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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oluwadare Kwande (ranked 4175 p4p, 7486 weight class) and Kirk Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oluwadare Kwande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirk Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwande cracks Fitzpatrick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitzpatrick looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kwande as he jumps to the side.
Kwande connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kwande keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kwande cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kwande throws a combination. Fitzpatrick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kwande throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kwande scores with a nice strike.
Kwande scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Kwande lands.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kwande but Kwande pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oluwadare Kwande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Kwande thuds his right hand into Fitzpatrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwande swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzpatrick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kwande.
Kwande sizes up Fitzpatrick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Kwande.
A right-left combo lands from Kwande.
Fitzpatrick tries to move into range but Kwande moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kwande lands a jab-cross combination.
Kwande connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Kwande ducks down to avoid it.
Kwande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kwande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kwande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kwande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Kwande finish him?
Kwande misses with a leg kick
and Fitzpatrick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kwande slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitzpatrick seems to have recovered his senses.
Kwande lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Fitzpatrick has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kwande is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kwande looking to pass the guard.
Fitzpatrick keeping moving, preventing Kwande from controlling successfully.
Fitzpatrick can't keep his opponent in guard - Kwande advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fitzpatrick is not content to let Kwande control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwande is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fitzpatrick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fitzpatrick controlling the position for now.
Kwande missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kwande sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitzpatrick defending well though.
Fitzpatrick preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kwande missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kwande is looking to advance position but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
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.
Fitzpatrick is refusing to be controlled, as Kwande sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kwande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kwande!
Kwande lands a two punch combo.
Kwande lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A cross from Kwande lands.
Kwande misses with a body shot.
Kwande misses with a straight right.
Kwande moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kwande stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oluwadare Kwande dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Kwande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwande misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kwande. That snapped Fitzpatrick's head back.
Oluwadare Kwande is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Kwande catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
Kwande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oluwadare Kwande is winning the standup battle so far.
Kwande stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kwande stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kwande catches Fitzpatrick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwande looks to land a combination. Fitzpatrick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kwande throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kwande's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzpatrick under the eye.
Fitzpatrick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kwande lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fitzpatrick backs up against the cage.
Kwande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Kwande slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kwande throws a combination. Fitzpatrick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kwande scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Kwande finds it's way through Fitzpatrick's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzpatrick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kwande with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kwande stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kwande wants it to stay on the feet.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab and a cross from Kwande.
Fitzpatrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oluwadare Kwande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick shoots for a takedown but Kwande saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kwande tries to bum rush Fitzpatrick with a series of wild strikes but Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kwande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick walks into a jab.
Kwande is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kwande misses with a double jab
and Fitzpatrick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scoring with some ground and pound.
Kwande lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kwande drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fitzpatrick dives on top into guard.
Fitzpatrick passes Kwande's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick is keen to just control but Kwande is a slippery customer.
Kwande moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kwande looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzpatrick is one step ahead there.
Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kwande looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzpatrick is one step ahead there.
Fitzpatrick is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick tries to stand but Kwande is controlling from the bottom.
Kwande 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oluwadare Kwande dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fitzpatrick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kwande pinned against the cage. Kwande gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A right-left combo lands from Kwande.
Kwande scores with a punch to the head.
Kwande connects with a right hand. Fitzpatrick shakes it off.
Kwande lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fitzpatrick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kwande connects with the punch.
Kwande moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick darts in looking for a takedown but Kwande gets double underhooks and turns Fitzpatrick into the cage.
Kwande tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzpatrick is quick to defend against it.
Jab from Kwande.
Kwande fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kwande lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwande throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kwande.
A shot to the liver by Kwande. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Kwande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem phased though.
Kwande lands an overhand right.
Kwande smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kwande jabs Fitzpatrick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kwande scores with a body shot.
Kwande throws a right hand that Fitzpatrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzpatrick also avoids with ease.
Kwande jabs at Fitzpatrick's body.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a double leg but Kwande sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kwande attempts a counter takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it well and moves away.
Oluwadare Kwande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown but Kwande shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kwande tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzpatrick is quick to defend against it.
A right-left combo lands from Kwande.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwande tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Kwande on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Kwande. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwande throws a nice looking combination but Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kwande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick walks into a stiff left hand from Kwande.
Kwande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Kwande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzpatrick shoots in and drives through. Kwande sprawls well.
Kwande shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fitzpatrick eats them both and turns towards Kwande to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kwande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick shoots in and drives through. Kwande sprawls well.
Kwande connects with a single shot there.
Fitzpatrick walks into a left hand.
Fitzpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kwande lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Kwande.
Kwande connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick gets a takedown into half guard.
Kwande wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping busy.
Kirk Fitzpatrick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzpatrick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fitzpatrick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a kimura here.
Kwande regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kwande wants to sweep here but Fitzpatrick controlling him for the moment.
Fitzpatrick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oluwadare Kwande showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kwande, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oluwadare Kwande!
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energy
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pop
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