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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Fitzwater clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Herzog Hearn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Herzog Hearn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fitzwater controls Herzog Hearn momentarily but Herzog Hearn frees himself.
Herzog Hearn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitzwater controlling the position.
Herzog Hearn passes Fitzwater's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater is trying to maintain the position but Herzog Hearn is very close to passing his half guard.
Fitzwater tries to get to full guard but Herzog Hearn has control of the leg.
Herzog Hearn stalling. #T1#
Fitzwater wants to control but Herzog Hearn is keeping busy.
Herzog Hearn wants to stand up but Fitzwater has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herzog Hearn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fitzwater knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Herzog Hearn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Herzog Hearn throwing shots but Fitzwater is blocking nicely.
Herzog Hearn slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Herzog Hearn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fitzwater napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Herzog Hearn is working Fitzwater over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Herzog Hearn is trying to get an arm triangle but Fitzwater is defending well.
Fitzwater struggling a bit here.
Fitzwater is breathing heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Herzog Hearn moves into full mount!
Herzog Hearn controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Herzog Hearn goes for an armbar but Fitzwater turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fitzwater. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Herzog Hearn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzwater is aware though and is defending well.
Fitzwater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Herzog Hearn controls Fitzwater momentarily but Fitzwater frees himself.
Fitzwater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fitzwater wants to control from the top but Herzog Hearn keeps moving. #SUB2#
Herzog Hearn working for submissions but it's allowed Fitzwater to get to half guard.
Herzog Hearn tries to get to full guard but Fitzwater has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herzog Hearn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Herzog Hearn wants to control but Fitzwater is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haley Herzog Hearn 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#
Fitzwater doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzwater wants to clinch up but Herzog Hearn keeps it at a distance.
Dion Fitzwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herzog Hearn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzwater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzwater tries to counter with a takedown but Herzog Hearn is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Herzog Hearn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fitzwater!
Herzog Hearn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fitzwater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herzog Hearn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fitzwater is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Haley Herzog Hearn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herzog Hearn trying to control the position but Fitzwater is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Herzog Hearn wants to control but Fitzwater is keeping him busy.
Herzog Hearn working away.#SU2#
Herzog Hearn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fitzwater swings for the body but Herzog Hearn moves out of range.
Herzog Hearn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herzog Hearn.
Herzog Hearn controlling the position. #SU2#
Herzog Hearn decides to stand back up. Herzog Hearn steps back and let's Fitzwater get back to his feet.
We've been told by Fitzwater's head coaches at War MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Fitzwater is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Herzog Hearn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fitzwater's half guard.
Herzog Hearn wants to stand but Fitzwater has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Herzog Hearn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog Hearn is continuing to stall.#T3#
Let's hope that Herzog Hearn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Herzog Hearn trying to pass the guard but Fitzwater defending well.
Herzog Hearn is trying to control. Fitzwater wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Herzog Hearn is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Herzog Hearn looks for a takedown but Fitzwater sprawls well.
Fitzwater doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Herzog Hearn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Herzog Hearn trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Herzog Hearn postures up and lands a big shot to Fitzwater's brow.
Herzog Hearn advances to half guard.
Herzog Hearn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Herzog Hearn trying to mount his opponent but Fitzwater defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herzog Hearn passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haley Herzog Hearn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Herzog Hearn shoots in and gets a takedown into Fitzwater's guard.
Fitzwater keeping moving, preventing Herzog Hearn from controlling successfully.
Fitzwater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herzog Hearn stopping the sweep attempt from Fitzwater.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow that misses. Fitzwater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Herzog Hearn's guard. Nice move by Fitzwater!#REVR##ES2#
Herzog Hearn has his feet on Fitzwater's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dion Fitzwater 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.
Herzog Hearn darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzwater gets double underhooks and turns Herzog Hearn into the cage.
Fitzwater has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Herzog Hearn counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Herzog Hearn slows the pace down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but Fitzwater slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fitzwater is not content to let Herzog Hearn control the position. #SU2#
Herzog Hearn decides to stand back up. Herzog Hearn steps back and let's Fitzwater get back to his feet.
Herzog Hearn slaps away a takedown attempt from Fitzwater, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Herzog Hearn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fitzwater pushes Herzog Hearn off but Herzog Hearn dives into side control.
#T2#
Herzog Hearn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Herzog Hearn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fitzwater's legs.
Fitzwater is not content to let Herzog Hearn control the position. #SUB2#
Herzog Hearn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Herzog Hearn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fitzwater is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dion Fitzwater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzwater is not content to let Herzog Hearn control the position. #SU2#
Herzog Hearn stands up and beckons Fitzwater to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A nice combination there by Herzog Hearn.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dion Fitzwater has been cut.#TD2#
Herzog Hearn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fitzwater napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Herzog Hearn crashes against the mat.
Fitzwater manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Herzog Hearn wants to control but Fitzwater is keeping him busy.
Herzog Hearn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Herzog Hearn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haley Herzog Hearn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Herzog Hearn 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haley Herzog Hearn!
After the fight, Haley Herzog Hearn 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Fitzwater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacDonald but MacDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fitzwater fails with the takedown#CL2#
and MacDonald counters by clinching up.
Fitzwater keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacDonald's efforts to push away.
Fitzwater jumps guard but MacDonald stands there with Fitzwater around his waist. Fitzwater gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Fitzwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fitzwater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald is trying to break free.
MacDonald wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on MacDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzwater misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacDonald.
#T1##BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Fitzwater drives through and clinches with MacDonald against the cage.
Fitzwater throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzwater blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Fitzwater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fitzwater takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Fitzwater.
Fitzwater wants a takedown but no success here.
MacDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice elbow from Fitzwater.
MacDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
MacDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzwater has double underhooks. #BC#
Fitzwater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwater closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacDonald circles away.
Fitzwater dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacDonald. That did some damage!
Fitzwater stuffs the takedown.
Fitzwater shoots in looking for a takedown. MacDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzwater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzwater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacDonald sprawls well. MacDonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fitzwater gets slowly back to his feet.
MacDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzwater momentarily.
#T3#
Fitzwater tries to clinch there but MacDonald circles away.
Fitzwater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzwater pinned against the cage. Fitzwater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fitzwater misses with an uppercut
and MacDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
MacDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Fitzwater gets tackled into the cage by MacDonald. MacDonald maintains the clinch.
Fitzwater keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacDonald's efforts to push away.#BC#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzwater fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzwater, looking for a takedown. MacDonald pushes Fitzwater against the cage but Fitzwater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4##CL#
Fitzwater clinches up with MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzwater is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MacDonald is trying to pull guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Fitzwater manages to pull guard.
MacDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fitzwater's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fitzwater manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacDonald postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacDonald pushing down on Fitzwater's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Fitzwater dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzwater throws a head kick but MacDonald moves out of range.
#CL#
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacDonald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Dion Fitzwater has been cut.#CL2#
MacDonald clinches up against the cage.
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
MacDonald tries to break the clinch but Fitzwater is controlling the position.
MacDonald pushes Fitzwater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzwater jumps guard but MacDonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzwater shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fitzwater keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacDonald's efforts to push away.#BC#
Fitzwater breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Fitzwater gets tackled into the cage by MacDonald. MacDonald maintains the clinch.
Fitzwater stalling.
MacDonald misses with a knee strike.
Fitzwater misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacDonald.
#BC#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
MacDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzwater is looking to clinch but MacDonald is avoiding it.
MacDonald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MacDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzwater moves out of range easily.
MacDonald throws a series of punches but Fitzwater moves out of range. #CL#
Fitzwater has closed the distance and engaged MacDonald in a clinch.
MacDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald lands a left hand.
#T2#
MacDonald is trying to break the clinch but Fitzwater is controlling him.
Fitzwater trying to control the position but instead, MacDonald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzwater into the cage.
The referee calls for Fitzwater to work.
MacDonald jumps guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MacDonald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitzwater gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dion Fitzwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory MacDonald.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacDonald.#T3##BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzwater.
MacDonald feints the counter takedown.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzwater as he jumps to the side.
Rory MacDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzwater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacDonald swivels and escapes.
MacDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
MacDonald clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwater tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacDonald throws out a counter right but Fitzwater avoids it with no problem.
Fitzwater throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fitzwater is looking to clinch. #T4##CL#
Fitzwater takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzwater holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
MacDonald jumps guard and drags Fitzwater to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzwater throws an elbow that misses. MacDonald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fitzwater's guard. Nice move by MacDonald!#REVB#
Fitzwater trying to keep a closed guard but MacDonald is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzwater trying to control the position here.
Fitzwater thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dion Fitzwater'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#
MacDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzwater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzwater moves in looking to clinch but MacDonald pushes him off.
A left and a right from Fitzwater both land. Nice combination.
Fitzwater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacDonald looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
MacDonald throws a head kick but Fitzwater moves out of range.
Dion Fitzwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
MacDonald darts in and clinches Fitzwater up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on MacDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzwater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Fitzwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzwater keeps control of MacDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Fitzwater misses with a knee strike.
Fitzwater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitzwater tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacDonald avoids it.
Fitzwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Fitzwater drags the fight down to the ground.
MacDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fitzwater wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzwater is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
MacDonald gets to his feet - Fitzwater follows without any prompting. #T2#
MacDonald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzwater defends well and MacDonald ends up having to push Fitzwater into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzwater moves in looking to clinch but MacDonald pushes him off.
Fitzwater takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacDonald shoots in and drives through. Fitzwater sprawls well.
Fitzwater tries to clinch there but MacDonald circles away.
MacDonald cracks Fitzwater with an open hand slap.
Fitzwater shoots in looking for a takedown. MacDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzwater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzwater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacDonald tries to avoid it but Fitzwater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacDonald to the ground. MacDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacDonald scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Fitzwater is looking to clinch but MacDonald is avoiding it.
MacDonald throws a shot to the body.
MacDonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fitzwater slaps away a takedown attempt from MacDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fitzwater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but Fitzwater shows good takedown defense.
Fitzwater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but Fitzwater shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzwater tries to clinch but MacDonald is having none of it.
MacDonald throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzwater counters with a series of strikes. MacDonald will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Fitzwater clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fitzwater obliges.#TD#
Fitzwater pulls MacDonald into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacDonald is pushing down on Fitzwater's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fitzwater is fighting to maintain full guard but MacDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fitzwater wants to get back to full guard.
MacDonald is taking a breather. Fitzwater 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.
Fitzwater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rory MacDonald.
I think MacDonald 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory MacDonald!
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