen lands a right hand.
Reinikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reinikainen's elbow. #TD2#
Reinikainen pulls Fitzpatrick into guard. #SUB2#
Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reinikainen controls Fitzpatrick momentarily but Fitzpatrick frees himself.
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Reinikainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzpatrick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitzpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##SUB2#
Fitzpatrick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fitzpatrick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Reinikainen has an active guard here but Fitzpatrick has managed to pass into half guard.
Reinikainen is not content to let Fitzpatrick control the position.
Fitzpatrick is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Reinikainen trying to control but Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Reinikainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fitzpatrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reinikainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Reinikainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fitzpatrick drops an elbow to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Reinikainen tries to get to full guard but Fitzpatrick has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Reinikainen actively working from the bottom here.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control. Reinikainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reinikainen trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reinikainen actively working from the bottom here.
Fitzpatrick wants to take a breather but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick wants to pass to mount but Reinikainen is defending the position.
Reinikainen wants to improve his position but Fitzpatrick is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Reinikainen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzpatrick wants to pass the guard but Reinikainen is keeping the position.
Fitzpatrick is stalling in the full guard.
Reinikainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Reinikainen, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reinikainen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fitzpatrick looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzpatrick, not yet.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Fitzpatrick's brow.
Reinikainen cracks Fitzpatrick with a solid left hand.
Reinikainen looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzpatrick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Fitzpatrick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reinikainen, up you get! #T4#
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reinikainen has time to react.
Reinikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Reinikainen. #TD2#
Fitzpatrick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Fitzpatrick has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Reinikainen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Reinikainen.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Reinikainen controls his hands.
Reinikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reinikainen tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reinikainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fitzpatrick. #BC2#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francis Fitzpatrick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Reinikainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the body
and Reinikainen counters with a head kick. That will keep Fitzpatrick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Reinikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reinikainen dodges the punch combination from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzpatrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen thuds a left hand into Fitzpatrick's body.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Reinikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Fitzpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzpatrick blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Reinikainen.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.#CL#
Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Reinikainen up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reinikainen blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Reinikainen manages to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice head shot.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up
and Fitzpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Reinikainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Reinikainen moves away
and Reinikainen counters with a low kick, right behind Fitzpatrick 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Reinikainen scores with a jab.
Reinikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzpatrick.#TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fitzpatrick manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Reinikainen manages to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick with a jab.#CL#
Fitzpatrick forces Reinikainen back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC2#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzpatrick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks.
Reinikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Fitzpatrick avoids it easily.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reinikainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reinikainen lands a head kick. Fitzpatrick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fitzpatrick looks to clinch
enabling Reinikainen to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Fitzpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Reinikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Fitzpatrick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzpatrick closes the distance but Reinikainen moves to the side
and Reinikainen counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Fitzpatrick off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Reinikainen follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Fitzpatrick was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 192 Murphy vs Krison
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Urani slips the punch.
Urani has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Urani throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Urani throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Urani clinches with his opponent.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Urani is keeping busy.
Urani gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Urani or not.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uranis head.
Urani has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Urani blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Urani pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Urani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urani stalling in the clinch but Fitzpatrick improves position.
Urani lands with a light punch inside.
Urani tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Urani misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Urani.
Urani lands with a left to the head.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick letting Urani take a breather here.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Urani.
Fitzpatrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Urani avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Urani misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urani.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Fitzpatrick slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urani.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani misses with the head strike.
Urani tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urani swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Urani backwards.
Urani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick presses Urani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
Urani misses with a punch to the body.
Urani taking a breather.
Urani stalling in the clinch but Fitzpatrick improves position.
Fitzpatrick looking to slow down the pace here.
Urani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Urani pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Urani.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Urani tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Urani pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Urani on the inside.
Urani misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Urani throws a head punch that misses.
Urani lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urani is struggling to control the position.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urani lands a body shot. #T4#
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urani lands with a right to the head.
Urani stalling the fight.
Fitzpatrick looking to slow down the pace here.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Urani avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Urani avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Urani leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Urani fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Urani lands with a right to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ephram Urani will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Urani is having none of it.
Urani throws a hook but Fitzpatrick avoids it easily.
Urani swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Urani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urani misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Urani. Those never looked like landing.
Urani just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
Urani scores with a jab to the body.
Urani misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Ephram Urani has been cut.
Fitzpatrick defending well as Urani loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Urani.
Urani lands with a hook. Fitzpatrick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Urani motions for Fitzpatrick to come forward. Urani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzpatrick. That snapped Urani's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Urani throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzpatrick's shoulder, as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Ephram Urani seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Urani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzpatrick.
Urani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Urani finds it's way through Fitzpatrick's defenses.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch up but Urani keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Urani.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
Urani lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzpatrick off balance momentarily.
Jab by Fitzpatrick.
A lazy body kick from Urani
and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzpatrick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urani lands a nice hook to Fitzpatrick's body. Fitzpatrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Urani slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Urani tries to counter with a clinch but Fitzpatrick shakes him off and moves away.
Urani throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick checks it.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a right hand but Urani moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urani misses with a looping left.#T2#
Fitzpatrick throws a jab when Urani was well out of range.
Urani throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab to Urani's midsection.
Fitzpatrick scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Urani misses its intended target.
Urani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzpatrick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzpatrick with a nice cross.
Fitzpatrick misses with a two punch combination.
Urani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Urani with the inside leg kick.
Urani is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the body
and Urani counters with a nice body kick.
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urani moves out of range as Fitzpatrick strikes.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a right hand but Urani moved out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy uppercut
and Urani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Urani is avoiding it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left. #T3#
Urani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzpatrick connects with the punch.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urani was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Urani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urani misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Urani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Urani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab.
Fitzpatrick thuds a left hand into Urani's body.
Urani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urani lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Urani lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzpatrick seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Urani lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Urani looks to throw the jab but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
Nice shot by Urani.
Urani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urani lands a jab to the nose.
Urani throws a low kick, looking for Fitzpatrick's leg but Fitzpatrick calmly moves out of range.
Urani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Urani drives through and clinches with Fitzpatrick against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Urani.
Urani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Urani.
Urani is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ephram Urani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ephram Urani's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Urani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Urani throws a looping overhand right but Fitzpatrick ducks down to avoid it.
Urani stuns Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzpatrick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ephram Urani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Fitzpatrick misses.
Urani walks into a jab.
Urani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urani.
Urani swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Urani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a counter combo.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Urani rushes Fitzpatrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Urani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urani blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Urani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urani prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Urani dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Urani blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fitzpatrick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Urani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Urani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Urani taking a breather.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Urani avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick leaning his opponent against the cage.
Urani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Urani swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow just above Urani 's eye.
Urani is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick. #T3#
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Urani.
Urani lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Urani jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzpatrick walks away with a smile on his face. Urani gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hook to the body.
Urani misses the shot to the body.
Urani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Urani does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urani.
Fitzpatrick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urani under the eye.
Urani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzpatrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzpatrick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Urani connects with a body shot that sends Fitzpatrick's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Urani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzpatrick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Urani moves into the clinch.
Urani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Urani gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Urani has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Urani blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a light punch inside.
Urani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Urani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urani lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Urani lands with a short shot to the head.
Urani lands a nice uppercut.
Urani blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Urani's brow.
A short left from Urani.
Urani is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ephram Urani.
Well Urani has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ephram Urani!

Event: PFC 182 Slice vs Perera
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzpatrick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a low kick but Duranto avoids it.
A good leg kick by Duranto.
Fitzpatrick swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzpatrick. That snapped Duranto's head back.
Roberto Duranto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick clinches with his opponent.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Duranto blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Duranto.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duranto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duranto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duranto lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Duranto.
Duranto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fitzpatrick stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Duranto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duranto avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage. #T2#
Fitzpatrick lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Duranto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick presses Duranto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Duranto - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick gets through Duranto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Duranto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Duranto digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Duranto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Duranto struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Duranto is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and turns Duranto into the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Roberto Duranto has been cut.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Duranto in his tracks for a moment.
Duranto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fitzpatrick letting Duranto take a breather here.
Fitzpatrick stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
Duranto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzpatricks head.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Duranto controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick is leaning against Duranto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow just above Duranto 's eye.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duranto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.#T4#
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage.
Duranto tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Duranto back against the cage.
Duranto misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Duranto.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Duranto is looking to control Fitzpatrick's arms but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duranto has his back to the cage.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Duranto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Duranto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duranto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duranto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duranto stalling the fight.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Duranto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Duranto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Fitzpatrick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duranto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Fitzpatrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a light punch inside.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Duranto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duranto pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Duranto looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzpatrick is blocking nicely.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Duranto shrugs off.
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!
Duranto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Duranto shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Duranto to work.
Duranto blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
A short right from Duranto on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duranto.
Duranto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Duranto.
Duranto wants to stall.
Duranto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duranto backwards. #T2#
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Duranto blocks the elbow strike.
Duranto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Duranto.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Duranto. #T3#
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Duranto blocks it.
Duranto avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitzpatrick as Duranto tries to tie him up.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Duranto lands a right hand.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Duranto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duranto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duranto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duranto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duranto.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Duranto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Duranto.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick. #T4#
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick letting Duranto take a breather here.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Duranto.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Duranto dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Duranto lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duranto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Duranto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Duranto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duranto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duranto takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Duranto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzpatrick, pushing him back against the cage.
Duranto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Duranto.
Duranto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Duranto is pushing Fitzpatrick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Duranto seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Duranto as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Duranto - that landed with a thud.
Duranto tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Duranto has Fitzpatrick pushed against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
A short right from Duranto on the inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duranto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzpatrick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duranto swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
A short uppercut from Duranto.
A short right from Duranto on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duranto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Duranto stalling in the clinch but Fitzpatrick improves position.
Duranto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow.
Roberto Duranto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fitzpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duranto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Duranto controls the action.
Duranto avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Duranto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duranto lands with a light punch inside.
Duranto working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Duranto slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duranto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick being controlled against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Duranto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Duranto looking to slow down the pace here.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duranto.
Duranto misses with a body punch.
Duranto effectively controlling the action here.
Duranto has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Duranto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Duranto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Duranto misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto slows down the pace here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duranto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duranto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duranto lands with a short shot to the head.
Duranto blocking some punches.
Duranto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Duranto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzpatrick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick 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.

Event: PFC 179 Bathory vs Fitzpatrick
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target.
Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Bathory defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
Bathory tries to work over Fitzpatrick's front leg with a kick but Fitzpatrick checks it.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Fitzpatrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bathory.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Bathory circles away.
Bathory clobbers Fitzpatrick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzpatrick.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick rushes Bathory and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bathory throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Fitzpatrick.
Nice body punch from Bathory - that landed with a thud.
Bathory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Bathory.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Bathory.
Bathory lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bathory lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Fitzpatrick.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bathory - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Bathory avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards.
Bathory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bathory lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Bathory avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Bathory prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Bathory lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Bathory blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Bathory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bathory throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Bathory fakes the leg kick and cracks Fitzpatrick in the body.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick works Bathory's body with a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory.
Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.#T4#
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Fitzpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good shot there by Bathory.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick checks it.
Nice jab there from Bathory.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Bathory tries a low kick but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab.
Bathory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Bathory cracks the inside of Fitzpatrick's front leg.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzpatrick lands a jab.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick rushes Bathory and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Bathory.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Bathory backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bathory blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bathory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bathorys head.
Bathory lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory.
Fitzpatrick wants to stall.
Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Bathory breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
It looks like Bathory has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Fitzpatrick's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid it.
Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bathory lands a jab to the nose.
Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick unleashes a big counter combination but Bathory bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Bathory keeps Fitzpatrick at a distance using the push kick.
Bathory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory thuds his right hand into Fitzpatrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left and a right from Bathory both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Bathory.
Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory staying out of range there.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Fitzpatrick's legs.
Bathory falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Fitzpatrick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fitzpatrick.
Bathory scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bathory backwards.
Bathory stalling the fight.
Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory leaning against his opponent.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzpatrick.
Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bathory backwards.
Bathory stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bathory lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzpatrick.#BC#
Bathory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bathory connects with a single shot there.
Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.#T4#
Bathory throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Fitzpatrick misses.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzpatrick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzpatrick swinging wildly here.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but Bathory circles away.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Fitzpatrick sees coming a mile off.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of punches but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Fitzpatrick slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick clinches up with Bathory and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick is trying to stall. #BC#
Bathory manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Fitzpatrick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bathory swinging wildly here.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination. Bathory tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it.
Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Fitzpatrick's knee but Fitzpatrick avoids it well.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a few strikes there.
As Fitzpatrick backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bathory.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick. #T1#
Bathory scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Bathory catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
Fitzpatrick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bathory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping left.
Bathory cracks a nice hook into Fitzpatrick's ribs.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bathory lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bathory. Bathory circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bathory scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.
Bathory was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Fitzpatrick misses. #T2#
Fitzpatrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bathory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut.
Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bathory lands with a cross.
Fitzpatrick moves away from the strike by Bathory.
Nice shot lands for Bathory.
Bathory fakes the leg kick and cracks Fitzpatrick in the body.
A big right from Fitzpatrick misses.
Bathory with a hook.#T3#
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Bathory strikes.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzpatrick blocks a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it.
A punch combination from Fitzpatrick misses.
Bathory fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fitzpatrick just manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Fitzpatrick lands.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Bathory misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzpatrick's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Fitzpatrick misses its intended target.
Fitzpatrick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Bathory tries to land a front kick but Fitzpatrick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzpatrick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range nicely.
Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fitzpatrick takes a step back to recover.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fitzpatrick takes one to the side of the head.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzpatrick off balance momentarily.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Bathory.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzpatrick! But no joy.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Bathory thuds a left hand into Fitzpatrick's body.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Fitzpatrick jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well.
Nice body kick from Bathory.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Bathory.
Fitzpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory.
Bathory feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory.
Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick.
Bathory thuds his shin into the meat of Fitzpatrick's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick digs a good body shot into Bathory's ribs.#T1#
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bathory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzpatrick's calf.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Fitzpatrick misses.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body. Bathory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzpatrick. That did some damage!
Bathory fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Fitzpatrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory.
Bathory shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fitzpatrick eats them both and turns towards Bathory to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bathory takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzpatrick.
Bathory slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.#T2#
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild combination.
Fitzpatrick walks into a straight right hand from Bathory.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Fitzpatrick's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Fitzpatrick 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.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Fitzpatrick ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzpatrick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory is looking to counter punch.
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick digs a good body shot into Bathory's ribs.
Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut.
Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bathory tries to land a front kick but Fitzpatrick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fitzpatrick takes a step back to recover.
Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Fitzpatrick moves away and avoids it.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory lands an overhand right.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory had his way with Francis Fitzpatrick in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Fitzpatrick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzpatrick counters with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping right.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Bathory moves out of range as Fitzpatrick strikes.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Fitzpatrick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bathory connects with a nice looking jab.
Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory.
Bathory scores with the left hand. Fitzpatrick knows he should have avoided that one.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Fitzpatrick ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzpatrick off balance momentarily.
Fitzpatrick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Bathory scores with a push kick.
A right-left combo lands from Bathory.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Fitzpatrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzpatrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzpatrick's head back.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Fitzpatrick defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Fitzpatrick blocks the low kick.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab.
Bathory thuds his shin into the meat of Fitzpatrick's side.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bathory. Fitzpatrick shrugs it off though.
A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzpatrick.
Bathory looks to throw a body kick
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bathory tries to bum rush Fitzpatrick with a series of wild strikes but Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzpatrick missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab to Bathory's midsection.
Bathory tests Fitzpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Bathory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzpatrick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Fitzpatrick.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bathory scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Fitzpatrick scores with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bathory dips to his left and cracks Fitzpatrick with an uppercut!
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bathory is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bathory, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory retains his lightweight title!
Arzlan Bathory seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 174 Alzheimer vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
Hijikata swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of strikes that have Hijikata backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Toshi Hijikata has been cut.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Hijikata is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
Fitzpatrick checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands with a nice body kick.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzpatrick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hijikata thumps Fitzpatrick with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzpatrick. That did some damage!
Hijikata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzpatrick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick lands a jab to Hijikata's midsection.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a really nice looking cross but Hijikata seems unphased. #T1##CL#
Fitzpatrick pushes Hijikata up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Our sources have told us that Fitzpatrick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata tries to stall but Fitzpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hijikata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Hijikata looking to slow down the pace here.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata tries to stall but Fitzpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Hijikata tries to stall but Fitzpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hijikatas head.
Hijikata looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitzpatrick as Hijikata tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Hijikata as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzpatrick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hijikata wants to stall.
Fitzpatrick looking to stall.
Hijikata looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow.
Hijikata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hijikata looking to slow down the pace here.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab to the body
and Hijikata counters with a thumping low kick.
Hijikata blocks a low kick nicely.
Hijikata walks into a straight right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzpatrick on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Fitzpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
Hijikata throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick walks into a left hand.
Hijikata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzpatrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hijikata tries to move into range but Fitzpatrick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Fitzpatrick looks to clinch
and Hijikata finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzpatrick takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hijikata. #CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hijikata has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fitzpatrick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hijikata can turn it around.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata lands an uppercut.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Hijikata is stalling here.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Hijikata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Hijikata digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
A short uppercut from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata avoiding damage.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzpatrick. #T3#
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Hijikata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Hijikata tries to stall but Fitzpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hijikata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Fitzpatrick. #T4#
Fitzpatrick is leaning against Hijikata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hijikata.
Hijikata slowing the pace effectively.
Hijikata misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Hijikata takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Hijikata pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick is working Hijikata over against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Hijikata wants to stall.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata'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!
#R3#
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Hijikata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzpatrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata lands with a good body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hijikata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Hijikata's shoulder, as Hijikata tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Fitzpatrick lands a jab-cross combination.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
Hijikata scores with a punch to the head.
Hijikata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush Hijikata with a series of wild strikes but Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by Hijikata. #T2#
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hijikata misses the jab.
Hijikata takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata counters with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hijikata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hijikata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzpatrick avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a hook but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hijikata doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
It looked like Fitzpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick cracks Hijikata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
Hijikata cracks Fitzpatrick with a good jab.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hijikata gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hijikata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hijikata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Fitzpatrick.#ROC#
Hijikata is rocked!
Fitzpatrick lands with a nice body punch.
Hijikata walks into a jab.
Hijikata is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzpatrick finish him?
Fitzpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzpatrick checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Fitzpatrick gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 168 Grande vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Fitzpatrick pushes Hijikata up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Hijikata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Hijikata is predictable there
and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hijikata is looking to slow Fitzpatrick down with leg kicks.
Fitzpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Fitzpatrick rushes Hijikata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hijikata's defenses.
Hijikata takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Toshi Hijikata has been cut.
Hijikata wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Hijikata manages to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Fitzpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzpatrick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hijikata's head.
Hijikata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hijikata connects with a body shot that sends Fitzpatrick's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick connects with a jab.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hijikata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that Hijikata avoids nicely.
Fitzpatrick avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hijikata throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick blocks the body kick. #T2#
Hijikata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Fitzpatrick misses.
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hijikata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
It seemed like Hijikata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook.#CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Hijikata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Our sources have told us that Fitzpatrick has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hijikata working hard to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hijikata content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
Fitzpatrick has Hijikata pressed against the cage, preventing Hijikata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick tries to stall but Hijikata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Hijikata is trying to break the clinch but Fitzpatrick is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Hijikata as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hijikata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fitzpatrick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hijikata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hijikata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
Hijikata lands with a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Hijikata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hijikata misses with a looping right.#T4#
Hijikata scores with a hook.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Fitzpatrick moved away.
Hijikata loads up on a big right hand but Fitzpatrick slips the punch.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Hijikata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hijikata slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata throws out a counter right but Fitzpatrick avoids it with no problem.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.
Hijikata swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
Hijikata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hijikata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
Hijikata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hijikata throws a poor cross that misses
and Hijikata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Hijikata is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzpatrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fitzpatrick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hijikata, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow just above Hijikata 's eye.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Hijikata manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and pushes Hijikata back into the cage.#T1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hijikata is keeping busy.
Come on Fitzpatrick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Hijikata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick works on Hijikata's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Hijikata wants to break free but Fitzpatrick has control.
Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hijikata can do to turn this around?
Fitzpatrick tries to stall but Hijikata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Hijikata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hijikata lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzpatrick off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata clobbers Fitzpatrick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands with a hook. Hijikata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hijikata throws a good cross that connects.
Hijikata blocks a jab.#T3#
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Hijikata lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hijikata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hijikata there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hijikata is looking to chop away at Fitzpatrick's legs.
Hijikata misses with a hook
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Hijikata lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hijikata thinks about the counter body kick.
Fitzpatrick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hijikata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Fitzpatrick misses with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hijikata lands a head kick!
Fitzpatrick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hijikata counters with a left to the body.
Hijikata staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Hijikata is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hijikata lands with a hook. Fitzpatrick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Fitzpatrick misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Hijikata is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata throws an off balance right hand
and Hijikata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hijikata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hijikata scores with a spinning back kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
A jab lands there for Hijikata.#T1#
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata digs a good body shot into Fitzpatrick's ribs.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Fitzpatrick moved away.
Fitzpatrick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hijikatas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hijikata throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hijikata scores with the left hand. Fitzpatrick knows he should have avoided that one.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hijikata is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hijikata scores with a nice right hand.
Hijikata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata lands a jab to the head.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Hijikata lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzpatrick with a body shot.
Hijikata tests Fitzpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Hijikata misses its intended target.
Hijikata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hijikata connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Hijikata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hijikata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzpatrick fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hijikata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
Toshi Hijikata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hijikata throws a front kick that sends Fitzpatrick stumbling back into the cage.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzpatrick moves in looking to clinch but Hijikata pushes him off.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.
Hijikata missing with a left hand there. Fitzpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzpatrick will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
Fitzpatrick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzpatrick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Hijikata swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.#T4#
Hijikata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hijikata wants to slow Fitzpatrick down by chopping away at his legs.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Fitzpatrick connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Hijikata is having none of it.
Hijikata looks to land a left hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range nicely.
Fitzpatrick throwing a counter right hand but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
A big right from Fitzpatrick misses.
Hijikata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Francis Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Fitzpatrick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fitzpatrick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hijikata moves forwards but Fitzpatrick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fitzpatrick 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: PFC 159 Built vs Semenko
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Thomas slips under a jab.
Fitzpatrick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Fitzpatrick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Fitzpatrick.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
Thomas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick is working Thomas over against the cage.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Jax Thomas has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Fitzpatrick cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzpatrick throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzpatrick connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas thuds his right hand into Fitzpatrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Fitzpatrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzpatrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
A jab from Thomas misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzpatrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzpatrick. #T3#
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Fitzpatrick ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzpatrick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzpatrick works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Thomas tries to move into range but Fitzpatrick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that drops Thomas like a sack of potatoes! Fitzpatrick dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!
After the fight, Francis Fitzpatrick was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 151 Wright vs Whyte
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
Dikshit throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzpatrick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dikshit lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzpatrick works Dikshit's body with a nice hook.
Dikshit jabs Fitzpatrick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
Fitzpatrick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Dikshit slips the punch.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick is trying to maintain a safe position but Dikshit gets an underhook and turns Fitzpatrick into the cage.
Dikshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
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!
Dikshit pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Dikshit has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A hook to the body from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Dikshit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick trying to stall but Dikshit improves his position.
Dikshit tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dikshit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Dikshit lands a body shot.
Dikshit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dikshit digs a right hand underneath Fitzpatrick's ribcage. Fitzpatrick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Dikshit lands a shot to the body.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Dikshit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzpatricks head.
Dikshit blocks an uppercut.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dikshit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand into Dikshit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dikshit's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Dikshit avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
Dikshit throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
A short left from Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick has Dikshit pushed against the cage.
Dikshit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards. #T3#
Dikshit tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick is looking to control Dikshit's arms but Dikshit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzpatrick has his back to the cage.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick presses Dikshit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Dikshit shrugs off.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Dikshit. #T4#
Dikshit scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dikshit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Dikshit scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Dikshit avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dikshit cracks Fitzpatrick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dikshit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick connects with a right hand. Dikshit shakes it off.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Dikshit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzpatrick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzpatrick dodges the punch combination from Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick slips under a jab from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dikshit circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit misses with a body shot
and Fitzpatrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dikshit thuds his right hand into Fitzpatrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Dikshit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick throws a jab when Dikshit was well out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws out a loose jab but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dikshit manages to avoid it.#T1#
Fitzpatrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dikshit throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Fitzpatrick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dikshit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Dikshit moves out of range.
Dikshit is looking to counter punch.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
Dikshit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzpatrick scores with a sloppy right hand. Dikshit should have avoided that one.
Dikshit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzpatrick walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick avoids the body shot from Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dikshit missing with a left hand there. Fitzpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzpatrick! But no joy.
Dikshit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Dikshit.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dikshit throws a hook but Fitzpatrick 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!
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body. Dikshit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Dikshit counters with a left to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Dikshit ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick avoids the body shot from Dikshit. #CL2#
Fitzpatrick clinches up with Dikshit and pushes him back against the cage.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Dikshit as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Dikshit shrugs off.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Dikshit avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick. #T3#
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
Dikshit lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dikshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dikshit lands a right hand. #T4#
Dikshit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dikshit throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head.
Dikshit has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Dikshit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dikshit is keeping busy.
Dikshit lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Fitzpatrick misses.
Dikshit looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dikshit connects with a nice looking jab.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Dikshit strikes.
Dikshit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzpatrick momentarily.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dikshit.
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick avoids them all with ease.
Fitzpatrick wants to counter the offense by Dikshit and move into the clinch position.
Fitzpatrick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dikshit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitzpatrick avoids the head kick by Dikshit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit tries to bum rush Fitzpatrick with a series of wild strikes but Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick. #T1#
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dikshit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
Dikshit avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick pushes Dikshit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Dikshit in his tracks for a moment.
Fitzpatrick controlling the action here for a moment.
Dikshit blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dikshit.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dikshit's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Dikshit tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Dikshit avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Dikshit fails to land.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Dikshit being controlled against the cage.
Dikshit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow. #T3#
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick wants to stall.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Dikshit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Dikshit lands a body punch.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anurag Dikshit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francis Fitzpatrick.
Well Fitzpatrick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 144 Curry vs Tuala
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1##CL#
Fitzpatrick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Urani, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Urani breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
Urani takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Fitzpatrick.
Urani misses with an uppercut.
Urani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Urani moves out of range.
Urani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzpatrick throws a leg kick but Urani sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!#CL#
Fitzpatrick has managed to clinch.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Urani's head.
Urani taking a breather.
Urani misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Urani lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow.
Urani tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Urani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Fitzpatrick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Urani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzpatrick lands with a cross.
Urani looks to throw a body kick
and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzpatrick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick blocks a head kick by Urani.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urani swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Urani strikes.#T2#
Fitzpatrick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urani under the eye.
Fitzpatrick lands with an overhand left.
Urani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzpatrick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urani scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick throws a front kick aimed at Urani's knee but Urani avoids it well.
Fitzpatrick is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Urani misses with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Urani staying out of range there.
Urani looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fitzpatrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urani doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Fitzpatrick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Urani prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick. #BC2#
Urani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urani defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Urani has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Urani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzpatrick throws a poor cross that misses
and Urani counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Francis Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Fitzpatrick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fitzpatrick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Urani moves out of range.
Urani misses with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a combination but Urani avoids it well.
Fitzpatrick catches Urani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Urani moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Urani.#T4#
Urani throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a left and a right that stings Urani.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fitzpatrick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urani misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uranis head.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Urani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Urani.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Urani trying to stall but Fitzpatrick improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Fitzpatrick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick cracks Urani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urani lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzpatrick seems unphased.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up but Urani circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urani can do to turn this around?
Urani lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzpatrick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urani.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
It seemed like Urani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick moves in looking to clinch but Urani pushes him off.
Fitzpatrick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Urani lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzpatrick off the cage and back into range.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination. #T1#
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy uppercut
and Urani counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot.
Urani throws out a counter right but Fitzpatrick avoids it with no problem.
Fitzpatrick defending well as Urani loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Urani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urani flicks out a counter leg kick but Fitzpatrick steps away.
Fitzpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Urani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urani swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.
Urani was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Urani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urani lands an overhand right.
Fitzpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Urani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Urani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Urani takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Jab by Fitzpatrick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up but Urani circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the head.
Francis Fitzpatrick is winning the standup battle so far.
Urani misses with a hook.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Urani is having none of it.
Urani slips under a jab.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a left hand but Urani moved out of range nicely.
Urani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzpatrick punishes Urani's body with a nice straight punch.
Urani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the button.#T3#
A good leg kick by Urani.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice hook to Urani's body. Urani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Urani ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Urani connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urani counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up but Urani circles away and keeps his distance.
Urani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Urani avoids the punch easily.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut
and Urani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Fitzpatrick is rocked!#CUT2#
Francis Fitzpatrick's cut is getting worse.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Urani! Fitzpatrick is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ephram Urani!

Event: PFC 140 Alzheimer vs Laine
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Fitzpatrick slips a jab from Picker.
Sloppy strikes from Picker. Those never looked like landing.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Picker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picker blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
A short right from Picker.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Picker in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Picker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Picker blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Picker cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Picker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Picker's efforts to push away.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Picker avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Picker in his tracks for a moment.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Picker breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Fitzpatrick clinches.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Picker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand into Picker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Picker's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Picker takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Larson Picker's cut is getting worse.
Picker has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Picker lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Picker.
Picker working aggressively here.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Picker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Larson Picker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Picker avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picker prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Picker lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Picker prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Picker working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Larson Picker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#BC#
Picker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Picker cracks Fitzpatrick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Picker is having none of it.
Picker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picker manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick slips under a jab.
Picker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picker throws out a loose jab but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook
and Picker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picker scores with a jab to the body.
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Fitzpatrick ducks down to avoid it.
Picker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fitzpatrick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Picker on the side of the head.
Picker lands a head shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of punches but Picker avoids them all with ease.
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Picker throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Picker misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Picker backwards.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Larson Picker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PFC 135 Moors vs Stone
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Snow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Fitzpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Snow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Snow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.#CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Snow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snow tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Snow.
Fitzpatrick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Snow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snow blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Snow tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Snow dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Snow's defenses.
Our sources have told us that Fitzpatrick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzpatrick cracks Snow with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Snow.
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Nik Snow has been cut.
Snow tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Snow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snow misses with a body punch.
Snow tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Good body shot from Snow.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Snow misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Snow.
Snow blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Snow digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Snow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage. #T2#
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body.
Snow lands a left hand.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Snow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snow misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Snow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Snow.
Snow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow lands a shot to the body.
Snow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Snow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fitzpatrick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Snow can turn it around.
Snow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Snow.
Snow lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Snow blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Snow.
Snow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Snow.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Snow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snow. #T4#
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snow tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick trying to stall but Snow improves his position.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Snow.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Snow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick pressing his opponent against the cage.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nik Snow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand right.
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
As Fitzpatrick backs off Snow throws a huge counter combo but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it all.
Fitzpatrick works the jab nicely.
Fitzpatrick misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzpatrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snow.
A swing and a miss from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes one to the side of the head.
Snow throws a hook but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Snow.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Fitzpatrick throwing a counter right hand but Snow manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
and Snow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Snow catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
Fitzpatrick checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Snow misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Fitzpatrick misses.
Snow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzpatrick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Snow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzpatrick.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snow misses with a leg kick
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzpatrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snow.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Snow blocks a jab.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Snow blocks it.
Fitzpatrick walks into a left hand.
Fitzpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snow.
Nik Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzpatrick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.#T2#
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.
Fitzpatrick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but Snow circles away.
Snow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
Snow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzpatrick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
Snow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Fitzpatrick has Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick. #T3#
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Snow.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Snow tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
Snow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzpatrick.
Snow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Snow blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Snow.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Snow. #T4#
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Snow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snow.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow just above Snow 's eye.
Snow digs a right hand underneath Fitzpatrick's ribcage. Fitzpatrick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snow scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Snow.
Fitzpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snow.
Snow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Snow lands a right hand.
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nik Snow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nik Snow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snow misses with a hook.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Fitzpatrick checks a low kick from Snow.
Fitzpatrick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snow. Snow obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Snow misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snow.
Snow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snow lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
Fitzpatrick throws out a loose jab but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands with a cross.
Nik Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Snow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Snow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzpatrick throwing a counter right hand but Snow manages to avoid it.
Snow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Snow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snow throws a leg kick which misses Fitzpatrick's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid it.
Snow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up
and Snow counters with a thumping low kick.
Snow defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzpatrick 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.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild combination.
Snow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow throws a looping overhand right but Fitzpatrick ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Snow.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Snow.
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.#T3#
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination.
Snow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Fitzpatrick blocks a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snow lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzpatrick's head back. #CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzpatrick trying to stall but Snow improves his position.
Snow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick is stalling here.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Snow.
Snow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
Snow lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Snow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
Snow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Snow struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nik Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snow 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: PFC 130 Wright vs Moors
Date: Sep 29, 2019

#R1#
Jacobson thows a leg kick but Fitzpatrick checks it
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Jacobson. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fitzpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacobson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacobson.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily.
Jacobson scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Fitzpatrick rushes Jacobson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Jacobson on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Fitzpatrick has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jacobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobson lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzpatrick or not.
Jacobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Jacobson as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Jacobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Nice elbow from Fitzpatrick. #CUT#
It looks like Gil Jacobson has been cut.
Jacobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzpatricks head.
Jacobson tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Jacobson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
Jacobson misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Jacobson backwards.
Fitzpatrick trying to stall but Jacobson improves his position.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Jacobson lands a shot to the body.
Jacobson blocks the elbow strike.
Jacobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jacobson takes a shot to the head.
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!
Jacobson dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Jacobson tries to break free but Fitzpatrick pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacobson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobson.
Fitzpatrick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Jacobson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jacobson misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Jacobson gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jacobson misses with the head strike.
Jacobson dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Jacobson shrugs off.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Jacobson.
Jacobson lands a left hand.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobson.
Jacobson blocks the elbow strike.
Jacobson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobson takes a shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick has Jacobson pushed against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Jacobson working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Jacobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Jacobson in his tracks for a moment.
Jacobson takes a shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick keeps control of Jacobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jacobson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Gil Jacobson's cut even more.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jacobson's defenses. #CUT#
The cut above Gil Jacobson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jacobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
A short left from Jacobson.
Jacobson stalling in the clinch but Fitzpatrick improves position.
Jacobson lands a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Jacobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacobson misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick trying to stall but Jacobson improves his position. #T4#
Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jacobson backwards. #CUT#
Gil Jacobson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jacobson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Jacobson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobson misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Jacobson.
Jacobson misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Jacobson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the head.
Jacobson takes an elbow to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gil Jacobson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Francis Fitzpatrick!
A very excited looking Francis Fitzpatrick rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 126 Yoshida vs Nordskov II
Date: Sep 08, 2019

#R1#
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick.
Fitzpatrick wants to counter with a clinch but Jacobson pushes him away.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Jacobson up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jacobson tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Jacobson back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Jacobson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jacobson misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick looking to stall.
Jacobson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jacobson as Fitzpatrick tries to tie him up.
Jacobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Jacobson shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobson working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches. #BC#
Jacobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacobson can pounce on him.
Fitzpatrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fitzpatrick walks into a jab.#T1#
Jacobson slips a jab and a cross from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
Jacobson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick.
Jacobson is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Jacobson up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Gil Jacobson has been cut.
Jacobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jacobson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jacobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jacobson avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
A left hand lands to the body for Jacobson.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacobson backwards. #BC#
Jacobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobson.
Jacobson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Jacobson tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Jacobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Jacobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Jacobson is having none of it.
A head kick by Jacobson misses
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Fitzpatrick there.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzpatrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a left hand but Jacobson moved out of range nicely.
Jacobson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacobson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook
and Jacobson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination. Jacobson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Jacobson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacobson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jacobson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up.
Jacobson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobson throws out the jab.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand right.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Francis Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Fitzpatrick wants to land a leg kick but Jacobson is out of range.
Jacobson misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobson misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab to Jacobson's midsection.
Fitzpatrick feints a jab promting Jacobson to slip. Fitzpatrick then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jacobson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Fitzpatrick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacobson has time to react.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jacobson on the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobson thumps Fitzpatrick with a low kick.
Jacobson lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick clinches up with Jacobson and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Jacobson breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick misses with a leg kick
and Fitzpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacobson missing with a left hand there. Fitzpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzpatrick ducks right into an uppercut from Jacobson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Jacobson is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up but Jacobson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacobson slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Jacobson lands a jab to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jacobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Jacobson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacobson lands the left hand.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacobson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up.
Jacobson lands an overhand right.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gil Jacobson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzpatrick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzpatrick.#T1#
Jacobson connects with a solid leg kick.
Fitzpatrick slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Fitzpatrick blocks the low kick.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Fitzpatrick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice head shot.
Jacobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobson.
Jacobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzpatrick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jacobson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jacobson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzpatrick defending well as Jacobson loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left.
Fitzpatrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobson.
Fitzpatrick lands a head shot.
A big right from Fitzpatrick misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacobson tries to score with a low kick but Fitzpatrick moves his leg out of the way.
Jacobson scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Jacobson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws out a counter right but Jacobson avoids it with no problem.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Jacobson slips under a jab.
Fitzpatrick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobson lands a head shot.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Jacobson moves out of range.
Jacobson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzpatrick avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping left.
Jacobson misses with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A leg kick checked by Fitzpatrick.
Jacobson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobson. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Jacobson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Jacobson saw that one coming.
Jacobson throws a low kick, looking for Fitzpatrick's leg but Fitzpatrick calmly moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Jacobson.
Fitzpatrick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jacobson misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Jacobson.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacobson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Fitzpatrick.
A combination from Fitzpatrick does no damage.
Jacobson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Jacobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Jacobson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jacobson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzpatrick on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Jacobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Fitzpatrick scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick trying to stall but Jacobson improves his position.
Jacobson lands a body punch.
Fitzpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Jacobson.
Still in the clinch, Jacobson scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Jacobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobson misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Fitzpatrick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Jacobson is trying to stall.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzpatrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jacobson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Jacobson.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gil Jacobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Jacobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Fitzpatrick misses.
Jacobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzpatrick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobson.
Fitzpatrick connects with a nice looking jab.
Fitzpatrick connects with a leg kick. Jacobson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jacobson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jacobson moves out of range as Fitzpatrick strikes.
Jacobson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacobson can pounce on him.
Jacobson keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Jacobson misses with a head kick.
Jacobson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzpatrick is out of range and Jacobson settles back down.
Jacobson is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Jacobson moves out of range.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands momentarily and Jacobson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jacobson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jacobson misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Fitzpatrick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacobson scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacobson looks to land a body kick but Fitzpatrick moved away.
Jacobson connects with a solid leg kick.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Fitzpatrick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jacobson doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away.
Jacobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
A jab lands there for Jacobson.#ROC#
Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Fitzpatrick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobson. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobson misses with a body shot.
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Jacobson moves away and avoids it.
Fitzpatrick throws out a leg kick but Jacobson moves out of range and Fitzpatrick only half commits.
Jacobson slips under a jab from Fitzpatrick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francis Fitzpatrick.
Well Fitzpatrick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 120 Grabber vs Tuala
Date: Aug 04, 2019

#R1#
Deadmarsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Deadmarsh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fitzpatrick with a nice cross.
A good leg kick by Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh misses with a straight right.
Fitzpatrick moves forwards but Deadmarsh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Deadmarsh shoots in but Fitzpatrick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fitzpatrick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deadmarsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Deadmarsh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Deadmarsh lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Fitzpatrick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Deadmarsh with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Fitzpatrick pulls Deadmarsh in close to prevent any damage.
Deadmarsh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deadmarsh won't allow Fitzpatrick to sweep him here.
Fitzpatrick is working hard here to advance position.
Deadmarsh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Deadmarsh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deadmarsh is one step ahead there.
Deadmarsh being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fitzpatrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deadmarsh.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deadmarsh.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
Fitzpatrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Deadmarsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Deadmarsh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzpatrick. That did some damage!
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deadmarsh manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deadmarsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Francis Fitzpatrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deadmarsh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deadmarsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Fitzpatrick.
Deadmarsh lands with a shot to the body.
Deadmarsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deadmarsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deadmarsh misses with an uppercut. #T3#
A jab from Deadmarsh misses.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely.
Fitzpatrick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deadmarsh's head backwards.
Deadmarsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deadmarsh tests Fitzpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adam Deadmarsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deadmarsh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fitzpatrick backs up against the cage.
Deadmarsh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deadmarsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Adam Deadmarsh has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Our sources have told us that Fitzpatrick has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Deadmarsh misses with a body punch. #T4#
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Deadmarsh's head.
Deadmarsh throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deadmarsh's defenses.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Deadmarsh shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Adam Deadmarsh's cut even more.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Deadmarsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Deadmarsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick stalling against the cage.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Deadmarsh back against the cage.
Deadmarsh tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deadmarsh's defenses.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Deadmarsh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick missing with a left hand there. Deadmarsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot that snaps Deadmarsh's head back.
Fitzpatrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deadmarsh.
Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that Deadmarsh avoids nicely.
Deadmarsh works Fitzpatrick's body with a nice hook.
Adam Deadmarsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deadmarsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deadmarsh moves out of range as Fitzpatrick strikes.
Deadmarsh keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands momentarily and Deadmarsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deadmarsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Deadmarsh. #BC2#
Deadmarsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deadmarsh cracks Fitzpatrick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitzpatrick misses the body punch
and Deadmarsh counters with a series of strikes. Fitzpatrick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deadmarsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Deadmarsh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab to the body
and Deadmarsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deadmarsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick swinging wildly here.
Fitzpatrick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deadmarsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.#T2#
A slow jab from Deadmarsh misses its intended target.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but Deadmarsh circles away.
Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deadmarsh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deadmarsh. That's going to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzpatrick 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.
Fitzpatrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deadmarsh throws out the jab.
Deadmarsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deadmarsh moves away.
Deadmarsh lands a jab.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. Deadmarsh ducked under it nicely.
Deadmarsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Deadmarsh, right into the meat.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Fitzpatrick there.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deadmarsh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzpatrick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deadmarsh at a distance.
Deadmarsh ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzpatrick. #CUT#
The cut above Adam Deadmarsh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deadmarsh.
A slow jab from Fitzpatrick misses its intended target.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deadmarsh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Deadmarsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Deadmarsh lands an overhand right.#CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deadmarsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards. #T4#
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Deadmarsh blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Deadmarsh.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Deadmarsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Fitzpatrick is working Deadmarsh over against the cage.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deadmarsh blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitzpatrick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Deadmarsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzpatricks head.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adam Deadmarsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adam Deadmarsh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Deadmarsh throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches up with Deadmarsh and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
Fitzpatrick stalling.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
Deadmarsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzpatricks head.
Deadmarsh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow just above Deadmarsh 's eye.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deadmarsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deadmarsh lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Deadmarsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzpatrick digs a good body shot into Deadmarsh's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deadmarsh slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
A lazy left from Deadmarsh finds it's target.#T1#
Deadmarsh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzpatrick is fending him off so far but Deadmarsh persists. Nope, Fitzpatrick circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Deadmarsh slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzpatrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right hand.
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that misses
and Deadmarsh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fitzpatrick's knee momentarily.
Fitzpatrick scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch.
Deadmarsh slips under a jab.
Deadmarsh scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Deadmarsh misses the jab.
Fitzpatrick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Deadmarsh cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deadmarsh misses with an uppercut
and Fitzpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deadmarsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Deadmarsh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzpatrick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deadmarsh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzpatrick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deadmarsh.
Fitzpatrick digs a good hook to Deadmarsh's body.
Deadmarsh throws a hook but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Deadmarsh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Deadmarsh lands with a good body shot.
Fitzpatrick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deadmarsh moves away.#T3#
Deadmarsh lands with a shot to the body.
Deadmarsh throws a head kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Deadmarsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deadmarsh.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Deadmarsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Deadmarsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Deadmarsh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deadmarsh.
Donk. Fitzpatrick catches Deadmarsh right on the button with a cross.
Deadmarsh throws a low kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deadmarsh. That's going to slow Fitzpatrick down. #TD2#
Deadmarsh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Fitzpatrick explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deadmarsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deadmarsh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzpatrick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deadmarsh.
Fitzpatrick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deadmarsh on the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Deadmarsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick avoids the head kick by Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Deadmarsh looks for the body kick but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francis Fitzpatrick.
I think Fitzpatrick 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 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Deadmarsh!
A very excited looking Adam Deadmarsh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 113 Urani vs Bathory
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Fitzpatrick blocks the body kick.
Cole scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Cole.
Cole misses the jab.
Cole looks to land a body kick but Fitzpatrick moved away.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick clinches up with Cole and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cole tries to circle away but Fitzpatrick has him pinned against the cage.
Cole avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Cole.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Fitzpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole tried to score with a low kick but Fitzpatrick checks it.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch up but Cole keeps it at a distance.
Fitzpatrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Cole looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cole misses with a leg kick
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Cole.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Fitzpatrick.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cole is looking to score with low kicks.
Cole goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Cole has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DOG HOUSE!! in the buildup to the fight.
Cole slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzpatrick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab, jab by Fitzpatrick - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzpatrick. That's going to slow Cole down. #T2#
Fitzpatrick slips a jab from Cole.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cole thumps Fitzpatrick with a low kick.
Cole throws a solid leg kick but Fitzpatrick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cole.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fitzpatrick.
Cole misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole throws a shot to the body.
Cole moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Fitzpatrick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Fitzpatrick as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzpatrick walks into a stiff left hand from Cole.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Fitzpatrick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole wants to slow Fitzpatrick down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzpatrick throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a right hand
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Cole throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.
Cole throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fitzpatrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cole.#ROC2#
Cole is rocked!
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole lands with a shot to the body.
Cole wants to slow Fitzpatrick down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzpatrick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Cole.
Fitzpatrick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cole. Cole obviously looking to wear him down.
Cole swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards. #BC#
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
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 Rico Cole will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cole misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Cole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping right.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cole does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Cole on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzpatrick checks the leg kick.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Fitzpatrick.
Cole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzpatrick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cole blocks a jab.
That kick from Cole tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot lands for Cole.
Cole misses with a leg kick
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
Cole on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left. #T2#
Cole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cole swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rico Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Cole tries to bum rush Fitzpatrick with a series of wild strikes but Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzpatrick with a nice cross.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cole throws a leg kick which misses Fitzpatrick's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick slips under a jab from Cole.
Fitzpatrick lands with a straight right. Cole didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick clinches with his opponent.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Cole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Cole connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzpatrick lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Cole throws a push kick but Fitzpatrick slaps the foot to one side.
Cole scores with a shot to the body.
Cole throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.
Fitzpatrick thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!#CL2#
Fitzpatrick rushes Cole and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow just above Cole 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Rico Cole has been cut.#T4#
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Cole shrugs off.
Cole blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Cole breaks the clinch.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Cole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cole wants to land a leg kick but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
Fitzpatrick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzpatrick thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cole.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole scores with a head kick. Fitzpatrick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rico Cole's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzpatrick looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Fitzpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Fitzpatrick misses.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the body
and Cole counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Good standup being displayed there by Cole as he connects with a hook.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the leg kick from Cole.
Fitzpatrick tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole takes one on the button.
A jab from Cole misses. #T1#
Cole cracks a nice hook into Fitzpatrick's ribs.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzpatrick. That did some damage!
Cole slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole is looking to slow Fitzpatrick down with leg kicks.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Fitzpatrick slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Fitzpatrick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Cole on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCole.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzpatrick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cole slips under a jab.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole cracks a nice hook into Fitzpatrick's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole cracks Fitzpatrick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
Fitzpatrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cole.
A big left from Fitzpatrick misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzpatrick finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head.
Cole throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick.
Cole throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Cole lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Cole lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzpatrick seems unphased.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick rushes Cole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cole's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole. #BC#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzpatrick throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole misses with a hook.
Fitzpatrick connects with a jab.#T4#
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!
Cole slips under a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Cole manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Cole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzpatrick.
Nice body punch from Cole.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Fitzpatrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fitzpatrick 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PFC 110 Rock vs Urani
Date: Jun 09, 2019

#R1#
Date sizes up Fitzpatrick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Date.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Date.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Date lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Date lands a left hand.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Date avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Date.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Date.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Date blocking some punches.
Date misses with some punches.
Date stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date is working Fitzpatrick over against the cage.
Fitzpatrick looks winded!
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
Date tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action. #T4#
A short left from Date.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Fitzpatrick presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Date in his tracks for a moment.
Date working aggressively here.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow just above Date 's eye.
Date misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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 Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
That's time! Date's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up but Date circles away and keeps his distance.
Date throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.
Mamoru Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.
Date paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Date lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date works on Fitzpatrick's body with a couple of short punches.
Date tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Date lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick. #T1#
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Date.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Date working aggressively here.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzpatrick pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick tries to stall but Date uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Date lands a body shot.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Date tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it. #T2#
Good body shot from Date.
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.#T3#
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
Date cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot.
Date is leaning against Fitzpatrick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Date gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Fitzpatrick.
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!
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Date seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fitzpatrick can turn it around.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Date.
Date lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzpatrick or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Date lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzpatrick off the cage and back into range.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Fitzpatrick's head back. #ROC#
Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand right.
Date throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Fitzpatrick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Date.
Date slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Date.
Date lunges at Fitzpatrick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzpatrick's hand.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?#T1#
Date connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Date connects with the punch.
Date drops Fitzpatrick with a straight right hand, right on the button! Date follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
During a confident post fight interview, Mamoru Date thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 103 Mirage vs Lafitte
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Fitzpatrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzpatrick is out of range and Bathory settles back down.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Bathory moves out of range as Fitzpatrick strikes.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
Bathory catches Fitzpatrick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzpatrick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzpatrick should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Bathory.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bathory.
A leg kick checked by Fitzpatrick.
Nice shot lands for Bathory.
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!
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick.
Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Fitzpatrick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Bathory lands an overhand right.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick lands a really nice looking cross but Bathory seems unphased.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination.
Bathory slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Nice jab there from Fitzpatrick.
Bathory swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Bathory misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzpatrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot.
Bathory misses with a leg kick.
Bathory scores with a leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory is looking to chop away at Fitzpatrick's legs.
A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target.
Bathory throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory tests Fitzpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bathory misses with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick rushes Bathory and presses him up against the cage.
Bathory tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bathory is trying to stall.
Bathory wants to break free but Fitzpatrick has control.
Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Bathory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Bathory working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick is pushing Bathory up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Bathory.
Bathory blocks an elbow strike.
Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Bathory blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Bathory digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank.
Bathory tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bathory lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Bathory effectively controlling the action here.
Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Bathory throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bathory creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bathory avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
A nice left hand lands by Bathory.
Bathory controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bathory for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Bathory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Fitzpatrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bathory throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bathory works the jab nicely.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination.
Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzpatrick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzpatrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and pushes Bathory back into the cage.
Bathory misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head.
Bathory tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Bathory is trying to force a seperation but Fitzpatrick has the dominant position.
Bathory cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Bathory scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bathory.
Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick pushes Bathory back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bathory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right to the head.
Bathory misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzpatrick or not.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow.
Bathory taking a breather.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action. #T2#
Fitzpatrick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bathory looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Bathory.
Bathory is pushing Fitzpatrick 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 head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land.
Fitzpatrick stalling the fight.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bathory lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Bathory blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards.
Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Bathory scores with a shoulder strike.
Bathory misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Bathory manages to break the clinch.
Bathory defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory throws a push kick but Fitzpatrick slaps the foot to one side.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bathory walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bathory swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Fitzpatrick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!#CL2#
Fitzpatrick clinches up against the cage.
Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bathory trying to control the position but instead, Fitzpatrick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bathory into the cage.#T4#
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bathory throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Bathory blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Bathory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bathorys head.
Bathory trying to control the position but instead, Fitzpatrick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bathory into the cage.
Bathory gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bathory creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
Bathory connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Bathory.
Bathory throws out a powerful jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Fitzpatrick throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Fitzpatrick's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid it. #T1#
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzpatrick's shoulder, as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bathory moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Fitzpatrick cracks Bathory with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Bathory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target.
Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzpatrick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bathory connects with the punch.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there.
Bathory is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzpatrick.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzpatrick scores with a four punch combination!
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Bathory lands with a nice body kick.
Bathory motions for Fitzpatrick to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzpatrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right hand.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bathory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Bathory up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Bathory leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick works on Bathory's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Bathory manages to break the clinch.
Bathory's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzpatrick under the eye.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
A punch combination from Bathory misses.
Fitzpatrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory lands a front kick.
Jab from Bathory.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Bathory catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzpatrick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Bathory. That snapped Fitzpatrick's head back.
Fitzpatrick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bathory scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bathory 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 98 Alzheimer vs Zhai
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Hijikata scoring well with a low kick there.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick blocks the body kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good body shot.
Hijikata throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hijikata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Hijikata up against the cage.
Hijikata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Fitzpatrick keeps control of Hijikata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Hijikata has had enough of the clinch but Fitzpatrick keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Hijikata in his tracks for a moment.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick is struggling to control the position.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Hijikata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Hijikata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hijikata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hijikata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzpatrick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hijikata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hijikata tries to land a front kick but Fitzpatrick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzpatrick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hijikata throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzpatrick's shoulder, as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Fitzpatrick's leg but Fitzpatrick calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Fitzpatrick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick keeps control of Hijikata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fitzpatrick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hijikata can turn it around.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick trying to stall but Hijikata improves his position.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata is trying to break free.
Fitzpatrick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick controlling the action here for a moment.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hijikata's efforts to push away.
Hijikata content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hijikata dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
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!
Come on Hijikata - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hijikata's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Fitzpatrick forces Hijikata back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards. #BC2#
Hijikata manages to break the clinch.
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
Hijikata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzpatrick moves forwards but Hijikata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hijikata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but Hijikata circles away.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hijikata moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hijikata counter with a right hand.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Hijikata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hijikata tests Fitzpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Hijikata throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.
Fitzpatrick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been told by Fitzpatrick's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Fitzpatrick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hijikata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Hijikata on the inside. #BC2#
Hijikata breaks the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hijikata. Fitzpatrick shrugs it off though.
Hijikata is looking to slow Fitzpatrick down with leg kicks. #T3#
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Fitzpatrick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
Hijikata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Fitzpatrick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hijikata on the side of the head.
Hijikata lands a front kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Fitzpatrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hijikata's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick. #T4#
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hijikata's brow.
Hijikata being controlled against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hijikata is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzpatrick has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick is working Hijikata over against the cage.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy body kick from Hijikata
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches up with Hijikata and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Hijikata shrugs off.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata tries to circle away but Fitzpatrick has him pinned against the cage.
Hijikata is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzpatrick has double underhooks.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Hijikata shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Toshi Hijikata has been cut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Hijikata trying to stall but Fitzpatrick improves his position. #T1#
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Hijikata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzpatrick is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Hijikata shrugs off.
Hijikata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hijikata's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick. #T3#
Hijikata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Hijikata blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hijikata avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toshi Hijikata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Hijikata manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzpatrick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hijikata.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Hijikata is predictable there
and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hijikata throws a right hand that misses
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.#T4#
Fitzpatrick avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick lands a jab to the head.
Hijikata misses with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a right hand to the body.
Hijikata misses with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzpatrick connects with a right hand. Hijikata shakes it off.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzpatrick.#CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into range and clinches up with Hijikata.
Hijikata pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Hijikata.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Fitzpatrick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fitzpatrick, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fitzpatrick!
A very excited looking Francis Fitzpatrick rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 92 Semenko vs Mirage
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Fitzpatrick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzpatrick's head.
Ortega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Fitzpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick works Ortega's body with a nice hook.
Ortega misses with a right hand
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
Ortega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzpatrick under the eye.
Fitzpatrick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortega's head.
Ortega lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Ortega is avoiding it. #CL#
Fitzpatrick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ortega tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortega tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Ortega working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ortega defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Ortega blocks a jab.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
Fitzpatrick thuds his right hand into Ortega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carlos Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
Ortega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzpatrick stalks Ortega and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ortega's face. Ortega staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzpatrick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
Ortega throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ortega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ortega blocks a leg kick.
Ortega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortega lands a two punch combo.
Fitzpatrick blocks a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands momentarily and Ortega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ortega to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzpatrick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ortega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fitzpatrick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ortega closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ortega jabs Fitzpatrick right on the nose. Fitzpatrick blinks but takes it well.
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ortega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzpatrick has time to react.#T3#
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Fitzpatrick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ortega.
Ortega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzpatrick.
Ortega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ortega lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzpatrick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ortega misses with a left hand #CL#
and Fitzpatrick counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortega slips under a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Ortega catches Fitzpatrick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That kick from Ortega tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from Ortega finds it's target.
Ortega swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab and a cross from Ortega.
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a counter combo.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Fitzpatrick lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
A jab from Fitzpatrick does it's job there.
Ortega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Ortega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab when Ortega was well out of range.
Fitzpatrick lands a head shot.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Ortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
Ortega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega looks to land a body kick but Fitzpatrick moved away.
That kick from Ortega tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Ortega. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Fitzpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Ortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzpatrick throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ortega.
Fitzpatrick avoids the head kick by Ortega.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hook to the body.
Ortega catches Fitzpatrick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzpatrick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ortega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortega slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Ortega lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ortega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick. #T1#
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination that misses
and Ortega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzpatrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ortega.
Fitzpatrick stalks Ortega and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ortega's face. Ortega staggers backwards, shaken.
Ortega scores with a jab. Fitzpatrick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzpatrick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ortega. Ortega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ortega lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortega.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Fitzpatrick moves away and avoids it.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Fitzpatrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ortega.#T2#
Fitzpatrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzpatrick connects with a single shot there.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
Ortega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ortega misses.
Fitzpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ortega jabs Fitzpatrick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzpatrick.
As Ortega tries to get set, Fitzpatrick tries to push him back and clinch up but Ortega manages to avoid the attempt.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
A slow jab from Fitzpatrick misses its intended target.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Ortega.
Ortega throws out a loose jab but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that Ortega ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortega also avoids with ease.#T3##CL#
Fitzpatrick rushes Ortega and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ortega's brow.
Ortega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
Ortega blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Ortega lands a body punch.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
Ortega is trying to break free.#BC2#
Ortega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch.
Fitzpatrick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ortega.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzpatrick.
Nice defenses there by Ortega.
Ortega lands a jab to Fitzpatrick's midsection.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab.
Fitzpatrick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carlos Ortega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Fitzpatrick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy uppercut
and Ortega counters with an inside leg kick.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Ortega throws a body kick.
Fitzpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Ortega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ortega.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
and Ortega counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Ortega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzpatrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortega.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ortega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
Ortega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzpatrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortega connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortega.
Ortega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Ortega ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Ortega.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortega misses the target.
Ortega defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Ortega throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega tries to land a leg kick but Fitzpatrick saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Ortega misses with a body punch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Fitzpatrick has closed the distance and engaged Ortega in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Ortega. #BC2#
Ortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ortega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Ortega misses.
Ortega lands a nice hook to Fitzpatrick's body. Fitzpatrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Fitzpatrick catches Ortega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzpatrick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ortega jabs Fitzpatrick to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortega punishes Fitzpatrick's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Ortega does no damage.
Ortega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem bothered though.
Ortega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ortega misses with a looping right.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
A jab lands there for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a straight right. Ortega didn't see that one coming.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Fitzpatrick scores with the left hand. Ortega knows he should have avoided that one.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ortega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzpatrick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ortega.
Ortega misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Ortega.
Ortega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzpatrick's sensitive parts.
Ortega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzpatrick defending well as Ortega loads up on a big left hand.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot lands for Ortega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Ortega connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ortega connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzpatrick connects with a single shot there.
Ortega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzpatrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ortega has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ortega takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Ortega takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ortega 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ortega!
Carlos Ortega tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PFC 88 Fitzpatrick vs Rock
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Fitzpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock connects with a looping right hand.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick dips to his left and cracks Rock with an uppercut!
Fitzpatrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Fitzpatrick.
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Rock strikes.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rock is looking to slow Fitzpatrick down with leg kicks. #T1#
Rock lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzpatrick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock connects with a single shot there.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.#CL#
Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Rock up against the cage.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick is working Rock over against the cage.
I was talking to Fitzpatrick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fitzpatrick pushes Rock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rock avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Rock.
Rock scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Rock tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick is struggling to control the position.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand underneath Rock's ribcage. Rock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick is leaning against Rock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzpatricks head.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick holds him up against the cage and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Fitzpatrick slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Rock.
Rock working aggressively here. #T4#
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Rock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rock as Fitzpatrick tries to tie him up.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Rock takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Rock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rock is keeping busy.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Fitzpatrick lands a really nice looking cross but Rock seems unphased.
Rock scores with a push kick.
Rock throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
Rock is leaning against Fitzpatrick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rock fails to pull guard.
Rock fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rock works on Fitzpatrick's body with a couple of short punches.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
Rock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Rock gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Rock takes an elbow to the temple.
Rock lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land. #T2#
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rock blocks an elbow strike.
Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick works on Rock's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Fitzpatrick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Rock jumps guard and drags Fitzpatrick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Rock is looking for a triangle but Fitzpatrick pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Fitzpatrick stands up from Rock's guard - Fitzpatrick perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Rock wants to slow Fitzpatrick down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Rock darts in and clinches Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Rock jumps guard but Fitzpatrick stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rock presses Fitzpatrick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick pushes Rock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Fitzpatrick.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rock.
Nice elbow from Fitzpatrick.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Rock scores with a hook to the body.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Rock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Will Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock lands a head shot.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fitzpatrick walks into a straight right hand from Rock.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzpatrick connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock tries to score with a low kick but Fitzpatrick moves his leg out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rock.
Fitzpatrick wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rock finds it's way through Fitzpatrick's defenses.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Fitzpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Fitzpatrick misses. #T1#
Rock connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rock throws a right hand that Fitzpatrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzpatrick also avoids with ease.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzpatrick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fitzpatrick misses with a few strikes there.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body. Rock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock checks the leg kick.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.
A left lands for Fitzpatrick.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him away.
Rock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzpatrick is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush Rock with a series of wild strikes but Rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Rock throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.#T3#
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rock connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzpatrick lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick walks into a jab.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Rock thows a leg kick but Fitzpatrick checks it
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Rock lands with a cross.
Rock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rock is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Fitzpatrick shakes him off and moves away.
Fitzpatrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab. #T4#
Rock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzpatrick's calf.
Fitzpatrick connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock scores with a jab. Fitzpatrick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.
Rock throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick avoids them all with ease.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range nicely.
Rock with a hook.
Fitzpatrick throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Will Rock just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Rock misses the jab.
Rock's corner calls for a 1-2. Rock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock walks into a left hand.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Rock feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Rock lands a jab to the nose.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely.
Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzpatrick walks into a straight right hand from Rock.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Fitzpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Rock scores with a jab. Fitzpatrick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick.
Rock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzpatrick is out of range and Rock settles back down.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzpatrick off balance momentarily.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from Rock does no damage.
Rock slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fitzpatrick.
Rock tries to work over Fitzpatrick's front leg with a kick but Fitzpatrick checks it.
Fitzpatrick connects with a crisp jab.
Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Fitzpatrick defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzpatrick.#CL2#
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzpatrick, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzpatrick.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzpatrick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitzpatrick smiles and moves away.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Fitzpatrick moves in looking to clinch but Rock pushes him off.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab to the body
and Rock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
Rock cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rock throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Rock walks into a straight right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Rock clinches up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock 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!
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
Rock is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rock misses with a body punch. #T4#
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right to the head.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards. #TD2#
Rock gets control of Fitzpatrick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Will Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5##CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into range and clinches up with Rock.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Rock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick stalling. #TD2#
Rock pulls Fitzpatrick into guard. #SU#
Fitzpatrick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rock, up you get!
Fitzpatrick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzpatrick, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
A short left from Rock.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rock lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Rock pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rock's brow.
Rock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock lands a right hand. #T2#
Rock lands with a right to the head.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rock misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the head.
Rock blocking some punches. #T3#
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Will Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
A nice left hand lands by Rock.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Rock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Rock presses Fitzpatrick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Rock.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francis Fitzpatrick.
I think Rock 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock! Will Rock retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Will Rock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 83 Semenko vs Stein
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Aziz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Aziz avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Aziz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping left.
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aziz.
Fitzpatrick cracks Aziz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aziz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzpatrick needs to keep his hands up - Aziz had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
Aziz gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzpatrick presses Aziz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Aziz - that landed with a thud.
Aziz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aziz backwards.
Aziz can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action. #T1#
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aziz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aziz struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands. #BC#
Aziz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aziz connects with a nice looking jab.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzpatrick tries to move into range but Aziz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzpatrick's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzpatrick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aziz moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Aziz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Aziz is rocked!
and Fitzpatrick counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Aziz! He's just covering up as Fitzpatrick starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!
In his post fight interview, Francis Fitzpatrick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 80 Alzheimer vs Dad
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick works Lester's body with a nice hook.
Lester takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Lester looks for the body kick but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
It looked like Fitzpatrick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lester.
Fitzpatrick lands a head shot.
Lester throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Lester lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick lands with a hook. Lester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Lester is avoiding it.
Lester connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Fitzpatrick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lester, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Lester.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Lester misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lester lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lester lands with a right to the head.
Fitzpatrick has Lester pressed against the cage, preventing Lester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Lester breaks from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzpatrick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lester connects with a crisp jab.
Lester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
Fitzpatrick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lester. Lester obviously looking to wear him down.
Lester takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Fitzpatrick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Lester as he connects with a hook.
Fitzpatrick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lester in his tracks.
Lester looks to throw the jab but Fitzpatrick is out of range. #CL#
Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Lester up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Lester tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Lester.
Fitzpatrick presses Lester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Lester - that landed with a thud.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lester.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Lester.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lester.
Lester throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzpatrick moves out of range easily.
Lester misses with a kick to the body
and Fitzpatrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzpatrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzpatrick scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lester throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzpatrick moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Lester.
Lester misses with a hook to the body
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick cracks Lester with an open hand slap.
Lester connects with the punch.
Lester looks to land a left hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range nicely.
Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lester can do to turn this around?#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzpatrick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lester connects with a high kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination that misses
letting Lester counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Lester scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzpatrick gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body.#T2#
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lester's brow.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Moe Lester's cut even more.
Lester tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick pushes Lester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lester lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lester.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesters head.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Moe Lester's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lester's defenses. #CUT#
Moe Lester's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage.
Lester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lester lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzpatrick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fighters circling - Fitzpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzpatrick connects with a right hand. Lester shakes it off.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moe Lester's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PFC75 Yamaguchi vs Fitzpatrick
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Yamaguchi scores with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamaguchi.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamaguchi as he connects with a hook.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of punches but Yamaguchi avoids them all with ease.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzpatrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamaguchi with a hook.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamaguchi has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi thows a leg kick but Fitzpatrick checks it
and Fitzpatrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamaguchi defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
A nice side step and Fitzpatrick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fitzpatrick misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamaguchi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yamaguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamaguchi lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Fitzpatrick clinches up against the cage.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
Still in the clinch, Yamaguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right to the head.
Yamaguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamaguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzpatrick is working Yamaguchi over against the cage.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Yamaguchi digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Yamaguchi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Fitzpatrick has Yamaguchi pushed against the cage.
Yamaguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamaguchi.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action. #BC#
Yamaguchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzpatrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch.
Yamaguchi tried to counter with a leg kick but Fitzpatrick avoided it.
Nice jab there from Yamaguchi. #T3#
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping right.
Yamaguchi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamaguchi moves out of range as Fitzpatrick strikes.
Yamaguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick wants to counter with a clinch but Yamaguchi pushes him away.
Fitzpatrick works Yamaguchi's body with a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Yamaguchi up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick gets through Yamaguchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
A nice left hand lands by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick trying to stall but Yamaguchi improves his position.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Fitzpatrick misses.
Yamaguchi looks to land a right hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range.
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Kai Yamaguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzpatrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamaguchi doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamaguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamaguchi throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick which misses Fitzpatrick's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid it. #T1#
Yamaguchi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamaguchi staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice looking combination but Yamaguchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamaguchi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yamaguchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzpatrick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yamaguchi staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Fitzpatrick.
Yamaguchi drops his hands momentarily and Fitzpatrick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.#T2#
Fitzpatrick stalks Yamaguchi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yamaguchi's face. Yamaguchi staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Yamaguchi's head but Yamaguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamaguchi throwing a counter right hand but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Fitzpatrick's front leg with a kick but Fitzpatrick checks it.
Yamaguchi lands with a nice body punch.
Yamaguchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Fitzpatrick rushes Yamaguchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitzpatrick as Yamaguchi tries to tie him up.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick effectively controlling the action here.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi lands a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Yamaguchi in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Kai Yamaguchi has been cut.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Yamaguchi.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yamaguchi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fitzpatrick can turn it around.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
A short right from Yamaguchi on the inside.
Fitzpatrick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamaguchi lands an uppercut.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kai Yamaguchi'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.
#R3#
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamaguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab.
Yamaguchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fitzpatrick.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.
Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Fitzpatrick misses its intended target.
Fitzpatrick misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzpatrick! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Yamaguchi. #T1#
Yamaguchi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fitzpatrick to score with a decent uppercut.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Yamaguchi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi tries to land a front kick but Fitzpatrick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a double jab.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Yamaguchi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Yamaguchi avoids the punch easily.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi moves out of range as Fitzpatrick strikes.
Yamaguchi is looking to land body kicks.
Yamaguchi jabs Fitzpatrick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamaguchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzpatrick on the side of the head.
Yamaguchi scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Yamaguchi ducks down to avoid it.
Yamaguchi looks to land a left hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range nicely.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamaguchi's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy uppercut
and Yamaguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yamaguchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick misses with a double jab
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fitzpatrick's knee momentarily.
Fitzpatrick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzpatrick moves to clinch but Yamaguchi breaks away
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a left hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Yamaguchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamaguchi misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yamaguchi is looking to score with low kicks.
Yamaguchi stuns Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick stuns Yamaguchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamaguchi throws a counter high kick but Fitzpatrick was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.#T4#
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left.
Yamaguchi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Yamaguchi connects with a body shot that sends Fitzpatrick's belly button to the back.
Fitzpatrick misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzpatrick walks into a jab.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamaguchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzpatrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Yamaguchi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Yamaguchi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Yamaguchi misses with a hook #CL2#
and Fitzpatrick counters by moving into the clinch.
Yamaguchi lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Yamaguchi.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Yamaguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick slowing the pace effectively.
Yamaguchi avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Yamaguchi dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick. #BC#
Yamaguchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzpatrick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yamaguchi can pounce on him.
Yamaguchi tests Fitzpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Yamaguchi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzpatrick checks the leg kick.
Fitzpatrick gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yamaguchi with a jab.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzpatrick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzpatrick.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a counter combo.
A clash of legs there as Fitzpatrick blocks the low kick.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Yamaguchi throws out a loose jab but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
Donk. Yamaguchi catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
Fitzpatrick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Yamaguchi staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook
and Yamaguchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yamaguchi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Yamaguchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamaguchi.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi tests Fitzpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamaguchi jabs Fitzpatrick right on the nose. Fitzpatrick blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Fitzpatrick slips a jab from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi thuds his right hand into Fitzpatrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Yamaguchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left.
Yamaguchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yamaguchi is leaning against Fitzpatrick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Yamaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Yamaguchi had his way with Francis Fitzpatrick in that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Yamaguchi'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!
#R5#
Fitzpatrick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamaguchi feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Yamaguchi ducks down to avoid it.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range.
It appears Yamaguchi was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand right.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Yamaguchi's shoulder, as Yamaguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Yamaguchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Yamaguchi slips the punch.
Yamaguchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzpatrick off balance momentarily.
Yamaguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzpatrick moves in looking to clinch but Yamaguchi pushes him off.
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a thumping low kick.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping right.
Yamaguchi moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
Fitzpatrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamaguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
Fitzpatrick dodges the punch combination from Yamaguchi. #T2#
Fitzpatrick throws a jab when Yamaguchi was well out of range.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzpatrick darts in trying to clinch
and Yamaguchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Yamaguchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzpatrick! But no joy.
Yamaguchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Yamaguchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws out a counter right but Yamaguchi avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
It looked like Yamaguchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yamaguchi lands a head shot.
Fitzpatrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fitzpatrick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzpatrick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzpatrick.
Yamaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Fitzpatrick slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzpatrick! But no joy.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamaguchi misses the target.
Yamaguchi lands with a right hand.
Nice body kick from Yamaguchi.#T4#
Yamaguchi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamaguchi defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzpatrick there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yamaguchi.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamaguchi lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzpatrick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamaguchi under the eye.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamaguchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamaguchi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yamaguchi.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy uppercut
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Yamaguchi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamaguchi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Yamaguchi!
Kai Yamaguchi retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Kai Yamaguchi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 70 Fitzpatrick vs Van Gaal
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Fitzpatrick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Gaal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick scores with a three punch combo!
Van Gaal throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Gaal moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Fitzpatrick's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Gaal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal looks to throw the jab but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
Fitzpatrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzpatrick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Gaal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a right hand #CL#
and Fitzpatrick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fitzpatrick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Fitzpatrick is pushing Van Gaal 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 Van Gaal.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Gaal's defenses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick has Van Gaal pushed against the cage.
The referee calls for Fitzpatrick to work.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Gaal as Fitzpatrick tries to tie him up.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Fitzpatrick has Van Gaal pressed against the cage.
Van Gaal avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Van Gaal avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Gaal avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal lands a body punch. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Fitzpatrick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fitzpatrick just leaning against Van Gaal, taking a breather.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Gaal.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Gaals head.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Gaal is keeping busy.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick. #T4#
Van Gaal letting Fitzpatrick take a breather here.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Gaal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick just leaning against Van Gaal, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal presses Fitzpatrick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Van Gaal misses with a head kick.
As Van Gaal tries to get set, Fitzpatrick tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Gaal manages to avoid the attempt.
Van Gaal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Gaal lunges at Fitzpatrick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzpatrick's hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Gaal, right into the meat.
Van Gaal moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
Fitzpatrick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Gaal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Gaal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gaal was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal is looking to chop away at Fitzpatrick's legs.
Fitzpatrick scores with a decent looking hook.
Francis Fitzpatrick is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Gaal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Van Gaal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Van Gaal connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzpatrick lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Van Gaal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Gaal thumps Fitzpatrick with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Gaal.
It looked like Fitzpatrick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Gaal.#CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gaal lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
Van Gaal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Van Gaal in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Cholo Van Gaal has been cut.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Gaal blocks an elbow strike.
Van Gaal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Gaal or not.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Gaals head.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Van Gaal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Gaal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Van Gaal on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Fitzpatrick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick. #T4#
Van Gaal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Gaal pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Van Gaal.
Fitzpatrick pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Van Gaal trying to stall but Fitzpatrick improves his position.
Van Gaal takes a shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Van Gaal leaning against his opponent.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Gaal's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cholo Van Gaal's cut.
That's time! Fitzpatrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzpatricks head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Gaal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Van Gaal blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Van Gaal shrugs off.
Van Gaal leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Van Gaal scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick. #T1#
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Van Gaal just leaning against Fitzpatrick, taking a breather.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right to the head.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick has Van Gaal pressed against the cage.
Fitzpatrick leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Gaal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Cholo Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Van Gaal.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal blocks the elbow strike.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Gaal's defenses.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Van Gaal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Nice elbow from Fitzpatrick. #T3#
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Gaal.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Gaal's brow.
Fitzpatrick pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Gaals head.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
A body shot lands from Fitzpatrick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Van Gaal lands with a right to the head.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Gaal's brow.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cholo Van Gaal.
Well Fitzpatrick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fitzpatrick!
After the fight, Francis Fitzpatrick was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Cholo Van Gaal stepped up to the mic, saying 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.

Event: KOFC 123 - The Big Finale
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Vila throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Vila misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vila. #CL#
Fitzpatrick drives through and clinches with Vila against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Vila jumps guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow.
Vila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
Vila struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Vila throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes Vila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Vila leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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!
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Vila shrugs off.
Vila tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Vila back against the cage. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vila scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Vila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage.
Vila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.#BC2#
Vila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vila scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Fitzpatrick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of punches but Vila avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
A left lands for Fitzpatrick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila tries to work over Fitzpatrick's front leg with a kick but Fitzpatrick checks it. #T2##CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches with his opponent.
Vila is leaning against Fitzpatrick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vila fails to land.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vila lands with a left to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Vila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Vila.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vila backwards.
I was talking to Fitzpatrick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vila. #T3#
Vila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vila tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
Vila throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vila has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Vila.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Vila misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzpatrick.
Vila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
Vila presses Fitzpatrick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
Vila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Vila letting Fitzpatrick take a breather here.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Vila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzpatrick catches Vila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fitzpatrick cracks Vila with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Fitzpatrick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Vila controls his hands.
Vila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vila.
Fitzpatrick looking to slow down the pace here.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Vila controls the action.
Fitzpatrick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Vila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vila.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vilas head.
Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vila can do to turn this around?
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vila blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vila backwards.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Vila pulls Fitzpatrick into guard. #SU#
Fitzpatrick decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vila.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vila's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands with an overhand left.
Vila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzpatrick lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Vila can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Fitzpatrick and Vila drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Fitzpatrick.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick retains his lightweight title!
Francis Fitzpatrick was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: KOFC 121 - Fitzpatrick v James
Date: Sep 02, 2018

#R1#
A big left from James misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzpatrick missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
James throws a counter combo.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Fitzpatrick defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
James looks to throw the jab but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from James. #T1#
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from James.
Our sources have told us that Fitzpatrick has been working on his elbows in the gym.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Elmore James's cut even more.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
James avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
James lands a right hand.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
James lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Fitzpatrick. #T3#
James lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzpatricks head.
James lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from James.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzpatrick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzpatrick is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.#CUT#
The cut above Elmore James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
James being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
James misses with a straight right.
Fitzpatrick throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James looks to land a right hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range.
Fitzpatrick connects with a looping right hand.
James slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches up against the cage.
James misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James lands a left hand.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
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!
James misses with some punches.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
James lands with a left to the head.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards. #CUT#
Elmore James's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
James working aggressively here.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
James working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
James takes an elbow to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Elmore James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Francis Fitzpatrick rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: KOFC 116 - Fett vs Andreev
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1#
A left lands for Ungar.
Ungar lands with a right hand.
Ungar throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ungar.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ungar throws a shot from downtown. Fitzpatrick moves away and avoids it.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch up but Ungar keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Ungar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ungar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ungar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ungar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzpatrick finds it's way round the side to connect with Ungar's head.
Fitzpatrick digs a good body shot into Ungar's ribs.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of punches but Ungar moves out of range.
Good work by Fitzpatrick as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzpatrick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ungar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzpatrick scrambles back to his feet.
Ungar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
Ungar blocking some punches.
Ungar misses with the head strike. #T1#
Ungar lands a nice uppercut.
Ungar has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ungar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ungar.
A nice left hand lands by Ungar.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ungar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ungar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Still in the clinch, Ungar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ungar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ungar misses with a 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!
Ungar misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Ungar avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
Ungar tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Ungar back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ungar dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Ungar tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
A short right from Ungar. #TD#
Ungar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ungar pulls Fitzpatrick in close to his closed guard and prevents Fitzpatrick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ungar has a closed guard, preventing Fitzpatrick from standing up. #T3#
Ungar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ungar in particular looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ungar is working away from the top position though.
Fitzpatrick is holding on to half guard well.
Ungar is thwarting Fitzpatrick's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ungar wants to take a breather but Fitzpatrick is having none of it. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick actively working from the bottom here.
Fitzpatrick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ungar trying to pass the guard but Fitzpatrick defending well.
Ungar is trying to control. Fitzpatrick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fitzpatrick tries to get to full guard but Ungar has control of the leg.
Ungar wants to free his trapped foot but Fitzpatrick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ungar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barnabas Ungar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ungar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzpatrick's calf.
Ungar fails with a takedown attempt.
Ungar cracks Fitzpatrick with an open hand slap.
A jab from Ungar finds it's way through Fitzpatrick's defenses.
Ungar moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Ungar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ungar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick clinches.
Ungar pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Ungar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fitzpatrick uses from the top position.
Ungar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Ungar keeps moving. #T1#
Fitzpatrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitzpatrick is fighting to break Ungar's control of his arms but Ungar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fitzpatrick wants to pass the guard but Ungar is keeping the position.
Ungar keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully.
Ungar has a closed guard, preventing Fitzpatrick from standing up.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Ungar keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ungar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Francis Fitzpatrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fitzpatrick digs a good hook to Ungar's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ungar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fitzpatrick has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitzpatrick and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fitzpatrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ungar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzpatrick is able to avoid easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ungar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ungar fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Fitzpatrick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fitzpatrick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Ungar controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow just above Ungar 's eye.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ungar backwards.
Barnabas Ungar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Ungar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Ungar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Ungar controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Ungar blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ungar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ungar.
Ungar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzpatrick walks away with a smile on his face. Ungar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabas Ungar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ungar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ungar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar fails to land the takedown.
Ungar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Ungar moves out of range. #T4#
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ungar moves away.
Ungar throws a front kick that sends Fitzpatrick stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ungar manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick walks into a left hand.
A jab from Ungar finds it's way through Fitzpatrick's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ungar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzpatrick's hands.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ungar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzpatrick cracks Ungar with an open hand slap.
Ungar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ungar.
A swing and a miss from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barnabas Ungar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Ungar jabs Fitzpatrick right on the nose. Fitzpatrick blinks but takes it well.
Ungar throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzpatrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ungar with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Ungar moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Ungar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Ungar's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Fitzpatrick blocks the low kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to counter with a clinch but Ungar shakes him off and moves away.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ungar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzpatrick on the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ungar's hands.
Fitzpatrick 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ungar takes the fight into the clinch.
Ungar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ungar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Ungar lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ungar is looking to control Fitzpatrick's arms but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ungar has his back to the cage.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ungar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Ungar blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Ungar shrugs off.
Ungar misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Ungar lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Ungar controls the action.
Ungar tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Ungar back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ungar misses with some punches.
Ungar misses with the head strike.
Ungar tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick holds him up against the cage and eventually Ungar drops back down to his feet.
Ungar lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Ungar is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ungar throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Barnabas Ungar has been cut.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ungar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ungar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ungar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ungar.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Ungar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ungar tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Ungar back against the cage. #T3#
Ungar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Ungar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ungar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ungar jumps guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabas Ungar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ungar tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick is leaning against Ungar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ungar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Ungar.
Ungar has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ungar's elbow.
Ungar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ungar is keeping busy.#T4#
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ungar jumps guard but Fitzpatrick stands there with Ungar around his waist. Ungar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Ungar to work.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Ungar shrugs off.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Ungar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Ungar misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Ungar controls the action.
Ungar lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Francis Fitzpatrick just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Barnabas Ungar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Fitzpatrick avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ungar feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ungar. That's going to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Ungar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Ungar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem phased though.
Ungar slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Fitzpatrick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnabas Ungar is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ungar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Ungar rushes Fitzpatrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Ungar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Ungar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ungar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ungar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Ungar.
Ungar is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
Ungar scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ungar prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Ungar blocks it.
Ungar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Ungar.
Ungar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzpatrick walks away with a smile on his face. Ungar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Fitzpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ungar.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Ungar lands a right hook to the body.
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!
A jab from Fitzpatrick misses.
Ungar thumps Fitzpatrick with a low kick.
Ungar throws a leg kick
and Fitzpatrick counters with a three punch combo that has Ungar backing up. Ungar nods at Fitzpatrick to acknowledge the strikes.
Ungar scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ungar throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Ungar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ungar tries to clinch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush Ungar with a series of wild strikes but Ungar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ungar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzpatrick on the side of the head.
Ungar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fitzpatrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Nice body punch from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook
and Ungar counters with an outside leg kick.
Ungar connects with a solid leg kick.
Ungar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ungar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ungar.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand right.
Ungar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ungar avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Ungar.
As Fitzpatrick tries to get set, Ungar tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid the attempt.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ungar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Fitzpatrick moves away from the strike by Ungar.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Fitzpatrick misses with a right hand #CL#
and Ungar counters by moving into the clinch.
Ungar jumps guard but Fitzpatrick stands there with Ungar around his waist. Ungar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabas Ungar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Ungar - that landed with a thud.
Fitzpatrick is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Ungar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Ungar.
Ungar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick is trying to stall.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Ungar backwards.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barnabas Ungar had his way with Francis Fitzpatrick in that round.
The cut man is working on Barnabas Ungar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ungar cracks Fitzpatrick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ungar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ungar moves away.
A leg kick checked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws out a counter right but Ungar avoids it with no problem.
Ungar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ungar fails with a takedown attempt.
Ungar scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ungar can pounce on him.
Ungar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ungar looks for the body kick but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzpatrick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Ungar lands with a nice body kick.
Ungar misses with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Ungar avoids the punch easily.
Ungar ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Ungar avoids the punch easily.
Ungar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ungar misses with a low kick.
Ungar missing with a left hand there. Fitzpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ungar misses with a combination
and Fitzpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzpatrick scores with a punch to the head.
Ungar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ungar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ungar avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
A good leg kick by Ungar. #T2#
Jab from Ungar.
The crowd cheers as Ungar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem phased though.
Ungar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fitzpatrick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Ungar throws out a loose jab but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ungar cracks Fitzpatrick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ungar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick cracks a nice hook into Ungar's ribs.
Ungar lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a left hand but Ungar moved out of range nicely.
Ungar staying out of range there.#T3#
Ungar moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ungar moves out of range of the strikes.
Ungar with a jab.
A lazy left from Ungar finds it's target.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping right.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Ungar saw that one coming.
Ungar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left.
Ungar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ungar throwing a counter right hand but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Fitzpatrick as he connects with a hook.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Ungar moves out of range.
Ungar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzpatrick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Ungar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Fitzpatrick blocks the leg kick.
Ungar scores with a push kick.
Ungar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ungar moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Ungar's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ungar misses its target.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Ungar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ungar.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ungar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ungar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnabas Ungar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ungar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Ungar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnabas Ungar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ungar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnabas Ungar!
Barnabas Ungar retains his lightweight title!

Event: KOFC 113 - Hallick vs Mountain
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Fitzpatrick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzpatrick.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dux misses with a takedown
and Fitzpatrick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzpatrick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dux avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Fitzpatrick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitzpatrick stuffs the takedown.#T1##TD2#
Fitzpatrick gets caught napping as Dux dives in and scores a takedown. Fitzpatrick manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Fitzpatrick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dux is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux won't allow Fitzpatrick to get back to his feet.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Fitzpatrick pulls Dux in close to prevent any damage.
Dux wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitzpatrick controlling Dux's posture. #T2#
Dux looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dux working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Fitzpatrick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dux throws a strike but Fitzpatrick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux looking for a sweep. Not yet Dux, not yet. #T3#
Fitzpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
Fitzpatrick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dux is proving hard to escape from.
Fitzpatrick sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dux is taking a breather. Fitzpatrick says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Dux is trying to control the action in half guard but Fitzpatrick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fitzpatrick is looking to improve his position.
Fitzpatrick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dux.
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzpatrick tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Fitzpatrick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dux is looking for a kimura here.
Dux works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitzpatrick's waist but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dux manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick stuffs the takedown.
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitzpatrick's waist but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Fitzpatrick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux shoots and misses #CL#
and Fitzpatrick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Still in the clinch, Fitzpatrick scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Dux gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fitzpatrick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fitzpatrick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fitzpatrick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fitzpatrick wants to sweep here but Dux controlling him for the moment.
Fitzpatrick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fitzpatrick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux is fighting to break Fitzpatrick's control of his arms but Fitzpatrick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Dux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fitzpatrick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dux has Fitzpatrick in his guard.#REVR#
Dux is trying to keep Fitzpatrick in close. #T2##SUB2#
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitzpatrick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Fitzpatrick gets to his feet. Dux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've been told by Fitzpatrick's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dux tries for a takedown but Fitzpatrick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Fitzpatrick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dux momentarily. #ROC#
Dux is rocked!
Fitzpatrick ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Dux's jaw. Dux's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Fitzpatrick does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: KOFC 110 - Karelin vs Hallick
Date: Jun 12, 2018

#R1#
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ungar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.#CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Ungar in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Barnabas Ungar has been cut.
I was talking to Fitzpatrick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Ungar avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Ungar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Ungar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Ungar misses with the head strike.
Ungar takes a shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ungar has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick. #TD2#
Ungar jumps into guard, dragging Fitzpatrick to the mat.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Ungar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ungar looking for a guillotine here but Fitzpatrick defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick wants to pass the guard but Ungar is keeping the position.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fitzpatrick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ungar trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzpatrick is proving a slippery customer.
Ungar keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully.
Ungar controls Fitzpatrick momentarily but Fitzpatrick frees himself.
Ungar wants to sweep here but Fitzpatrick controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ungar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ungar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ungar keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully.
Ungar keeping full guard, as Fitzpatrick tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzpatrick content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush Ungar with a series of wild strikes but Ungar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ungar scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzpatrick should have avoided that one.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Ungar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ungar moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ungar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ungar misses with the head strike.
Ungar prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ungar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ungar.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Ungar controls the action.
Ungar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ungar jumps guard but Fitzpatrick stands there with Ungar around his waist. Ungar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ungar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ungar blocks an elbow strike.
Ungar has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Ungar scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ungar backwards.
Fitzpatrick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick trying to stall but Ungar improves his position.
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick stalling in the clinch but Ungar improves position.
Ungar gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ungar struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ungar prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
A short right from Ungar on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barnabas Ungar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ungar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzpatrick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ungar.
Ungar moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab from Ungar.
Ungar looks for the body kick but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Ungar moves out of range.
Ungar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Fitzpatrick misses.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick 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.
Ungar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ungar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fitzpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ungar clobbers Fitzpatrick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Ungar moves into range and clinches up with Fitzpatrick.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Ungar.
Ungar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ungar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ungar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ungar tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ungar avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Come on Ungar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Ungar blocks it.
Fitzpatrick wants to stall.
Ungar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ungar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ungar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Ungar lands with a right to the head.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ungar misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick trying to stall but Ungar improves his position.
Ungar can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Ungar misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ungar working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Ungar avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Come on Fitzpatrick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ungar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ungar tries to stall but Fitzpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ungar.
Ungar prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Ungar. #T3#
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ungar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ungar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ungar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ungar working aggressively here.
Ungar misses with some punches.
Ungar lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Ungar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick is stalling here.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ungar backwards. #T4#
Ungar tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ungar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Ungar lands with a right to the head.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ungar backwards.
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick cracks Ungar with a nice body shot.
Ungar can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Ungar avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Ungar misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ungar misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Ungar blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Barnabas Ungar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Barnabas Ungar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ungar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Ungar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Ungar lands a left hand.
Ungar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ungar avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ungar.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Ungar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ungar lands with a left to the head.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ungar throws a head punch that misses.
Ungar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Fitzpatrick controlling the action here for a moment.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ungar blocks the elbow strike.
Ungar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Ungar has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Ungar as the two fighters clinch.
Ungar scores with a shoulder strike.
Ungar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick slowing the pace effectively.
Fitzpatrick stalling in the clinch but Ungar improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
Ungar has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Ungar lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ungar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ungar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ungar lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick stalling.
Ungar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzpatrick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Ungar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Ungar.
Ungar blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Ungar blocks it.
Fitzpatrick pushes Ungar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ungar tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Ungar blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Ungar controls his hands.
Ungar dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Ungar tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Ungar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ungar misses with some punches. #T4#
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.#TD2#
Ungar jumps into guard, dragging Fitzpatrick to the mat.
Ungar is trying to keep Fitzpatrick in close.
Ungar keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully.
Ungar controls Fitzpatrick momentarily but Fitzpatrick frees himself.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Ungar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ungar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fitzpatrick has managed to get both his arms back between Ungar's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ungar looking for subs off his back but Fitzpatrick has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barnabas Ungar really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barnabas Ungar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Ungar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzpatrick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ungar misses with a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Ungar circles away.
Ungar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar looks to land a left hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range nicely.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Ungar.
Fitzpatrick works Ungar's body with a nice hook.
Ungar lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzpatrick off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ungar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ungar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzpatrick under the eye.
Ungar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzpatrick has time to react.
Ungar throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Fitzpatrick misses its intended target. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ungar. That's going to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick checks the leg kick.
Fitzpatrick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Francis Fitzpatrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ungar misses the jab.#CL#
Fitzpatrick has Ungar up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ungar misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ungar blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ungar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ungar takes an elbow to the temple.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ungar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ungar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land. #TD2#
Ungar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fitzpatrick uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at DJs Locker inform us that Ungar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Ungar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Ungar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzpatrick wanted to stand there but Ungar had control of the position.
Ungar working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Ungar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitzpatrick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Ungar working a defensive guard here.
Fitzpatrick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fitzpatrick looking to sit in guard and control but Ungar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ungar is fighting to break Fitzpatrick's control of his arms but Fitzpatrick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ungar looking to pass the guard.
Fitzpatrick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Fitzpatrick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Ungar keeps moving.
Ungar working a defensive guard here.
Ungar has a closed guard, preventing Fitzpatrick from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ungar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitzpatrick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fitzpatrick stopping the sweep attempt from Ungar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Barnabas Ungar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Barnabas Ungar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
A lazy left from Fitzpatrick finds it's target.
Ungar scores with a shot to the body.
Ungar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ungar tries to score with a low kick but Fitzpatrick moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzpatrick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnabas Ungar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ungar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice right hand.
Ungar ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Ungar moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ungar.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ungar working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ungar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Ungar pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Ungar blocks it.
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ungar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ungar working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ungar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.
Ungar blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Ungar pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Fitzpatrick stands and steps away. Ungar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A jab from Ungar does it's job there.
Ungar slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
A little jabbing left from Ungar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but Ungar circles away.
Ungar connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Ungar takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ungar lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzpatrick off balance momentarily.
Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick nicely.
Ungar clobbers Fitzpatrick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ungar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fitzpatrick checks a low kick from Ungar.
Ungar works Fitzpatrick's body with a nice hook.
Ungar works the jab nicely.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Ungar's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ungar. Ungar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Ungar.
A good leg kick by Ungar.
Nice shot by Ungar.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Ungar ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Ungar's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Ungar.
Ungar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzpatrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Ungar.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzpatrick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ungar.
Ungar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ungar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Ungar moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzpatrick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzpatrick checks a leg kick.
It looked like Fitzpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
and Ungar counters with a straight right hand.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
No joy there for Fitzpatrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ungar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fitzpatrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ungar.
Ungar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ungar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ungar tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ungar defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick walks into a jab.
Fitzpatrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ungar lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick blocks the body kick.
Barnabas Ungar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Fitzpatrick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnabas Ungar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ungar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnabas Ungar!
Barnabas Ungar is the new lightweight champion!

Event: KOFC 104 - Out vs Leonidas
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Dux darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick gets double underhooks and turns Dux into the cage.
Fitzpatrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dux doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.#TD2#
Dux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fitzpatrick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dux manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dux is trying to control the position but Fitzpatrick postures up. #SU#
Fitzpatrick gets to his feet. Dux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dux shoots and misses
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
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!
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzpatrick, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Fitzpatrick against the cage but Fitzpatrick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#KD#
Dux ducks straight into an uppercut from Fitzpatrick and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Dux manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#
Dux is rocked!
Dux is trying to control the position but Fitzpatrick postures up.
Dux is still in real trouble! Can Fitzpatrick finish him?
Fitzpatrick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Dux has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fitzpatrick arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dux's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick is the new lightweight champion!
Francis Fitzpatrick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: KOFC 96 - Reid vs Slurper
Date: Apr 01, 2018

#R1#
A slow jab from Fitzpatrick misses its intended target.
Vandelay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzpatrick takes one to the chin there.
Vandelay throws a body shot but no joy.
Vandelay throws a hook but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Vandelay missing with a left hand there. Fitzpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vandelay loads up on a big right hand but Fitzpatrick slips the punch.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick pushes Vandelay up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Vandelay shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Vandelay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vandelay has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Vandelay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vandelay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vandelay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position but instead, Vandelay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzpatrick into the cage.
Vandelay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
A short left from Vandelay.
Vandelay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vandelay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Vandelay.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vandelay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vandelay misses with the head strike.
Vandelay misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick slows down the pace here.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick prevents Vandelay from breaking the clinch.
Vandelay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vandelay struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Vandelay shrugs off.
Vandelay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Vandelay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Vandelay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Vandelay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Vandelay shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Art Vandelay has been cut.
Fitzpatrick lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick is pushing Vandelay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vandelay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vandelay scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Vandelay has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Vandelay swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vandelay pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vandelay.
Vandelay misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Vandelay has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Vandelay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vandelay blocking some punches.
A short left from Vandelay.
Vandelay blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Vandelay blocks an elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vandelay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vandelay blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Vandelay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vandelay throws a body shot but no joy.
Vandelay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Vandelay.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzpatrick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Vandelay misses. #T4#
Fitzpatrick throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vandelay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vandelay.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vandelay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vandelay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Vandelay.
Vandelay stuns Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vandelay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Vandelay is trying to push Fitzpatrick away but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vandelay blocking some punches.
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 Art Vandelay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Art Vandelay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Vandelay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vandelay with a jab.
Vandelay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vandelay slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Vandelay throws a lazy right hand but Fitzpatrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzpatrick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Art Vandelay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vandelay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vandelay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzpatrick.
Vandelay swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vandelay throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Fitzpatrick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vandelay misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Vandelay moves out of range.
Vandelay looks to land a combination but Fitzpatrick avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandelay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Vandelay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vandelay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vandelay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Fitzpatrick.
Vandelay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzpatrick in his tracks. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Vandelay. That snapped Fitzpatrick's head back.
Vandelay scores with a hook.
Vandelay cracks a nice hook into Fitzpatrick's ribs.
A jab lands there for Fitzpatrick.
Vandelay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzpatrick.
A jab from Vandelay misses.
Vandelay throws a nice looking combination but Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vandelay scores with a jab to the body.
Vandelay slips a jab and a cross from Fitzpatrick.
Vandelay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vandelay misses the jab.
It seemed like Fitzpatrick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vandelay moves out of range of the strikes.
Vandelay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vandelay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Vandelay as he connects with a hook.
Vandelay scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Vandelay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
We've been told by Vandelay's head coaches at Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vandelay scores with a hook to the body. Fitzpatrick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vandelay stalks Fitzpatrick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fitzpatrick's face. Fitzpatrick staggers backwards, shaken.
Fitzpatrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vandelay throws out the jab.
Fitzpatrick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vandelay.
Vandelay connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzpatrick takes one to the chin there.
Fitzpatrick walks into a left hand.
Fitzpatrick thuds a left hand into Vandelay's body.
Fitzpatrick thuds a left hand into Vandelay's body.
Fitzpatrick moves away from the strike by Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vandelay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vandelay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitzpatrick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right hand.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Fitzpatrick tests Vandelay's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Vandelay is rocked!
Vandelay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Vandelay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the body.
Vandelay switches off momentarily and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a monster right hand! Vandelay topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Fitzpatrick dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Fitzpatrick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Fitzpatrick!
In his post fight interview, Francis Fitzpatrick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Gladiators 75 Cedric v Pato
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
McAdams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McAdams manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands a slapping body shot.
McAdams cracks Fitzpatrick with a good jab.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
McAdams swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Fitzpatrick there.
Nice defenses there by Fitzpatrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams throws out a loose jab but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
McAdams misses with a straight right.
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot that sends McAdams's belly button to the back.
McAdams lunges at Fitzpatrick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzpatrick's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAdams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzpatrick.#T1#
Fitzpatrick with a hook.
Fitzpatrick lands with a hook. McAdams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but McAdams moves out of range.
McAdams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
McAdams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
McAdams throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
McAdams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McAdams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fitzpatrick is trying to get back to half guard.
Fitzpatrick is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Coffee Shop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McAdams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control McAdams's posture but McAdams avoids it. #T2#
McAdams trying to control the action but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McAdams prevents Fitzpatrick from improving his position.#SUB2#
McAdams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Fitzpatrick tries to get to full guard but McAdams has control of the leg.
McAdams is looking to advance position but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick is refusing to be controlled, as McAdams sits in half guard.
Fitzpatrick is trying to get back to full guard.
McAdams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fitzpatrick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McAdams prevents Fitzpatrick from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McAdams trying to control the action but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
McAdams is stalling here. Fitzpatrick is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McAdams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fitzpatrick has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fitzpatrick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fitzpatrick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McAdams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position but McAdams is working away. #SU#
Fitzpatrick decides to stand up, so the ref orders McAdams to his feet.
McAdams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McAdams ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McAdams.
A swing and a miss from McAdams.
McAdams misses the jab.
Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAdams can do to turn this around?
Fitzpatrick lands with a nice combination. McAdams backs away looking to recover.
McAdams tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzpatrick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McAdams misses with a straight right.
It looked like Fitzpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McAdams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
McAdams misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAdams. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAdams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McAdams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McAdams throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.
McAdams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McAdams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzpatrick.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a left hand but McAdams moved out of range nicely.
Francis Fitzpatrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A jab from Fitzpatrick finds it's way through McAdams's defenses. #TD2#
Fitzpatrick gets caught flat footed, as McAdams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fitzpatrick keeping full guard, as McAdams tries to pass.
Francis Fitzpatrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzpatrick pulls McAdams in close to prevent any damage.
McAdams passes Fitzpatrick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fitzpatrick is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McAdams is trying to work for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
McAdams is controlling the pace. #T2#
Fitzpatrick trying to control but McAdams postures up.
Fitzpatrick is positioning himself well to prevent McAdams advancing to mount.
Fitzpatrick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitzpatrick keeping full guard, as McAdams tries to pass. #T3#
Fitzpatrick wants to control but McAdams passes easily into half guard.
Fitzpatrick gets full guard.
Fitzpatrick has his hands on McAdams's head, controlling the position.
McAdams trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
McAdams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McAdams trying to control the action but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fitzpatrick is looking to reverse the position.
Fitzpatrick is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
McAdams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fitzpatrick manages to work his way to half guard, despite McAdams's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAdams is looking to take a break and control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan McAdams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
McAdams looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
McAdams just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McAdams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McAdams slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
McAdams feints the counter takedown.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but McAdams avoids the punch easily.
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McAdams.
Fitzpatrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McAdams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McAdams takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Fitzpatrick misses.
McAdams is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fitzpatrick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McAdams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams misses with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to counter by clinching up but McAdams breaks away and moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick cracks McAdams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McAdams takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Fitzpatrick avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAdams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McAdams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzpatrick walks away with a smile on his face. McAdams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McAdams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzpatrick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
McAdams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
McAdams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush McAdams with a series of wild strikes but McAdams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McAdams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
A big left from Fitzpatrick misses. #T2#
Fitzpatrick's jab looks to have found its range, popping McAdams under the eye.
Francis Fitzpatrick is winning the standup battle so far.
McAdams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by McAdams.
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!
McAdams connects with a body shot that sends Fitzpatrick's belly button to the back.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab when McAdams was well out of range.
McAdams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab by McAdams.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up.
McAdams misses with a looping right.#CL#
Fitzpatrick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McAdams, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Fitzpatrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McAdams looks to land a right hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAdams. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAdams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAdams misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. McAdams ducked under it nicely.
Fitzpatrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McAdams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzpatrick scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McAdams manages to avoid it.
McAdams throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but McAdams ducks down to avoid it.
McAdams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
McAdams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzpatrick as he avoids it easily.
A big right from McAdams misses.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzpatrick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that McAdams ducks under and follows up with a left that McAdams also avoids with ease.
McAdams misses with a leg kick
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
McAdams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzpatrick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McAdams scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Nice defenses there by McAdams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Fitzpatrick scores with a nice short uppercut.
McAdams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McAdams working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McAdams backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McAdams or not.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McAdams's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick. #BC#
Fitzpatrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzpatrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McAdams to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that McAdams ducks under and follows up with a left that McAdams also avoids with ease.
McAdams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by McAdams - just one landing.
McAdams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Fitzpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab from McAdams.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but McAdams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McAdams looks to throw the jab but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzpatrick, as that shot connected.
Fitzpatrick ducks right into an uppercut from McAdams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fitzpatrick pushes McAdams up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
McAdams misses with a body punch.
A short right from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzpatrick. #T1#
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fitzpatrick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
McAdams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but McAdams blocks it.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over McAdams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
McAdams pulls guard.
Fitzpatrick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McAdams has a closed guard, preventing Fitzpatrick from standing up. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because McAdams has locked up a guillotine! McAdams's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fitzpatrick is holding on here and McAdams must be using up a lot of energy. Fitzpatrick has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! McAdams gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dan McAdams!
Dan McAdams is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Dan McAdams misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Gladiators 69 Cedric v Snot
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Ungar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab.
Ungar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ungar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ungar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ungar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ungar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzpatrick. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick cracks Ungar with a good jab.
Ungar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Ungar moves away and avoids it.
Ungar moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick. #T1#
Ungar blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Fitzpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Fitzpatrick has closed the distance and engaged Ungar in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ungar backwards.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick pushes Ungar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Fitzpatrick has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Ungar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Ungar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ungar blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fitzpatrick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Ungar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Fitzpatrick leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Ungar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ungar blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Ungar.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Ungar avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Ungar being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ungar presses Fitzpatrick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to striking at distance but Ungar won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ungar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Ungar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Ungar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Ungar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ungar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzpatrick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Ungar lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzpatrick throws a poor cross that misses
and Ungar counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donk. Ungar catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Fitzpatrick as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Ungar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Ungar.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ungar moves away.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches up with Ungar and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Ungar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to striking at distance but Ungar won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ungar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Ungar controls his hands.
Ungar blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Ungar's head.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Ungar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ungar up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Ungar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ungar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitzpatrick smiles and moves away.
Fitzpatrick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
Fitzpatrick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Francis Fitzpatrick is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Fitzpatrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!#TD2#
Ungar pulls guard successfully.
Ungar wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Fitzpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Ungar is retaining full guard.
Fitzpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Ungar blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Ungar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at DJs Locker inform us that Ungar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Ungar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzpatrick is really struggling to control Ungar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Ungar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzpatrick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ungar wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Ungar keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick pushing down on Ungar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fitzpatrick uses his free foot to push down on Ungar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ungar.
Fitzpatrick wants to control the pace but Ungar is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ungar can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Fitzpatrick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ungar. Ungar obviously looking to wear him down.
Ungar looks to land a body kick but Fitzpatrick moved away.
A jab from Fitzpatrick misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ungar counters with a nice leg kick.
Fitzpatrick blocks a low kick nicely.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ungar avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab to the body
and Ungar counters with a thumping low kick.
Ungar throws a solid leg kick but Fitzpatrick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ungar.
Ungar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ungar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Ungar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab from Ungar.#CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ungar.
Ungar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ungar blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Ungar blocks it. #BC#
Fitzpatrick breaks from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Ungar moves out of range.
Ungar wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him away.#T2#
Fitzpatrick slips under a jab.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook
and Ungar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ungar misses with a kick to the body.
Ungar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Ungar moves out of range.
Ungar wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him away.
Ungar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ungar backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ungar moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzpatrick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ungar wants to clinch up but Fitzpatrick keeps it at a distance.
Ungar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Ungar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ungar's corner calls for a 1-2. Ungar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ungar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzpatrick pinned against the cage. Fitzpatrick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fitzpatrick misses with a right hand
and Ungar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping right.
Ungar misses the jab.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick throwing a counter right hand but Ungar manages to avoid it.
Ungar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzpatrick tries to move into range but Ungar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ungar moves away.
Ungar tries to counter with a clinch but Fitzpatrick shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Ungar moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
It seemed like Ungar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping left.
Fitzpatrick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ungar in his tracks.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ungar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ungar. That one must have hurt.
Ungar stuns Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ungar moves out of range of the strikes.
Ungar wants to counter the offense by Fitzpatrick and move into the clinch position.
Ungar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ungar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ungar throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Barnabas Ungar just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Fitzpatrick.#CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
Ungar blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitzpatrick smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick checks the leg kick.
Fitzpatrick checks the leg kick.#CL#
Fitzpatrick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Ungar blocks it.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ungar's defenses.
A short left from Ungar.
Ungar jumps guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ungar tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabas Ungar.
Ungar blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Ungar blocks the elbow strike.
Ungar blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ungar jumps guard but Fitzpatrick stands there with Ungar around his waist. Ungar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ungar.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Ungar avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Ungar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ungar can do to turn this around?
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Ungar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Ungar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Ungar.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar being controlled against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ungar backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ungar backwards. #ROC#
Ungar is rocked!
Ungar misses with some punches.
Ungar is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzpatrick finish him?#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ungar seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Ungar gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ungar has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick. #BC#
Fitzpatrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick tries to move into range but Ungar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut.
Ungar throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Ungar blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick had his way with Barnabas Ungar in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Ungar's ribcage but misses.
Ungar lands a front kick.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Ungar avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Fitzpatrick - just one landing.
Ungar moves forwards but Fitzpatrick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar feints a counter leg kick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ungar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ungar. That's going to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Ungar throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzpatrick's shoulder, as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch
and Ungar counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Ungar has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ungar.
Ungar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Ungar decides to pull guard.
Ungar is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ungar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitzpatrick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ungar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Fitzpatrick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ungar looking to control.
Fitzpatrick wants to stand but Ungar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Ungar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fitzpatrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Ungar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Ungar is looking for a triangle here but Fitzpatrick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Fitzpatrick tries to advance to mount but can't.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee asks Fitzpatrick politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fitzpatrick prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ungar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ungar looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ungar looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzpatrick trying to pass the guard but Ungar defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ungar is refusing to be controlled, as Fitzpatrick sits in half guard.
Fitzpatrick prevents Ungar from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ungar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnabas Ungar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzpatrick passes the guard and advances to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barnabas Ungar.
Well Fitzpatrick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick retains his lightweight title!
Francis Fitzpatrick was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Gladiators 62 Marc v DaSilva 2
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Roper throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Fitzpatrick has managed to clinch.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roper's defenses.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roper or not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Roper takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Brian Roper has been cut.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roper.
Roper misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roper swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Roper throws a head punch that misses.
Roper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roper.
Roper misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand underneath Roper's ribcage. Roper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Roper fails to land.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roper's defenses.
Roper doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Roper throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Roper throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Roper's head.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand underneath Roper's ribcage. Roper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Roper misses with a punch to the body.
Roper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roper.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
Roper has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Roper shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roper up against the cage.
Roper misses with a body punch.
Roper goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roper.
Roper prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roper.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roper.
Roper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch.
Roper misses with a straight right.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook.
Roper misses with a straight left.
Roper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roper ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Roper throws a right and a left that Fitzpatrick avoids nicely.
Fitzpatrick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and pushes Roper back into the cage.
Roper tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick is working Roper over against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Roper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roper.
Fitzpatrick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roper throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Roper throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzpatrick.
A short body shot lands from Roper as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzpatrick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Roper controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Roper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Roper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Roper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roper misses with some punches.
Roper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roper prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzpatrick.
A head punch on the inside from Roper fails to land.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roper tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Roper back against the cage.
Roper blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Roper blocks it.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roper tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Roper backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Roper backwards.
Nice elbow from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Roper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Roper's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut.
Roper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Roper as he connects with a hook.
Roper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzpatrick connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzpatrick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roper on the side of the head.
Roper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzpatrick.
Roper misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brian Roper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roper, as that shot connected.
Fitzpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Francis Fitzpatrick is winning the standup battle so far.
Roper misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roper.
Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roper takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzpatrick is working Roper over against the cage.#T1#
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Roper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roper moves out of range of the strikes.
Roper misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Roper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roper looks to land a right hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzpatrick leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roper has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Roper.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Roper throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick. #T2#
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Roper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Roper misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Fitzpatrick.
Roper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roper. #BC#
Fitzpatrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that Roper avoids nicely.
Fitzpatrick moves away from the strike by Roper.
Fitzpatrick dips to his left and cracks Roper with an uppercut!
Fitzpatrick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Roper blocks it.
Roper throws out a counter right but Fitzpatrick avoids it with no problem.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Roper misses.
Fitzpatrick stuns Roper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roper.
Roper swinging wildly here.
Roper slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roper manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roper. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Roper. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab to the body
and Roper counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roper moves away.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roper throws a right and a left that Fitzpatrick avoids nicely.
Roper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Jab from Fitzpatrick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roper throws a shot from downtown. Fitzpatrick moves away and avoids it.
Roper misses with a hook #CL#
and Fitzpatrick counters by moving into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fitzpatrick is trying to maintain a safe position but Roper gets an underhook and turns Fitzpatrick into the cage.
Roper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roper being controlled against the cage.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Roper backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.#BC#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roper ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Roper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Roper misses the shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a left hand
and Roper counters with a left to the body.
Fitzpatrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roper.
Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roper can do to turn this around?
Roper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roper just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roper.
Roper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzpatrick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roper counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab from Roper.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roper throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzpatrick cracks Roper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Roper drives through and clinches with Fitzpatrick against the cage. #T1#
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick works on Roper's body with a couple of short punches.
Roper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roper misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick stalling in the clinch but Roper improves position.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzpatrick effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Fitzpatrick.
Roper tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Roper misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ropers head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roper throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick. #T2#
Roper can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Roper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Fitzpatrick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Roper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roper lands a nice uppercut.
Roper misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand underneath Roper's ribcage. Roper let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Fitzpatrick manages to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right hand. #CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and pushes Roper back into the cage.
Fitzpatrick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick is working Roper over against the cage.
Roper lands a left hand.
Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick cracks Roper with a nice body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Roper backwards.
A body shot lands from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roper backwards.
A short right from Fitzpatrick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick. #ROC#
Roper is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Roper is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzpatrick finish him?
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Roper.
Fitzpatrick lands a big right hand that drops Roper! The killer instinct kicks in and Fitzpatrick finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fitzpatrick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Francis Fitzpatrick misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Gladiators 54 Cedric v Xavier
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
Godrigueze tries for a takedown but Fitzpatrick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Godrigueze throws out a loose jab but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godrigueze wants to clinch up but Fitzpatrick keeps it at a distance.
Godrigueze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
Godrigueze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Godrigueze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a double jab.
Godrigueze attempts a counter takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it well and moves away.
Godrigueze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzpatrick.#CL#
Godrigueze gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Godrigueze is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick has Godrigueze pushed against the cage.
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Godrigueze is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reyn Godrigueze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godrigueze tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Fitzpatrick leaning against his opponent.
Fitzpatrick is pressed up against the cage. Godrigueze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzpatrick down to the mat. Fitzpatrick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Godrigueze throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzpatrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzpatrick jabs Godrigueze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Godrigueze throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Godrigueze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Godrigueze ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.#CL#
Godrigueze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Godrigueze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitzpatrick smiles and moves away.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Godrigueze.
Fitzpatrick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzpatrick, as that shot connected.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzpatrick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Godrigueze tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick throws a counter combo.
Fitzpatrick misses with a two punch combination.
Francis Fitzpatrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Godrigueze has his takedown stuffed
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping left.#CL#
Godrigueze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Godrigueze backwards.
Godrigueze is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Godrigueze is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fitzpatrick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Godrigueze swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godrigueze blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick. #TD#
Godrigueze pulls Fitzpatrick into guard.
Fitzpatrick told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick postures up in Godrigueze's guard and throws a big left but Godrigueze blocks it.
Fitzpatrick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitzpatrick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Godrigueze looking for a sweep. Not yet Godrigueze, not yet.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Godrigueze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godrigueze looking to control. #T3##SUB#
Godrigueze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzpatrick defends well.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Godrigueze is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fitzpatrick is looking to stand up but Godrigueze won't let him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Godrigueze keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination.
Godrigueze feinted with a counter takedown.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzpatrick cracks a nice hook into Godrigueze's ribs.
Fitzpatrick cracks a nice hook into Godrigueze's ribs.#T4#
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godrigueze moves away.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Godrigueze saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godrigueze manages to avoid it.
Godrigueze lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a combination but Godrigueze avoids it well.
Godrigueze tries to clinch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
Godrigueze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fitzpatrick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Godrigueze staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Godrigueze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Godrigueze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godrigueze takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Godrigueze is looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick is avoiding it.
Godrigueze is looking to wear down Fitzpatrick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Godrigueze misses the jab.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Godrigueze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fitzpatrick backs up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Reyn Godrigueze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Godrigueze has managed to clinch.
Godrigueze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzpatrick walks away with a smile on his face. Godrigueze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Godrigueze moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Godrigueze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Godrigueze shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls well. He's pushed Godrigueze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Godrigueze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab.
Godrigueze throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Godrigueze attempts a counter takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it well and moves away.
Godrigueze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzpatrick.
Godrigueze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godrigueze ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
No joy there for Fitzpatrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a left hand but Godrigueze moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Godrigueze.#CUT#
It looks like Francis Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Fitzpatrick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild combination.
Godrigueze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reyn Godrigueze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Godrigueze shoots in but Fitzpatrick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fitzpatrick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godrigueze.
Fitzpatrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Godrigueze swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Godrigueze is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fitzpatrick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Godrigueze's ribcage but misses.
Godrigueze slips under a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Godrigueze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Godrigueze misses with a body punch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Fitzpatrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzpatrick moves forwards but Godrigueze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Godrigueze tests Fitzpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Godrigueze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick throws a counter combo.
Fitzpatrick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Godrigueze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Godrigueze scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Godrigueze lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Godrigueze moves out of range.
Godrigueze misses with a body punch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godrigueze was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.#T3#
Godrigueze jabs Fitzpatrick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Godrigueze avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Godrigueze moves into range and clinches up with Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick is pressed up against the cage. Godrigueze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzpatrick down to the mat. Fitzpatrick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Godrigueze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fitzpatrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Godrigueze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzpatrick.
Godrigueze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good body shot.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Godrigueze is out of range.
Godrigueze connects with a body shot.
Godrigueze misses with a left hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godrigueze.
Fitzpatrick avoids the body shot from Godrigueze.
Godrigueze dips to his left and cracks Fitzpatrick with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Godrigueze. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Fitzpatrick stuffs the takedown attempt from Godrigueze. Godrigueze gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Fitzpatrick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Godrigueze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab.
Godrigueze feinted with a counter takedown.
Godrigueze slips under a jab.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godrigueze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Godrigueze is just out of range.
Godrigueze tries to clinch
and Fitzpatrick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Godrigueze misses with an uppercut
and Godrigueze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Godrigueze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godrigueze staying out of range there.
Godrigueze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzpatrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godrigueze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francis Fitzpatrick'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.
#R3#
Godrigueze looks to land a right hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range.
A big left from Fitzpatrick misses.
Godrigueze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godrigueze.
Nice defenses there by Godrigueze.
Fitzpatrick walks into a jab.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Godrigueze.
The fight stays on the outside here - Godrigueze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Godrigueze is defended easily by Fitzpatrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab when Godrigueze was well out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of punches but Godrigueze moves out of range.
Godrigueze tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Godrigueze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Godrigueze.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.#T1#
A big right from Fitzpatrick misses.
Godrigueze shoots and misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Godrigueze scores with a nice right hand.
Godrigueze uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Godrigueze thuds a left hand into Fitzpatrick's body.
Fitzpatrick digs a good hook to Godrigueze's body.
Godrigueze digs a good body shot into Fitzpatrick's ribs.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of punches but Godrigueze moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godrigueze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut.
Godrigueze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Godrigueze.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking body shot.
Godrigueze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzpatrick momentarily. #T2#
Fitzpatrick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Godrigueze circles away quickly and effectively.
Godrigueze slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.#TD#
Godrigueze closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fitzpatrick quickly recovers to half guard.
Fitzpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Godrigueze winds up and cracks Fitzpatrick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Godrigueze wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him busy.
Godrigueze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Godrigueze.
Fitzpatrick moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godrigueze cracks Fitzpatrick with a solid left hand.
Fitzpatrick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Godrigueze manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Godrigueze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Godrigueze is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Godrigueze is retaining full guard.
Godrigueze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fitzpatrick preventing the sweep.
Godrigueze is working hard here to advance position.
Godrigueze working a defensive guard but Fitzpatrick manages to pass into side control anyway.
Godrigueze wants to control but Fitzpatrick postures up.
Godrigueze is looking to reverse the position.#T4##SU2#
Fitzpatrick has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Godrigueze avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Fitzpatrick misses.
Godrigueze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Godrigueze strikes.
Godrigueze slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Godrigueze lands a two punch combo.
Godrigueze has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzpatrick finds it's way round the side to connect with Godrigueze's head.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Godrigueze is out of range.
Godrigueze connects with a body shot that sends Fitzpatrick's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick defending well as Godrigueze loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Godrigueze moves away #TD#
and Godrigueze counters with a takedown into side control.
Fitzpatrick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Fitzpatrick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Godrigueze throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Godrigueze's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Godrigueze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzpatrick lunges at Godrigueze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Godrigueze's hand.
Godrigueze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Godrigueze shoots in for a takedown but Fitzpatrick shows good takedown defense.
Godrigueze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Godrigueze.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Godrigueze throws a series of strikes that have Fitzpatrick backpedaling.
Godrigueze misses with a right hand
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godrigueze just misses with a punch to the body.
Godrigueze closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Godrigueze drives through with a takedown into Fitzpatrick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Godrigueze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fitzpatrick wants to sweep but no luck.
Godrigueze 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.
Godrigueze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fitzpatrick wants to sweep here but Godrigueze controlling him for the moment.
Godrigueze trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godrigueze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzpatrick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Godrigueze trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Godrigueze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Godrigueze preventing the sweep.
Godrigueze landing with the ground and pound.
Godrigueze tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzpatrick is retaining full guard.
Fitzpatrick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Godrigueze wants to sweep here but Fitzpatrick controlling him for the moment.
Fitzpatrick throwing strikes but missing.
Fitzpatrick stopping the sweep attempt from Godrigueze.#T3#
Fitzpatrick pushes down on Godrigueze's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Godrigueze wants to get back to full guard.
Godrigueze trying to control here.
Godrigueze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fitzpatrick.
Godrigueze trying to hold on to Fitzpatrick's head to control him but Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Godrigueze misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Godrigueze trying to control but Fitzpatrick postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fitzpatrick swinging wildly here.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Godrigueze. #CL#
Fitzpatrick tries to keep at a distance but Godrigueze has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godrigueze.
Fitzpatrick prevents the takedown attempt.
Godrigueze looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Godrigueze tries for a takedown but Fitzpatrick manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reyn Godrigueze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godrigueze misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Godriguezes head.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Godrigueze has picked Fitzpatrick up - he's going for a ride! Godrigueze dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Fitzpatrick has one foot on Godrigueze's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Godrigueze defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Godrigueze.
Godrigueze misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Francis Fitzpatrick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Godrigueze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Godrigueze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Godrigueze.#CL#
Godrigueze rushes Fitzpatrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Godrigueze.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Godrigueze is working for takedown but Fitzpatrick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Fitzpatrick.
Godrigueze tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Godrigueze backwards.
Godrigueze swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godrigueze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzpatrick walks away with a smile on his face. Godrigueze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reyn Godrigueze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Fitzpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godrigueze.
Godrigueze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Godrigueze backs up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
Godrigueze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that misses
and Godrigueze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godrigueze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
A lazy left from Godrigueze finds it's target.
Godrigueze lands a head shot.
Godrigueze misses with a takedown
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godrigueze misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godrigueze. #T2##CL#
Godrigueze moves into the clinch.
Godrigueze can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Godrigueze. #TD#
Godrigueze drags the fight down to the ground.
Fitzpatrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Godrigueze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitzpatrick throws a big right hand that misses.
Godrigueze looking to control. #SUB#
Godrigueze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Godrigueze keeps moving.
Francis Fitzpatrick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Godrigueze throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Fitzpatrick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Godrigueze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzpatrick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Godrigueze looking to control.
Reyn Godrigueze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzpatrick preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Godrigueze misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Godrigueze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab.
Fitzpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Godrigueze backs up against the cage. #T4#
Godrigueze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Godrigueze slips the punch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
Godrigueze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Godrigueze closes the distance but Fitzpatrick moves to the side
and Fitzpatrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godrigueze's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Godrigueze duly obliges.
Godrigueze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzpatrick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Godrigueze throws a combination that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Godrigueze.
Godrigueze throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francis Fitzpatrick.
Well Fitzpatrick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Francis Fitzpatrick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Gladiators 49 Jawbreak v Money
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Fitzpatrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Diaz clinches up with Fitzpatrick and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
We've been told by Fitzpatrick's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice strike.
Fitzpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzpatrick with a body shot.#T1#
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Neal Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Diaz forces Fitzpatrick back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzpatrick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Diaz gets control of Fitzpatrick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to keep Fitzpatrick in close. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Fitzpatrick tries to pass. #T2#
Fitzpatrick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Diaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fitzpatrick 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 Diaz.
Fitzpatrick tries to score with some ground and pound. Diaz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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!
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Fitzpatrick's head to control him but Fitzpatrick postures up.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Fitzpatrick sits in half guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fitzpatrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fitzpatrick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fitzpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Fitzpatrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Fitzpatrick is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A combination from Fitzpatrick does no damage.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a counter combo.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzpatrick's shoulder, as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzpatrick. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz is looking to clinch. #T1#
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Fitzpatrick missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Fitzpatrick jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzpatrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzpatrick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Fitzpatrick's belly button to the back.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Fitzpatrick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
Fitzpatrick sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Fitzpatrick working hard to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #BC#
Fitzpatrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Diaz rushes Fitzpatrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Fitzpatrick breaks from the clinch.
Diaz lands the left hand.#T3#
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem phased though.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Francis Fitzpatrick is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzpatrick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Fitzpatrick punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
Diaz slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Fitzpatrick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
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!
#R3#
Diaz slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Fitzpatrick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz punishes Fitzpatrick's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzpatrick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Fitzpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.#CL2#
Diaz forces Fitzpatrick back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #BC#
Fitzpatrick breaks from the clinch.
Diaz jabs at Fitzpatrick's body.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzpatrick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Neal Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz keeps control of Fitzpatrick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neal Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzpatrick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Fitzpatrick misses.
Fitzpatrick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzpatrick slips under a jab.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzpatrick's head backwards.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzpatrick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzpatrick thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Fitzpatrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francis Fitzpatrick.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fitzpatrick, 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 Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick 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.

Event: DFC 64: Penn Vs Manuel
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but D Ippolito slips the punch.
D Ippolito has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fitzpatrick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
D Ippolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Ippolito just misses with a punch to the body.
D Ippolito scores with a hook to the body. Fitzpatrick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Fitzpatrick. No joy for D Ippolito on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that D Ippolito avoids nicely.
Fitzpatrick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping D Ippolito at a distance.
D Ippolito shoots in and drives through. Fitzpatrick sprawls well.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice looking combination but D Ippolito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Ippolito.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking body shot.
D Ippolito misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the body.
D Ippolito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
D Ippolito feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Fitzpatrick scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzpatrick swats away the attempt to clinch by D Ippolito.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzpatrick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitzpatrick counters with a left to the body.
Fitzpatrick swinging wildly here. #CL2#
D Ippolito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
D Ippolito takes an elbow to the temple.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
D Ippolito blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fitzpatrick pushes D Ippolito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
D Ippolito jumps guard but Fitzpatrick stands there with D Ippolito around his waist. D Ippolito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sesto D Ippolito.
D Ippolito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
D Ippolito is rocked!
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzpatrick finish him?
D Ippolito can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
D Ippolito looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzpatrick.
A right hand to the body from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick presses D Ippolito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick dips a shoulder and cracks D Ippolito with a mighty uppercut! D Ippolito falls back against the cage and Fitzpatrick unloads with a barrage of strikes! D Ippolito is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fitzpatrick screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!
The defeated Sesto D Ippolito had this to say: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: CCR 87
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Pooh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzpatrick sprawls well. Fitzpatrick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pooh gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush Pooh with a series of wild strikes but Pooh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pooh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
Pooh tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzpatrick breaks away and moves out of range.
Pooh shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls well. He's pushed Pooh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pooh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzpatrick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pooh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fitzpatrick throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Pooh moves into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick gets underhooks to prevent Pooh's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winnie Pooh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pooh pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Pooh pulls guard. #SUB#
Pooh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzpatrick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Pooh keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick throws a big elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Pooh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Pooh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fitzpatrick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fitzpatrick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Fitzpatrick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pooh, up you get!
Horrible takedown attempt by Pooh or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzpatrick, which made it look bad.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Pooh ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping left.
Pooh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pooh looks for a takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls well.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Pooh takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Pooh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pooh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
What's Fitzpatrick going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Fitzpatrick tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Pooh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pooh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pooh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzpatrick keeps working.
Fitzpatrick tries to buck Pooh off but Pooh is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Pooh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fitzpatrick is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Pooh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fitzpatrick sneaks back into half guard.
Fitzpatrick tries to roll over but Pooh keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fitzpatrick manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Pooh has gone for a leg lock! Fitzpatrick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pooh's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pooh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Fitzpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Pooh is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pooh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pooh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick content to stall in guard here.
Fitzpatrick is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pooh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pooh tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzpatrick as he jumps to the side.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Pooh moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pooh wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Fitzpatrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pooh was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Pooh moves out of range.
Pooh moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
Fitzpatrick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Pooh wants to clinch up but Fitzpatrick keeps it at a distance.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Pooh's head but Pooh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pooh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Pooh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pooh tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzpatrick is retaining full guard.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position here.
Fitzpatrick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pooh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pooh passes Fitzpatrick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to control but Pooh is keeping busy. #SUB#
Pooh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fitzpatrick is just riding it out for now. Pooh eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Fitzpatrick desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pooh prevents Fitzpatrick from improving his position.
Pooh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Pooh is looking for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pooh to get the leverage.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Pooh is trying to work for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick wants to improve his position but Pooh is controlling well.
Pooh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fitzpatrick!
Pooh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fitzpatrick is looking to improve his position but Pooh isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Fitzpatrick keeps trying to improve his position.
Pooh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pooh is looking to work his way around to Fitzpatrick's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fitzpatrick tries to hold on but Pooh postures up.#SUB#
Pooh is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fitzpatrick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pooh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fitzpatrick is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winnie Pooh dominated that second round.
That's time! Pooh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pooh is looking to clinch.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Pooh's shoulder, as Pooh tries to avoid the shot.
Pooh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzpatrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pooh jabs Fitzpatrick right on the nose. Fitzpatrick blinks but takes it well.
Pooh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pooh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Pooh clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Pooh controls the action. #T1#
Fitzpatrick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pooh.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pooh.
Pooh is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Pooh wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winnie Pooh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Pooh working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Pooh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pooh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzpatrick just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Pooh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Pooh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poohs head. #T2#
A short right from Fitzpatrick.
Pooh tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
Pooh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pooh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pooh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzpatrick walks away with a smile on his face. Pooh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Pooh ducks down to avoid it.
Pooh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pooh moves away.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Pooh saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick cracks a nice hook into Pooh's ribs.
Pooh with a poor takedown
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pooh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pooh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzpatrick cracks Pooh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Pooh is rocked!#T3#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pooh! He's just covering up as Fitzpatrick starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!

Event: CCR 85
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Springfield slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Springfield is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fitzpatrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Springfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Fitzpatrick avoided it.
Springfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
An attempted straight right counter from Springfield misses the target.
Springfield lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Francis Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Springfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Springfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzpatrick's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot that sends Springfield's belly button to the back.
Fitzpatrick misses with a left hand
and Springfield counters with a low kick, right behind Fitzpatrick 's knee.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick moves into range and clinches up with Springfield.#T1#
Springfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Springfield blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Springfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Springfield.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzpatrick.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzpatrick.#BC2#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Francis Fitzpatrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab when Springfield was well out of range.
Springfield keeps Fitzpatrick at a distance using the push kick.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut
and Springfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Springfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Springfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.
Springfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Springfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
and Springfield counters with a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Springfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Fitzpatrick avoided it.
Fitzpatrick 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.
Fitzpatrick moves away from the strike by Springfield.
Springfield sets himself, and Fitzpatrick steps forward looking for the clinch! Springfield avoids it this time.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Springfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Springfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Springfield pulls guard effortlessly.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully.
Springfield is trying to keep Fitzpatrick in close. #T3##SUB#
Springfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fitzpatrick wants to stand but Springfield is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fitzpatrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Springfield is proving hard to escape from.
Fitzpatrick being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Springfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Springfield is controlling Fitzpatrick's posture.
Fitzpatrick controlling from the top position.
Fitzpatrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Springfield swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick forces Springfield back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francis Fitzpatrick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Springfield moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Springfield moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but Springfield circles away.
Springfield defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Springfield tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzpatrick is quick to defend against it.
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Springfield counters with a nice kick to the body.
Springfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzpatrick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Springfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzpatrick. That snapped Springfield's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Springfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Springfield looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Springfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Springfield slips the punch.
Springfield throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Springfield throws a low kick, looking for Fitzpatrick's leg but Fitzpatrick calmly moves out of range.
Springfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Springfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but Springfield circles away.
Springfield has been working on his balance at True North Fight Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Springfield.
Springfield tries a low kick but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Springfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzpatrick's calf.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left. #TD#
Springfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Springfield advances nicely into full mount.
Springfield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Springfield looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Fitzpatrick is looking to get to half guard.
Fitzpatrick manages to regain half guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springfield frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fitzpatrick is looking to improve his position but Springfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Springfield landing strikes, looking to finish!
Springfield fails to move to back control.
Fitzpatrick is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3#
Fitzpatrick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fitzpatrick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Springfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Springfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Springfield in particular looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a sweep. Springfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Springfield wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him busy.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a sweep. Springfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Springfield frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Springfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Springfield lands a couple of good shots and Fitzpatrick has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Springfield looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Springfield is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Fitzpatrick taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Springfield.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
Aspen Springfield really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CCR 83
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Williams connects with a right hand. Fitzpatrick shakes it off.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams misses with a hook
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams misses the body punch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Fitzpatrick digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses the jab.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Fitzpatrick moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Fitzpatrick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Fitzpatrick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams is looking to control Fitzpatrick's arms but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the cage.
Williams dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick. #BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Fitzpatrick breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Williams is trying to push Fitzpatrick away but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab. #CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by Williams.
Williams lands a jab to Fitzpatrick's midsection.#CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Williams prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Williams prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Williams can't break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like D'Wayne Williams has been cut.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Fitzpatrick is controlling the position. #BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.#CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Fitzpatrick.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Fitzpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action. #BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
and Fitzpatrick counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Williams! He's just covering up as Fitzpatrick starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!

Event: CCR 80
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the body
and Sarkisyan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fitzpatrick's knee momentarily.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up.
Sarkisyan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzpatrick with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Fitzpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sarkisyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Sarkisyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws out a powerful jab.
Sarkisyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Sarkisyan with a jab.
Sarkisyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzpatrick.
Sarkisyan connects with the punch.
Fitzpatrick cracks Sarkisyan with an open hand slap.
Sarkisyan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarkisyan avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Sarkisyan tries to keep at a distance but Fitzpatrick has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sarkisyan throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Sarkisyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Sarkisyan lands a left and a right that send Fitzpatrick crashing to the mat, dazed. Sarkisyan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Fitzpatrick is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Francis Fitzpatrick has been cut.#CL#
Fitzpatrick has closed the distance and engaged Sarkisyan in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sarkisyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarkisyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sarkisyan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Sarkisyan.
I was talking to Fitzpatrick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sarkisyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sarkisyan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sarkisyan's brow.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Sarkisyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sarkisyan blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Sarkisyan controls his hands. #BC2#
Sarkisyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzpatrick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Fitzpatrick rushes Sarkisyan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sarkisyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sarkisyan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sarkisyan lands a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Sarkisyan controls the action.
Fitzpatrick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sarkisyan prevents Fitzpatrick from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Sarkisyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzpatrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Fitzpatrick throws an off balance right hand
letting Sarkisyan counter with a right hand.
Sarkisyan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Sarkisyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Fitzpatrick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarkisyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the body
and Sarkisyan counters with a big right hand! Oh Fitzpatrick is in trouble here! Sarkisyan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aharon Sarkisyan! Aharon Sarkisyan retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Aharon Sarkisyan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017

#R1#
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab to the body
and Fitzpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Negreiros ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination that misses
and Negreiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut
and Negreiros counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzpatrick falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Negreiros moves into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Negreiros.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Negreiros backwards.
Negreiros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Negreiros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Negreiros backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow just above Negreiros 's eye. #T1#
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Negreiros blocks it.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick is working Negreiros over against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head.
Negreiros lands a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick effectively controlling the action here.
Negreiros looking to stall.
Negreiros takes a shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Negreiros avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Negreiros.
A right hand to the body from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Negreiros digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Negreiros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Negreiros lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Negreiros lands a left hand.
Negreiros prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Negreiros stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Negreiros controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzpatrick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Negreiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick wants to stall.
Fitzpatrick slowing the pace effectively.
Fitzpatrick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fitzpatrick continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Negreiros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzpatrick's efforts to push away.
Negreiros throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Negreiros scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head. #T3#
Negreiros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Negreiros swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Fitzpatrick breaks from the clinch.
Negreiros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Negreiros counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Negreiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Negreiros swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.
Negreiros scores with a jab.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Negreiros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Negreiros needs to keep his hands up - Fitzpatrick had a free shot at his head there.
Fitzpatrick misses with a left hand
and Negreiros counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Jab by Fitzpatrick.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzpatrick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzpatrick.
We've been told by Negreiros's head coaches at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab from Negreiros.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Negreiros, pushing him back against the cage.
Negreiros digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Negreiros lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzpatrick is trying to maintain a safe position but Negreiros gets an underhook and turns Fitzpatrick into the cage.
Negreiros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
Negreiros swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Negreiros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Alfredo Negreiros will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick moves to clinch but Negreiros breaks away
and Negreiros counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Fitzpatrick gets tackled into the cage by Negreiros. Negreiros maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Fitzpatrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Negreiros moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Fitzpatrick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Negreiros, pushing him back against the cage.
Negreiros misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Negreiros blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand into Negreiros's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Negreiros's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Negreiros's head.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Fitzpatrick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Negreiros prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Negreiros working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Negreiros.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Fitzpatrick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Negreiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Negreiros.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Negreiros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Negreiros blocks it.
Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Negreiros leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Nice body punch from Negreiros.
Negreiros swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Negreiros stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Negreiros is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and turns Negreiros into the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Negreiros backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
Negreiros is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and turns Negreiros into the cage.
Negreiros throws a head punch that misses.
Negreiros prevents Fitzpatrick from breaking the clinch.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Negreiros controls the action.
A body shot lands from Negreiros.
Negreiros lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand into Negreiros's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Negreiros's gas tank. #BC2#
Fitzpatrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Negreiros.
Negreiros is looking to counter the offense by Fitzpatrick and move into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick looks to clinch
and Negreiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Negreiros counter with a right hand.
Negreiros looks to land a right hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Negreiros counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Negreiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that misses
and Negreiros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Negreiros moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzpatrick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Negreiros counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the body
and Negreiros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick lands with a straight right. Negreiros didn't see that one coming.
Negreiros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Negreiros lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Negreiros moves away
and Negreiros counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that misses
and Negreiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Negreiros manages to avoid it.
Negreiros loads up on a big right hand but Fitzpatrick slips the punch.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Negreiros avoids the punch easily.
As Fitzpatrick tries to get set, Negreiros tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid the attempt.
Negreiros jabs Fitzpatrick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Negreiros moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Negreiros tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzpatrick breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Fitzpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Negreiros connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Fitzpatrick throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Negreiros tries to keep at a distance but Fitzpatrick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Negreiros tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Negreiros back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Negreiros slowing the pace effectively.
Negreiros stalling.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Negreiros controls his hands.
Negreiros blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzpatrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Negreiros's head.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Negreiros avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Negreiros leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Negreiros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the body
and Negreiros counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Negreiros has Fitzpatrick up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Negreiros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Negreiros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Negreiros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Negreiros misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand. #BC2#
Fitzpatrick manages to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a combination
letting Negreiros counter with a right hand. #T2#
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that misses
and Negreiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzpatrick misses with a left hand
and Negreiros counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot
and Negreiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook
and Negreiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzpatrick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Negreiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
and Negreiros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick punishes Negreiros's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch. #T3#
Negreiros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Negreiros tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitzpatrick manages to circle out of the way.
Negreiros misses with a looping right.
Fitzpatrick jabs at Negreiros's body.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Negreiros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Negreiros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab when Negreiros was well out of range.
Negreiros is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fitzpatrick misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Negreiros counter with a right hand.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the body
and Negreiros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Negreiros works Fitzpatrick's body with a nice hook.
Negreiros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook
and Negreiros counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Fitzpatrick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Negreiros counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Negreiros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping left.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Negreiros moves away.
Fitzpatrick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Negreiros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Negreiros counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Fitzpatrick - just one landing.
Fitzpatrick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Negreiros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alfredo Negreiros.
I think Negreiros 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Francis Fitzpatrick!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Alfredo Negreiros!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Alfredo Negreiros!

Alfredo Negreiros wins by split decision!
Alfredo Negreiros tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Benjamin swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Zerk Benjamin has been cut.
Benjamin lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzpatrick seems unphased. #CL2#
Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Benjamin up against the cage.#KD2#
Fitzpatrick lands a big left hand right to the temple and Benjamin goes down! #ROC2#
Benjamin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Benjamin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Fitzpatrick decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick. #KD2#
Benjamin ducks straight into an uppercut from Fitzpatrick and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Benjamin manages to regain guard straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitzpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Fitzpatrick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fitzpatrick postures up in Benjamin's guard and throws a big left but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzpatrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Fitzpatrick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fitzpatrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzpatrick passes Benjamin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fitzpatrick performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fitzpatrick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Fitzpatrick stands up from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice defenses there by Fitzpatrick.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzpatrick gets through Benjamin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Benjamin is breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand underneath Benjamin's ribcage. Benjamin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fitzpatrick works on Benjamin's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand into Benjamin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benjamin's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Benjamin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzpatrick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzpatrick is leaning against Benjamin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Fitzpatrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzpatrick is stalking Benjamin. Benjamin circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Fitzpatrick, and it's lights out! Benjamin really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Fitzpatrick!

Event: LH48: Kazakov vs Black
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Fitzpatrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Fitzpatrick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination. #CL#
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick wants to stall.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzpatrick just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch. #T1#
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Fitzpatrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown wants to clinch.
Fitzpatrick slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzpatrick finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
BOOM! Fitzpatrick lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brown. Brown tries to recover but Fitzpatrick is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brown lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!

Event: LH44: Sarducci vs Watanabe
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1#
Fitzpatrick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Bylund was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Bylund swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bylund has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bylund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick rushes Bylund and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bylund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick slows down the pace here.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bylund scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Bylund is just out of range.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch successfully.
Bylund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bylund. #BC#
Bylund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Bylund cracks Fitzpatrick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Francis Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Bylund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bylund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Bylund's ribcage but misses.
Bylund lands with a cross.
Bylund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and pushes Bylund back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzpatrick.
Bylund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bylund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Bylund breaks the clinch.
Bylund takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a really nice looking cross but Bylund seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bylund swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Bylund scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Bylund throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzpatrick's shoulder, as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Bylund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bylund misses with a straight left.
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch.
Bylund has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzpatrick finds it's way round the side to connect with Bylund's head.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Bylund bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice cross by Fitzpatrick.
Bylund connects with a jab.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab to the body
and Bylund counters with a left right combination that sends Fitzpatrick crashing to the mat - Bylund wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Fitzpatrick out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Bylund!

Event: LH40: Sarducci vs Denderson
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Jigsawz tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jigsawz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Jigsawz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzpatrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight on the outside.
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzpatrick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jigsawz moves away.
Fitzpatrick connects with a jab.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzpatrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Fitzpatrick's head coaches at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
Fitzpatrick works Jigsawz's body with a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick thuds his right hand into Jigsawz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzpatrick scores with a one two! Jigsawz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jigsawz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzpatrick circles away.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Jigsawz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzpatrick is looking to wear down Jigsawz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Jigsawz moves out of range.
Jigsawz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Jigsawz forces Fitzpatrick back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzpatrick works on Jigsawz's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Fitzpatrick.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Jigsawz's head.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick is working Jigsawz over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Jigsawz controls the action.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Jigsawz controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick. #T2#
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Jigsawz's head.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jigsawz is looking for a takedown.
Fitzpatrick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jigsawz.
Jigsawz blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Jigsawz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitzpatrick after a bit of a struggle.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzzard Jigsawz.
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand into Jigsawz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jigsawz's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jigsawz's defenses.
Still in the clinch, Fitzpatrick scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzpatrick. #T3#
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Jigsawz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Jigsawz looks winded!
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand into Jigsawz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jigsawz's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jigsawz backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jigsawz backwards. #BC#
Fitzpatrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Fitzpatrick lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jigsawz right on the button. Jigsawz goes down! Fitzpatrick follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fitzpatrick gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!

Event: Welcome to Revolution
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Dux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Dux ducks down to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Dux has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzpatrick. #CL#
Dux clinches with his opponent.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Dux misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Dux counters by moving into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dux's elbow. #BC2#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzpatrick falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Dux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fitzpatrick can't keep his opponent in guard - Dux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fitzpatrick avoid being mounted?
Fitzpatrick regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dux.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving. #T1#
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitzpatrick is keeping the position for now.
Dux throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzpatrick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dux stays in close to Fitzpatrick's body and controls the position.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzpatrick wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzpatrick keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fitzpatrick controlling Dux's posture. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fitzpatrick keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux won't allow Fitzpatrick to sweep him here.
Fitzpatrick keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux throws an elbow that misses. Fitzpatrick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dux's guard. Nice move by Fitzpatrick!#REVB#
Dux is trying to control the position but Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Fitzpatrick has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dux to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fitzpatrick is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dux pulls down on the head and he's put Fitzpatrick to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Dux!

Event: Game Changer Lesnar vs Newton
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Fitzpatrick has closed the distance and engaged Faraday in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick is leaning against Faraday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Faraday has been cut.
Faraday is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Faraday manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Faraday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitzpatrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Faraday has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fitzpatrick should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Faraday has tightened it up now! Fitzpatrick should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Faraday!
An out of breath Johnny Faraday thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Rev Island
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Hattori.
Hattori thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Hattori misses.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the button.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands momentarily and Hattori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hattori.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Hattori misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Fitzpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hattori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzpatrick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hattori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hattori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori dips to his left and cracks Fitzpatrick with an uppercut!
Hattori slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Hattori moves out of range.
Hattori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hattori throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left.
Hattori throws out a counter right but Fitzpatrick avoids it with no problem.
Fitzpatrick connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Hattori catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
Hattori digs a good body shot into Fitzpatrick's ribs.
Fitzpatrick throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a right hand but Hattori moved out of range.
Hattori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good shot there by Hattori.
Hattori slips under a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
Hattori defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Hattori is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hattori misses.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hattori manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hattori connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzpatrick scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hattori scores with a body shot.
Hattori looks to throw the jab but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
Hattori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hattori lands a nice hook to Fitzpatrick's body. Fitzpatrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Hattori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hattori misses with a straight left.
Hattori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hattori works Fitzpatrick's body with a nice hook.
Hattori throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Hattori moves out of range of the strikes.
Hattori swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Hattori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hattori was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice looking combination but Hattori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hattori lands the left hand.
Hattori punishes Fitzpatrick's body with a nice straight punch.
Hattori lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hattori manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Hattori.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
Hattori lands a nice hook to Fitzpatrick's body. Fitzpatrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hattori is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitzpatrick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Hattori scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Hattori saw that one coming.
Hattori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzpatrick.
A big left from Fitzpatrick misses.
Hattori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hattori defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hattori moves away.
Fitzpatrick misses with a left hand
and Hattori counters with a straight right hand.
Hattori throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination. Hattori tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've been told by Fitzpatrick's head coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Hattori ducks down to avoid it.
Hattori's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hattori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Hattori moves away and avoids it.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hattori.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Hattori misses its intended target.
Hattori ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.#T4#
Hattori lands a nice hook to Fitzpatrick's body. Fitzpatrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hattori connects with a body shot.
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hattori.
Hattori lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hattori misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick misses with a series of wild punches.
Hattori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hattori misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick digs a good hook to Hattori's body.
Hattori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the body
and Hattori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Fitzpatrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick ducks right into an uppercut from Hattori.
Donk. Hattori catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fitzpatrick might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hattori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Hattori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hattori connects with a nice looking jab.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Hattori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hattori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hattori lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hattori.
Fitzpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hattori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Hattori.
Fitzpatrick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masa Hattori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzpatrick throws out a loose jab but Hattori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hattori gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Hattori's head but Hattori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hattori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hattori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Hattori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick slips under a jab.
Fitzpatrick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hattori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzpatrick with a body shot.
Hattori's corner calls for a 1-2. Hattori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzpatrick misses with a left hand
and Hattori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hattori throws a lazy right hand but Fitzpatrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hattori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Hattori scores with a nice head shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
and Hattori counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori misses with a looping left.
Fitzpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hattori throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzpatrick's shoulder, as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that misses
and Hattori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzpatrick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hattori misses with a hook
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hattori.
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Hattori ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the body
and Hattori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Hattori moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick misses with a combination
and Hattori counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Hattori throws out a loose jab but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hattori counter with a right hand.
Hattori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hattori manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hattori.
Hattori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hattori misses with a looping left.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Hattori misses its intended target.
Hattori ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination that misses
and Hattori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hattori misses with a left hand
enabling Fitzpatrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Hattori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a left hand but Hattori moved out of range nicely.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Hattori strikes.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hattori.
Fitzpatrick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hattori connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzpatrick scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Hattori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hattori misses with a hook to the body
and Fitzpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzpatrick scores with the left hand. Hattori knows he should have avoided that one.
Hattori throws a hook but Fitzpatrick avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick throws a poor cross that misses
and Hattori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Hattori ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Fitzpatrick.
Hattori misses the jab.
Hattori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hattori lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hattori throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hattori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hattori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hattori looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
Hattori slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori scores with a jab to the body.
Hattori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Hattori saw that one coming.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Hattori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hattori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Fitzpatrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hattori has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hattori there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Hattori.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hattori.
Hattori defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Fitzpatrick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Hattori.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Hattori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hattori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hattori moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Hattori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hattori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hattori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzpatrick on the side of the head.
Hattori connects with a nice looking jab.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Hattori is out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination that misses
and Hattori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hattori scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Fitzpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hattori sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Hattori misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hattori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Hattori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Hattori works Fitzpatrick's body with a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hattori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hattori just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Hattori moves out of range.
Hattori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Hattori with a nice cross.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook
and Hattori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Hattori counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hattori takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Hattori slips under a jab.#T3#
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Hattori's head but Hattori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hattori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hattori staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hattori under the eye.
Fitzpatrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hattori to score with a decent uppercut.
Hattori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hattori jabs at Fitzpatrick's body.
Hattori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut
and Hattori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzpatrick thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Hattori as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Hattori.
Fitzpatrick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hattori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hattori cracks a nice hook into Fitzpatrick's ribs.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the button.
Hattori lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzpatrick takes one to the chin there.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hattori was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hattori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hattori lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Hattori slips the punch.
Fitzpatrick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hattori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hattori fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hattori lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Hattori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hattori has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Hattori!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Masa Hattori waved his t-shirt featuring Hellraiser FightGear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Let's-Party-2017
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
A left lands for Fitzpatrick.
Galvao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Galvao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fitzpatrick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galvao.
Fitzpatrick lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzpatrick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fitzpatrick duly obliges.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Galvao moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvao was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzpatrick breaks away and moves out of range.
Galvao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Galvao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
Fitzpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzpatrick breaks away and moves out of range.
Galvao slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvao manages to avoid it.#T1#
Galvao misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely.
Fitzpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
Galvao loads up on a big right hand but Fitzpatrick slips the punch.
Galvao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galvao feinted with a counter takedown.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of punches but Galvao avoids them all with ease.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Fitzpatrick moves away and avoids it.
Fitzpatrick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Galvao rather than just go for the knockout.
Fitzpatrick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Galvao throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
As Fitzpatrick tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Galvao.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body. Galvao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitzpatrick manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitzpatrick manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Galvao moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galvao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvao is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab from Galvao.
Galvao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzpatrick finds it's way round the side to connect with Galvao's head.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Galvao ducks down to avoid it.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Fitzpatrick and move into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Galvao moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Galvao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzpatrick's hands.
Fitzpatrick missing with a left hand there. Galvao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galvao attempts a counter takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it well and moves away.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
As Fitzpatrick tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid the attempt.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzpatrick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galvao's hands.
Fitzpatrick lands with a straight right. Galvao didn't see that one coming.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
Galvao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Galvao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzpatrick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fitzpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Galvao misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
Fitzpatrick stuns Galvao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzpatrick breaks away and moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fitzpatrick. #ROC2#
Galvao is rocked!
Galvao slips a jab and a cross from Fitzpatrick.
Oh Galvao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galvao gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Fitzpatrick gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!

Event: Island Gods
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dux cracks Fitzpatrick with a good jab.
Dux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dux slips a jab and a cross from Fitzpatrick.
Dux wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him away.
Dux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dux. #CL2#
Dux moves into the clinch successfully.
Dux tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Dux gets control of Fitzpatrick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitzpatrick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux looking to control. #SUB2#
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Fitzpatrick defends easily.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzpatrick.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is posturing up here but Dux has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fitzpatrick tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fitzpatrick has to tap! Slick submission there by Dux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Dux!

Event: Island Nation
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
Greco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzpatrick.
A big right from Greco misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Greco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
Greco throws a body punch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Greco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzpatrick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greco.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Greco misses.
Fitzpatrick cracks a nice hook into Greco's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greco on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Fitzpatrick swinging wildly here.
Greco throws out a counter right but Fitzpatrick avoids it with no problem.
Greco has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greco scores with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Greco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greco digs a good hook to Fitzpatrick's body.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Greco moves away
and Greco counters with a straight right hand.
Greco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
Greco swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range. #CL#
Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Greco up against the cage.#T2#
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!
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick gets through Greco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Greco.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Greco controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice knee to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Greco misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Fitzpatrick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Greco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Greco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Greco.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Greco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greco misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Greco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Greco is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and turns Greco into the cage.
Greco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Greco cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot.
Greco wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Greco blocks it.
Greco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Greco tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greco blocks an uppercut.
Greco blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
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!
Greco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Greco.
Greco is trying to break the clinch but Fitzpatrick is controlling him.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greco blocking some punches.
Greco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Greco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greco can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Greco.
Greco lands a right hand.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Greco throws out a loose jab but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Greco backs up against the cage. #ROC#
Greco is rocked!
Fitzpatrick moves in close and cracks Greco with a massive right hand! Greco, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Fitzpatrick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Fitzpatrick!

Event: Flash Point
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Louis shoots and misses #CL#
and Fitzpatrick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Louis backwards.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Freddie Louis has been cut.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Louis backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Louis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Louis with a big uppercut! Louis tries to clinch up but Fitzpatrick pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Louis to the mat! Louis covers up and Fitzpatrick unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Francis Fitzpatrick!

Event: Get Some
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Fitzpatrick.
Kulina throws a lazy right hand but Fitzpatrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzpatrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kulina.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Kulina avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into range and clinches up with Kulina.
Fitzpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kulina misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Kulina.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kulina has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick has Kulina pressed against the cage.
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Kulina works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Fitzpatrick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kulina working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Kulina.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulina tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Kulina back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulina blocking some punches.
Kulina working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch.
Kulina throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kulina backwards.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
Kulina throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Kulina prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Kulina backwards.
Kulina told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kulina backwards. #T2#
Kulina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Kulina manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Kulina is avoiding it.
Kulina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Fitzpatrick forces Kulina back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzpatrick is working Kulina over against the cage.
Kulina misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulina throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick blocks an elbow strike from Kulina.
A short right from Kulina.
Fitzpatrick presses Kulina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch.
Fitzpatrick blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Kulina fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kulina takes a shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulina.
Kulina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick keeps control of Kulina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick is stalling here.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand underneath Kulina's ribcage. Kulina let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fitzpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulina prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Kulina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Kulina in his tracks for a moment.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Kulina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kulina looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Fitzpatrick cracks Kulina with a nice body shot.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kulina backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzpatrick.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
Kulina tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzpatrick avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzpatrick is leaning against Kulina and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kulina backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzpatrick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body.
Kulina missing with knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzpatrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but Kulina circles away.
A little jabbing left from Kulina on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzpatrick throws out a loose jab but Kulina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a right hand
and Kulina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulina blocks a jab.
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot that sends Kulina's belly button to the back.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Kulina circles away.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Kulina moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
and Kulina counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kulina misses with a hook.#T1##CL#
Fitzpatrick rushes Kulina and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kulina has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Kulina swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kulina backwards.
Kulina has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulina.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kulina throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kulina misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Kulina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kulina backwards.
Fitzpatrick pushes Kulina back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kulina is breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fitzpatrick works on Kulina's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick gets through Kulina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kulina misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick.
A short left from Fitzpatrick. #ROC#
Kulina is rocked!
Kulina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kulina is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzpatrick finish him?
Fitzpatrick is struggling to control the position.
Kulina seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Kulina backwards.
Fitzpatrick works on Kulina's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kulina backwards.
Kulina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.#T3#
Kulina misses with a body punch.
Kulina misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kulina misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick throws a big uppercut that drops Kulina! More strikes from Fitzpatrick and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kulina lies dazed against the cage as Fitzpatrick celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Padilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Padilla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
A right hand to the body from Fitzpatrick.
Padilla jumps guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padilla throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
Padilla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick stalling.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Padilla controls the action. #T1#
Padilla content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick has Padilla pushed against the cage.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Padilla.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Padilla takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick stalls.
Fitzpatrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Padilla blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick is stalling here.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Padilla blocks it.
Padilla blocking some punches.
Padilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Padilla is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Padilla. #BC2#
Padilla breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Fitzpatrick's head coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick tries to keep at a distance but Padilla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Padilla is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Padilla tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzpatrick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rostom Padilla.
Padilla wants to take the fight to the mat but Fitzpatrick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Padilla's brow.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Padilla avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Padilla 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 throws an elbow but it misses.
Padilla blocking some punches.
Padilla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Padilla looks winded!
Padilla digs a right hand underneath Fitzpatrick's ribcage. Fitzpatrick let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Padilla wants a takedown.
Padilla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fitzpatrick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fitzpatrick lands a two punch combo.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking body shot.
Padilla avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab when Padilla was well out of range.
Fitzpatrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Padilla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Padilla has time to react.
Fitzpatrick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Padilla is rocked!
Padilla slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Fitzpatrick as he connects with a hook.
Padilla is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzpatrick finish him?
Fitzpatrick throws a series of punches but Padilla avoids them all with ease.
Padilla shoots and misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzpatrick cracks Padilla with an open hand slap.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a right hand but Padilla moved out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Padilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Fitzpatrick backs off Padilla throws a huge counter combo but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it all.
Padilla misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitzpatrick scores with a counter punch that sends Padilla to the canvas! Fitzpatrick smells blood - he's punishing Padilla with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Padilla has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!

Event: Tidal Wave
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Dux.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dux misses with a straight right.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dux's head backwards.
Dux loads up on a big right hand but Fitzpatrick slips the punch.
Dux avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Dux counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Dux tries for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick is looking to reverse the position.
Dux working the head with strikes.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control Dux's posture but Dux avoids it. #SUB2#
Dux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Fitzpatrick is not content to let Dux control the position. #SUB2#
Dux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fitzpatrick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fitzpatrick tries to get out of the position.
Dux moves into full mount!
Fitzpatrick's coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Dux lands with some strikes.
Dux unloads with some shots from mount but Fitzpatrick bucks and avoids them well.
Fitzpatrick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dux on the ground.
Dux with good strikes from the mount here!
Dux trying to control but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick is trying desperately to improve position.
Dux landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux content just to control the position here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzpatrick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dux landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Dux is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dux extends the arm and Fitzpatrick is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Dux!

Event: Revolution Island Night 2
Date: Sep 16, 2016

#R1#
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
As Fitzpatrick tries to get set, Kang tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Kang does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick gets a clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body.
Kang is breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick pushes Kang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzpatrick.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzpatrick.
Kang letting Fitzpatrick take a breather here.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice uppercut.
Kang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Kang is rocked!
Fitzpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Kang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Kang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kang blocking some punches.
Kang blocks an uppercut.
Kang blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kang.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Kang blocks an uppercut.
Kang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kang.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Kang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kang blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kang's defenses.
Kang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Kang is pressed against the cage. Fitzpatrick pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Kang! Two more big strikes from Fitzpatrick and Kang crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!

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