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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 1499 p4p, 1165 weight class) and Lee Tassen (ranked 191 p4p, 145 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 cm
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boyd Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Tassen!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tassen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tassen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzgerald blocks a jab.
Tassen staying out of range there.
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Tassen. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tassen scores with a jab.
A jab from Tassen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy head kick
and Tassen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fitzgerald!
Fitzgerald is pushing Tassen's head away, looking to escape. Tassen manages to hold on to the position though.
Tassen working the ground and pound but Fitzgerald is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tassen working the strikes but Fitzgerald uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fitzgerald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.
Tassen prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Fitzgerald has hold of Tassen's hands but Tassen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tassen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitzgerald's head.
Tassen prevents Fitzgerald from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tassen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald tries to kick Tassen off but Tassen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tassen trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Tassen winds up and cracks Fitzgerald with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tassen thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
Tassen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to full guard.
Tassen stops Fitzgerald from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tassen trying to mount his opponent but Fitzgerald defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tassen blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald gets caught napping as Tassen dives in and scores a takedown. Fitzgerald manages to retain guard.
Fitzgerald has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tassen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzgerald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald feints and then cracks Tassen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tassen down.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but Tassen avoids it.
Tassen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tassen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tassen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
Tassen misses with a hook. Fitzgerald ducked under it nicely.
Fitzgerald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tassen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tassen jabs Fitzgerald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick as Tassen jumps back.
Tassen with the counter takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
Tassen avoids the head kick by Fitzgerald.
Tassen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Tassen dominated 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.
Tassen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fitzgerald has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tassen is on him like a limpet, forcing Fitzgerald back against the cage.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tassen dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Lee Tassen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
Tassen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald misses with a hook
and Tassen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald controlling Tassen's posture.
Tassen stops Fitzgerald from standing up.
Tassen postures up and lands a big shot to Fitzgerald's brow.
Lee Tassen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet but Tassen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tassen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tassen postures up in Fitzgerald's guard and throws a big left but Fitzgerald blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fitzgerald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Tassen with a series of wild strikes but Tassen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tassen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tassen.
Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Tassen is quick to defend against it.
A punch combination from Fitzgerald misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Tassen blocks the leg kick.
Tassen throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tassen just manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Fitzgerald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Tassen looks to move away, Fitzgerald throws a big counter combo but Tassen just gets out of the way.
Tassen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've been told by Fitzgerald's head coaches at Island Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tassen lands with an overhand left.
Fitzgerald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tassen lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Tassen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tassen shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fitzgerald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tassen throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tassen has a takedown stuffed.
Fitzgerald thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tassen throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Tassen 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!
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Good exchange - Tassen coming out on top.
Tassen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a wild body kick that Tassen sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tassen feints and as Fitzgerald raises his hands in defense, Tassen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fitzgerald wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Tassen stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tassen.
Fitzgerald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Tassen.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy body kick
enabling Tassen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tassen drops Fitzgerald with a left right combo! Tassen follows him down to the ground into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tassen connects with a decent elbow.
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Tassen lands a big left to the face of Fitzgerald, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Tassen and another - Fitzgerald is out! Tassen stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lee Tassen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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