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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Primo Calavarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzgerald's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, House of Pain: Jump Around. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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178 cm
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Primo Calavarra!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calavarra connects with a leg kick. Fitzgerald looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Calavarra throws a nice looking combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzgerald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calavarra's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Calavarra duly obliges.
Fitzgerald has a takedown stuffed.
Calavarra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Calavarra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzgerald counters by moving into the clinch.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calavarra's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Calavarra has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calavarra breaks the clinch.
Fitzgerald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calavarra.
Fitzgerald misses with a takedown attempt - Calavarra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calavarra misses with a double jab
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzgerald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Calavarra back to the cage. Fitzgerald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Calavarra misses with a double jab
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
Calavarra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Calavarra misses.
A combination from Calavarra does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Calavarra misses with a combination
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calavarra won't be happy with that.
Fitzgerald trying to control the action but Calavarra is working from the bottom.
Calavarra regains half guard.
Calavarra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calavarra is trying to control but can't.
Fitzgerald uses his free foot to push down on Calavarra's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Calavarra.
Fitzgerald avoids the attempt from Calavarra to control.
Calavarra is looking to improve his position but Fitzgerald isn't that keen on the idea.
Fitzgerald controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calavarra tries to reverse the position but Fitzgerald maintains control.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Calavarra is having none of it.
Fitzgerald looking to finish with strikes here!
Calavarra defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fitzgerald.
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.
Fitzgerald avoids the attempt from Calavarra to control.
Fitzgerald misses with a head shot.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fitzgerald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Calavarra is looking to escape.
Fitzgerald misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Calavarra is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Calavarra has given up his back. Will we see Fitzgerald going for some submissions?
Fitzgerald looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calavarra rolls, trying to escape but Fitzgerald keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Fitzgerald 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.
Nice sprawl there from Calavarra as Fitzgerald shoots in.
Calavarra throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgerald finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Calavarra with a series of wild strikes but Calavarra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calavarra throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
Fitzgerald has a takedown stuffed.
Calavarra misses with a double jab
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Calavarra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fitzgerald slips a jab and a cross from Calavarra.
Calavarra throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combo that has Calavarra backing up. Calavarra nods at Fitzgerald to acknowledge the strikes.
Calavarra falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Fitzgerald to counter with a crisp jab.
Calavarra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzgerald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch but Calavarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Calavarra avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calavarra tries to bum rush Fitzgerald with a series of wild strikes but Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch but Calavarra is avoiding it.
Calavarra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Calavarra misses with a series of wild punches.
Calavarra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Primo Calavarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calavarra throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald avoids them all with ease.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Calavarra moves out of range.
Fitzgerald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.
Calavarra throws a right and a left that Fitzgerald avoids nicely.
Calavarra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calavarra wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that Calavarra ducks under and follows up with a left that Calavarra also avoids with ease.
Calavarra looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch but Calavarra is avoiding it.
Calavarra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice body kick.
Calavarra throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Calavarra misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzgerald dodges the punch combination from Calavarra.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Calavarra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Calavarra regains half guard.
Fitzgerald is looking to take a break and control but Calavarra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calavarra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald uses his free foot to push down on Calavarra's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Calavarra.
Calavarra has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Calavarra turns into Fitzgerald and is now in his guard.
Calavarra is pushing down on Fitzgerald's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fitzgerald is fighting to maintain full guard but Calavarra has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
Calavarra seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calavarra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calavarra is looking to advance position but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
Calavarra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fitzgerald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Calavarra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald sees it coming and defends easily.
Calavarra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fitzgerald regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fitzgerald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calavarra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fitzgerald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Fitzgerald dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Calavarra misses with a double jab
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right that stings Calavarra.
Calavarra lands a two punch combo.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a takedown. Calavarra tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzgerald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calavarra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calavarra throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Calavarra.
Calavarra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good exchange - Calavarra coming out on top.
Fitzgerald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calavarra pinned against the cage. Calavarra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calavarra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Calavarra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calavarra misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald slips a jab and a cross from Calavarra.
Calavarra throws a right and a left that Fitzgerald avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild combination.
Calavarra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
Calavarra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calavarra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Josh Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calavarra throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald avoids them all with ease.
Fitzgerald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Calavarra moves out of range.
Fitzgerald slips a jab and a cross from Calavarra.
Calavarra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzgerald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitzgerald is defended easily by Calavarra.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald throws a combination that misses
and Calavarra counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calavarra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Calavarra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calavarra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calavarra being controlled here, momentarily.
Calavarra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzgerald is aware though and is defending well.
Calavarra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fitzgerald passes into side control.
Fitzgerald laying and praying for a moment but Calavarra takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calavarra sees it coming and defends easily.
Fitzgerald 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.
Calavarra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fitzgerald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fitzgerald's back!
You can see the frustration on Fitzgerald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Fitzgerald is working hard here to advance position.
Calavarra looking for the choke but no joy.
Calavarra looking to break Fitzgerald's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fitzgerald remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Calavarra will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fitzgerald trying to control but not successfully.
Calavarra is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fitzgerald defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Calavarra is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Primo Calavarra.
Well Fitzgerald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Fitzgerald!
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energy
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hype
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