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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dion Fitzwater (ranked 5502 p4p, 3526 weight class) and Virag Kristof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dion Fitzwater could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Virag Kristof's chin.
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178 cm 23 185 3 - 4 - 0 |
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182 cm 25 185 6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Solid Muay Thai KO power |
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BJJ White Belt World class MT Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dion Fitzwater! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Virag Kristof! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzwater drives through and clinches with Kristof against the cage.
Kristof lands an elbow just above Fitzwater 's eye.
 It looks like Dion Fitzwater has been cut. Kristof misses with an elbow over the top. Kristof lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kristof creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzwater's defenses. With the fighters up against the cage, Kristof throws an elbow but misses. Fitzwater takes an elbow to the temple. Kristof pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzwater leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Fitzwater is looking to break free of the clinch but Kristof has double underhooks. Kristof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Fitzwater definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Fitzwater takes an elbow to the temple. Kristof throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kristof creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kristof lands a nice elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kristof throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzwater blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzwater lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kristof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kristof throws an elbow but it misses.
Kristof misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzwater avoids the elbow strike from Kristof, against the cage.
Kristof throws an elbow that misses.
Kristof throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Fitzwater takes an elbow to the forehead. Kristof pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzwater leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kristof misses with an elbow over the top. Fitzwater tries to break free but Kristof pushes him back against the cage. Kristof lands an elbow that stopped Fitzwater in his tracks for a moment. Fitzwater wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kristof. Fitzwater trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzwater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kristof is defending well. Kristof creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Fitzwater avoids the elbow strike from Kristof, against the cage.
Kristof has Fitzwater pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzwater from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fitzwater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kristof avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kristof throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzwater tries to work over Kristof's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fitzwater is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice elbow from Kristof.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Fitzwater blocks an elbow strike from Kristof.
Fitzwater is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kristof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 Dion Fitzwater's cut is getting worse. Kristof pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Kristof misses with an elbow strike.
Kristof is pressed up against the cage. Fitzwater has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kristof down to the mat. Kristof avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Fitzwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristof instigates a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Kristof comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kristof creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kristof throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kristof just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzwater's brow. Kristof throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kristof looks to throw an elbow but misses. Fitzwater takes an elbow to the temple. Kristof lands an elbow that stopped Fitzwater in his tracks for a moment. Kristof blocking some punches.
Fitzwater is looking for a takedown. Fitzwater avoids the elbow strike from Kristof, against the cage.
Fitzwater wants to break the clinch but can't.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kristof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 Dion Fitzwater's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Fitzwater looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Fitzwater blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzwater misses with a knee to the head. Fitzwater blocks an elbow strike. Kristof throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzwater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzwater's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fitzwater takes an elbow to the temple. Fitzwater takes an elbow to the temple. Fitzwater blocks an elbow strike. Fitzwater tries for a takedown but Kristof manages to get underhooks.
Fitzwater avoids a wild elbow strike from Kristof. Kristof comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Fitzwater blocks an elbow strike. Fitzwater takes an elbow to the temple. Fitzwater is looking to break free of the clinch but Kristof has double underhooks. Fitzwater takes an elbow to the temple. Kristof is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kristof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 Jeez, Dion Fitzwater's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fitzwater tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fitzwater is breathing heavily. Kristof lands an elbow that stopped Fitzwater in his tracks for a moment.
 Fitzwater is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dion Fitzwater's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Virag Kristof! During a confident post fight interview, Virag Kristof thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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