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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Hamfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Fitzsimmons acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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211 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mookie Hamfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Hamfist has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hamfist throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamfist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitzsimmons but Fitzsimmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hamfist tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Hamfist does no damage.
Hamfist staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. That's going to slow Hamfist down.
Hamfist moves out of range as Fitzsimmons throws a body kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hamfist throws a nice looking combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist fails with the takedown.
Fitzsimmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamfist.
Hamfist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hamfist misses with a double jab
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fitzsimmons enables Hamfist to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fitzsimmons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position.
Fitzsimmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist won't allow Fitzsimmons to sweep him here.
Hamfist wants to pass the guard but Fitzsimmons is keeping the position.
Fitzsimmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamfist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamfist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitzsimmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom.
Hamfist 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jim Fitzsimmons wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hamfist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Hamfist.
Nice jab there from Hamfist.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Hamfist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mookie Hamfist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamfist takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamfist. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamfist throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Hamfist throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Hamfist is looking to wear down Fitzsimmons with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hamfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzsimmons counters with a solid body kick.
Hamfist misses with a wild combination.
Hamfist fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamfist shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls well. He's pushed Hamfist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamfist throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamfist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamfist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fitzsimmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
and Hamfist counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hamfist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fitzsimmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamfist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamfist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamfist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamfist throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hamfist wants to control from the top but Fitzsimmons keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hamfist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamfist looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jim Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist misses with a wild combination.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Hamfist counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Hamfist from controlling successfully.
Hamfist looking to pass the guard.
Hamfist throwing strikes from guard but Fitzsimmons blocks nicely.
Hamfist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Hamfist from controlling successfully.
Hamfist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamfist trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzsimmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamfist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamfist throws a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Hamfist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzsimmons.
Hamfist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzsimmons pinned against the cage. Fitzsimmons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mookie Hamfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Hamfist.
Hamfist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Hamfist.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamfist misses with a double jab
and Fitzsimmons counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Hamfist dominated that second round.
That's time! Hamfist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Hamfist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Hamfist.
Hamfist throws a big shot that misses.
Hamfist misses with a looping left.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamfist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hamfist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Hamfist ducks down to avoid it.
Hamfist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Hamfist throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Hamfist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzsimmons counters with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamfist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Hamfist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hamfist misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzsimmons scores with a one two! Hamfist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hamfist closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fitzsimmons quickly recovers to half guard.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamfist.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamfist.
Fitzsimmons has his hands clasped together around Hamfist's back. He's all about the action.
Hamfist wants to take a breather but Fitzsimmons is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fitzsimmons trying to get back to full guard but Hamfist takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hamfist tries to control but Fitzsimmons wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamfist throws some wild stikes that Fitzsimmons manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist thowing shots but they're missing.
Hamfist landing strikes from the mount.
Hamfist throws a wild left hand from mount and Fitzsimmons manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Fitzsimmons tries to get to full guard but Hamfist has control of the leg.
Hamfist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is looking to take a break and control but Fitzsimmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamfist controlling the action here.
Hamfist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitzsimmons defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzsimmons desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mookie Hamfist.
Good standup being displayed there by Hamfist as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Hamfist clearly takes 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.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamfist.
Mookie Hamfist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamfist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hamfist fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Hamfist counters with a single leg into guard. Fitzsimmons didn't expect that.
Fitzsimmons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamfist throws a strike but Fitzsimmons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hamfist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamfist working for a triangle but Fitzsimmons defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamfist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzsimmons defends well.
Hamfist looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fitzsimmons passes into half guard.
Fitzsimmons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hamfist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mookie Hamfist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hamfist looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzsimmons tries to stand and escape but Hamfist is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fitzsimmons pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hamfist is trying to reverse the position but instead Fitzsimmons has taken his back - oops!
Hamfist tries to roll but Fitzsimmons sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamfist is working hard here to advance position.
Fitzsimmons is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hamfist trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hamfist can't escape the position.
What can Hamfist do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hamfist tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamfist wants to control his opponent's hands but Fitzsimmons gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Hamfist had his way with Jim Fitzsimmons in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hamfist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hamfist is looking to score with low kicks.
Hamfist misses the shot to the body.
Hamfist shoots in but Fitzsimmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamfist manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Fitzsimmons coming out on top.
Hamfist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hamfist shoots in for a double leg but Fitzsimmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Fitzsimmons. No joy for Hamfist on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mookie Hamfist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hamfist swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Hamfist darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzsimmons gets double underhooks and turns Hamfist into the cage.
Hamfist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fitzsimmons is defending well.
Hamfist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzsimmons's efforts to push away.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Hamfist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hamfist drags the fight down to the ground.
Hamfist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitzsimmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is trying to keep Fitzsimmons in close.
Fitzsimmons wants to control from the top but Hamfist keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jim Fitzsimmons wasn't active enough on the ground.
No joy there for Hamfist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot that snaps Hamfist's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Hamfist moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Hamfist blocks the low kick.
Hamfist misses with a double jab.
Hamfist misses with a combination
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamfist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hamfist throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Hamfist misses with a body punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a left to the body.
Hamfist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hamfist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hamfist is rocked!
Fitzsimmons drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hamfist right on the button. Hamfist goes down! Fitzsimmons follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fitzsimmons gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Fitzsimmons!
An intense looking Jim Fitzsimmons took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Better luck next time, old chum!'.
The defeated Mookie Hamfist had this to say: 'I can't wait to lose again!'.
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