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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwalin Giantslayer (ranked 819 p4p, 724 weight class) and Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 127 p4p, 110 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwalin Giantslayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boyd Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald connects with a looping right hand.
Giantslayer shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Giantslayer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzgerald up against the cage.
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fitzgerald!
Fitzgerald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Giantslayer counters with a shoot takedown. Fitzgerald fights it but they end up in guard.
Giantslayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
Giantslayer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzgerald has wrist control.
Fitzgerald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Giantslayer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Giantslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Fitzgerald has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Giantslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Giantslayer 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.
Giantslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fitzgerald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Giantslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Giantslayer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fitzgerald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Giantslayer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Giantslayer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Giantslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzgerald has wrist control.
Giantslayer postures up and lands a big shot to Fitzgerald's brow.
Fitzgerald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Giantslayer throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely.
Giantslayer 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.
Giantslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giantslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Giantslayer wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
Giantslayer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fitzgerald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giantslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Giantslayer postures up.
Giantslayer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Giantslayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
Giantslayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fitzgerald to the mat! Fitzgerald manages to get full guard.
Fitzgerald 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.
Giantslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Giantslayer wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Giantslayer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Giantslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Giantslayer content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Giantslayer is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwalin Giantslayer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fitzgerald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzgerald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzgerald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Giantslayer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Giantslayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Giantslayer throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Fitzgerald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Giantslayer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Giantslayer darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and turns Giantslayer into the cage.
Giantslayer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fitzgerald regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giantslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dwalin Giantslayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Giantslayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
Giantslayer trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantslayer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Giantslayer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fitzgerald controlling Giantslayer's posture.
Giantslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giantslayer is really struggling to control Fitzgerald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Giantslayer.
Giantslayer postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Giantslayer controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dwalin Giantslayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giantslayer shoots in and bounces Fitzgerald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Giantslayer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Giantslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet but Giantslayer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Giantslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giantslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Giantslayer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer chips away with some ground and pound.
Giantslayer being controlled here momentarily.
Fitzgerald 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.
Fitzgerald controls Giantslayer momentarily but Giantslayer frees himself.
Giantslayer trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald looking to control.
Fitzgerald being controlled here, momentarily.
Giantslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Giantslayer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fitzgerald regains full guard. Nicely done.
Giantslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giantslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position but Giantslayer postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Giantslayer lands a couple of elbows.
Giantslayer stays in close to Fitzgerald's body and controls the position.
Giantslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giantslayer wants to pass the guard but Fitzgerald is keeping the position.
Giantslayer is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dwalin Giantslayer 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Giantslayer misses with an uppercut. Fitzgerald saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald unleashes a big counter combination but Giantslayer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fitzgerald cracks Giantslayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Giantslayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giantslayer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzgerald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzgerald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzgerald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dwalin Giantslayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald throws a solid leg kick but Giantslayer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzgerald.
Giantslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Giantslayer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fitzgerald!
Giantslayer controlling the position.
Giantslayer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Giantslayer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Giantslayer wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Giantslayer postures up.
Fitzgerald is working to avoid the ground and pound but Giantslayer connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Giantslayer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Check out the look on Giantslayer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep.
Giantslayer wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fitzgerald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Giantslayer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Giantslayer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fitzgerald trying to control here.
Giantslayer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fitzgerald trying to hold on to Giantslayer's head to control him but Giantslayer postures up.
Giantslayer trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer is taking a breather. Fitzgerald 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.
Giantslayer wants to take a breather but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Giantslayer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fitzgerald.
Giantslayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzgerald swivels and escapes.
Giantslayer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzgerald circles away quickly and effectively.
Giantslayer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Giantslayer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Giantslayer wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Fitzgerald is looking to control Giantslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fitzgerald avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald keeping control of the position.
Giantslayer prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Fitzgerald taking some punishment here, with Giantslayer in his half guard.
Fitzgerald is trying to maintain the position but Giantslayer is very close to passing his half guard.
Fitzgerald won't allow Giantslayer to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giantslayer.
Fitzgerald is looking to control Giantslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fitzgerald avoid being mounted?
Boyd Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwalin Giantslayer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Giantslayer, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwalin Giantslayer!
Dwalin Giantslayer 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.
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